Barrington Tops Hut Destroyed By Fire
Barrington Tops Sawards Hut, the area’s main shelter, was destroyed by fire. The loss may push the government to fund new accommodation. The same issue notes a coalfields idleness record and a gun incident at a council meeting. A 19 year old Ashfield worker survived a needle injury with a shard lodged in her throat. An Australian in London found a secondhand Rolls Royce, later rewarded by the firm. A rose thorn wound case from Sydney warns hot water and iodine care. The Bestway Poultry Book aid to farmers is promoted. D McDonald of Webster Jack & McDonald will visit the Commercial Hotel January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Tops
Edwards
Ben
Beryl Beet
Arthur-street
Ashfield
Payworth Hose Factory
Pitt-street
City
Sydney Hospital
London
Rolls-Royce
Rose Thorn
Sydney
D. L McDonald
D. McDonald
P.boa
Fionoura
M.C
Seading
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Martin Place
Pitt Street
Commercial Hotel
Road deviation plans discussed at Friday council meeting
Local Government Department inquiry on resuming or dedicating land between 36 and 110 and portions 2 and 108 for road deviation. Plans accepted, some grades objected yet approved. Time extended to May 30. Urged action to acquire land and avoid private land resumption. Dedication offered by Carter and Atwater. other owners awaiting approval. Laurie Estate objection noted but not to this road. Decision endorsed Clerk's action on land resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Government Department
Carter
Atwater
Reichert
GD. Laurie
Higgins
Laurie
G. DB. Laurie
Scott
Higgingaleo
Sydney
Copeland School Break Up Concert Planned
A Copeland parental meeting decided to host a school concert on the 10th instant marking the end of term with songs recitations and humorous items. Admission two shillings. After the show adults may dance. The pupils will receive a book prize. The report urges road work including renewing a culvert at the foot of the pound yard bill noting delays and calling council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal School
Copeland
Copeland Hall
Local Progress Association
Late Holiday Excursion Trains
The Railway Department adds extra excursion trains for travelers unable to go before Christmas. A cheap single fare and a quarter for a double journey will apply with departures from Gloucester at 1:55 p.m. on December 25 and at 12:40 p.m. on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Department
Gloucester
Trail
Sydney
Aution Masters
W. J. Morris
Fatal Clash at Rothbury Pit Sparks Police Shootings
A deadly confrontation near Rothbury colliery gates marked by police fire on protesting miners. Initial clash at 6:45 PM left one miner dead and several others wounded, with three miners critically hurt and two officers injured as rioting escalated and then subsided after multiple flare ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothbury
Raid on Rothbury mine ends with arrests after gunfire
Premier reports inspectors of the Mines Department were held up at Rothbury mine at 10.30 am yesterday. Miners fired shots to resist entry, the car was damaged, and police used revolvers to force access. At Branxton, 25 miners lifted part of the railway line. eleven men were arrested and jailed. By 12:30 pm telephonic link with Rothbury was restored and the railway repaired. A special police train arrived as quiet returned by 3:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayin
Mines Department
Rothbury
Branxton
Casualties in Altercation Among Police and Miners
The police suffered or severe injuries including Detective-sergeant Ryan hit on the head and face, Sergeant Booth struck by timber and ribs injured, Moore shot in the arm, and Campbell wounded in the leg. Miner Norman Brown died from a stomach wound at Maitland Hospital. Other miners David Brown and Walter Wood are seriously injured, with six more wounded in Kurri Hospital and additional minor casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Booth
Moore
Newcastle
Campbell
Norman Lawrence Brown
Greta
Maitland
David Brown
Cessnock
Walter Wood
Kurri
Seriou
Federal intervention in coal dispute sparks urgent conference
Canberra reports an immediate Commonwealth intervention after Cabinet決 decision. The Arbitration Court summons a compulsory conference in Sydney for noon tomorrow as miners face restrictions near Rothbury mine. Prime Minister Scullin urged miners to withdraw to ease clashes. Bavin agrees to present to Cabinet. State cabinet rejects conference invitation and orders hotels in Branxton area closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Sydney
Scullig
Rothbury
Mr. Scullm
Mr. Scullin
Mr. Bavin
Bavin
Branxton
Government vows to prevent violence and end of nuclear conflict
The government asserts it will not yield to violence and denies provoking statements by Mr Weaver. Bisvan defends calm, notes no oppression, and says no benefit from new talks. Rothbury calm restored. mines quiet, mass picketing ended, miner funeral held at Cessnock. Wonthaggi mine reportedly stops in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Minera
Bisvin
Commonwealth
Rothbury
Ttmn
Cessnock
Victoria
Forbesdale School Break-Up Night Promises Holiday Cheer
The eagerly awaited break-up function comes Thursday at 5 pm with a Christmas tree, presents for children, and a varied pupil program. Prizes totaling 18 are awarded for yearlong merit, with P T E certificates presented by Mr D Boorer, president of the P and C Association. Half yearly exam results list top scholars by class, and a season’s greetings note closes the piece with holiday wishes and notes on aged attendees at a Sydney gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.E
P. & C. Association
D. Boorer
J. Miller
Zena Dare
Laurie Atkins
Kathie Witt
Advocate Holiday Publication Schedule
The Advocate sets holiday issue dates with last pre holiday edition on December 28. A total of nine papers will roll out on December 27 and 29 or January 3 with the first New Year issue on January 3. Advertisements must reach the office by 10 am on December 23.
