Gloucester Chief Secretary shifts and cattle case attend
In Gloucester Police Court James B Holmes was fined £4 for failing to produce a cattle transport permit while driving 60 cows toward Gloucester and Wagga. The case noted two miles driven without a statement. Cabinet changes: Martin becomes Works and Local Government. Richardson to Treasurer. Gollan to Labour and Industry and Social Services. Vernon Treatt to Justice. Tonking to Chief Secretary. Arrests in Sydney and Muswellbrook linked to conspiracy. County works accounts awaiting approval. payment seek for £900 half year. Federal MP Thompson to visit Gloucester Aug 21. town canvass planned for Laurie Chubb family aid. Waukivory Hall dance Aug 25 with Stroud Orchestra and supper.
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James B. Holmes
Gloucester
R. Selling
Manchester
Wagga
Casey
Sparke
Justice
Martin
Labour and Social Services
Richardson
Gollan
Labour
Vernon Treatt
Tonking
Gloucester notes and travels in a busy week
Mr and Mrs FB Akhurst depart for Rockhampton Queensland to stay with daughter Mrs Eley Anice. Mrs R Kendall recovers from a scalding injury while J T Guyatt gains an additional post as Gloucester Shire Council health inspector. Mervyn Hazelwood breaks senior hardie race and high jump records at the Northern Districts sports meet and heads to Sydney for state finals. Alice Penfold returns home from Newcastle General Hospital for holidays. F S Williams and Bill German visit Nowendoc to see sister Mrs A Watson. Cecil Hopley starts a wool buying business in Gloucester opposite Joe Ryan’s blacksmith shop. Jimmy Farley plans a holiday to Moree. Postmaster Yoole on annual leave.
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FB. Akhurst
Rockhampton
Queensland
Eley
Anice
R. Kendall
J. T. Guyatt
Gloucester
Mervyn Hazelwood
Horace Hazelwood
Mantana
Waratah Oval
Newcastle
Newcastle General Hospital
F. S. Williams
Bui
German
Nowendoc
A. Watson
Cecil Hopley
King Street
Joe Ryan
Hopley
Jimmy Farley
Yoole
Tumetrist's Visit Arrives at Gloucester Hotel
D L McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Opticians will consult at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday September 30 from 8 am to 5 pm. He is honoured by P S M C and has London credentials with F B C A.
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Tumetrist
D. L McDonald
F.B.C.A
P S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Waukivory Deviation Report At Gloucester Shire Council
The Shire Engineer outlined a revised Waukivory deviation within the State Forest west of the existing grade. A conference will determine the best route balancing Stroud and Gloucester interests, with Craven-Bullahdelah linkage noted as crucial for first class connections. The engineer’s report was adopted.
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Gloucester
Waukivory
Stroud Shire
Bourke
Weismantel
Stroud
Department of Mein Roads
Crown
Craven-Bullahdelah
Fordyce
Meser
Developmental Road to Giro Progress Report Moves Grant Application
The Shire Clerk told Council last Friday that Main Roads Department data for the Frosts crossing deviation has been supplied. After more than three years since initial funding, the Council plans to apply for grant assistance to continue the Frosts deviation and the concrete crossings at Giro end, estimated at £1500, with specs to be prepared for submission.
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Main Roads Department
Frost's
Grant R Ansisrance
Frost
Council Finance Monthly Report Reveals Various Commitments
The finance committee report to the council lists commitments across funds including General Fund payments of 1178 pounds 10 shillings 2 pence and 163 pounds 1 shilling 5 pence, Local Fund 8 pounds 1 shilling 4 pence, Park Fund 15 pounds 2 pence, Water Supply 417 pounds 16 shillings 5 pence with balance due 26 pounds 6 shillings 24 pence, Trust Fund 310 pounds 19 shillings 6 pence, Sewerage Local Fund 42 pounds 11 shillings 10 pence with 237 pounds 8 shillings 9 pence due. Unpaid rates and charges reminders recommended with August 31 cut‑off. Proposes loan of 4880 pounds for sewerage connections and asks Life and Citizens Assurance Co. Ltd. about 4530 pounds available. Works section asks whether Gloucester Streets can be grouped under a single heading. The report was adopted.
