Enrolment Cards and Meeting Notice at Shire Hall
Advertisement urges residents to secure and return enrolment cards to Mr. Dawson or Joint Hon Sees. A committee meeting is planned for Friday at 8 p.m. in the Shire Hall. A Newmass of Bullahdelah lost control of a car last week on Manning Hill. no injuries. A.A. Maloney memorial gates at Taree were unveiled. widow of Maloney and local leaders noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Ce
Dawson
Town
Strict
Shire Hall
A. Newmass
Bullahdelah
Manning Hill
Myall River
Bullahdelan
A.A. Maloney
Taree Pari
L. O. Martin
Maloney
Mr. Maloney
Manning
Returned Soldiers League
Taree Chambers Commerce
Taree Golf Chub
Cattle and stock sales report from Sydney and Maitland markets
Commercial Homebush stock sales in Sydney with prime descriptions firmer and light cattle unaltered. Maitland stock sale details 750 cattle including heavy calves and pigs with best bullocks to 41 10, cows to £9 10, calves and pigs varying by grade. Yardings show mixed quality, buyers present, competition mixed to brisk. prices generally steady to higher on prime cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Maitland
Gloucester Bowls Tie With Taree In Close Pennant Finish
After a rough start Gloucester tied Taree in a Pennant match on the Taree green. The rink led by A J Woodward built a 22 point margin before D Borer for Gloucester and A Styles for Taree sparked a tight finish, ending seven point victory for neither side and leveling the teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Taree
A. J. Woodward
D. Borer
A. Styles
Barnard River Road cost sought for three shires
A survey of the Barnard River road within Upper Hunter Shire shows construction costs at £3495, plus costs for Apaley and Gloucester Shires. The three shires will jointly apply to the NSW Government for funding. Council notes heavy maintenance and few ratepayers but highlights Crown land for settlement and potential increased rates. Local advocates say the forested area could support many settlers. The government would consider the joint proposal if Crown land area is sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard River
Upper Hunter
Apaley
Gloucester
N.8.w
Brant
Upper
Hunter
Keele
Scone
Preference to Soldiers letter highlights open council debate
A letter from MONS urges Gloucester readers to support stricter law enforcement and questions the Open Council vote on military preference. The writer cites bars' 6 pm closing rule and suggests extending preference to Imperial troops who fought in 1914, challenging Dr Johnston to public appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilla
Hilk
Cra. White
Johnston
Hill
Gloucester
P.A
Hum
Baker
Water for Piggery Inquiries Over Council Water
Albert Blanch asks why some councillors oppose clean water for the piggery and questions health officer expertise and ratepayer costs. He urges consideration of sewerage expenses and asks who owns the treatment works property referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Albert Blanch
Wedding of Edna Briggs and Alex Cameron at St Johns
The wedding of Miss Edna Briggs and Mr. Alex Cameron took place Saturday at St. Johns Church Darlinghurst. The bride wore ice blue embossed crepe with a halo hat and veil, escorted by her brother-in-law Norman Garner, with bridesmaid Nell Briggs in pink silk and best man Jim Cameron. A reception followed at Mokwick Club and the couple will reside at Lochiel Dungog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Darlinghurst
Edna. Briggs
Alex. Cameron
K. M. Cameron
Cairnsmore
Dungog
O. F. Briggs
Norman Garner
Nell Briggs
Navy Bbc
Jim Cameron
Mokwick Club
Cameron
Locheil
Chronicle
Outstanding Guernseys in Herd Book Merit List
The latest Guernsey Herd Book edition records 1858 cows producing 2813 lactations. Among top performers, Evermore Rington, a mature cow, qualifies for the Advanced Register of Merit with 21,85Ib butter-fat equating to 271.65% in excess of her ego stan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerney
Rf Evermore
Rington
Increase In Rail Fares and Defence Debates Stir NSW
The article discusses a proposed ten percent rail fare rise to cover deficits, with critics arguing it hurts daily commuters and suburban workers. It also covers Mr Lang’s critique of the Lyons Government defence policy, questioning invasion rhetoric, air raid risks, and the need for shelter and a coherent defence plan alongside broader hospital funding and public works debates in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Herald
Trip & Mast
Iteymer
Lang
Lyons
Australia
Australis
National Register
Bruce
Whitehall
Gloucester
Moree
Alnaidy
Commission
Funance
Agais
Queensland
New South Wales
Inquest at Cundietown on street drowning case
At Cundietown Police Station on Wednesday an inquest examined the drowning death of Mr Street of Jack Lewin Street. Constable J Barnett and Dr F C Stokes testified about the fishing party gone wrong when Shoesmiths boat swamped during prawning on the Dumaresque Island side. Victor Russell Jobson described the boat leak and Street's attempt to reach the Candle shore. Street disappeared and was later found drowned in 64 feet of water. The evidence noted the boat leaking and the deceased’s sober habits, with the cause of death marked as asphyxia by drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cundietown
Phl
Jack Lewin Street
Candler
Constable Barrett
Pam
Victor Dub Son
Street
Swamipe
Lyeshore
White Job Con
Jonson
Asiure
Jobson
Richard Hardy
Holt
Amianne
Stetces
Ster
Victor Russell Jobson
Cundis
Dumaresque Island
Get, Mathers
Gus
Wilkes
Shoesmith
Witness
Wittesa
Stret
Jubsin
Candle Shore
Hert
Algie
Bill Shanshan
Night tragedy on river ends in accidental drowning
Edward Koeamith recalls a swamped boat on the river where three were aboard a flat bottom craft built of softwood. Mrs Ella Ray Street widow reports her husband, a general store owner, died after a drowning accident at Cur tle. Coroner rules accidental drowning. Manning River Times notes the 26th G.S.R. ties and local details.
