Gloucest er News Highlights and Obituaries 1936
The Gloucestershire page reports the death of Mr Alexander Renfrew, long-time Wallsend resident, and Dr John William Coruiey of Mosman. Also noted are a mechanised artillery test through Gloucester, Manning River bridge work, and a March 1 referendum date. Weather, boxing postponed, and a motor accident near Ratley's Cutting are included with local updates.
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Gloucester
Alexander Renfrew
Renfrew Q
Wallsend
Hof Horne
Oerath
Military Road
Mosman
John William Coruiey
de Gormley
Tare
Dawe Cevue Lory
Manning District
King Edward VII Abdicates Throne in Surprise Step
King Edward VII signs and proclaims abdication renouncing the throne for himself and his descendants. The Duke of York will succeed him as king while plans discuss titles and residence unfold. The abdication instrument is witnessed by the Dukes of York Gloucester and Kent with Speaker Baldwin announcing the decision.
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Ising
Dukes of
York
Gloucester
Kent
Baldwin
Mebbauk
House of Commons
Lyang
Inljowa
Britain
India
Duke of York
Duke of Gloucistol
Duke of Kent
Prince of
Wales
Ime
Ruward
Georgy
Cireles
London
Ising Henge VI
Elizabeth I
Duke of Cornwall
Duke of
Rothsay
Dukke of
England
Lund
Switaerlani
Ce Empire
Rain drought fear grips Glou cwater stock owners
Rawdon Vale The Day notes a very dry spell raising anxiety among stock owners in Gloucwater district. Water in creeks and gullies has failed, though rivers are not as low as in 1895. A heavy rain is hoped to restore flow, while fierce winds threaten fire risk and damage. New Year’s Day sports committee schedules events after careful planning. Mr and Mrs J N Laurie, delayed by an American shipping strike, are expected home this month.
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Gloucwater
Barrington
J. N. Laurie
America
Copeland 2nd Birthday Party for Ron Pounceby
Brom a. correspondent recalls a December 7 gathering at HL Glough’s residence with Mr Ron Pounceby turning 18. Guests enjoyed a hearty dinner and birthday cake by Miss D. Davey. Speeches by Bruce Marah and Cecil Lord conveyed good wishes, with Pounceby expressing thanks and receiving several useful gifts and many happy returns.
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Brom A
Ron
Pounceby
HL Glough
At & Pum
D. Davey
Bruce Marah
Cecil Lord
Commercial Sush Stour Sales Sydney
The cattle market remained firm for good quality while irregular for medium to plain. A larger afternoon turnout boosted demand and nudged up prices for good to prime, with other classes steady to firmer for medium to plain. Pig values reported by Winchcombe Carson Ltd show porkers predominating. rates climbed on backfatters and extra prime, good to 85 shillings, with various weights priced between 28 and 60 pence per pound.
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Sush Stour
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Damages Awarded in Maitland Court Over Dungog Crash
In Maitland District Court last week Charles Brighton sued Jane Vere Slade of Walgett over a June 14 Dungog crash. Judge Nield awarded £250 to Brighton, not covering car repair costs. The Gloucester Race Club plans a January 26 1937 meeting while road works near Bullahdelah Nabiac affect travel. Drought on the Clarence threatens dairy output. King George VI’s accession and a public holiday looms. NRMA reminders urge car alteration notices. rural land purchase scheme advances discussed in Parliament.
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Maitland
Charles Brighton
Dungog
Janes Ite Vere Slade
Walgett
Slade
Nield
Brighton
Clarence
Clarene
Pioneer Dairy Company
Amerra
Grafton
George VI
Duke of York
Mgr. Chaffey
Br. Steens
Gloucester CWA holds annual meeting after monthly session
At the Gloucester CWA branch monthly meeting the annual gathering followed on Tuesday December 12. Mrs W W Hawdon presided and a large turnout attended with Mses Hooke Brith Renton Lowe Woodwant Gregor Pearson Hahesy Holland Perrin Cavanaugh Holmes rar ley Sister McRae Ferguson Batger Glover Holmes and Mirai Middlebrook present.
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Gloucester C.W.A
tOome
W. W. Hawdon
Meadames Hooke
Brith
Renton
Lowe
Woodwant
Me Gregor Pearson
Hahesy Holland
Perrin Cavanaugh
L. Holmes
J. Rarley
Sister McRae
D. P. Ferguson
Batger Glover
J. Holmes
Mirai ‘Middlebrook
Wee
Mosdames
Ficks
Dennett
McAlpine
Dawron
Mimro R
Laurie Yules
Sixtieth Annual Meeting of T G Life Assurance Society
December 1 1986 Melbowline. The Sixtieth Annual Meeting reported 18220 new policies in Ordinary and Industrial Depts totaling 15 228 498 pounds, all in Australia and New Zealand, a historical record. Accident Dept issued 27866 policies earning 7 640 447 pounds with 9023 Ordinary Dept policies endorsed with Accident Benefits. Total income 5 004 194 pounds. Accident Dept premium income up 49 percent. Assurance Funds rose 2 194 847 pounds to a record. mean funds interest at 1 1/2 percent. Of total assets 26 207 810 pounds, 63.8 percent in government and public securities, reserve fund 648 498 pounds. Actuarial surplus 10101 pounds after reserves, to be used for reversionary bonuses. Chairman expressed confidence in continued expansion and favorable trade conditions for next year.
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Melbowline
T&g Life Assurance Society
J.T. Thompson
Australia
New Zealand
Atte
Accident Department
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Tennis Sox
Colgate
Pyramid
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
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Ous, Andrews & Johnston
Carsonville
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McGlashan
Taree
P.O
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Sydney University
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Gloucestry
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Iiie
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Hexham
Copeland
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Carsonvile Provisional School
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Roma
B.C. Newton
King Edward VII
Edward
Niki
Fleuse of Commons
Teker
Prineter
Mn Baldwin
Rawdon Vale
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Gloucester Race Club
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N.A.M.A
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Bullahdeleh
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Forster
Tuncurry
NRMA
Department of Road ‘Transport
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T.& G. Mutual Life Society
Matthewson & Co
Dee Ave
N. Crowther
Tom Hicks
Hime Street
W. Batger
Church Street
Jack Alder
Craven Plateau
Upper
Boxing Day
N. Corbett
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Limited
Kendall
R .S. Wilson
A.A.A
Copeland Hall
J. Webeck
A. Harris
Seca
Porbesdale Hall
L. Crane
R.ulr
Ai Street and Parish Ltd
KiMelont
Modera
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Weldon
Briton
Broadbent
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Sophie
Horn
Summerland
Alnek
Abn
Childeen
Grace
Wal Haw
Ern
Grime & Small
Phone 89
Brian Carolan
Seccomers
Prajtice Merchant
Lysazhin
MNO
Calman & DO
SKY Eng
Loucester West
Warruanel
W. A. Dan’s
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Mein
W. A. Dan
Gloucester & Taree
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