Overcrowding concerns in rural schools prompt party warning
The NEw Country Party chairman EJ Beggins condemns current federal and state Labour policies for failing to provide school materials and proper distribution leading to overcrowded classrooms. He warns teachers may be harassed and unable to stay in the system, with rural schools worst affected due to limited access to resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.E.W. Country Party
EJ. Beggins
Mll.c
Istricta
Governmenta of Australia
Swedish author Dr Axel Munthe dies in Stockholm at 91
Dr Axel Munthe, the Swedish author and physician, died in Stockholm aged 91. His death closes the final chapter of The Story of San Michele, a work that ran to 62 editions in a decade and made him one of Sweden's wealthiest men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Munthe
Btockholm
San Michele
Sweden
Tennis Matters to the Editor on Association and Park Club
Ww Burrington of the Club defends the District Association against Stung claims. He notes 32 to 12 voting power outside Park control and urges attendance at meetings to understand district tennis. He praises mid week ladies events and pupil tournaments and defends court sharing and Park Committee efforts to improve facilities for under 16 players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Stung & Co
Assn
Svreens
Park Committee
Braders
Burrington Club
Park Tennis Courts Should Belong To the People
A reader argues that the Park courts are the public’s resource, not the property of a single tennis body. He criticizes a tight control by organized committees, calls for council management with appropriate fees, and urges limited competitions to ensure social play for ratepayers and residents, also hinting at political interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kpace
Tammany Hall
Australian sapphire luck amid prospecting tales
The piece recalls sapphires in Queensland at Ruby Vale where Mrs Roy McKinney found a stone worth about £50,000. It notes how luck drives sapphire prospecting, with casual finders sometimes yielding fortunes, and mentions the Queensland Star sapphire valued at £70,000 in America found by Harry Spencer. A corundum sapphire roughs resemble coal, while a 272 carat nugget weighs 19 troy ounces and is valued at £20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Vale
Queensland
Roy McKinney
Gloucester Stock Inspector's Report Highlights Cattle Health
Gloucester P P Board heard from Stock Inspector Freeman on cattle condition with beef improving and fats moving to Metropolitan Markets. Fencing needs renewal and undergrowth clearance planned on reserves including Racecourse, Wingham, Connelly's Creek, Dry Creek and Belbora. Worm infestation in young cattle common coastwide. recommendations call for close monitoring and prompt reporting to prevent losses.
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W. FP. Freeman
Gloucester P.P
Racecourse
Wingham
Connelly's Creek
Dry Creek
Belbora
T.s.ra
Milla
Freeman
Emerton
Lee
Calf Worm Infestations and Inoculation Drive Report
The report notes high calf mortality from intestinal worm infestations between weaning and 18 months. Veterinarians cite phenathlazine as an oral remedy for young calves. ACSIIR scientist at Badgery Creek described a device to slow milk intake, reducing calf scours. Mr Freeman gets travel permission for the stock inspectors conference in Sydney in April.
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Freeman
A. E. Moore
Secours
C.S.I.R
Badgery Creek
Glenfield
Sydney
Are Good Drivers The NSPLMLA Clash With Melbourne Traffic Chief
The NSPLMLA and Melbourne's traffic police chief Supt Morrig clash over his claim that most accidents involve skilled drivers. Mr H E Richards, general secretary, argues that good drivers must also be safe, stressing judgment, adherence to safety laws, and avoiding overconfidence. He urges a shift to encouraging broad driving skill and caution.
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Nsplmla
Melbourne
Morrig
H. E. Richards
Association
Morris
Mr. Richards
Gloucester Cricket Club Teams for Saturday
Gloucester Cricket Club announces Saturday lineups. Rovers face Stratford on turf with Atkins and Wards leading. Wanderers meet Piper's Flat at Piper's Flat. Pirates meet Ward's River on No 2 wicket with Fraser and Landers among the listed players.
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Gloucester Cricket Club
Rovers
Stratford
W. Atkins
Wards
C. Merchant
J. Wratten
K. Wilson
H. Byrnes
A. Isaac
D. Yates
N. West
C. Ross
A Slade
Wanderers
Piper
Piper's Flat
L. Atkins
C. Hamberger
D. Deards
A. Wilson
J. Monro
M. Tayior
Les Wratten
N. Slade
B. Adams
K. James
G. Blanch
D. Lyall
Pirates
Ward
C. Fraser
J. Landers
N. Houston
Church services list for February and March across multiple denominations
Church services are scheduled across Gloucester and surrounding towns for February 2 and late February into March. Denominations include Church of England Presbyterians Methodists Congregational Free Presbyterian Stroud Baptists with various times and some cancellations noted. Rex May and Rev A A Shaw are among listed clergy.
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Church of England
Gloucester
Canon May
Forbesdale
Stratford
W. T. Howard
Ward's River
F. W. Beat
Tir
Wyoming
Mt. George
Upper Barrington
Radford
BE. C. Dean
Free Presbyterian Church
Barrington Church
Stewart Ramaay
Stroud
Sir Leslie Boyce Arrives in Sydney En Route Home
Sir Leslie Boyce, 53, son of the late Charles Boyce, former Timea proprietor and Senior Sheriff of London, arrived in Sydney from the U.K. by Constellation last week and plans a visit to Taree before returning. The Labor Party will contest the Lyne seat at this year’s Federal elections. E J Hayes of Taree Estate has been endorsed by the Lyne District Council of the ALP, a Prim ary Producers' Union figure.
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Leslie Boyce
Charles Boyce
Timea
Taree
London
Sydney
U.K
Labor Party
Lyne
E. J. Hayes
Taree Estate
ALP
Port Macquarie
Hayes
Primary Producers’ Union
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Gloucester Pharmacy
Gloucester Optical Service
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Gloucester Library
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