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Zcutty
Edward Koeamith
Candle
Jobson
Tong
Ella Ray Street
Curtle
G.S.R
Manning
River Times
Library Notes On New Reads And quirks of taste
A fragmentary library column highlights reading benefits and playful jabs at regulations. It notes a humorous tale Cobbers and a mixed reaction to contemporary books through dialogues and quotations. Readers are invited to explore titles like The Case of the Counterfeit Eye and Charlie Chan Goes On, curated by Librarian Rosia Parkes.
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Grewelling
Sheila Kayegraith
Mr. Gadgett
Charles Dickens
Fumble
Bush
Battington
Arnold Bennett
Gardner
Hunter
Charlie Chan
Biggera
Rosia Parkes
Timber Industry Gains Momentum in New South Wales Mills
The timber sector in New South Wales shows a pickup in trade and orders, aiding Gloucester district mills. Despite lamenting waste in Victorian timber, industry sources note better activity this year aided by higher bridge prices increasing demand and helping mills stay busy for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
New South Wales
Gloucester
Optometrist D T McDonald to visit Gloucester hotel
D T McDonald F B C A Honours SMC London of Webster and Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday March 17th. Hours of visit 9am to 5am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. McDonald
F.B.C.A
SMC
London
Webster
Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Bennetts Garage Service Ad Offers Radio Repairs
Senior mechanic oversees service for all makes of radios at Bennetts Garage. Service department boasts latest testing apparatus and reliable support. Phone 41.
Trespass Notice At Beattie's Taland
Warning posted by J and W. E. Germon in January 1939 forbidding fishing or trespassing on Beattie's land with prosecution promised for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EE Germon
Gloucester Defence Auxiliary Meeting Notice at Shire Hall
A meeting of the Gloucester Defence Auxiliary committee will be held at the Shire Hall on Pride, February 8 at 8 p.m. Prospective members may obtain enrolment cards from Mr. Dawson’s Church Street office or from joint Hon. Secretaries M Newton and E Jinkins. Also mentions government gazette notice and lease extension inquiry at Myall Lake area with submissions due by February 20, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Dawson
Church Street
M. Newton
E. Jinkins
Allen, Taylor & Co. Ltd
Gloucester
Myall Lake
Mayers Flat
Lani
East Muailand
Barrif
Sunvevisn
PIANO TUNING SERVICES AND PROBATE NOTICE
Piano tuning and repair services offered by John Major with guaranteed satisfaction and a long-time client Miss Jenkins Music Studio Gloucester invites Permissive Occupancy applications for blocks in Hawes Gloucester and Durham. In NSW Supreme Court probate jurisdiction Emily Jane Rogers seeks administration of Henry William Rogers estate. Hawdon & Hawdon solicitors notice to claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Major
Miss Jenkins
Gloucester
Barrington
Tope
Hawes
Durham
Crow Lands
Singleton Scout
Hitler
Sydney
Baniington
Vops
A. G. Barrte
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Henry William Roger S Late
New South Wales
Emily Jane Rogers
Hawdon & Hawdon
Aubrey Halloran
Martin Place
Radio repair offer from Harvey Ivers in Gloucester
An ad promises service for every make of radio with speedy, efficient workmanship and guaranteed customer satisfaction. It directs readers to Harvey Ivers in Gloucester and provides a phone number for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
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P Lequesne
Draper and
Mercer
A. i. Cavanough
A.&a.hazelwood
Majestic Theatre
Robery Nowratacery
Desaining Russell
Robert Memeley
Helen Vinson
Mickey Rooney
52Nd Street
AN Hunter
Leo Carillo
Zasu Pitts
Pat Paterson
Sahiat
Regent
Mayfair Theatres
Madame
Preston Star Cycles
M. H. Stanley
Preston Streency Health
B.S. Wilson & Coy. Incorporated
George Bt
Wilson
A.A.A
ALIS
APA
ABAA
The
Association of Accountants of
Aust
Society of Accountants & Auditory
England
Gloucestx
Mapsday
Zisi Tlby
Barnard River Road
RLR
Greater
Newcastle
Ia Atteaat
Upper Hunter P. and A. Society
Muswolinrook
Cundie
Library Notes
Bennett
Beattie’s Taland
W. EL Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Tom Hicks
Gloucestir
A. & Murray
C. E. Farley
Tyrell Street
Gloucestic
Waukivory Public Hall
Waukivory Hall
SEARS
Tet
J. A. Middleton
Setiziayy
Gloucester Defence Auxiliary
Thorley’s Taxi Service
C/o Chapman
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