Passing Of A Gloucester Nonagenarian From War Veteran To Road Workman
The Gloucester district pays tribute to fr Wollam Bithrey aged 93 who died in Worreweeme Private Hospital after six months as an inmate. A Crimean War veteran and former seaman, he spent forty years in the district around Barrington River, leaving three sons and a daughter Archie Grant of Sydney. Also noted is the Booral death of Mrs Wilson aged 79, a long-time resident and mother of J G Wilson of Gloucester, with a family of four daughters and six sons. The report covers local Scout activities, a Boernal Bank officer guiding patrols, a fire affecting Scout gear during a treasure hunt, plus a football result where Gloucester beat Cedar Party 9 to 6 and reserve defeat at Wingham 13 to 0, and mentions Swine Compensation Act claims with a 21 day deadline for slaughter-related compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Wollam Bithrey
Worreweeme
Barrington
Bithrey
Barrington River
Srs
Archie Grant
Sydney
Beath
Booral
Wilson
J. G. ‘Wilson
Nowendoc
Boral
Messrs
W. W
Coneac
Robert Wilson
Coopiscurripa
Scolts
Lince
Cor
New South Wales Bank
Bowman Farm
Farrington
Wnoke
Tennis Draw for Saturday at Club Grounds
The Saturday draw lists eight matches to be played at the first club named. Each match features eight players in the scheduled order with results to be recorded on site.
Concert and Dance Evoked Distressed Attendance Amid Epidemic
A Thursday concert and dance to aid the Soldiers' Memorial Clock was affected by the influenza outbreak. performer Lola Ralph delighted with Danny Boy and other pieces, while Patience—Miss Parlar—played hand guitar and mandolin. D. Hutton impressed as an elocutionist, with Mr Lewis and additional unadvertised artists enhancing the program. The Theatre Orchestra, led by Mr Alvidie, supplied music for the dance, with Rev H W Ruvers presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Jarrett
Sela
Lola Ralph
Danny Boy
Miss Paryar
D. Hutton
Murmors
Mr. Lewis
Sunny Boy
Dormelly
Jarrett
Majestic Theatre
H. W. Ruyers
Soldiers’ Memorial
Alvidie
Dyme Mausic
A. J. White
Garrett
Smilth
Bacon Factory at Newcastle Seeks Charter Extension
A large farmers meeting in Newcastle urged the government to extend the Newcastle Abattoirs charter to permit bacon manufacture. Delegates from six coastal cooperative factories agreed to send a deputation to the Health Minister protesting any charter extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons
Newcastle
G Plummer
J. Bell
New Castle Abattoirs Board
W. Cameron
Co-Operative
Manning
Clarence
Bel- Ungen
Newcastle Abattoirs Board
Lost Dairy Cow Found Dead In Tree After Escape
Joe Wade searched farms and neighbors for weeks for Daisy the dairy cow. Rover the farm dog tracked the missing animal to a steep ditch where Daisy had climbed a tree twenty feet up and died. The owner plans to search hollow trees next time before reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Wade
Ward's River
Daisy
Rover
Shire
Joe
Daley
D-Day Meeting of Gloucester Shire Council Held Today
The regular monthly meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers with Councillors White Wilson Reichert and Higgins present. Apologies were read from Drs Tonks and Easton. The Financial Statement showed General Fund payments and Local Fund and Trust Fund items. Reports on native plant protection, slaughtering premises, road development grants, and railway water supply were discussed. The Engineer’s absence delayed motion on some items, and disputes over land access and Main Roads Board plans were noted. The President moved a sympathy vote for Dr Wilson on his mother's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sooul
A. J. White
Premient
J. G. Wilson
Reichert
J.B. Higgins
Tonks
Easton
Wilson
Uaus Mariner
Phe
Department of Public Health
Bolton
Inter
Main Roads Board
Brown's
Firefly Creek
Walter Bennett
Wilsom
Cornell
Higging
Ralwey
Waukivory
