DEATH OF PRINCESS VICTORIA AND LOCAL NOTES
The Gloucester Advocate reports Princess Victoria's death from stomach hemorrhage at age bi. The issue also details social fundraiser results showing a net profit of £25 10s, notes railway excursion plans for holidays, and an omission in last week's primary final passes. It mentions a tiger with a neck collar terrorizing villages near Guntur and a private sale in Queen Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
King George
Sydne
Haliday
New South Wales
Robert Alder
Gloucester
Forbesdale Social Raises Funds For Gloucester A H P Association
A busy Forbesdale hall hosted a Wednesday evening social featuring the Rainbow Orchestra of Stroud. President Claude Howell noted the event aids the Gloucester A H P Association finances and praised district hospitality, with J R Higgins, Jack Matthewson, E P Dawson and other committee members in attendance and an excellent buffet supper.
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Rainbow Orchestra
Stroud
Forbesdale
Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
Forbesdale Folk
Hall
Claude Howell
J. R. Higgins
Jack Matthewson
M.C
E. P. Dawson
Messrs
Les Crane
Stan Martin
Ward's River Concert Delights Local Audience
A large crowd enjoyed a well produced Ward's River concert on Monday the 2nd. Local talents led by Mrs Burton and a list of performers presented pianoforte pieces vocal duets and solos and a cantata. The audience applauded a humorous unrehearsed moment and thanked Mrs Burton with a gift from parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward's River
Lackery
Lambley
Ward
Burton
G. Mackay
Bna Friends
Bowls Club Elects Woodward After Goddard Death
At the monthly committee meeting held at the clubhouse last Wednesday, Mr. A. J. Woodward filled the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. H. S. Goddard. The improved green will host all games from now on. The Anderson trophy handicap competition will resume next week. The Electric Light Play committee approves night play for members at one pound per season and night games begin next week. John Young Shield participants are to be on the green by 2 p.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Woodward
H. 8. Goddard
Black Head Surf Carnival Promises Thrilling Day of Racing
The Black Head Surf Carnival returns Sunday December 15 at Black Head Beach with rival clubs Taree Old Bar, Tuncurry, and Nome set to race for top honors. New boats and famed surfers Wally Scott and Ritche Walker headline the day alongside a marching band and luncheon program for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Head Beach
Surf Club
Taree-Old Bar
Block Head
Tuncurry
Nome
Kerrena
Sydney
Ritche Walker
Australia
Bondi
Taree Citizens
Gloucester District team shines in Country trial at Taree
Scottish Markets report Gloucester District’s visit to Taree for a Manning Riser District Cricket Association trial. Gloucester batted first for 182 with Oldfield 50 and Merchant 25, while Manning's bowlers Maeton 3-24 and Smith 3-16 led a late collapse. Group selectors expected several Gloucester players to join the Country Week team representing the Lower North Coast.
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Gloucester
Taree
Manning Riser District Cricket Association
Manning
Ken Oldfield
Bill Allena
Keith Merchant
Glen Maeton
Jack Smith
Reg. Giddey
Aind
Country Week
North Coast
Glauester
W. Atkins
Gaston
Kaith Merchant
H. Wilson
R. Garner
Son Merchant
R. Linton
Gladey
C. Raston
Scotland
Glasgow
Wound Up of Scone Dairy Co and Liquidation Move
Extraordinary general meeting in Surman s rooms Scone noted the Scone Dairy Co Ltd in liquidation under the 1899 Companies Act. Directors named preliminary steps to amalgamate with Raymond Terrace Co operative Co Ltd. Bidding section states highest offer £16 later nullified by law awarding compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scone Dairy Co., Ltd
Surman
Sconé
Raymond Terrace Co-operative Co., Ltd
Ward's River Sports Day at cricket ground tomorrow
A grand sports day is planned at Ward's River cricket ground with horse and cycle events and athletic displays. The event starts Saturday at 4 a.m. Lunch and afternoon tea will be served and amplified music should enhance the day.
