Gloucester Chamber Seeks Progress, Resigns Secretary
At the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting in Gloucester last night, no date was fixed for Mr Spooner’s visit on the sewerage scheme. The group discussed a public banquet, inviting Mrs Spooner, and a plan to cooperate on road and town improvements. Mr Griffin resigned as secretary, with tributes to his service and regrets from officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Spooner
Copeland Progress Association
Rawison Vale
Boykes Chamber of Commerce
Thy
Manning
Humeysine
Tamer
PJ. Griffin
Griffin
Gloucest
Chamber
Hull
Peat
Vnst
Ail Menibers
Mri Grifin
Guittin
Spuyi
Guilfin
Lawn
My. B. EL Stretsal
Lowland
Foart
Street Wan
Griffih
B. P. Mawson
Tarstay
Geittin
Unis
Rye
Athae
Vonsit
Gloucester Topics and notices in February 1938
Personal news from Gloucester Shire includes Mr Fre Lowe's arm injury and a letter of appreciation received by A J White from the Assistant Federal Treasurer for hospitality shown to Mart de la Warr and party. Arthur Purdon promoted to Taree sewerage works attendant. A W Chapman buys Griffin pharmacy, Gloucester business run by L Stews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
VC. Thompson
Mart de la Warr
Gloucester
Arthur Purdon
Taree
A. W. Chapman
GH. Griffin
Chapman
Percy Chapman
Lightning Claims A Fatality Amid Severe Queensland Storms
An 83 year old man identified as Cgulé Vinegit Sulit was fatally struck by lightning while tending a tent in the Citra valley area. Across Queensland New South Wales and Victoria eleven deaths occurred during the recent tropical thunderstorms. Farmers report heavy stock losses and property damage from the storms. Regions affected include Moss Vale Kempsey Gilgandra Coonamble Waga Tumbilgum and parts of Victoria Queensland and New South Wales. Authorities urge caution as weather systems persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Gondwan
Rlek
Queensland
New Foith Wales
Victoria
Unis
British Cabinet Split Resignation Shocks Britain
London reports Foreign Minister Anthony Eden and Lord Cranborne resigning from the cabinet amid deep policy rifts. Lord Halifax expected to become Foreign Minister, Neville Chamberlain to handle foreign affairs in the Commons, and R. A. Butler to succeed Cranborne. The move widens tensions over Italy and appeasement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anthony Exon
Lord Cranborne
Italy
Ttey
Lord Halifax
Council
Mr. Rien
Neville Chamberlain
Commons
R.A. Butler
Labour
Lord Cranbourne
Chamberlain
Jen
Foreign Office
Tuden
Britain
Eden
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Eden
Death of Charles Morrissey note in Quirindi Hospital
The death of Mr. Charles Vincent Morrissey occurred unexpectedly in Quirindi Hospital. Aged TM years, he lived for years at Minimbali Singleton and had been a leading cricket and rugby union player. He married Alice Cussen and leaves a widow and two children, John and Patricia. Funeral will be in Melbourne on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vincent Morrissey
Quirindi
Morrissey
Minimbali
Singleton
Riverview College
Australia
England
Waratahs
Singleton Cricket Club
Alice Cussen
Feon Cussen
Melbourne
John
Patricia
Pat Morrissey
Taft
John Morrissey
Mystery pink disease grips Sydney babies
Four infants admitted to Renwick Hospital with a mysterious illness called pink disease. One death occurred days ago. Medical Superintendent Dr Gertrude Grogan called it the most mysterious complaint authorities have faced. A Macquarie Street observer said no treatment is yet available, but medical science may uncover the secret in years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Hospital
Sydney
Gertrude Grogan
Gloucester UAP Nomination Conference Discussion
The United Australia Party and Gloucester UAW electoral conference advertised nominations for the party in the Gloucester district. Delegates from branches attended as part of the process, with a possible further meeting if needed. The Dungog branch passed a unanimous vote of confidence in sitting member E Bennett MLA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Australi Party
Gloucester
U.A.P
Ash Street
Sydney
Dissolution Planned Before March 7 For Parliament
The Executive Council prorogued Parliament until March 1 with dissolution to occur before that date. The election must be held by April 2. Voters will have until next week to complete rolls and inspect them for corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Bowling Notes Engage Gloucester Team in VAM Event
