Proposed Bundoock Brett mail service and farms for sale
The Gloucester Advocate reports a District Postal Inspector's note on residents of Cundle Flat seeking a direct Brett to Bundoak mail service and elimination of Cundle Flat mail distribution. It notes farms for sale near Guskintyre and Ridersite, including 430 acre dairy land and a 90 acre dairy farm. Also announces engagement of Miss Mariorne Spier to Frank Hear and discusses a pending Milk Bill inquiry with Dr Arthur and Minister for Nonlin. The King’s health bulletin reports steady progress and a sandstone road test shows durable results. The Rabual trouble is described with communal tensions and prisoner releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundock - Brett
3. L. Gardner
Messra Stanley Smyth
Honey Wiegald
Cundle Flat
Bunsdoak
Brett
Bundoak
Ate
WN. Dann
West Maitland
Karl Heynolds
Guskintyre
T. Mowa
Ridersite
Fatal accident ends in hospital death after explosion
A man from Canowindra dies following a dangerous demonstration that went wrong when blasting a match with petrol. John Rogan and companions tried a mouthful of petrol, blew onto a lit match, and flames engulfed his face and body. He died at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Sunday night. The report also notes Newcastle coal exports and a local Chevrolet dealer’s upcoming sales station opening in Park Street Glou ster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rogan
Canowindra
Petral
Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Ireland
H. A. Mantis
Iocal
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Oakland
Park Street
Glousenter
A Trying Week With Record Heat Across State
The region faced severe heat over the past seven days with maximum readings reaching 106 degrees in January and 106 degrees elsewhere. Falls listed include 42 and 96 points on the 6th and 7th inst. A southerly breeze brought some relief today as humidity rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleuneater
Henge
Bhire's Protest Against More Dams
A letter from Under Secretary C Tye to Hon W Bennett MLA notes NSW plans to expand water storage in Newcastle and District. Preliminary investigations are under way to locate suitable storage dam sites for water supply while no definite plan is decided. Before any dams on the Williams or other rivers are approved, the public will have opportunity to raise objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bennett
M.L.A
Wallarabba
Newcastle and District
Williams
Tye
Death of Henry Germon Pioneer of Thalaba and Dungog
Henry Germon of Lord Street Dungog died Friday January 4 at 76 after long illness. Born at Thalaba he lived there before moving to Dungog with his wife seven years ago. Survived by sons Edward Robert Alan John Erastus Samuel and Thomas and daughter Mrs J Brewer. A hard industrious churchman he helped Baptists for years. Funeral Saturday united with his wife’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Germon
Lord Street
Dungog
Ghrontele
Germon
Thalaba
Uved
Edward
Robert
Alan
Farke
Conqueror of Emden to be Scrapped
Sydney’s Conqueror of Emden looks set for immediate scrapping as the Federal Government judged the ship’s public value and naval potential insufficient. The dockyard will handle the process to sustain work and bridge the transfer to new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conqueror OF
Emden
Sydney
Conca
Fia
Gloucester Shire Council holds monthly meeting in Shire Hall
Gloucester Shire Council met at Shire Hall with Wilses absent. Finance reported £615 10s 8d paid from General Fund and £324 0s 2d for payment. Local Fund £0 5s paid and £26 46s 8d submitted. Main Funds Trust £417 3s 76d paid with £190 requested. President White moved to stop outward correspondence readings. motion opposed by Reichert. copies to be available. Main Board expenditure discussed for State Highway No 40. £2826 5s sanctioned, with formal application and plan. Road roller purchase proposed at £1019 4s 4d with three-year pay plan. Bowman Farm Road deviation considered. land access to stock water discussed. Unwanted street guards and dangerous manholes noted. Chamber of Commerce request for removal complied. dangerous man holes to be attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Wilses
