Big Storm Dominates Gloucester News Dec 24 1936
Heavy rain on Tuesday night caused flooding along the Avon River with power outages near Gloucester. Landslips on Invergordie road, culvert collapse on Peniline Row, and urgent repairs by Shire officials followed. New Justices of Peace named including Sir 18 Laurie of Rowdon Vale. Australian team selections for the third Test noted, plus Sunday excursions to Newcastle and a council ruling on fodder contamination to protect starving stock.
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Gloucester
Clive
Avon
Tressay
Invergordie
Laline
Winnesday Marine
Shirepion
One Peace
Sir
Laurie
Rowdon Vale
Christmas 1936 Returns as Rain Brings New Life
In November the country faced drought but a fortnight of rain revived farms and spirits. Trade, spending, and employment show improvement. butter factories and stores are busy. Christmas in Church Street shines with renewed festivity. The post office runs at full capacity and churches retell the Christmas story despite hard times. The Association of Austrian Government Officials plans interest-free long-term loans for officials marrying.
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Church Street
Times
Farewell to Mr Batger at Gloucester Hotel
At an afternoon gathering at the Gloucester Hotel on Tuesday the Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen bid farewell to Mr W Batger, who leaves Gloucester at year end to start a new business in Muswellbrook. Members praised his public service and civic devotion, noting his role in town progress and urging best wishes for the couple’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsons Northern Timber Co, Ltd
Gloucester
Wouhester
Andrews & Johnston
Oruers
Ole Bfhale
Gloucester Hotel
Chamber of Commerce and Business
Batger
Muswellbrook
W. W. Hawdon
Chamber of Commerce
Sai
Barger
Howdon
Solida Jy
Fs. Holland
Butger
Taree
Ss. Bulzer
Mic
Bulger
Wile
Luch
OH. J. HU
Shire Council
Dargaville
Race Club
Dawson
Bulgers
Goote
F. Lowe
Mr. Barger
Mr. Hawdon
Hns |Riends
Mr. Hatger
Holland
Gale
Nin
Torn
Debating Society
Freemantle
Western Australia
Uralla
Ancester
A. J. Whitt
Messre
Hicks
J. Bernett
PW le Queané
Baier
W. Garner
Ethel May Wilks Dies in Sydney After Operation
Ethel May Wilks wife of A Wills of Waukivory passed away in Sydney on the morning of the 18th after an operation for goitre. Born at Henry Park Morpeth 54 years ago she leaves seven children. Funeral held at Gloucester St Pauls Church of England with Rev H W Rogers officiating.
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E.A. Wilks
Sydney
Ethel May Wilks
A. Wills
Waukivory
Mra Wilks
Arbout
Mrs. Wilks
Herry Park
Morpeth
C. W. Readett
Newcastle Solicitors
Won, Rea, Het and Son
Miss Dangar
Hunter
Berry Park
Newcastle
Clay
Australia
Wilks
Dungog
Barrington
Viv
Connolly
Ray
Kenneth
Roy
May
Maisey
Nancy
Wackivory
Mrs. Chapman
Pagewood
Messrs
William Readett
Burwood
Gloucester
H. T. Shepherd
Robert
Chilfren
Green
Marie
Alice
I. S. Harrismily
Bert Nash
Gi Me Donald
W. R. Rubens
Firs
J. Hy Weismantel
Bleasdale
Reg
Jessie Archinal
Oslani
Mra
Country v Town Boxing Day Cricket Match Lineup
The Country and Town cricket teams were named for Boxing Day at Gloucester Parl with kickoff at 10 20. Town lineup included W Atkins captain and J Wratten among others. Country side lists Ken Merchant captain with K Merchant and Sayers in the squad.
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Ken Merchant
K. Merchant
In Memoriam Geale My Dear Husband John Goonger Jack
In loving memory of my dear husband John Goonger Jack who died at home December 27 1930. The verse speaks of trial pain and poverty yet his wife recalls his steady love as a lamp in a dark room. Never forgotten by his lonely wife Geale B.
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Geale
John Goonger
Jack
Dilgery
Real
Honore
Teft
Admission for Hawkesbury College Diploma Course
The Minister for Agriculture directs early applications for admission to the agricultural diploma course at Hawkesbury Agricultural College for the term starting January 2. Applicants are processed by priority of receipt and eligibility per the college prospectus. Forms and prospectus copies available from the State Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Box 836A, G.P.O., Sydney.
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Hugh Main
M.L.A
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Tinden
Department of Agriculture
G.P.G
Sydney
Referendum aims to secure affirmative vote for marketing plan
An informal conference at South Grafton with Dr Earle Page and officials discussed methods to win a nationwide vote on the marketing referendum. A central non party executive would direct the campaign from Sydney with state committees representing all parties and interests. Queensland’s Forgan Smith expected to join the Queensland State Committee. The piece also notes London Midland Scottish Railway caravan bookings for the August Bank Holiday week 1987.
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South Grafton
Earle Page
H. V. Thorby
J. McCarthy
F. W. Bullock
Queensland Minter
Agriculture
DB. J. Summers
Queensland Meat Industry Board
Commonwealth
Queensland
Sydney
Trix
Forgan Smith
London Midland Scottish Railway
England
Wales
Tomato mite threat to state crops warns agriculture official
In recent years tomato crops statewide suffered from tomato mites, warns W. L. Morgan, entomologist. He urges early prevention as damage begins when fruit ripens, recommending lime sulfur spray for control and cautioning against sulfur with Bordeaux.
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W. L Morgan
Department of Agriculture
Rome
Britain leads in Soviet goods orders in first half year
Britain purchased Soviet goods worth £5,000,000 in the first half of this year, nearly double the £2,500,000 bought by the United States. The report also notes a hoard of “skeletons” of a man and nine youths linked to French criminals hidden in Britain, with some connected to escape from Devil's Island and other penal sites.
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Britain
Rusalz
Unitea| Plaza of Amanteg
Smuegelia
Old Bering
Je Form
Wyke Regis
Es Devil's Island
Weymouth
Loving memory of John Goorger Black
The family recalls John Goorger Black who died 27 December 1990 at home in Dilgery AS Rest. Dear father, loving grandfather, his home brought sunshine to all. Never forgotten by daughters Ethel Sybil Mary Lur ie Joyce Jean and sons in law Dick Stan Roy Bob Morton Chiff and grandchildren.
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Geale
John Goorger Black
Dilgery
Father
Ethel
Sybil
Mary
Lur‘ie
Joyce
Jean
Stan
Roy
Bob
Morton
Chiff
In Loving Memory of John Goodger Jack 1900s
In loving memory of our near-father John Goodger Jack who died on 27/12/30 at rest in our tome Dilgery. The saddest day we never knew memories that make us cry. Never forgotten by his sons Har old Sid Tom Jack Alf and daughters-in-law Fiore Liz zie Heil. Also sewing machines advertised for sale with prices and agents listed.
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Geale
John Goodger
Jack
Dilgery
Harold
Sid
Tom
Alf
Arche
Fiore
Lizzie
Heil
Rawdon Vale Sports Rodeo Opens New Year Program
Rawdon Vale hosts a big New Year’s Day rodeo with a local field of horsemen and a strong contingent from the Upper Hunter. Camp facilities near Kerripit are provided and expected to attract many visitors. An all night dance caps the day’s events.
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Rawdon Vale
Kerripit
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