Glorivale Bridge Declared Dangerous by Council
Dr H T Higgins warned Gloucester Shire Council on Wednesday that Glorivale Bridge, with several planks missing, was dangerous and needed urgent repairs. Dr Laurice reported new planks were on site and council authorized immediate work via Overseer A S Hoy in the engineer’s absence.
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Glorivale
H. T. Higgins
Gloucester
Higgins
Laurice
Ti Wen
Dre. Higgins
Laurie
Reconstruction plans for Gloucester Shire Saleyard
A Gloucester Shire Council sub committee will inspect plans on Tuesday January 30 for the saleyard reconstruction decided two years ago. The council has secured a loan of 1500 pounds for the project. Members include Deputy Shire President Dr Twase Moore and Councillors I. N. Livermore H. T. Higgins and E. J. Bowen.
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Gloucester
Twase Moore
NM. Livermore
H. T. Higgins
E. J. Bowen
Government notices near Tumbarumba for War Service Land
Government Gazette notice invites closer settlement leases for two blocks in Lightwood and Belmore and Possum Plain Estates. Lightwood block, 1020 acres near Jingelli offers lamb fattening, rent about £168 annually. Belmore block, 1972 acres near Humula offers wool growing, rent about £206 annually. Applicants must apply with Crown Land Agent Tumbarumba between January 15 and February 16, 1951. Gazette maps and forms available free from district surveyors or the Department of Lands, Sydney.
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St. Januery
Lightwood
Jingelli
Tumbarumba
Belmore
Possum Plain
Humula
Tenders For Mail Services From 1 July 1851
Tenders invited for mail conveyance starting 1 July 1851 on routes including Gloucester Post Office to Railway Station seven times weekly, Gloucester to Copeland North six times weekly, Barrington to Corroboree Flat Telephone Office three times weekly, and Barrington to Rawdon Vale three times weekly. Submissions due by 2:30 pm on 1 January 1951 to the General Post Office Sydney or District Postal Inspector Maitland.
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Gloucester
Copeland North
Barrington—Corroboree Flat
Barrington
Rawdon Vale
General Post Office
Sydney
Superintendent Postal Services
Maitland
F. Kellock
Posts and Telegraphs
In Memoriam Alfred Edward Mick Oldfield
In loving memory of my dear son and our brother Alfred Edward Mick Oldfield who died January 13. Fourteen years have passed since that sad day. The end was sudden and the shock severe. Your happy smile and loving ways will linger with us all our days. Inserted by his loving mother brothers and sisters.
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Oldfield
Alfred Edward
Gloucester Pig Auction Shows Firm to Dearer Values
Heavy yarding of pigs and strong trade at Gloucester sales with baconers firmer and porkers not quite at peak rates. Store pigs down slightly, some classes slipping, while calves see good demand and higher prices due to holiday extension. Several buyers attended. notable consignments include multiple firms and individual entries with prices ranging across the week.
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Gloucester
Tom Hicks
Paul Ryan
Joe Corbett
Utter
W. Arrowsmith
Hooke & Johnston
J. T
E.G. Higgins
L Gorton
G. Ritter
M. Newton
Joe Sansom
F. Smith
Cec. Welsmantel
J. J. Campbell
H. Fittock
Mra
Crowfoot & Boulton
W. M. Murray
F. Tastor
Mrs. Holstein
F. KO Brith
W. G. Finch
Brassington & Aiken
ML Keegan
Laurie & Young
Roy Weismantel
Roy Weismantel, 1 at £ 10/18/6; Mrs. M. Holstein, 1 at 11/156; ©. J. Weismantel
B. Abbott
A. J. Everett
B. Carolyn
R. Bleasdale
M. Murray
K. Lynch
W. E. SparkeiGer
Don Martin
H. E Fraser
Dodd
A. Melitac
R. ©. Middlebrook
N. A. Middlebrook
Alex Tsaac
M. E. Green & Aitken
W. P. Reichert
Lance Rell
T. M. Murray
Berry & Whitford
Shew Bros
R. Wen
Ferris & Hogan
Bourer, Fitegerald & Johnson
Dennett Bros
L. Vintner
C. A. Murray
H. H. Darling
HR. Testorelli
R.A. Crowther
H. Reeves
B. A. Corrigan
Channelly Griffin
R. B. Bithrey
C. W. Shelton
A. Madden
W. E Sparke (Ger) Pty. Ltd
Tataatee Creek Area Inspection Planned by Gloucester Shire
The Gloucester Shire Council will have the Works Committee and the Shire Engineer inspect Tataatee Creek and public gate sites for promised landholders. The inspection occurs on Tuesday January 25, and Shire Engineer Mr D Geer returns from annual leave on January 22.
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Tataatee Creek
Gloucester Shirre
D. Geer
Special measures to restore Pacific Highway surface announced
Minister for Transport W Sheahan informs MP L Jordan that plans include reconstructing Telegraph Point to Kempsey and improving Coopernook to the northern shire boundary. The measures aim to strengthen pavements on State Highway 10 amid heavy traffic and rain, with a temporary restructuring of work sites between Port Macquarie Gosford and Manning regions planned for February to March 1951.