Pinanow
A. J. White
Cornell
Cr. Rebbett
Cr. Tonks
Counell
Tamworth
Macready
Council
Counsil
Cry Higsing
Helchert
Main Roads Board
Gounell
Drs
Mien
Toukshe
Counc
Cowoett
Hinging Sait
Counel
Tonks
Bowman Farm Road
Department of Landa Wrats
Hendon
H.W. Laurie
Hawdon
Insane Moore
Eure Sallaf
Hawdon and
Moore
Gloucester Chamber of Commeres
Wineon Asary
Ravenshaw St
Mosquito Pest Dominates Town Council Deliberations
The Chamber pressed for powers to enforce a mosquito eradication ordinance amid reports of severe infestations. Dr Tonks and Dr Faston backed measures including treating stagnant water and household tanks. Other issues included a troublesome drain near Gloucester Hotel and opening a dedicated laneway behind a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corneil
Tonks
Coupe
Faston
Verlous ‘Hess
Relehert
Reiehard
Iowa
Hieging
Reichert
Relefort
Gounell
Higgins
Anderson Bray
Ead
Gloucester Hotel
Council
George West
Cornell
Ravenshaw Street
Country Roads Allocations for NSW Highways in 1928 29
State funds totaling £2,220,000 financed maintenance on major highways for the year ending June 30 1929. Listed routes include The Princes/Melbourne Medway The Hume Great Southern The Monaro from Wagga Great Western From Jerawa Bathurst Mid Western From Bathurst to South Coast North Western Bathurst to Qld border Great Northern Gosford to Qld border North Coast Mexham to Qld border Oxley Waudhope to Triangle Gwydir South Grafton to Mogil with varied amounts assigned for each route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawre Beony
Tulloye
Cairi
Astury
Jerawanye
Bathurst
Jilehway
Wehway
Queensland
Gosford
Mexham
Oxley
Fon Waudhope
Trangle
Gwydir
South Grafton
Mogil Mogil
Snake Round Neck At Grand Motel Tale Of Scare
Mrs. Scott of the Grand Motel Kate had a shocking episode as a snake coiled around her neck indoors. She screamed, ripped it away, and a local hotel proprietor killed the reptile. Medical aid followed with treatment for arm wounds. Mrs Scott is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bartlett
Scott
Bartlett
M. Lynch
Esk
Bartinit
Wagner Tao
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Meets in Shire Hall
The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at Shire Hall. New members were proposed and accepted. Discussion covered direct telephone links to Sydney to bypass delays via Dungog and Maitland, mail delivery issues through Stroud Road, main street widening, and banning pigeons polluting the household water supply with requests to public health and council to enforce the health ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce
Shire Hall
Ulysses G. J. Beaton
M. S. Guddud
M.S. Kell
W. W. Hawdon
L Rye
A. G. Christie
R. Rendall
Strout Road
Stroud
Stroud Road
W. Wood
Fuller Farticuluma
Hindon
Beaton
Main Roads Board
Kendall
Emmett
Aberdeen Angus herd import boosts New South Wales flock
The Department of Agriculture reports a consignment of 4 Aberdeen Angus cattle from Glencarnock Estate, Manitoba, will strengthen New South Wales and Canadian breeders. The shipment includes a 5 year old Blackcap Revolution sire, a cow with four bull calves, and 47 Holstein cattle, plus McGregor’s 1027 exhibit. The herd, famed as America’s premier Black Pool stock since 1889, sails via Mauritius to Sydney for quarantine before transfer to the Transic Experimental Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Glencarnosk
Dy McGregor
Manitoba
Will Wave & Great
New Soul Wales
United States
America
Grant
New South Wales
Aoranw
Blackcap Revolution
Edward
Glencarnock
McGregor
Risekeap
New Zealand
Sydney
Dempsey Reflects On Boxing and Finance Across Alaska Promoters
Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, discusses Rickard's career and Alaska's early boxing days. He recalls Wicks taking the first bonanza claim at Bonanza Creek with an Indian partner Shoo-Kom Jim. Dempsey plans to attend the Stripling Sharkey fight on February 27 while noting past promoter losses of large sums in major bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Rickard