R.B. Brown
W. Johnson
Dr. Higgins
Townsot
Brown
Main
Australian billiards record set at YMCA hall match
2080 break by Australian Willie Smith against Clark MacCon Achy at the YMCA Hall on Saturday surpasses the 1954 record of 1954 by Walter Lindrum. Smith’s overnight break of 484 to 2030 marks a world record under British rules. later note mentions a female fly and a curious 180 every ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark MacCon Achy
Y.M.C.A. Hall
Willie Smith
Walter Lindrum
Melbourne
Smith
Forbesdale Meeting and Town Band Social Report
The Forbesdale parish group held its ordinary meeting on Wednesday 24 July with D Borer as president and a mixed attendance despite illness and bad weather. A Minister for Education response cited no weather shed funding for Worbescule School, and sympathy was expressed for Mrs Miller on her father’s death. A Town Band social on 25 July at Mr. Des Forties' residence drew solid support, band members performed well, and organizers urged ongoing local backing to sustain the band and future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
D. Borer
W. Porteus
Wellard
J. Miller
Soara
Boorer
Sears
Miller
Porteus and
Weldard
Des
Forties
tMe
Redman
Ita Frombers
Gloucester
K. Weilard
Maslen Bros
Clyde Perham
B. J. Brown
A. Smith
Miss Dave
J. Davey
G. Yates
Mesdames Forbes
Porteus
West
Mr. M. West
Imported Jersey Sire Joins Wingham Jersey Stud
Jersey breeders in the district should note that W J Fotheringham of Wingham has purchased from Bellelaire Stud a two year old bull named Sybil's Brand of Roses for Glen Garra Jersey Stud. The bull, still a few weeks from arrival, comes from Sybil's Fontaine Knight and Napoleonatte's Blondine lines and is described as an attractive animal with a strong head and well set body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
W. J. Fotheringham
Wingham
Bellelaire Stud
Glengarra Jersey Stud
Sybil
Jersey Island
Blond
Isle of Man Linked to England by Telephone Cable
After long delay a telephone link is established between the Isle of Man and mainland England. A cable laid in June runs 63 miles from Hinckpool to Port Erin. Siemens Brothers and Co. of Woolwich laid the line aboard the steamer Fairday, enabling 24 conversations simultaneously via the Inter and aiming to broadcast programs and relay services to the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Man
England
Hinckpool
Port Erin
Siemans Brothers and Co
Woolwich
Fairday
Inter
Mixed foursome at Inks yields close scores and wins
Miss Garner and J McRae won by a comfortable margin in a local mixed foursome on Saturday. Several pairs posted competitive totals led by Mrs A Parish and A J Woodward and others, with semi finals in the Resch Cup seeing Whiting beat Parish 18 up and 12 and Ashworth defeat Doudney 7 up and 6. Mrs A A Doudney from the home club is competing in Country Week golf in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Garner
J. McRae
Wiunera
J. McHae
Sup W. Whiting
A. Parish
T. Ashworth
A. Doudney
A. A. Doudney
The
Home Golf Club
Sydney
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney and Maitland
Commercial Homebush and Maitland stock sales show higher yardings with improved prime cattle quality. Cattle prices ranged from 37 to 44 shillings per hundredweight for good to prime beef, with yearlings 42 to 48 shillings. Later consignments priced lower. Pigs saw about 400 head penned with strong heavy pig demand. best hogs reached 100/6, baconers 83/6, and other weights varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Maitland
Nominees for Pastorer Protection Board vacancy named in Gloucester
After Joseph N. Laurie’s death, candidates Herbert James Flannery Laurie Andrew Joseph Brucr and James Graham Wilson are listed for the Pastures Protection District of Gloucester. With multiple nominees, a post ballot election is set for August 22 1929. ballots must reach the Returning Officer by day’s end. Also notices for tenders and an In Memoriam for David Lowrey dated August 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastorer Protection Board
