Rich reef of gold found near Mount Speribo in Tenterfield
Local prospector Mr. L. L. Devon reports a rich gold reef eight inches wide at 85 feet with quartz averaging 75 percent gold in the Mount Speribo area. A second reef about a foot wide lies 300 yards away, with a shaft sunk to five feet. An inspector from the Mines Department is to visit to report on the claim.
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Mount Speribo
Tenterfield
L. L. Devon
Devon
Mines Department
Gloucester and Taree Show Privileges Auction Results
The Gloucester Advocaty reports prize rights for the Gloucester and Taree shows sold at auction last weekend. Publican and luncheon booths fetched high prices, with notable bidders from Maitland and Gloucester, indicating strong business sentiment toward the 1934 shows. NSW Railway Commissioners announced an inspection tour of the North Coast line with dates in March, while Maitland Show preparations promise a robust program starting February 28.
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Gloucester
Tom Hicks
P. G. Preston
Paterson
Walshe
West Maitland
Mears, Landis & Co
Blue Bird Cafe
Preston
Messs
Landia and Co
L. Harris
Maitland
Ns.w
North Coast Line
Sydney
Glouc Fester
Allen Taynt and Coy, Ltd
Tom
Corrie Island
Myall River
Fens
East Maitland
HG Barrie
Watt trophy second round bowls under unsettled weather
The Watt trophy electric light competition resumed with matches drawn in tudown and results: Boorer defeated Thomas 26 13 and Turner defeated Whateon 26 20. A Hillites vs Lowlanders match was abandoned after weather disrupted play. selections were named for a Dungog game on Saturday.
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Watt
Tudown
Andews
White
Adams
Anderson
Street
Tent
Boorer
Thomas
Hawdon
Wratten
Munro
Melntyne
Turner
Whateon
Boorer Acr
Dungog
Andrews
Goddard
Kendall
Lowe
Mine
Smith
Woodward
Swimming Carnival Brings Praise Despite Rainy Day
The Returned Soldier's Swimming Carnival in Gloucester faced steady showers after a drizzly start but drew a good crowd. Winners included Boylan of Newcastle in the Gloucester Championship and Neil McInnes in the 100 yards footrace final replay. Event prizes and a School of Arts dance capped the day, with financial results reported as satisfactory.
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Boylan
Newcastle
J. Giddey
Joyce Batger
Neil McInnes
Bill Germon
F. Horan
Dave Germon
Woodward
McRae
R Higgins
Gloucester Brass Band
Gloucester
School of Arts
Weandestand
Round finishes and titles in second grade cricket
The coming Saturday ends the second grade round while first grade takes two weeks to fidehhele a test. A district meeting Thursday will decide if the competition will continue. Ward's River lead second grade. Tugrabakh tops first grade.
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Fidehhele
Tadieg
Ward's River
Tugrahachant
Gloucester A H and P Association Eyes Big 1934 Show
The Gloucester A H and P Association urges a united effort for the district's annual show in four weeks. A favorable spring and rains boosted grazing, crops, and stock, despite low prices for primary products. The plan calls for collaboration among the Shire Colonel, Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses to create town spirit, attract visitors, and showcase districts’ best stock and handiwork, with Governor Sir Philip Game opening the event.
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Gloucester
Mnet
Hardy
Otter
Philip Game
Chamber of Commerce
Follke
Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
Country Rugby League of New South Wales Established
The Country Rugby League of New South Wales is now established after the head body adopted a new constitution. All groups and the Newcastle league must affiliate with their respective groups or leagues, and copies will be printed and distributed. The committee authorised paid copies for clubs to fund administration and discussed players employment and insurance schemes, medical certifications, travel arrangements, and a country week plan with Newcastle participation.
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Country Rtugby
Newcastle Rugby League
Country Rugby League
N.S.W. Rugby League
Campensithin
Crimtey
New South Wales
Country Football League
Box
GPO
Sydney
Nsw
Country Rugby Tigne
Rocky League
Railway Department
Kintry
Clube
Lemenonf
Insuran
Criganiaing
Regm
Cme
Rugby League
Newcaatle
Maitland Stock Sales Fat Cattle and Pigs Report
Maitland fat stock sales opened dearer than yesterday with 100 fat cattle yarded and bullocks and cows in equal numbers. Best bullocks to £9 18 6, primes from £8 10, light from £7 10. Calves about 200 penned with heavy calves 40 to 50, prime 20 to 27 6. Pigs about 300 penned, best heavy pigs 80 to 100, baconers 60, medium 45 to 49 8, light 38 to 44 6. Overall attendance good, prices mixed by quality and weight.
