Farewell and bazaar events at Gloucester in 1937
In Gloucester on a social afternoon Mrs J H Smith was farewelled before her move to Sydney. The Catholic Bazaar opened with stalls and sideshows while the Copper Plate and golf social at the School of Arts drew many guests. Auction sales loom for land near Mossy Matthewson Co and properties along Waris and Lowman rivers. Obituary notes recall the life of Mr William Hinton and Coxhall news cover garden crops. Local dances and Barrington Hall event promised festive nights. State wage reform and probate duty changes also featured in the week’s civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England Ladies Gull
J. H. Smith
Sydney
Golf Socal
School of Arts
Milton Newton
Golf Associates
Gloucester
C.N.C
Gloucester Associates
Mossy Matthewson and Co
Tmorrow
Iyne School of Arts
Mun
Waris
Lowman River
Kirk and Sons
Juill Tye
Hiner
Professor Claims All Great Fairy Tales Created by Men
A professor states that all enduring fairy tales are authored by men. He adds that if married men and the rise of television solve another mystery, perhaps the source of studio humor will be revealed.
Gloucester Co op Dairy Co directors election names listed
Sixteen nominations were received for the Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company Ltd with only seven to be elected. Closing date for ballot papers is Tuesday 21 September 1937 at 1 p.m. Results will be announced at the annual meeting on Thursday 28 September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd
Archinal
Arthur
Bowman Fann
Boorer
Kenneth David
Gloucester Channels
Henry James
Gloucester
Crowfoot
William Henry
Dearda
Percy Henry
Mennett
Herbert Joseph
Gresham
Edward
Stratford
Higgins
Roland Lavers
Glouceste River
Landers
Michael John
Barington
Manning River Bridge decision favors Taree site
The Department of Main Roads confirms the Manning River bridge will be built at Taree after full investigation. The Tinonee site was considered but deemed less favorable due to detours, cost, and impact on existing roads. the south approach will run from Tinonee to Taree along the river, with improvements planned to highway standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Bennett
Department of Main Roads
Tinonee-Man+ ning
River Bridge League
Fi Gollin
T Min
Manning River
Taree
Taroe
Tinonee
Wyatti
Taree-Bullahdelah
Furtermore
R. Henderson
Reserves for Sheep Sought by Tomalla
Mr. Tom Hicks reports a letter from the Secretary of the Tomaila Progress Association dated 22/8/87 seeking camping reserves from Toralia to Gloucester PP. The group urges landholders and the Gloucester Board to enclose a small area on Dead Bird Reserve, making it stock proof to protect ramps and markets, noting towns nearer Gloucester railway than Scone and potential benefits to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Tomaila Progress Association
Armidale
Bonny
Toralia
Gloucester
Glouscester PP
Board
Cloncenter Board
Scone
Bord
Tall Timbers screens at Gloucester Theatres
Interest centers on Cinesound's Tall Timbers screening on September 1 2 and 3 at Gloucester Theatres. Filmed largely at Craven Plateau Mount Alexander and Simmsville near Stroud, the timber drive sequences drew much discussion. Ken Hall led the Australian unit on location. Shirley Ann Richards Frank Leighton Frank Harvey Ronald Whelass Toe Valli Harvey Adama Letty Cray Ilon and George Lloyd appear among visiting artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srd
Cinesound
Hmber
Craven Plateau
Mount Alexander
Simmsville
Stroud
Cinegound
Ken Hall
Australia
Timber
Gloucester Associates Open Day And District Golf Championship
