Away on a Hilltop by Banjo
A vivid travel piece describes a trip to the Berrico Range trig station with clear long views of Cape Hawie, Black Head, Menkerai, and Gloucester. The author praises cool hilltop brush, fern forests, and a tiny birds nest amid moss, inviting future visits and reflections on nature’s beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matey
Berrico Range
Cape Hawie
Black Head
Menkerai
Dungog
Berrico
Gulls Art Gallery
Stratford
Thas
J. Rudhin
Gloucester
Tor the Billy
Noworstlo
Stennes
Vdowi
Karin
Noise Campaign Creates London Inspector for Quiet Streets
A lone inspector for the Anti Noise League patrols London streets seeking quieter pandemonium spots. Though lacking official power, actions under the Road Traffic Act are possible against careless drivers. The league may act independently or cooperate with police. Separately, Casino's sewerage project costs £63,000 with £44,378 already spent. the council proposes funding half the cost via sanitary charges rather than rate increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anti-Noise League
League
Casino
North Coast Stock P P Board Conference in Grafton
A conference of Gloucester Port Macquarie Graf ton Casino and Tweed Lismore P P Bonds met in Grafton to discuss stock inspector duties district declassification pig tax on breeders and funding to combat buffalo fly. delegates urged government action against Metropolitan Meat Board inspection fees and urged clearer board autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Port Macquarie
Grafton
Casino
Tweed-Lismore
Max Henry
P. P
Queensland
Council of Scientific and
Research Council
Metropolitan Meat Board
Meat Board
Permits to Travel Stock Irregularities Warned by Police
A police notice warns stock permit inspectors to stop accepting incomplete permits and to prohibit alterations after issue. It urges strict scrutiny of traveling stock documents, especially in rural districts, and instructs returning permits for changes with proper initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastures Protection Boards
Agricultural Department
Commissioner of Police
Scottish Elder Refuses Tipple With City Merchant
A Scottish elder, visiting a merchant, declines hospitality with humor. He cites three reasons for refusing a drink. He is chair of the local temperance society, is about to attend a small meeting, and has just finished one. The exchange underscores temperance sentiment in a local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Thani
Tve
Temperance Society
Gloucester Chamber Backs Bundook Coomlacurripa Road Plan
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and Gloucester Shire Council support a Bundook to Coomlacurripa road to open land for settlement. A deputation to Minister Bruxner will be arranged, with Dr. Bird and others voting to cooperate. William Sullivan, born at Coopernook, is noted as Manning River’s first white settler.
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Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Haydon
Manning Shire Council
Bundook
Coomlacurripa
Gloucester Shire Council
Bruxner
Bird
Cameron
Machin
Lee
McLaughlin
MER. Times
William Sullivan
Coopernook
Manning River
Bread On The Waters Ingham Bakers Work Amid Flood
In Ingham Queensland, bakers toiled waist high in flood waters to keep bread supply flowing. Three town bakeries remained operational as waters rose three to four feet, dough mixed and dough baked in bathing attire. Council boats served as delivery carts, bread distributed to households amid cheers and rising water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Queensland
Council
Popular Buffalo Barber Gives Free Beer With Service
James Schilaci of Buffalo wins local fame as the town's most popular barber by offering a free glass of beer to customers after hair cuts and shaves. The gesture draws locals seeking a relaxed, friendly shave in a welcoming shop.
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James Schilaci
Buffalo
United States
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Garner
Garners
L.X.L
Poteet Eerees
Box
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Eee
A. J. White
IRONS
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Crurch
T. Gloucest
North Coast Stock
P.P. Board Conference
Capper
Esty
Fisk Serifs
Radiolas
Radiolettes
Jefeleleetiteleeteteiet
Jarrott‘s
Cooplacurripa
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