VAM will face a local Gloucester side in a bowling note. The Taree Pennant for the Cavanaugh Cup starts this week. The Harris Cup competition begins Monday. See club notice board for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vam
Gloucester
Distant Radio Contact Bridges Burma and Australia
Four amateur radio operators led a 24 hour QSO across 5000 miles using VEZABG as the relay. XZ2R2 Rangoon connected with VK2ABG in Australia, with XZ2EZ, VK2ABG, and Gloucester weather notes shared. Participants Wal Garner and Mac McIntosh guided the session, ending in mutual toasts and reports on conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oméne
Aulea
W. Garnet
McIntosh
J. Hazelwood
W. Jackson
Rangoon
Burma
Australia
Khin Maung Bo
E. A. Moore
Wal Garber
Mac
Gloucester
Forster
Wal Garner
Wall
David
Jack Hazelwood
War End
Valce
Eroon
Eroonine
V2abg
Majestic Talkies Preview At Majestic Theatre
A comedy set inside a jury room stars Heil Broderick and Victor Moore as jurors trying a wife for idling her husband while solving a real mystery. Also features Dad Jones and the Big Business cast in a Twentieth Century Fox entry. Born to Dance on Saturday night showcases Flower Powell with 250 dancers and 200 instrumentalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heil Broderick
Victor Moore
The
Majestic
Dad Jones
Jones Family
Jed Prouty
Spring Byington
Shirley Deane
Kenneth Howell
Billy Mahan
June Carlson
Florence Roberts
George Ernest
the Majestic
Flowner Powell
Cole Porter
James Stewart
Virgina Bruce
Una Merkel
Sid Silvers
Frances Langford
Raymond Walburn
Alan Dinehart
Buddy Ebsen
Roy de Ruth
Dick Foran
Barrington A Grade Team to Play Gangat at Tugrabakh
The Barrington A Grade side will face Gangat at Tugrabakh this Saturday. Players named include Joe Bignell F Higgins L Kenney M Price T Leedham W Merchant XK Merchant J Moore J Farley C Fraser D McRae J Atiina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
Gangat
Tugrabakh
Joe Bignell
F. Higgins
L. Kenney
M. Price
T. Leedham
W. Merchant
XK. Merchant
J. Moore
J. Farley
C. Fraser
D. McRae
J. Atiina
Thanks to Dr Munro for care in last illness
J A Melean thanks Dr Munro for unremitting attention to his late wife during her final illness and for kindness and consideration to him before leaving Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Munro
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Chamber OF Commer
P. Te Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
Blackleg
A. I. Cavanough
Morris
FARGO
Harvey G. Robinson
Majestic Theatre
Helen Broderick and
Shirley Dean
Jos E
Dance
Eleanor Powell
Virginia Bruce
the Singing Cowboy
Tela
B.S. Wilson & Coy
Church Street
George SL
RS. Wilson
AAA
Aus
ARCA
Association of Accountants of
Aust
Society of Accountants & Auditors
Fre Lowe
Messrs Barkwill and Son
Karrah
Monkerai
Richrord Poet
Richmond Posy Ltd
Young Hills
Kantah Fancy
Benjamin Relf
F. Green
Gangwt
R. Bleasdale
Waukivory
Glenyarra Sateen
Glenyarra Bateen
W. J. Fothhevingham
Wingham
New Zealand
J.B. King
Australian Dairy Produce Board
JS. Sulamerville
Tir
Georg
Summerville
Apsley
Walcha
Port Macquarie
George McLoughlin
Stonyville
Yarra
Goulburn
Hemestes
D. T. McDonald
E.C.A
F.bmc
Webster, Jacks& McDonald
Pty, Limited
Commercial Hotel
Raymond Terrace
United States
Masonite Corporation (Anatralia) Ltd
Amepicd
Pettingill
Sam
Charles Morrissey
United Australia Party
Majestic Talkies
Cricket
J. A. Melean
Cyril Adam
Electoral Conferenc
Eloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association
WH. T, Shepherd
HEC
Gray
Paragon Orchestra
Landers
Manchester Unity
Glodcester
Wire Party
En Majestic Theatre
G. W. Ferguson
Ser
Stratford
Foe, Williams
A. Bignell
Atkins C. Tirdman
John Major
Gloucester Distrot
Biss Jenkins
Wynter Street
G. H. Griffin
Nif
Swat
New England
R. B. Laurie
D. Green
Albert Green
J. Stullen
D. Brima
Cooper
Woo Ridgeway
J. E. Farley
R. Henderson
R. A. CrowLbyr
W Webeck
Matthewson & Co
Alhway
Tom Hices
W. Philips
Tom Hicks
Clydesdale
Maitland
J. Enright
Rilverina
Weston
North West
Hunter River
M. A. Newton
WAL, Smith
Cook ST
A W. Chapman
H. Bennett
Hallam Ltd
Macksville
Pharmaceutical Society
Stewart's Blackley Agressin
Bio Products
Chapman’s Pharmacy
L. Stevens
Church St. Gloucester
Gloucester & Wingham
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