Gloucester Associates hosted an open day as a lead in to the Central North Coast Associates championship meeting. Dungog, Newcastle, and most affiliated clubs attended with strong teams from Wingham and Wauchope. Mrs Byrnes of Wauchope won the Gloucester District Open Championship by one stroke over Miss Breckenridge of Taree, with Taree and Gloucester teams competing in the Street and Parish Shield and multiple stroke events featuring many named players and trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Associates
Central North Coast Associates’ Association
Galt
Dungog
Newcastle
C.N.C. Assn
Ffi Gloucester
Rother
Miss Chapman
Taree
Street
King
Sargeson
Micklebrook
Staters
Wauchope
Walker
Gloucester Associatiy
Milton Newton
Kye
Munna
Muselo di
B. Brighton
I. Boston
M. Newton
Newton
M. Laurie
Moxey
E. Newton
N. Byrnes
M. Green
J. Breckenridge
Byrnes
Yates
D. Higgins
Cavanaugh
D. Brighton
Shaw
Miss Middlebrook
B. Breckenridge
C. Dark
Mise Gollan
B. Newton
Buitt
Thomas
Mra Hooke
Mrs. McKay
Mea Erby
N. Weekes
Miss Drinkwater
Holland
Commons
L. Raston
Ring
Miss Green
Mis. Chapman
B Brighton
Suters
Skrent
Middlebrook
Webber
Yntex
Misa N Byrnes
Billy
Fook
Parish
Bi Breckenridge
Miss Laurie
D. Drinkwater
Mrs. Sitters
J Breckenridge
Mrs. Newton
Hooke
Fown
Miss Gollan
Mrs. Yates
Mrs. Street
Miss Higgins
Mrs. Britt
Mrs. Byrnes
Mrs. Cavanaugh
Miss B. Breckenridge
Gloucester
Gloucester Victors in Central North Coast golf tournament
The Central North Coast events began Wednesday under Association Secretary Mrs Byrnes. A field of 41 played 18 holes each day with Gloucester dominant and the tournament concluding Friday with foursomes. Results include Nett and Gross strokes, a teams match won by Gloucester, and individual scores led by Mrs Byrnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNL
Association
Byrnes
Gloucester
Newton
Miss Chapman
J. Brockesridge
D Higgins
Breckenridge
Wailer
Mrs
Sargeson
Golf notes to morrow’s event weather dependent
If weather is fine tomorrow a mixed foursome will be played as the Ashes tournament. If weather is uncertain the event becomes a fourball. The draw will decide the pace at the club course, with precise details unclear due to the fragmented note.
Obituary of Alfred Egbert Griffin at Stratford
The Meath period obituary notes the death of Alfred Egbert Griffin at Stratford on Saturday morning. He was in fragile health for fifteen weeks and in his eighty third year. Born in London he migrated to Australia at age three with his parents. Survived by a large family and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, his funeral at Stratford was widely attended. Reverend M How ard officiated. Wreaths came from many relatives and friends.
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Meath
Stratford
Alfred Egbert Griffin
Mr. Griffin
London
England
Australia
Charles Alexander Griffin
Dorgog
Duss Eoe
Coburk
Thalaba
Fis Wily
Ilys Ions
Thomas
Alison
Alfred
Maurice
Stratfords
Joseph
Stockton
Charles
Eet Yater Durkee
Albert Atkin
Raymond Terrace
M. Howard
Stroud Baptist Church
Fry Bros
West Maidan
Harriet
Cee
Tom
Alf
Liga
Laurie
Val
Lily
Albert
Nellie
Joe
Kate
Charlie
Nancy
Little Tiny
Joy
Jane
Arthur
Aileen
Edgar
Margaret
Bill
Roy
Mary
Les
Geoff
Clift
Cyril
Laurel
Stratford Publi School
H.T. Perrin
A. Martin
Alex
Flo
W. Brewer
Jean
Colin
Bessie
E. J. Bowen
Ribbons
J. J. Atkins
John Ratley
Sam
Selina Elis
Kelvin
Cora
Stanley
Doll
Ted Dorse
B. A. Yates
Bignell
Winnie
Albert Wishan
Joan
Fay
Fay;Mr. and Mrs. T. German
Will
Misse Brewer
Jamies Ratley
Grahams
Rene
Phillips
Hector
Nell
Gresford
Bundook Cattle Sale Draws Victorian Buyers at Homebush
Victorian buyers attended the Homebush cattle sale last Monday, lifting demand. Prices were generally higher with G. Crittenden of Bundook securing 11, I I for 12 bullocks and steers at an average of £9 3s 5d from Winchcombe Carson Ltd. Unrest grows in the United States amid talk of a stand-up strike by sedentary workers. A physician warns against excitement, noting many misfortunes if you live long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundook
