Heat wave grips state with record highs and easing south wind
Very high readings dominated yesterday as Gloucester logged a hot weekend with 111 degrees at Karri Kur 41 and Wilcannia 118. Maitland recorded its hottest days in 28 years while a southerly airstream eased conditions locally. The festive season note highlights the J N Laurie Memorial Hall Christmas Tree event for returned soldiers children with gifts, supper, and dancing.
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Gloucester
Maitland
Karri Kur
Dungog
Wilcannia
Roon Twinlay
J. N. Laurie
League
Tom Hicks
Clift Gordon
18Th Machine Gun Regiment
Durin
Clie
Gloucester Advocate to Publish New Year Issue in 1939
The Gloucester Advocate announces schedule changes with the last issue before the holiday season dated December 22, 1938. The paper will resume January 4, 1939, with a best issue planned for Friday January 6, 1939, as offices close briefly.
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Gloucester Advocate
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Gloucester) Pty, Ltd
Christmas Day Church Services Across Parishes
Church of England services listed for Gloucester Nabiac Coolongolook Dyer's Crossing and more with times. Presbyterian and Methodist schedules appear for Rockhurst Barrington Hall Gloucester Stratford and Stroud. Next Sunday January 29 and New Year’s Day observances noted with multiple venues and ministers.
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Church of England
Gloucester
H.C . Gloucester
H.C . Waukivory
D. Glyn Jones
Methodist
Stratford
N. J. C. Southwell
H. Phillips
Paddock Creek
Tim
Mt. George
B. Martens
Free Presbyterian Church
Lower Barrington Church
J. A. Webster
Stroud Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
A. Baker
Batter
Bowman Farm
Forbesdale
HW. Rogers
Upper Barrington
Ward's River
Wn, J
Southwell
Gloucester Shire Rates Set For 1947-48 Budget Unveiled
Gloucester State Council approves general, urban, water and sewerage rates on unimproved land value for 1947 48. Clerk outlines income and expenditure estimates and notes valuer A J Ross reports rises in land values due to new bridges roads and crossings with increases in urban area valuations and water rating totals.
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Gloucester
Stratford and
Craven
Council
A. J Ross
Urbay
Tlc.v
U.C
U.C.V. Hal RH
U.gv
A.A.V
Sewerage Progress Report At Council Meeting
The engineer reported progress on the sewerage reticulation project with 463 ft of Yin pipes and 22 778 ft of Gin pipes laid. Tunnel work nears completion with about 54 ft remaining. Of 212 manholes 128 completed. Treatment works advancing, filter beds nearly done and digestion and sedimentation tanks half finished. Sludge drying beds started with 364 cubic yards of concrete placed. Pump well and rising main work began. no concrete laid yet and no payments made.
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Wood
Counnell
Council and Boxing Denied Arena Permission in Denison Street
A letter to the editor criticizes the Denison Street council for refusing boxing in an arena. The writer notes boxing as a global sport and a healthy form of recreation under supervision. They commend Drs. Johnson and Tull for sense and mock Councillors Lauvie, promising plum pudding if they approve.
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Denison Street
Rei
Equity Court dismisses provision claims against Arrowsmith estate
The Testator George Arrowsmith died May 24 leaving a Barrington farm to son William John Arrowsmith with certain family legacies. Daughters Louisa Elsie Willia and dlessie Eliza Cooper sought provision under the Family Maintenance and Guardian of Infants Act. Mr Justice Nicholas dismissed their applications on Friday and Monday. Counsel: Mack for applicants, Moffitt for executors.
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George Arrowsmith
Barrington
William John Arrowsmith
Louisa Elsie Willia
Dlessie Eliza Cooper
Justice Nicholas
Mr. Mack
8. L. Ridge
A. R. Moffitt
Hawdon & Hawdon
Glouceator
Record of Australasian Mutual Life Society meeting
The sixty second annual meeting reported 161 562 new policies across Ordinary and Industrial Departments, mostly in Australia and New Zealand, with a lower expense rate. Accident and Urinary benefits added 21 869 and 7 654 policies, total income £5 842 940, policyholders funds £24 252 711, payments to policyholders £2 101 358, interest 4 12 5 percent, assets diversified with 5 percent in government and 28 percent in first mortgages. Actuarial surplus £944 062 after £50 000 contingency reserve, with reversionary bonuses declared. Chairman praised policyholder confidence and staff loyalty.
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Melbourne
Australasian
To & 1
Matus! Life Boolery Wan
Tieday
Mer
J.T. Thompson
Australia
New Zealand
Union Quotations at Bennett and Bates Union Sales
J Bennett reports Union Sales last Friday with prices for muscovey drakes roosters fowls and ducks plus garden produce including tomatoes melons cucumbers apples and plums. W Bates reports Saturday Union Sale with hens leghorn and orpington stock eggs and assorted vegetables and fruits including onions carrots rhubarb pumpkins cabbages and oranges.
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J. Bennett
W. Bates
Jinion
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market
Winchcombe Carson Ltd yarded 3800 cattle with mixed demand and no quotable changes. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd noted prime heavy bulls and trade cows with vealers. prices varied. Maitland and Fat Cattle sections saw about 900 head, prices generally cheaper due to poor weather. best cattle up to £10 10s, best cows to £8, yearlings to £6 10s. Calves about 800 of good quality, top heavy calves 4s 4d to 5s, other calves 11d to 14s 6d, small calves 5d to 9d. Pigs around 1250 penned, average Christmas supply. porkers and baconers firm at best rates, heavy pigs up to 13s 6d, best baconers 64s 1d to 72s 6d, store pigs cheaper due to dry weather.
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Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe
Carson Ltd
Pitt, Son
Badgery Ltd
AIM
Maitland
Gloucester Co op Diary Seeks Turmers for Pasture Scheme
Gloucester Co op Dairy Company Limited announces dairy buyer service closure from December 28 to January 4. It invites Turmers to apply for the Dairy Produce Board Pasture Improvement Scheme with seed and superphosphate at a concession rate. Full details at the company office. applications close December 25, 1938.
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Gloucester Co-op
Dairy Company. Limited
Dairy Produce Board
Thebove Coy
A. Brorson
Benevolent Society's Xmas Appeal in Sydney Help Drive
The Benevolent Society of New South Wales seeks donations at Thomas Street Sydney to aid sick and destitute mothers children and a disabled man with funds and Yule cheer. Fairy Godparents League invites donors to 10 shillings or more to become godparents of hospital patients with a photo certificate. No commission on contributions.
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Benevolent Society of
N.S.W
Thomas Street
Sydney
Horever
Royal Hospital
Renwick Hospital
Benevolent Society
Australia
Optometrists Visit by Webster Jack and McDonald
Optometrists D McDonald FBC A Honours PSM C London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Ply Limited Optivians and Optometrists will consult at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester in the near future. Hours 9 am to pm. Await date notice.
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McDonald
F.B.C.A
P.sm.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
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Stanley Thompson Goniow
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Dunday Stud
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Saxby's
Next Smith’s Bakery
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Street & Parish, Pty, Ltd
Narraweema
McRae
R. Phillips
Boxing Day
Street & Parish Fly, Ltd
Newcastle Royal Oak Picnic Orchestra
J. A. Atkins
Little Manning
R. A. Grant
J. Bennett Radio & Garage Service
Gloucester i
W. Price
NYAL
W.a.dan Bargain Arcade
Majestic Theatre
Oliver and
Maureen O'Sullivay
Miss. Aldrich
Pete Smith
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Chapman
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