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Ward's River
Ward's River Cricket Ground
Cattle and Pig Sales Report from Fortnightly Auctions
Mathewson & Co report fair cattle yarding mainly dairy stock with strong attendance and competition. Prices listed for buyers Roy Yates, C T Borham, D J West and others. next sale Tuesday 17th inst. Tom Hicks notes light yarding and weak demand. Gloucester pig sale shows very light yarding and poor demand with prime pigs selling. Matthewson and Co report about 420 pigs sold last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathewson & Co
Roy Yates
C. T. Borham
Helfer
J. West
V. D. Boorer
J. Beaton
D, Beaton
Springer
Tom Hicks
W. Berry
B. Relf
D. J. West
Gloucester
Channell
Dalry
W. B. Crowfoot
R. Andrews
W. A. Martin
A. Archinal
W. P. Reichert
Wilson and Ribbons
J. Wenham
Johnston
A. Priestley
Ray Adams I
GK. Page
Cumming and Deards
Everett
A. J. Smith
H. Martin
Mitchell
J. B. Farley
Maddalena
C. and
L. Patt
Chas. Perrim
Lowrey
Xmas Sale
Cattle Auction Prices Steady to Firm in Sydney Trade
Sydney buyers opened brisk sales with prime sorts firmer and some gains over last week. Prime dealers fetched 37 to 39 shillings per 100 pounds, prime yearlings 35 to 36, light bullocks 34 to 35, trade steers 28 to 30, prime heavy bullocks 28 to 31, best cows 27 to 30. Overall quality described as plain variety with scarce prime deal ers and improved rates noted from Monday.
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Sydney
Death of Egyptologist Breasted renews Tutankhamen cure dispute
The death of James Henry Breasted, noted Egyptologist and co discoverer of Tutankhamen’s tombs, at sea from tropical malaria spurred renewed debate over the surgical or ceremonial cure claimed for Tutankhamen. He had recently obtained permission to take 30 000 cuneiform tablets from Persepolis to Chicago for deciphering.
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James Haery Breasted
Tutankhamen
Breasted
Hamen
Pharoah
Professor Breasted
Near East
Troq
Persepolis
Chicago
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Whatson's
J. Wratson
Draper
OUR
Toyland
Cavanough
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Murrotmding
Andrews & Johnston
Carsonville
Bernico Creek
W. W. Hawdon
B. P. Dawson, B.A
OLD Bank N
Die
Laurie Chubb
G. Matthews
J. Webeck
FE. Brockwell
Darling Downs
Dr. Kent
Leichney
Bligh
Jersey
H. Dyball
Taree Estate
Mathewson and Co
German
Queen Street
Venemadam
Kondruped
Guntur
Madras
Socatane
Allen
Misses Burton
Turner
Martin
Akers
Ford
Jones
Cox
F. Burton
Black Head
Cricket
Scone Dairy CO. Ltd
John Major
Rose Jenkins
Windsor
Congregational Church
Barrington Hall
Commercial
Newcastle
W. H. Newman
S. W. Morgan
Sec
Tahwan
Beugh, Mrass Bane
Movis Oh Board
Barrington Gall
Gloucester Band
Barrington Fall
Worts
W. Ferguson
F. Evans
Roma Hospital
AL Roma Gables & Matherd Twysters
DRC Lite Onspaw
Trent Pridueng
E. Hogan, Harrington
Arthur Tath
Blacksnrth
Memoriam
Yates
Rhodes
Webster, Jack and McDonald
Sydney) Ltd
Government Savings Bann
Castlereagh Street
Sthoud Baptist Church
H. Coote
Angus J Coote
Allain
Staton
Albert Blanch
Han
See
Monster Day
River
M. Barry
King ST
Olate
Motice
C. Gittoes
Carson
Timufr CO
Majestic Bakery
R. A. Paget
Rich & Harrison
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