Homebush
United States
Saya
Competition results outline A and B grade semi finals
Last Saturday's play pushed A grade to semi finals with Bar rington and Factory dominating. Teaches Forbes and Copeland fought for fourth in A grade while Factory eliminated Copeland. In B grade Factory led the standings with 24 points, followed by Barrington 19 and Forbes 10. Park, Stratford, and others earned varying tallies as matches concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factory
Barrington
Teache Forbesdale
Paetory
Ray Weberk
Mise Forbes
H. Page
Miss Blanch
Copeland
A. Grade
Fortesvale
Teachers
Mactory
Burgipsston Village
Pure I
Barrington IN
Presbyterian
Forbes Fie
Teaches A
Park
Roots Hides
Grae Marchesdate
Stexiford
Stratford Us
Gangat
Copelaint
Presbytrane
Bulle & Barrington Village
Wankivory
Pare
Prime Pigs Firm Signals Market Prices
The report notes prices for pigs and related pork products with figures such as 120 per head and 58 shillings per head. It mentions buyers in Sydney and several traders, with reference to union sizes and market activity. An editorial remark quotes a woman’s magazine on tensions arising from sharp rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Lit
Thusday
Sydney
Talteia
Aphacumeps
BR Sporkera
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE LISTING FROM PATTERSON FIRM
A fragmented notice announces a special cattle sale featuring bullocks of various ages and breeds including Devon Durham cross and Hereford, with listings attributed to multiple sellers such as Mrs H Paterson W Ridgeway Parker Bros and others. Also shows 30 heifers 15 months and fat cows, mixed cattle, and the Paterson Easton & Co firm as the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Paterson
Ren
D. Paterson
Devon
Durham
Murrey
Laine
Parker Bros
Hereford
F. Schneider
Laurie
Paterson, Easton & CO
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Necras
Jack Tars
Tootall
Lystav
Luxora
Robia Voile
Norbar
Kayser
Kayser Bloomers
Kayser Pantees
Draper & Mercer
Ducester
Channell
Master Lauries Hairdressers! Academy
Tega
Jim Channell
A.C.A
Cavanough
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Gloucestar
Olducester
MIM
Andrews & Johnston
Carsonville
Berrico Creer
Carsonyville
A. J. White
Cape Ture
Hinton
Sty Williams
Concord
Minton
Chichester
Hfildale
Vacy
Winton
George
Franks
Wara- Lith
Charles Concord West
Mudilie
Strout
Longbottom
Percy
Abe Way
Waive
Slove Hinton
Kelsey
Rishye
Upper Maing
Nalre
Lorette
Uege
J. R. Smith
Bulline
Vance
Barrington Hall
Aupril
Gloomchasery
Siiffer
Nash
Ner AL
William John Tarnes
Cundie Flay
Wingham
Cadie Plat
Wingham Cemetery
New South Wales
Federal Arbitration Court
Industrial Commission
J. G. Lee
Primary Producers’ Union
Gloucester Co-Op. Dairy Co., Ltd
Tomalla
Central North Coast
Miss Byrnes
Suite
Mise Bennet
Rymee
C.N
Alfred Egbert Griftn
Woman's Magazine
Forbesdale
Mayers
Tienily
Porchesitale Progen Association
Stroud LA Crane
Parents Af Citizens’ Association
Gangat School
Mulligan
W. Thomson
P.O. Tatoe
Paticulara
Matthewson & CO
Clydesvale
R.A. Paget, Baker
Jean Moffatt
WEXT
Lawlies
M. Perrin
C. Higgins
Wes. Oakes
Corbett's Cafr
Major
Mir
Shire Yards
Ghoucestri
Shire Yard
Tuesdy
Oolock Matthewson & CO
Nviten
Gloucester Theatres
Ur Hig Spestal
Tynme
Anaxt Radia
Pipher Dejve
Usky Acres of
Toweosing
Fowest
Iano Orm
Uy der Hikko
Biel
Speckemlan
Ind
Singer
Ainge
W. Bedford
Toons
Pultmey St
Garnera’ Cash Stores
Sete
Anderson
F. White
Isabelle Hill
Stage Department
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