Reading Room for Farmers in Department of Agriculture
A report notes a recreation room for farmers in the Department of Agriculture building at Farrer Place opposite the Hotel Metropole. It includes writing facilities and files of country newspapers for visitors in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. QC
CG Crane
Division of Information and Extension Services
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Bureau
Dumaresque — Island
Department
Farrer Place
Hitler Plans Thrust At Salonika
London dispatch from The Times correspondent says Germany aims to march through Greece to Salonika, then into European Turkey if Turkey intervenes. The move would shield Germany from British Balkan attacks and secure food and raw materials. About 750000 German troops with equipment and two aircraft divisions are reported in the Balkans, ready for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alitler
Greece
Silonika
Times
Britain
Germany
Balkans
Salonika
Turkey
Istanbul
Coming Auctions of Cattle Across Gloucester and NSW
Auctioneers Wilson and Mayne announce sales of 850 Hereford cattle at Gloucester Shire Yards on Tuesday next 11 a.m. Then 1600 cattle and 4000 sheep go under the hammer at Stone Saleyards on Friday 28 February by New Zealand Loan and M A Co Ltd and partners. A further sale of 1000 head of cattle at Texas on Monday 3 March by Wilson and Mayne. All cattle free to enter New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mesars Wilson and Mayne
New South Wales
Wilson & Mayne
Maitland Show Entries Promised For February March Dates
Second entries arrive for the Maitland Show to be held on 17th and 2th February and 1st March. The Hunter River A H Association says rain has made the valley a paradise with cattle horses and pigs in fine condition. Ring events include trotting jumping hunts riding contests and cattle drafting. Pavilion exhibits by manufacturers and domestic crafts are numerous. Cheap rail fares and tickets to Maitland or High Street are available, with membership cards and secretary’s address noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Geo. £. Grant
Hunter River
Y.M.C.A
Inigo Jones
Barron
Herbert
N.S.W
Sydney
Methodist Church Services and Hospital Badge Appeal
Sunday services listed for Upper Barringwo Mograni Creek Gloucester Rev H Lynn Jarrett Stratford and L Griffin with Gloucester 11. Hospital badge appeal encourages paying contributions today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Barringwo
Mograni Creek
Gloucester
Rev
H. Lynn
Mr. Jarrett
Stratford
L. Griffin
Rabbit suppression meets endorse group landholder action
At Thursday’s PP meeting the board endorsed forming rabbit destruction groups after inspectors recommended prosecution for noncompliance in seven landholdings. A temporary inspector, A H Budwards, was appointed for five days to oversee group efforts. The chair urged all ratepayers to join groups, stressing cooperation over prosecution and promising further inspections if members failed to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PP. Beant
Uns
Tugrabakh
Moore
A. H. Buwards
George
Wilson
Buwarda
Hammond
Alreotors
Unicomb
Carr
Clearing Dairy Sale and Flemington stock yard figures
Commercial House Stock Report from Sydney listings shows Flemington yarding of 1577 cattle with light weights predominating. Prices varied with prime light weights firm. many other categories cheaper. Dairy sale cleared with varied prices across numerous dairy cows, heifers, steers, and cows, including a long list of individual bids and final averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
Flemington
Kingston
Dungog
Ely
HUM Bros
Kempsey
Abbott
Gloucester
Aadrew Sansom
Winchcombe
Carson
Ltt
Overpayment of Council Staff Sparks Ratepayer Letter
A ratepayer to the editor questions staff overpayment at the last Shire meeting and urges watchfulness over councillors actions. The writer suggests forming a Ratepayers Protection League to monitor officials who serve the public despite offending others. The letter notes some councillors proved willing to act for the people who elected them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tobruk Telegrapher's War Memoir From Libya
Private Roger Rye recounts rapid move from Egypt to Tobruk in Libya. He describes near death during fighting, capture of Tobruk, looting, and the harsh conditions guarding thousands of prisoners. He praises English tanks and RAF bombers, notes the brigade's war weariness, and hopes for another push forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobruk
Childdren
Italy
Traly
Middle East
R.A.F
To- Druk
Sinder
France
Piano Bargain Forced Transfer Book with £65 Pain Off
Forced transfer sale offers a nearly new Pigno piano with a beautiful walnut case and mellow tone. Cannot be distinguished from brand new. Small balance and low deposit. Payment terms set at 7 pounds weekly.
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE GLOUCESTER SHIRE YARDS TUESDAY NEXT 25th FEBRUARY
A detailed sale list for Gloucester Shire Yards on Tuesday February 25 at 11 am features 450 head of station bred cattle mainly New England bred Herefords. Highlights include 100 mixed Hereford cattle with several lots of steer and heifer combinations, cows with calves, and a large range of purebreds from multiple farms led by Margery Bros Nowendoo and Spencer Hicks Estate Nowentoc with teams of working bullocks. The sale is conducted in conjunction with W. R. Sparke Pty Ltd and includes about 70 valves at foot and calves 2 to 10 months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Gloucester Shire
Yaris
New England
Levon
Durham
Hereford
Devon
W. G. Sparke
Ger) Pty. Ltd
Fom Hicks
Conte Mon
C.J. Borham
Margery Bros
Nowendoo
Bignell Bros
Rawdon Yale
DEV
Spencer Hicks Estate
Nowentoc
GR. Hicks
Nowendot
Alex, Watson
Nowendoe
Bert Laurie
Ase
N. J.penn
Jersey
Steve Sansom
Sansom Bros
Cecil Schneider
Donald Beaton J
W. RE. Sparke
Ger) Pty, Ltd
M Easton
T Wild
A. G. Hicks
Chas Cameron
A. Edwards
J. A Weismranier
Public Lunch Booth and Refreshment Stalls Tender Invite
Tenders closing February 28 are invited to bid for the right to run a Public Lunch Booth a Fruit Soft Drink and Ice Cream Stall at Gloucester Showground during the Annual Show on April 1 and 2. Tenderers may quote for one year or a three year term per year. M A Newton Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Showground
M A. Newton
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. le Quesne
THE
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
UI ‘Monstr
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
Roma Private
McCarthy
Gloucester Maternity
Glencestx Advocate
G. A. Mackay
Waay
Macquarie
F. W. Johnston
Macquarie Laurette
Gloucester War Chest
M. G. Willis
Ott Cavalry
Medical Association
Wallamba
D. Hol. Hill
Railways
T. J. Hartigan
Stuvibowirers
Baker
Charlie Baker
F. W. Swain
Charlie
Rye
Bardia
Lok
Raye
Pyon
Hitler
H.B.A
Roger Rye
Libya
Yan
Egypt
Tobrik
Tallan
Lambton Timber Yards
Lambton
McKinnon
E. Fraser
Berretary
Gloucester Shire Yards
Catte
SCONE
LAM
Uattle
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Stan G. Keene & CO
M. A. Newton
Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association
West Maitland Showground
Geo. B. Grant
P_ O
West Maitland
M. V. Holstein
Bucca Wanka
Kranbavh
Avon Valley
Avon Valley Jersey Stud
Upper Bowman
Reg Cox
Gloucesteh
South Wales Railway
New South Watts
R. Nicholas
Roy Phillips
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!