Wauchope Show Postponed Amid Fever Epidemic and Local News
Last week the Wauchope Show was postponed to Friday and Saturday April 26 and 27 due to the influenza like fever outbreak. Reports include a hospital patient, venomous red back spider bites, water supply concerns, theatre listings, a fire at Rocks Crossing, and notes on local council matters and agricultural clubs.
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Wauchope Show
Wauchope A
TL Association
Vriday Aml
Rocks Crossing
Upper Manning
Mel
Tom Galvin
Henew
Black Head
Charle Woolcott
Taree
Janel & Ib
Jewtish
Austraia
Tve
de Jilly
Will Bacome
Thomas
8. H. Smith
Denman-Singleton
Optometrists Visit Scheduled at Gloucester Hotel
Opticians and Optometrists from D tf McDonald FBOA Honours Rams London Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday March 9 from 5 am to 6 pm for consultations.
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D. Tf
McDonald, F.B
Rams
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Pty., Limited
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Vigilant Turkish Army on Guard in Caucasus
A ciphered World War I era dispatch reports Turkey maintaining about 200000 troops around the Caucasus while Russia and Turkish forces pull back to avoid a clash. Budapest notes resumed telephonic links with Turkey. Istanbul stance emphasizes independence and readiness for emergencies amid sparse official information.
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Istanbu
Tuyiny
Russia
Caucasus
Turkey
Budapest
Times
Istanbul
Belgrade
Tira
Constanta
Vav
Britain
Uip
Giovan Aysalde
Telegnafo
Butter Factory and Sewerage Debate Continues
A letter from a correspondent, signed Ratepayer, thanks H. J. Chagnell for public interest on the butter factory sewerage issue. The council inspector will decide if the connection proceeds. The writer notes prior silence on the matter and counters a critic's harsh opinion.
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H. J. Chagnell
Council
Butter Fat Awards At Gloucester Show Named Winners
Results of butter fat competitions at the Gloucester Show list leading Jersey cows from owners Z Hopkins, J G Wilson, N F Green, and F B Shaw. Top totals include Oxlay Gui tar 2 840 lbs fat and Glengarra Fern Homely 1 670 lbs fat. Exhibits must be on show to claim prizes.
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Gloucester
Claus
aIst
Z. Hopkins
Jersey
J. G. Wilson
Avon Valley
N. F. Green
F. BE
Shaw
A.L
Ardahiel
J. G
Wilson's
NF. Green
Gloucester District Tennis Association Meeting Notice
The annual meeting will be held at the School of Arts on Thursday 7 March at 8 p m. Members may propose rule changes and discuss additional courts and officer elections. All tennis enthusiasts are invited to attend.
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Gloucester
School of Arta
Gloucester show proceeds despite postponement pressure
Gloucester A A and Bs Association faces a split vote over delaying the annual show from March to mid April. Despite weather and stock concerns, the majority backs continuing on original dates while planning a contingent setup with cattle, drafts, stewards, and limited gravel work to ease access.
Australia and United States trust in British sea power
New York reports on Australia United States ties after Mr Casey arrival with Washington Post and Washington Star commentary. Authors flag Australia’s peril if British sea power wanes and note that US Navy would shield Australia from Japanese expansion.
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New York
United States
Washington Post
Casey
Australia
America
United States Navy
Britain
Washington Star
Japan
Gloucester 1940 Show Second Night at Majestic Theatre
Dance program notes for March 12 13 1940 Gloucester show list Collier’s Newcastle Orchestra conducted by Newton secretary Thumaial etc. Readable items indicate a local theatre listing with musical acts and orchestral selections.
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Gloucester
Majestic Theatre
Collier's Newcastle Orchestral
SL Newton
Cattle Market Report From Flemington Sale
A fragmented record of the Flemington cattle auction noting quality offerings, assorted stock types, fluctuating prices, and strong attendance. Buyers and vendors including George Cyttle Holmes and G Campbell participated as market conditions showed varied demand for vealers, bullocks, cows, and heavy pigs.
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Sydney
Mimiay
Pitt
Balgery
Flemington
Abbot
Glienster
UW - Dearer
Carver
George Cyttle
Homenush
Holmes
Mt. George
EO Len Lhefer
G. Campbell
Winehrambe
Eight Years Drought Sparks State Meeting
A White House led gathering in Denman addressed eight years of drought hurting farmers. Speakers urged decisive action to secure water for daily needs and drought resistance as the region nears breaking point after the longest dry spell on record.
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Wren
Church Services Schedule Across Gloucester and Surrounds
A list of church services across Gloucester and nearby towns detailing times for Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist gatherings. Entries include locations such as Ever song Bowman Farm Forster Nabiac and Stroud with times mainly in morning and evening sessions plus midweek services and film events led by various pastors.
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Church of England
Gleuteeteram
Gloucester
Bowman Farm
Forbesdale
Canon A
N. Whitiunton Presbyterian
D. Glyn Tones
Stratford
Craven
Ward's River
Upper Barrington
B. Martens
Stroud District
Stroud
Johnston's Creek
A. E. Baker
L. Griffin
A, E . Baker
Special cattle sale invites crowd with hearty remarks
A weather affected cattle sale invites turnout with mentions of exhibitors and buyers. Named participants include G Ry Hicka Ty Lauer Spence Wyden Extate Bowen Bros and local bidders. The notice hints at quality stock and a formal invitation.
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G. Ry Hicka Ty Lauer
Spence Wyden Extate
Bowen Bros
Ear Statin
Bree Taarte
Gloucester Shire Depot Notice in Jammed Ledger
Fragments show a Gloucester shire depot note with references to supply, free on decking, and a helly 4 hte atte Vivek 1SFree Sint. Mentions SHere Clerk CHAPLIN and unclear times and figures. Unclear entities and dates due to OCR.
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Hatiosa
Gyum
Helly
N Chaplin
Shere Clerk
For Sale Listing with Mixed Business Opportunity
A sale notice advertises genuine mixed business at 0 High Street West Maitland. The listing mentions components including Re wily Sage and Lennts Court and SP subriqutars. Apply by short and brief response.
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Froehsld
Wily Sage
Lennts
Court
Subriqutars -Aply
Short & Ribeb
High Street
West Maitland
Gloucester District Tennis Association Annual Meeting Notice
Gloucester District Tennis Association announces its annual meeting to be held at the home wall in the School of Tennis. The agenda includes reports, proposed by laws, and discussion of tennis activities for the coming year. All tennis members are invited to attend. K. O. Boorer serves as Hon. Secretary.
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Junior Farmers’ Club
Sydney
Young Farmers’ Cluba
Gloucester A. A
Bs Assomalian Io Canyon
Mareh
H. Parley
Society
W. J. Stanton
Gloucester
Parley
Farley
Murat
J. B. Wilsim
J. Uf
Atta
J. B. Laurie
K. Gooret
J. H. Parley
Archer Whitford
Jersey
Whitford
K. Boorar
Boorer
Wilton
Mr. Boorer
T. K. Algeiis
Higging
Weekes
A. Ross
W. Easton
Aston
Muddle
Iin
RCH
Vates
Ete
Gererni
Hon
Pianos and Organs Tuned by Experienced Visitor
Notice solicits piano tuning or repair work from a long-time visitor. No canvassing. Leave notices for John Major, care of Miss Jenkin, music teacher in Gloucester, phone 118.
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John Major
Miss Jenkin
Gloucester
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