Pastures Protection
Gloucester
Joseph N. Laurie
Flannery
Herbert James
Girvan
Laurie
Andrew Joseph Brucr
Wilson
James Graham
Dalby-farmer
Avon Valley
M. Newton
Doudntey to Miss Dental Clinic Absence in Sydney
Notice states MR A A Doudntey will attend the Dental Clinic in Sydney and be away from his practice from Wednesday August 10 to Tuesday August 13. Also advertised is a August-September wanted ad for clean broody hens with good price from Russell Hall dated 8/7/28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A A. Doudntey
Sydney
Russell Hall
Call for factory–run research in dairying industry
In a Brisbane gathering, M Wallace urges factories to fund internal investigation capabilities. The piece notes reliance on government support has limits and advocates appointing a skilled investigator for dedicated work, with factory chemists and bacteriologists aiding production. New Zealand managers have pushed for a factory manager to join the Scientific and Industrial Research Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wallace
Commonwealth
Queensland
Butler and Cheese Factory Managers’ Association
Brisbane
New Zealand
Scientific and Industria Research Department
Pow Beg
Local Events Schedule From Gloucester and Nearby
Miscellaneous social engagements listed for August include Brave August Lith at Phil p's Hotel in Gloucester on August 12. Blanch e Dunges hosts August 14 at Court House Hotel. Stroud Road hosts August 5 at Mr. Rath na Karusk on August 16 at 7. Buck sham's and Tes Gardens at Hotel Tes Gardens on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Philp
Church services listed for Trinity season across Gloucester area
The notice lists service times and pastors for multiple denominations in Gloucester and surrounding areas. Churches mentioned include Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational Mission, and Stroud Baptist, with times ranging from 7:20 pm to 11 am and names such as Rev H W Rogers Rev S H Scott Rev C R Whitmore Rev A Fisher-Webster Rev 8 A Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Gloucester
Copeland
Roucester
Methodist Church
EE Triper
C . R. Whitmore
Barrington Hall
D. Murray
Craven
Stratford
C F. R. Whitmore
Went Truck With Six Cylinder Engine And 16 Inch Wheelbase
A Went truck features a six cylinder engine and a 16 inch wheelbase with four wheel brakes. The design emphasizes quick running and dependable performance for practical use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. W. Hawdon
Queen Street
Cecil Sutton
Drie Weine
Russell Hall and Davies
Public Accountants & Income Tax Consultants
Church St
Cedar Party
Te Ws
Gloucester Shire
Forbesdale
W. Bennett
Minister For Exucation
Ben
Patents & C Tizens' Association
Forlesdale
Sly OF
MAN Telephone
Mizz White
Christie
L. Street
W. Sparke
J. Enright
Barrington ‘Cricket Club
Asociation
FL Grant
Star Theatre
Gloucester A. He & P. Association
Bupper
C. Blanch & W. Maslen
Gloucester Pastors Protection Board
Glousester Dairy Company Limited
Axatch
IM. Wratten
Thelma Berry AL
London
Conservatorium
Ommice
Stanley Wm. Smith
Waillrivory
F. Grainger
R. Bleasdali
Suleyardy
Ariday
Adam
Douglas Waddell & Co
Suleyards
Ayihdeuwn
W. Baston
Shire Yards
AL Lao
PAT & Store
Cale Truck
Tussuay, Algest Goth Wet
Grazing & Dairying Properties
Water Kent
Mores Cowley
Dalgety & Co
Shave & Siave's
GANK
Wolesley Separators &, and
Wolesley Engines
P. W. Russell
Matthewson & Co
Bawa
Rinj Bolta
P Matthewson & Co
ALD U'Dog Matthewson & Co
Mr. Farmer
Tre
Diabolo Milker
Wolseley
D.S
Asman Blanche
Nabiac
H. W. Rogers
Faulkland
S. H. Scott
A. Fisher-Webster
Stroud Baptist Church
Etroad
Booral Hall
A. Dickson
GMC
T. 1
Gloucester Motor Sales
BUICE
Oldsmobile
Vauxhall
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