Dairy Merger in Sussex Street Firm Amalgamation
Reported yesterday that the dairy firm J Mackay and Co Ltd and the Producers Cooperative Distributing Society Ltd will amalgamate. Mr J Mackay to become joint manager with Mr E D Meares. aim to boost butter supply. Mackay and Meares long in dairy, with Norco and Coastal Farmers history noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mackay and Co. Ltd
J. Mackay
J. Mackay and Co
Sussex Street
Mackay
Meares
PDS
North Coast Co-operative Co. Ltd
Coastal Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Norco Ltd
Coastal Farmers’ Society
Producers’ Distributing Society
Co-Operative
North Coast Company
Coastal Farmers
Berrima District Company
Mr. Knox
Mr. Meeres
Juin
P.D.S
Gloucester Cattle Sale Highlights and Local Notices
The sale featured 149 head from Queensland with improved overall quality and a first market for good killing lines. Prices ranged from 36s to 58s for lighter bullocks and 45s to 54s per 1001b for good to prime beef. Gloucester agents J N Laurie & Sons Ltd reported top steers sold by Winchcombe Carson Ltd. Death rate in England and Wales has halved over 50 years, now about 11.6 per 1000. life expectancy rising toward 100. A Taree Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed a proposed black list of debtors to protect traders, eventual unanimous support. Obituary notices Mrs Hill of Port Macquarie, widow of John Hill, former Port Macquarie mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Gloucester
Homebush
J. N. Laurie & Sons, Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
England and
Wales
John Hil
Port Macquarie
Hill
John Hill
B. Hooke
Skibo
Gus Hooke
Dingadee
Geo
Craven School Picnic Brings Santa Claus Visit
A Craven school meeting in November planned a December 14 picnic with sports and a Christmas tree for all children. Parents collected £10 10s, toys were donated by Mrs. Slill of Marrickville, and guests came from Gloucester, Stratford, Stroud, and Ward's River. Santa arrived, distributed gifts, and a joyful day ended with prizes and hopes for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Willams
Penning
Morgan
Slill
Marrickvile
Gloucester
Stratford
Stroud
Ward's
Santa
Tanta
Santa Claus
Craven
Christmas Sunday church services across Gloucester and region
Advent week services listed for Church of England Presbyterian Gloucester Methodist Congregational and Stroud Baptist. Times include 7.30 and 11 across Gloucester Invergordon Craven Stratford Cedar Grove Mount George and Myall with Rev. Whitmore, Tripet, Fisher Webster, and Dickson leading. Christmas Eve and evening united service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Gloucester
Presbyterian Church
Invergordon
Berrico
Chott
R. Scott
Cedar Grove
Comnelly's Creek
Mount George
Stroud Baptist Church
Stroud
Allworth
Beoral Hall
A. Dickson
Auction notices at Shire Yards in January
Douglas Waddell & Co lists two auction events with locations Shire Yard and times 10.0 am on January 14 and 10.30 am on January 28, noting Cocaluy as a locale reference. The fragmentary item names imply a scheduling notice for consignments or public sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tursday
Shire Yard
Cocaluy
Shire Yards
Douglas Waddell & Co
Gloucester Shire
Taree Aerodrome Registered Near Showground
On Thursday morning C A Juckedd secretary of the MRA and HH Association received word from Col Brinsmead that the Taree aerodrome had been registered and the papers are ready for signature. The aerodrome is situated alongside the showground on the edge of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taree
C. A. Juckedd
MRA
HH. Association
Col. Brinsmead
Burgesa
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W. W. Hawdon
Bolioiter
A. A. Doudmey
Church Street
Cecil Sutton
Corbett
Eric Weine
Hols
Russell Hall & CO
Public Accountants & Income Tax Consultants
Church St
Vesceigherem
Luna
Kearsley Shire Counci
Cy. Burns
D. Wright
Lunn
Bagte
Bestway
Karnwood Company
Wood Company
Pigna Barney
Forbesdale
Stanley West
Ray Sansom
Stanley Marbes
Dorothy Wellard
Max Nicness
Daphne Robinson
Edna West
Kity Miter
Eric Relf
Leslie Atkins
Frank Otton
Jack Sansom
Keith Sansom
Jean Chariton
Rita Atkins
Peggy Otton
Vida West
Daphne Sansom
Fisi Portes
Roland Wellard
Keith Tate
Clarice Ninness
Jean Howell
Ella Reif
Tan Howell
Jean Cooper
Charles Eagleton
Myrtle West
Noel Sansom
Aileen Cooper
George Gilmour
Miller
Z. Dave
Laurie Atking
K. ‘Wit
S. West
R. Sansom
Daphne Poblusom
Kitty Miller
Rita, Atkins
Peggy ‘Otton
Ella Relf
Advocate
David Doust
Ellingen
Thos
Curmmins
Dairy Merger
Commercial
Homebush Stock Sales
Craven School Pionic
Carre
Webster, Sackc and McDonald
Opticians
Pittst
Hhukes
Gloucester Estate Timber Co. Ltd
Hannet Street
Wickham
Thursay
Rockhurst
Schich
W. Jackson
Farmer
Wilson & Flannagan
Wilson
Jessie Hampton
Rockhampton
Narraweema Private Hospital
J. $. Wilson
William Graham
H. W. Rogers
Portnightly Catile Sale
Aly Ain
Special Fruit & Poultry Sales
Good Ford
P W Russell
McKay
Sunshine
Dalgety & Co
Cockshutt
Cora Hillers
Morris
ISIS
Vita Lick
Devon
Donnehas Waddell & Co
Saleyarde
New England
Gloucester Stock Sales
Matthewson & Co
Berkshire Boar Matthewson & Co
Matthewson& CO
Australien
Mathewson 8 Co
Wolseley
DODGE
Gloucester Motor Sales
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