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Sec Honma
Pacific Highway
W. Sheahan
Oxley
L. ©. Jordan
Department of Main Roads
Pacificc
Hastings
Macleay
Telegraph Point
Kempsey
Manning
Coopernook
Port Macquarie
Hon J P Abbott Honored With British Empire Award
The Hon Joseph Palmer Abbott of Murrulia Wingen receives the Order of the British Empire for decades of public service. A veteran of WWI he won the Military Cross and held key roles in federal and state farming, woolgrowers and country party leadership.
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Royal Mascnt
Joseph Palmer Abbott
Murrulia
Sir Joseph Palmer Abbott
Australia
J. FP. Abbott
C.G.E
Frank
Germany
Grassers’ Federal Council of Australia
Australian Woolgrowers’ Council
N.S.W. Granters' Association
Obituary: Mr John Abbott of Wingham Dies at 91
Mr John Abbott of Moon Street Wingham died Saturday December 30 aged 91. Born at Woolla in 1859 he married Nina Mills in 1597 and had one daughter. after her death he wed Sarah Donkin and had two sons. He farmed at Karrack Flat for 46 years before moving to Wingham. served on the Manning Site Council and later terms on the council. He led the Upper Manning Agricultural and Horticultural Society and chaired the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board. Survived by daughter Mrs W J Maehin and son John Abbott. Funeral Sunday December 31 at Presbyterian Church, Rev P E Lucock officiating.
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John Abbott
Wingham
Moon Street
Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Woolla
Nina Mills
West Maitland
Sarah Donkin
Karrack Flat
Wing
Ham
Manning Site Council
Upper Manning Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
W. J. Maehin
Bob
Apo
Pines
Presbyterian Church
P. FE. Lucock
Wingham Cemetery
M.R. Times
Boxing Day Traditions At Barrington Draw record Crowd
Barrington hosted its Boxing Day sports with the annual Sparta drawing the largest crowd in memory. Secretary Bruce McSwan received praise for organizing both the day’s events and a gala night dance. Top results included J Testorelli winning the 100 yards handicap and Alex German claiming the bullock riding title amid a program of horse and athletic contests.
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Barrington
Anl
Sparta
Cnue
Bruce McSwan
J. Testorelli
Copeland
Alex German
Jg Higging
T. K Higgins
8. P. Webeck
Perce Hagon
District births show equal boys and girls in recent years
Gloucestershire District Registry records equal births of boys and girls in the last two years, with prior years showing more male births. 1854 sees population growth and 182 total births with 101 boys and 101 girls. deaths outpaced births in 1950. Bulahdelah included. registrar W J Malley notes nonrecord numbers and quarterly highs of 54 to 58 births, 55 marriages last year, and a majority of male deaths.
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Gloucester H
Bullahdelah
W. J. Malley
F. J. Smith
Denison Gloucester Publication by Leslie Rye Notice
Printed and published for the pro by Leslie Rye at Denison Gloucester.
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Leslie Rye
Denison
Gloucester
Dairy Farming in Australia book offered to NSW dairy farmers
Minister for Agriculture H. Graham announced the New South Wales edition of Dairy Farming in Australia will be distributed to dairy farmers free of charge. All registered farmers under the Dairies Supervision Act or Milk Board are entitled to a copy, and if not received within a short period they should notify their name address and supplying factory to the Department of Agriculture for posting.
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H. Graham
New South Wales
Australia
Department of Agriculture
Graham
Dairies Supervision Act
Milk Board
N.S.W
Graham Sai
Test Match Fever Cuts Work as BBC Coverage Draws Crowds
Georgetown barrister John Carter notes cricket passion overrides daily tasks in British Guiana. He describes BBC ball by ball commentaries as listeners gather in cafes, cake-shops, pubs, and restaurants during overseas visitor program.
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England
BBC
John Carter
Georgetown
British Guiana
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Taree
WAR Service Land Settlement
Singellic
Belmore & Possum Plain” Estate
Memoriam
C. Hodgeman Tyree
J. P. Abbott
Bank of New South Wales
Wales
Bank OF
Sourr Walee Wien Limker
Spik-N-Span Dry Cleaners
Church ST
OWL Store
Gordon Dombkins
ST. Gloucester
Yates & Twomey
Produce & Seed Merchants
Optometrist
Webster, Jack & McDonald
J. Bell
MLO
Street & Farigh Pty. Ltd
Webster, Jack & McDon McDonald
I Pty. Ltd
Mr. Graham
Victor
Bonniebelle
School of Arts
Boanie Haschwood
Bennett's Radio & Sports Store
Golden Gate
T. L. Dare
Mullen
Glouc
David Brown
Ingham
J. J. Edstein & Sons Monumental Masons
Raymond Terrace
Manning Street
Tarex
LEN Moneo
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