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Council
Eye
T. & G. Assurance Society
Aniual Life and Citizens Assurance Co. Ltd
Gloucester
Gloucester Streets
Pro Bono Publico In The Advocate Letter Controversy
A letter signed Pro Bono Publico in the Advocate stirs local readers. The writer disputes the tone of the piece about Copeland’s main street and deflects from blame by describing the incident as a motorbike spill caused by distraction. Acknowledge readers’ outrage while noting the goat and cows at the scene.
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Pro Bono Publico
Advocate
Pro
Copeland
Thua
Pteo
Night in Holland at Gloucester C W A event
A Gloucester C W A evening titled The Night in Holland used a windmill scene and Dutch decor to host a fundraiser for a Baby Health Centre. Guests enjoyed folk dances, songs, and Dutch costumes performed by schoolchildren and members, with a dainty Dutch supper and tea served.
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Marontie
Holland
Gloucester
C.W.A
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Haarlem
Delft
Ede
Hague
Lesingera
Bennett
Lt. Stevens
Creagh
M McCarthy
Lowe
Dennis
C.W.A and
Sayer Tenday
Sensational Nazi Spy Drama To-morrow at Stayani Majestic
Edward G Robinson stars in Confessions of a Nazi Spy at Stayani Majestic Theatres with a large cast including Paul Lovag Dor othy Tre Henry ONeill and George Sanders. The film presents a vivid U S espionage exposure amid recent trials and warns of a wider Nazi spy campaign in America while the Marx Bros. Room Service screens as the supporting feature.
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Edward G. Robinson
Ani Majestic Theatres
Inszi
United States
New York
Los Angeles
Panama Canal Zone
Leon G. ‘Turvey
G-Man
Warner Bros
Anatole Litvak
The
Sitters
Lederer
Lya Lys
Filtler
U.s.a
School Notes: District Sports Meet and Committee Call
The annual district sports meeting will be held in Gloucester on Friday in September with about twelve schools expected to participate. A committee of about twelve volunteers is being formed to supervise the Intermediate Examination and invites anyone willing to serve. A mixed doubles tennis tournament for school children will be run at the school by the Methodist Church during vacation. Painting and repairs proceed at the school and extra accommodation for super-primary classes is promised next year. The vacation starts Friday 25th inst and resumes Tuesday 12th September.
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Gloucester
Moet
Methodist Church
Jaire
Baby Health Clinic to be run by Country Women's Association
Gloucester Shire Council agreed to back a new Baby Health Clinic to be established soon in Gloucester. The clinic will operate with Dungog’s facility in view of cooperation, with £6 donated toward setup. A later July meeting discussed whether the club or the CWA would control the centre after CWA accommodation was offered.
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Gloucester
Country Womens’ Association
Dungog
C.W.A
Ounett
Live cattle sale yields high bids across districts
At Uatlued sale, about 600 head of young bullocks and steers attracted a large, competitive turnout. Prices ranged with Meatra, Butler Lud Forrester, and numerous consignors selling hundreds of cattle at rates from 5/ to 19/6 per head with varied weights, while Sydney pig and rabbit markets showed softer baconers and mixed prices.
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W. Spare
Butler Lud Forrester
Geeil Sehneider
Brian Latter
Sydney
Wichcombe
Carson
Afl
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Extraordinary Election for Gloucester Shire Councillor Vacancy
Notice of an extraordinary election to fill one councillor vacancy in Riding B caused by the death of Archibald Joseph White on May 3 1939 and the resignation of Edmund Clyde Laurie on May 5 1939. Nomination day is September 30 1939 at Gloucester Shire Council Chambers. Nominations must be on Form J with two proposers, by August 9 1939, with reception of papers September 9 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersby
Archibald Joseph White
Edmund Clyde Laurie
Shire Council
Church Street
Gloucester
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