Condemned Tuncurry afforestation prison camp report
Forestry Commission officers condemned the Tuncurry pine plantation prison camp as economically unsound and likely to be abandoned. Prisoners may be transferred to other camps, with government experts to assess Bombala Glen Innes Tumbarumba and Oberon camps. Costs total over £19 000 capital plus more than £6000 in losses to date. The plantation spans 3380 acres and contains 12 062 000 pine trees Thirty miles
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Tuncurry
Forestry Commission
Mr. Vincent
MD. Madhin
Bombala
Glen Innes
Tumberumba
Oberon
First offenders aged 21 sent to Tuncurry camp
Prison policy describes first offenders over 21 being sent to Tun curry. They spend time in ordinary gaol with other first offenders to assess suitability for the prison camp. The Tuncurry camp, the first afforestation camp in New South Wales, is 24 years old.
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Tuncurry
New South Wales
Colour brings new hues to Scotland canaries
Scottish cage-bird enthusiasts report canaries sing better when coat colours are bred to match. Dr F E Reynolds leads trials to create blue white and fawn canaries by selective mating, with two breeders aiming for copper and orange varieties. Experts say coloured canaries may suit home decor in coming years.
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Scotland
F. E. Reynolds
London
Reynolds News
John McLaw
Kirkintilloch
City of
School Notes and School Tennis Results Report
The column lists results from writing spelling and arithmetic contests with multiple classes and scores. It notes a supervising committee for the Primary Final Eliminations on October 27 including Rev. D Glyn Jones and several staff members. It also mentions tennis results for boys and girls singles and doubles, plus ongoing junior event details and staff changes with Miss H Whitfield arriving to lead Domestic Science and Needlework.
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D. Glyn Jones
White
Holland
Miss H. Whitfield
Miss Booker
Miss Whitfield
Kogarul
Hockey Team for Taree Selections for Saturday
The team selected to play at Taree this Saturday includes E Yardy J Penfold H Ferguson M Giddey B Moses James L Hill O Parish C Sanders L Moffatt and B Hebblewhite with reserves J Tonks. Players should be ready to leave about 1.4 pm sharp. Any others wishing to join the trip must notify the secretary by 10 am tomorrow.
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Taree
E. Yardy
J. Penfold
H. Ferguson
M. Giddey
B. Moses
James
L. Hill
O. Parish
C. Sanders
L. Moffatt
B. Hebblewhite
J. Tonks
Morh
Daffodil Murders echoed in brief London trial ruling
In a dramatic Old Bailey case, Frank Arthur Hart aged 53 was condemned to death after a three minute trial for the wilful murder of his wife Kathleen and Miss Maud Good. Hart later withdrew his guilty plea and the Lon son Criminal Appeal Court dismissed his appeal. Lord Hewart stated there were no grounds to act. The piece notes a German eyeglass novelty.
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Lon«son
Old Bailey
Frank Arthur Hart
Tsor
Eathleen
Miss Maud Good
Goodmayes
Hart
Miss Good
Bis
Pentonville
R. EB. Seaton
Couse
Lord Hewart
Seaton
G. B. McClure
Crown
Rawdon Vale Progress Association Nominates Shire Riding Candidates
The Rawdon Vale Progress Association held its monthly meeting on Saturday 14th. Members discussed district welfare and nominated Isaac Moore for A Riding and A J B and G D Laurie for B Riding. The association will support them in the campaign. The Gloucester district reports a good season and beneficial showers. Postmistress Mrs Henderson is unwell but expected to recover soon.
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Rawdon Vale
Gloucester
Agree to barter New Zealand Germany butter trade
The New Zealand and German governments reached a tentative barter deal allowing Germany to purchase New Zealand butter with credits from New Zealand purchases. Finance Minister W Nash said the arrangement would push NZ butter into Germany while safeguarding UK interests and hinted NZ could ship 56,200 tons of beef to Britain in 1937, a yearly high.
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Germany
New Zealand
W. Nash
United Kingdom
Nash
Britain
National menace rheumatism hits England and Australia
Health surveys reveal a rising toll of rheumatism affecting both children and adults. England bears a colossal annual direct and indirect cost exceeding £17,000,000, while Australia faces substantial impact. A New Zealand chemist promotes R.U.R. as a promising remedy, with reports of remarkable results overseas and a booklet available from local chemists.
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England
Australia
R.U.R
New Zealand
R.U R
Shareholders Meeting of Gloucester Co op Dairy Company
A large gathering of Gloucester Co op Dairy Company shareholders met at the School of Arts on Wednesday. Much of the deliberations were sub judice, so press attendance was refused.
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Sharemiolders
Gloucester Co-op
School of Arts
Sewing Machines Prices and Repairs
New and used Singer dropheads from £9 10s, Singer round shuttles from £10, drop cabinets from £12 10s. Easy terms with 20 shilling deposit. All makes repaired.
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Singer
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Gloucester & Taree
Prison Forest
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Griffin's Pharmacy
G. H. Griffin
Tootals
Dominion
Lystave
Footal
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