Alaska
Klondike
Jack
Wicks
Bonanza Creek
Shoo- Kom Jim
Derpney
New York
Dempsey
Trice
Yarding of wattle and pigs at Gloucester sale report
Matthewson and Co report a very small yarding of wattle last Tuesday with mainly ordinary quality stock. Prices varied with several cows and sows listed. next sale on January 22 with modest demand and increased prices expected. 270 pigs yarded at the fortnightly sale. weighty animals at advanced rates. numerous individual prices noted for pigs, goats, and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloucester Stook Sales
Matthewson and Co
Roport
Bleakley
Bravington
Mougins Waddell & Co
H. A. Adbott
S. Slade
Farley
H. Wont
C. Priestley
A. Toni
Bde Farley
G. K Pose
W. Martin
C. Welland
Martin
B.D. Holmes
Bignell
H. Steventon
G. Arrowsmith
R. Dodd
Barham Bros
Beet Lowrey
S. Jones
A. B. Wneele
Fooks Bros
K. Hiechan
Fat
Nash
Rabbit and pig market report from Winchcombe Carson
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports pig offerings totaling 2000 head at Tuesday’s sale with prices falling across descriptions. Rabbit supplies were 1 ton with demand open and prices down on December figures. outgoing and pelts also fluctuated, reflecting a generally weaker market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Lyanewale
Odd Hiner
Winchcombe
Carson
Sing Ab
Sydney
Ata
Havencourt Property Trespass Caution Notice
A. A. Doudney resumes practice general for adult family wages 90. Apply MRS. J. N. Laurie Rawdon Vale. The public are cautioned against trespassing on Havencourt property or from taking short care through I. Permission given to the final one this of Mrs. E. Borham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Laurie
Rawdon Vale
In memory of dear wife and mother Ellis
In loving memory of my dear wife and our mother who departed this life January 14 1926 Loved by her husband B E Ellis and sons. Hearts that loved you dearly are the hearts that never forget.
UOON LUCERNE HAY FOR SALE IN FALL BALES
Fall bale hay listing from Barrington area offering prompt delivery. Includes unclear phrases and pricing mentions like Phony 4 percent. No explicit buyer or seller names beyond Barrington.
Rescue at Diamond Head saves two surfers from surf under current
A dramatic incident at Diamond Head recounts four men fighting a strong undercurrent to rescue two stars trapped in hazardous surf. The daring effort by lifeguards and bystanders underscores the peril of offshore swells and the quick response required to prevent tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiamondt Head
Bofain Anponseto
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Doudney
Dental Suuraon
Queen Street
Ube
Cecil Sutton
Sloucester
Eric Welne
Com. Te & P.m
Russell Hall
The
Gloucester Advocate
Vera
Mariorne Spier
J. D Spicer
Walter Bennett
Qumerouis
Arifiur
Nonlin
Br. Ars ‘Hor
Geniiarias
Gabinet Tn
Minster
Bennett
Mc Bennett
National Party
London
Stanley Sewart
Hugh Tyby
Lord Dawom
Corall-Woodburn Road
Ruckentoon
Mat. Bowyer
Country Women's Association
Gunnédah
Tts
Frances Staddy
Rabaul
Rab- Sul
Tle
Kamkas
Hettve
McDonald's Viest
D. I. McDonald
PSMLC
Aeding. Svecisia
Webntor
Newcastle
Oversea
Poria
Germany
Bhire
Gloucester Shire Council
Cuhamber
Aberdeen
Angus
Mark
Douglas Waddell & Co
D. Bonner
Mrs. Dougal
J. Gorton
H. McCarthy
J. Beaton
L. Smith
Pure Hero Young Son
W. D. Metntost
Berkshire Boar
Homebubh
Thuiradas
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Lita
Union Sale
PAT & Stors
Springers & Dairy Cows
Morris Cowley
Mots Oxford
Sunteam
Armstrong Sidthley & Kilty
Avistherms
Motor Cars
Water Kent
Douglas Waddell
Tims
A. A. Doudney
Y Uropri
Sound and Solic Investments
Rnidioel
Dalgety & Co
Shave & Shave's Hillside Ploughs
Wolesley Engines
Barrington
Jan & Cos Machinery
Joe Forton
Pounakeeper
Cal
Matthewson & Co
Gloucester Stock Sales
Town Varda
Efsteen
Malitewa
Iuelion
Bedarent-Biore
Redrogm
HMDA
AINA
Viliwasviry
Danieerne
Ama
Wayne Peestions
Divines
Choice Dairy Properties
Conner
Teter
Pete
Uren Oang
Tong Run
Gloucester Motor Sales
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