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Homebush
Sydney
Maitland
Aiight
Soldier approves unusual beefsteak order at tavern
A soldier entered a restaurant and ordered a beefsteak. After waiting a long while, a large plate was brought with a small strip of steak in the center. He examined it and declared that was the one he wanted, asking for none other.
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Soliller
Miles
Country players set for Sydney trials amid revenue plan
Aide and State selectors will pick the State team from matches taken to Sydney to face a combined Metropolitan side. Previously the country had no share in profits from the Country Week Carnival in Sydney, but now they will gain from gate takings in the city, affecting potential losses from earlier country trials. The Newcastle Leaguehas been asked to prepare a detailed scheme for submission to the General Committee.
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Sydney
Aide
Newcastle
Gloucester Junior Farmers Club Plans Show Preparations
Gloucester club members prepare for the Local Show with strong vegetable entries and prize money. Leaders and helpers from the community showcase fields, grasses, and poultry, aiming for top all round exhibitor honors and a display of quality crops and livestock.
Church Services and Harvest Events Across Gloucestershire
Sunday services listed for March across Gloucester and Stroud areas include Presbyterian and Congregational missions. Harvest festival activities at Gloucester and Bard gatherings note social events and midweek worship, with various times at Barrington Faulindon Stratford and Stroud churches led by ministers including Rev H W Rogers and Rev P C Nall.
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Methodist Church
Marsh
Presbyterian Church
Barrington
Faulidand
Gloucester
Stratford
Lana
Bowman Farm
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Whatson
Smart Paris
Het Eee
J. Whatson
City Price Draper
A. I. Cavanaugh
Gloucester Pharmacy
W. W. Hawdon
B. P. Dawson
Oid Bank N
Hastings
Women's Guild
J. N. Lawe
Teachers! Federation
The
Teachers’ Federation
Be) Snow
Messrs
J. McIntyre
W. Ryan
F. Hawes
Miss Ball
Miss Griffiths
Bretth
Bett
P.O
A. Reichert
Muero
Breese
Webster, Jack and McDonald
Sydney) Ltd
Government Savings Bank
Castlereagh Street
H. Coote
Bessie Shepherd
Ale Tonto
Bruce Jones
B Steel
Bove
Stan Jory
Ladlee
J. Batger
M. McRae
J. McRae
Glen Baston
Norman McInnes
Nell McInnes
W. Germon
Floran
D. Germon
Tugenbakh
Hy Wilson
J. Smith
W. Atkins
Jinw
Lin Smith
Hawes
Tugrabakh
E. Higgins
Ken Merchant
Broadmeadow
Cyril Hamberger
Reg. Baker
Sports’ Depot
Eserly
Keith Merchant
Ken
Bin
Country Rugby Football League
N.S.W
Gloucester Junior Farmers' Club
M& C Musion Hay
Ley Boys
Selva
Alan
Howart Dennett
Sydney Shey
Mrar
Gloucéster
Feret
Keith Earh
RF Snow
Savny
Anthanes
Dlatrint
House of Commons
Chureh
Englaws
Tugiutaka
Bel. Jours
H. W. Rogers
Mr. Marsh
Congregational Mission
Cedar Grove
Connelly’s Creek
Mt. George
Bunnock
Chindle Flat
S.J. Buttle
Stroud Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
Stroud Ucharmneder Baptist
Amro
Johnaton
St Matthewson & Co
Jersey
Mead” Bulls
W. Sparke Ltd
Carreros
H. H. Capper
Bio
Montif
Brown
Toe
Phone
Forbesdale
KIT Kat Orchestra
Taree
C_RDWELL
Grotcester
A. L. Marsh
Gloucester & District. Development League
School of Arts Club
Wanderers’ Football Club
Corbett's Cafe
J. D. McInnes
Sor
Nive Butchers
Apel
Ruprecht
Saxby's
Mallen
Gloucestay
Gloucester Investments
Agency
Gloucest
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