Death of Harry Garven in Gloucester district mining town
Harry Garven, about 70, died at Narraweena Hospital Gloucester after a paralytic stroke. He lived in CopeLand for nine years and was famed as a Hebrew scholar and biblical historian who wrote for the press. Funeral was at Gloucester Cemetery after a service at St. Pauls Church of England led by Rev. D. R. May honoring his Christian character.
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Narraweema Hospital
Gloucester
John Henry Craig Garven
Harry
BE. McDiarmid
Copeland Public School
Narraweema Escepiiel
Gosford
Garven
Commonwealth Creek
Adelaide
Western Australia
W. J. Archibald
Queensland
New South Wales
Copeland
St. Paul's ‘Church of England
D. R. May
Impressions Of Japan From an Engineer in Kure
Officer in the Engineer's Regiment of B C O F at Kure Japan shares views on Iwakuni and Kure dockyards, ships sunk in wartime, the naval academy at Eta Jima, local housing schooling transport and daily life. He notes Japanese and Australian views, Tokyo visits, and Hiroshima after the atomic bombing.
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Newbury
B.C.O.F
Kure
Japan
F. Lowe
Gloucester
Iwakuni
Batte
Leyte Gulf
Eta Jima
Naval Academy of Japan
U.S.A
Togo
Tam
Australia
Tokyo
Beauge
Honshu
Yoshi
Impland
Hiroshima
Ttn
Notes from Kure and Japan During Wartime Visit
A traveler describes Kure with five rivers and hills, reflecting on relatives of bomb victims, Japan’s surrender, and wartime sentiments. He notes learning Japanese, the word Shee with many meanings, limestone valleys, arches, and extensive electrification with 100 volt lighting and risky wiring.
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Kure
Japan
Tal Shako
Jenolan
Iit
Gloucester Rifle Club Holds First Hoot of the Month
Gloucester Rifle Club met for its first hoot of the month despite bad weather, drawing a good crowd and noting strong turnout from young shooters. C. Baker won the Spoon and C.O.W. Medal with two solid rifle scores, while Ted Stanton tied for top but lost on count back. other scores listed include G. Young 87 and W. Mills 68.
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Gloucester Rifle Club
C. Baker
C.O.W
Ted Stanton
Ted
T. Stanton
G. Wade
ML Parish
D. Thornton
N. Weat
J. Stanton
B. Borger
A. Yardy
W. Mills
G. Young
D. Stanton
Australian Children's Theatre Delights Audiences At Majestic
Adults and children will enjoy a lively program by the Australian Children's Theatre Presented at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday afternoon The troupe led by Misses Joan and Batty Fayner travel widely and involve schools and parents in art education activities for their world tour plans.
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Bod C.W.A
Local Bullocks Realised At Winchcombe Sale
A consignment of 10 bullocks from W. P. Reichert of Gloucester realised 34 pounds 1 shilling at Winchcombe Carson's Homebush section after Thursday sale.
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W. P. Reichert
Gloucester
Winchcombe Carson
Tennis Notes Draw For Next Saturday
The draw for Saturday August 12 lists A Grade Reda vy Carinya Park 2 Teachers vs Carinya. A Reserve matches Ward's River Blacks vs Ward's River Whites Stratford vs Barrington. B Grade Semi Finals Stratford vs Blues Park 1 Rockhurst vs Shamrocks Park 5. B Reserve Magpies vs Stratford 2 Park 4 Ward's River vs Koalas Swifts vs Craven Creek.
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Reda
Motor safety plea blames garages for vehicle defects
H E Richards of the N FLMLA warns new- Wice station Industry that lax safety checks by garagemen threaten road safety. He notes few vehicles meet lighting laws and many accidents stem from defective equipment. In 1,052 NEW incidents last year, 33 killed and 798 injured, urging regular expert vehicle attention.
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N.flmla
H. E. Richards
Association
New
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Bonniebelle Cafe
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Rennie Hasehgood
G A. Dan
Harry Garven
Kirk Douglas
Secretary
AN Wynn
Rudy
Wanda Hendrix
MacDonald Carey
Claude Rains
Tenational News
Terry Cole
Albert Sharpe
James Gleason
James Mason
Rosamund John
Pamela Kelline
NEWS
Cartoon
Garden OF Roses Cafe
Jim Harikios
Alf
Qlouce Steer
Taylor’s
Church ST
Fogg’s Diesel
Maitland Road
Mayfield
M.W
C.A.V. Sales and Service
Rainettes
Market Street
CR. Denison Street
Impressions of
Rifle Club
Bennetts Radio & Sports
Westinghouse
International” Harvester
Spik-N-Span Dry Cleaners
OWL Store
Gordon Dombkins
Buchanan's and
Harper's
Yates & Twomey
Prictora
Leslis
Denison Street
The
SJ Bennetts
Garners
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