Gloucester District Cricket notes and Barrington clash recap
Cricket roundup reports Ken Merchant of Barrington joining century makers with 103 against Stratford. Thistles and Gangat drew after 224 by the Thistles with Oldfield 75 top, Langford 82, Clarke 15 not out. Ward's River forfeits to Rockhurst. Barrington defeat Gloucester 137 to 96 with Merchant and Chubb among scorers. Teams listed for Saturday selections.
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Gloucester
Ken Merchant
Barrington
Stratford
Kenney
Thistles
Bt Geoff Taylor
Gangat
Jack Smith
Geoff Taylor
R. Giddey
J. Norton
WARD
RIVER
Rookhurst
Rockhurst
Hunter
Chas. Merchant
Frank Connolly
Garner
Fitr Barrington
T. Moore
Maitland stock sale reports varied fat cattle demand
A large offering of 850 fat cattle noted good trade quality with heavy bullocks and cows less plentiful. Prime cattle firm. best bullocks to £11, cows to £7, and medium and light categories lower. About 850 pigs with cautious demand and prices well below recent rates. Pigs ranged heavy baconers 55 to 59/6, light 22/6 to 28/6, suckers to 15/-. A yarding of 750 calves showed cheaper prices across the board with best heavy calves to 45/ and smalls to 6/-.
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Maitland
Sickness Amongst Stock Warns On Treatment Risks
MaitlandPastures Protection Board hears from Stock Inspector Mr E A Lucas that three day sickness in cattle is observed but not yet seen locally. Chief Veterinary Surgeon Max Henry notes high temperature eye swelling and loss of rumination with rapid recovery after illness. He cautions against drenches as treatment may be dangerous and stresses keeping affected cattle quiet to avoid complications. Mortality remains low and recovery rapid when the condition passes.
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E. A. Lucas
Maitland Pastures Protection Board
Max Henry
True Snake Yarn From Port Stephens Ends In Snake Discovery
Mr A R Brown secretary of the Gresford District Agricultural Society recounts a strange incident at Port Stephens. He awoke feeling a reptile crawling his throat and searched the bed with a torch without found. Next morning blankets were aired from a canvas bag and a four feet black snake crawled out, confirming the experience was real and he believes it would have unnerved him if the snake had appeared the previous night.
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A. R. Brown
Gresford District Agricultural Society
Mr. Brown
High Commissioner Sees London Loan Undesirable
The High Commissioner Mr Bruce informs the Commonwealth Government that delaying a loan in London is preferable. The Loan Council may be influenced by this advice and adjust its stance accordingly.
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Bruce
London
Gloucester A H and P Association Committee Meeting
A committee meeting of the Gloucester A H and P Association discussed arranging a merry-go-round for the Show after guest firms declined. Plans included inviting Federal MP V C Thompson and Mrs Bennett for the official opening, auctioning show privileges on Feb 20, and contracting Ford and Frost for event broadcasting. Ground repairs and track improvements were delegated to the Ground Committee.
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J. R. Higgins
J. G. Wilson
V. and
W. Newton
Reg. Andrews
A. J. Woodward
W. Webeck
R A. Crowther
T K. Higgins
H. Muddle
K. A. Mentosh
Vic. Ribbons
J. 8. Wilson
Hugh McSwan
B. D. MacAndrew
Arch McRae
M. Newton
V. C.thompson
C. E. Bennett
Ford and Frost
Taree
Utis
Request for use of ground at Newcastle showground for camp
Newcastle District Methodial Greer of Knights inquired about camping at the Showground during Easter vacation. The Society operates annual camps at various centres with about 60 young men and boys, and would trade locally for camp needs. Officials discussed consent of grazing lessee and ground conditions, while noting the society must cover damages. The treasurer warned of an overdraft and urged active member recruitment to sustain operations.
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Newcastle
Knights
Muswellbrook
Dungog
Gosford
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report
Sydney Monday stock sale saw 3560 cattle yarded with 284 in store. Prime cattle formed a small share though numbers rose from Thursday, including fine heifers, bullocks and steers. Market irregular, prime medium to heavy steers firm, other descriptions about Thursday’s reduced closing rates, 58 to 10s below that day’s average.
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Homebush Stock Sales
Sydney
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Greg Ross
Colin Johnston
Barrington Cricket Club
K. Merchant
R. Kedwell
A. Chubb
A. Marsh
T. Leedham
Les Kenney
Stan Harris
C. Bartlett
Jim Farcey
V. Cook
R. Webeck
J. Bisgins
B. Merchant
C. Merchant
J. McRae
Joe Moore
J. Forbes
B. Martins
Dare
F. Evans
W. Holmes
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Grime & Smalls
Grime & Small
Maitland P.P. District
Gresford
Australian Automobile Association
Texaco
A.A.A
Brian Carolan
Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
Blackleg
G. H. Griffin, Chemist
Optician
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James Stewart & Sons
Veterinary Surgeons
Randwick
Chaice
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