News From Palestine Sister reports on Eric Crane in hospital
In a letter from Palestine Sister A M Shepherd writes of visiting Pte Eric Crane in an Egyptian hospital. She details a tiring journey back across the canal, buying tickets twice, and the different currency. Eric is improving but faces a long recovery after shrapnel was removed from his spine. other Gloucester lads are reported well.
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A. M. Shepherd
Palestine
Pte
Eric Crane
Shepherd
Eric
Egypt
Joe
Gloucester
Bill Harris
Percy Phillips
Leslie Crane
Jean
Jack
Boorer
Keith Harris
Cairo
O.K
Auction at Merriwa Red Cross Carnival Realises £100 Bullock
A bullock donated by A B Bettlington Estates Cooke was auctioned on Saturday at the Merriwa Red Cross street carnival, realising £100. The carnival netted £325, held between 4 pm and 11 pm with strong support from attendees.
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A. B. Bettington
Cooke
Merriwa
Commercial Special Cattle Sale Reports Heavy Yarding
Tom Hicks notes a heavy yarding of over 1100 head at a special cattle sale on Tuesday February 5. Demand was strong with high prices for bullocks and Herefords. Notable consignors included R B Laurie and T A Laurie, with buyers from local and outside areas showing strong competition. A follow up sale is scheduled for Tuesday March 18 with consignments listed.
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Tom Hicks
R. B. Laurie
Riamukka
Shaw
Margery Bros
TA. Laurie
T. A. Laurie
Alex Watson
Wilfred Latimore
Chas
Cameron
T. Edwards
H. Hogne
A. G. Hicks
Don. Grant
Bignell Brog
Dan Lynch
Sennieder
R. M. Baston
W. A. Nash
JS Germon
Keith McCarthy
Rex Hicks
Mrs. A. Getts
P. H. Deards
A. Bourke
M. Hogan
Reg Cox
S. Sansom
W. J. Sansom
Sansom Bros
D. Beaton
W. B. Sparker
Keny Gibbs
Bert McPhie
G. M. Hickman
F. N. Laurie
G. Blanch
Hillock
Gloucester War Chest Wind
Tom Wilde
N. Hurstlett
G. R Hicks
R. J. Brown
J. R. Hardy
Harry Relf
Lloyd Margery
T. A Corbett
FM. Taylor
E. M. Ellis
N. Teni
H. Phillips
P. Billis
J. H. Welsmantel
R Hicks
T. Bird
Bert Laurie
A. ¥. Bowen
G. Yeark
Pioneer EM Mackay of Melbee Dungog Dies at 76
Crossed The Vale. Mrs Emma Mackay relict of George Alexander Mackay of Melbee Dungog died Friday aged 76. Born in Dungog she lived in the district all her life. She and her husband supported the Presbyterian Church and received tokens of appreciation. Funeral at Dungog Presbyterian cemetery followed a service at Melbee. Survived by four children, George, Donald Reay, Joan Scott Anderson, and Alister Mackenzie who died in Sydney. Two sons served as pallbearers with nephews and Abbott relatives attending.
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Dungog
Emma Mackay
George Alexander Mackay
Mackay
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Dowling
Chapman Streets
Dungog Cottage Hospital
Messrs
George
Ward's River
Donald Reay
Stroud Road
Joan Scott Anderson
Frederickton
Alister Mackenzie
Sydney University
Melbee
Dungog Presbyterian Cemetery
J. W. McCredie
Rees
Wickham
Don Mackay
H. A. Abbott
Gloucester
W. T. Abbott
Chronele
Early Copeland Days In Mining History
A letter to Ted Bull of the RAAW in Victoria notes a second hand book describing Copeland field history. It cites population figures around 1100 with about 800 miners, Mounta’ Mail crushings at 156 zs, Sawyers’ return at 12 dwts, and a largest alluvial nugget of 3 ho ts. The writer plans to take notes and hopes for leave soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Bull
RAAW
Victoria
Barrington
Back Creek
Copeland
Cattle Movements From Queensland To New South Wales
Report says thousands of cattle bought in recent months will soon move from Queensland into New South Wales. They will be placed on properties that suffered heavy losses in last year’s drought, aiding recovery efforts.
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Queensland
New South Wales
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Mullens
Church Street
Glen
H.B.A
HMAC
Blackleg
Stewart
Blackles Aggressin
Chapman's Pharmacy
Sydney
Pitt Street
Hotel Morris
Jack Moutzoukii
NSIDC
Mewida
Havin
Georgette
Val
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