Trade with Glasgow expands Clyde port links overseas
Harold M Ford, retiring Commercial Manager of the Clyde Navigation Trust, cites a policy to grow Scotland’s port trade with overseas Dominions. Over ten years shipping from New Zealand and Australia rose from 37 to 84 vessels, tonnage from 430,000 to 1,100,000, while food imports climbed from 62,000 to 185,000 tons. Refrigerated ships from Australia grew from 1 dozen to 50, boosting Glasgow as an entrepot for food supplies.
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Glasgow
William Raeburn
James 5. Craig
Clyde Trust
Scotland
Harold M Ford
Clyde Navigation Trust
New Zealand
Australia
Glasgow Herald
CWA Meeting Sees New Members and Charity Drive
The monthly CWA meeting in the Rest Rooms on Tuesday August 9 welcomed eight new members led by President Mrs. Weekes and Secretary Mrs. Loy. The branch received 10 shillings anonymous donation to the Far West Children’s Health Scheme, while Little Join Nash's hospital progress was noted. A spring ball plans. tea by Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Thomas ended the gathering.
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CWA
E. Weekes
Glover Newton
McRae
McLewl
Cavey
McKay
Waston
Thomas
Masham
Loy
Carey
Far West
C.W.A
Little
Nash
G.W.A
Seagull Captured in Belgian Congo After Long Journey
A seagull in East Prussia flew to the Belgian Congo in 70 days covering 3850 miles at about 55 miles daily. The path likely crossed Europe and the Mediterranean, then up the Nile, before riding the Congo river system westward.
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East Prussia
Belgian Congo
Europe
Mediterranean
Nile
Breat River
Congo
Obituary of William Wade of Dungog and Stroud District
The late Mr. William Wade died at Dungog Cottage Hospital on the 9th inst aged 85. He was born at Crook Park Dungog and spent years farming at Bendelba before moving to the Stroud district. Survived by two sons William Wade Lochinvar and Joseph Craven and five daughters Mrs Redman Gloucester Mrs Tull Booral Mrs Melmeth Stratford Mrs Akers Ward's River and Mrs Daunt Stroud. Brothers and sisters listed include Albert Vincent Andrew Hubert Mrs Startin Mrs Carruthers Mrs Holmes Mrs M A Dark and Mrs W Lean. A service was held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and burial followed in the Dungog cemetery with Rev J W McCredie officiating.
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W. Wade
William Wade
Dungog Cottage Hospital
Crook Park
Dungog
Bendelba
Stroud
Lochinvart
Joseph Craven
Redman
Gloucester
Tull
Booral
Melmeth
Stratford
Akers
Ward's River
Daunt
John
Henry
Albert
Vincent
Parramatta
Andrew
Wauchope
Hubert
Wingham
Startin
Taree
Carruthers
Holmes
Blacktown
M. A. Dark
W. Lean
Fostertow
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Dungog Cemetery
J. W. McCredie
Chronicle
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report Highlights
Market reports from Soney and Maitland describe 1738 cattle yarded with firm trade for vealers and steers, high priced bullocks and cows. Pigs at Sydney sales steady with specific price ranges, rabbit skins soften, and a note on the value of silage as a feeding option for farms. New York trivia notes New Amsterdam origins.
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Homebush
SONEY
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Maitland
Titeume Pastoral Co. Pty, Ltd
Monkeyai
Mae
Winchcombe
Carson Lud
Sydney
Western Suburbs Visit Promises Fine Gloucester Soccer Match
The Western Suburbs team from Sydney arrives in Gloucester for a Sunday 2.30 pm match at Blanea's Ground. A large party, including first grade players, will stay at Gloucester Hotel and tour Rawdon Vale with local hosts. A pre match dinner and a dance at School of Arts are planned along with a paid program to offset travel costs.
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Western Suburbs
Sydney
Gloucester
Blanea
Gloucester Hotel
Rawdon Vale
J. N. Laurie
Stobo
Greatlay
Golden Gate Cafe
School of Arts
E. Garnet
V. Berry
Fordham
S. Jordan
RR. Giddey
J. Tisdall
J. Giddey
K. Oldfield
J. Atwell
R. Hebblewhite
Chib
Lady's
Gloucester Shire Council Grants and Building Line Rules
Last week the Gloucester Shire Council considered several building applications. W N Mitchell’s two cottages in Churet Street were approved, while T Charlton’s shed for a blacksmith shop in Barrington Street faced a required building line and 15 foot setback rule. Regulation for 8 ft hoardings in the main street was adopted, with all hoardings to stand 8 ft from the ground.
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W. N. Mitchell
Newton
Churet St
T. Charlton
A. Tate
Barrington Street
Barrington St
Mr. Tate
Gloucester Electric Supply Co
Nowerhouse
J. Ratley
Stratford
James Ratley
W.B
High St
W. H Redman
Hume St
Health Inspector to Do Clerical Work in Town
Council debated combining health inspector duties with clerical tasks to cut administrative costs. Mr. Naylor offered to share time between the dual role, stressing the health department’s work benefits community welfare while Dr. Laurie pressed for budget restraint. The president urged the dual workload, and Naylor pledged to balance health duties with office responsibilities.
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Naylor
Laurie
Health Department
Department of Health
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C.W.A. Meeting
W. A. Dans
Gloucester and
New York
United States
New Amsterdam
Iately
Gloucester Shire Council
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