Local Gloucester News 1938 Births Deaths Marriages and Trades
Yearly Gloucester Court House figures show births 128 with 87 males 67 females. deaths 33 with 25 males 8 females. marriages 32. Butter factory manager A Bronson underwent an immediate operation Saturday, in serious condition. Mrs Vic Sansom still recovering from appendicitis. Newcastle doctor called for week end consult. Weather: predicted heavy rain and heat wave easing drought, weather front moving across eastern Australia. Union sale quotations listed for hens roasters pigeons watermelons rockmelons cucumbers apples plums and more. Wednesday’s Union sales discontinued.
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Gloucester Court House
A. Bronson
Vic. Sansom
Newcastle
W. Bates
Popularity of motor grids and farm transport
The Agricultural Gazette notes rising use of motor grids for farm transport including trucks and utilities. Grids reduce gate opening issues and livestock mixing, though poorly built grids lack stock-proofing. Sheep inspection of new grids is common, yet crossing attempts are rare.
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Agricultural Gazette
Tar Ot
Accidents Judgment in Lismore show damages suit
Acting Judge Fuller delivers a substantial ruling in a District Coast of Linmore case. James Rosery sought 175 damages from North Coast National Society over a horse hire at the Lismore exhibition in October 1987. The defense argued routine practice at country and Sydney shows and that safety safeguards exist. the judge found the society bears no liability if exhibitors sign harm indemnity, noting two horses died in the show when one high jumper and another trotting horse collided after an uncontrolled jump and rider fall.
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Australia
Fuller
Linmore
James Rosery
North Coast National
AS and 1
Lismore
Regal Star
Faithful
Rasery
Bush Fires Ravage Gloucester District Amid Heatwave
Fire swept across Gloucester district on Saturday as a westerly wind and 110 degree heat sparked blazes from Monkeral to Tunvurry. Grasslands and fences burned, but stock and homes largely saved. Major losses included Mr Geoffrey Crowther's property and Mr L Davenport's homestead, with neighbours aiding from morning to night.
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Gloucester
Monkeral
Ward's River
Stratfor
Upper Avon
Gloucester River
Waukivory
Baker's Creek
Firefly
Krambach
Tunvurry
Geott Crowther
Upper
Avor
Fem
Bu. Stanton
Dungog Bush Fires Reach 25 Year Worst, Homes Lost
Reported in the Dungog district on Saturday and Saturday night, fire swept the ranges around Dungog, the fiercest in 25 years. Only two houses are known destroyed but several more were at risk, with volunteers called in to defend properties such as Mr. Abbatt's Black Ramp holdings, and Monkeral on Mr. Fitzgerald's site, where attempts to save homes failed.
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Dungog
CT. Abbatt
Blackramp
Forbes
Monkeral
Owen
Fitageralil
Historic Homes Lost at Seaham
Two historic Seaham houses were razed including Porphyry once home to the Carmichael family and later Gavin Ralston’s, and Felspar home of G8 Graham. The old Porphyry wine cellars were demolished. Also destroyed were the Presbyterian Church cottage of R Holestein the public school and teacher’s residence Mr Hasell’s Favana and Mr Dorn’s Brandon residence.
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Seaham
Porphyry
Carmichael
Gavin Ralston
Felspar
G8. Graham
Forecast of the Wet Season By Mr Inigo Jones
Under a January 4 date the forecast predicts storms around January 10 signaling the wet season. Temperatures rise past 100 F inland by early February and humid conditions prevail with main wet-season waves by February 7. Coastal areas from the Downs inland toward the southern border should see a good rainy season though data for the far west remain uncertain.
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Inigo Jones
Couth
Gulf
Majestic lineups feature Lamont and stars at Majestic
The Majestic presents the Juniglé Princess with Dorothy Lamont Ray Milani Akin Tamiroff Lynne Overman Molly Lamont and Mala as the main feature next Wednesday. A supporting film is Zane Grey Forlorn River starring Layry Grabbe and June Martel. On Saturday Jeanette MacDonald will be seen in Firefly.
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Dorothy Lamont
Ray Milani
Akin Tamiroff
Lynne Overman
Molly Lamont
Mala
the Majestic
Zane Grey
Layry Grabbe
June Martel
Jeanette Mav- Ronald
Church Services Across Gloucester District
Church notices list services for the Church of England at Gloucester 11 B.C. and Waukivory 2 with Rev H W Rogers, Methodist Gloucester 11 Stratford 7.30 on Wednesday Jan 25, Magrant Creek 7.30 with Rev N J C Southwell, Congregational The Rocks 11 and Paddock Creek 2.30, Mt George 7.30 p m with Pastor B Marie Stroud, District Baptist Strattont AL Craven 3 Stroud 7 20 pm with Pastor A Baker.
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Church of England
Gloucester
B.C
Waukivory
H.W. Rogers
Stratford
Magrant Creek
N. J. C. Southwell
the Rocks
Paddock Creek
Mt. George
B. Marie Stroud District
Strattont AL
Craven
Stroud
A. Baker
Gloucester and Wingham pennant clash postponed by weather
Poor weather last Saturday delayed the Gloucester versus Wingham pennant game and postponed the matchup to a later date. Next Saturday Gloucester will face Wingham Taree at Taree in the pennant season. In the Cavanaugh Cup Anderson defeated Kendall 21 to 17.
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Gloucester
Wingham
Wingham-Taree
Taree
Anderson
Kendall
Water supply dispute at Butter Factory investigated
Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company Ltd officials attended a council meeting to press for adequate water from the town supply for the butter factory. They cited low pressure and daily needs around 15 000 gallons, but current supply is about 7 000 gallons, hampering production. Proposals included tapping Barrington River and building a storage tank, with costs estimated at 10 000 to 11 000 pounds.
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Gloucester Cooperative Dairy Company Ltd
J. G. Wilson
W. P. Reichert
Cotinai
Reichert
Presnt
Connect
Conneil
Winit
Bignell
Senite Ag
White Salt
Barrington
Henderson's Hill
Deards
Grant
Maida
Zarrington
Gr. White
Gr. Deards
Cr. White
Cr. Deards
White
Alan
Fingten
Henderson
Theargeting
Matches Abandoned and Gloucester Club Teams Named
Matches were abandoned due to bush fires with six downed for the day to be replayed. Gloucester Cricket Club selects teams for Saturday next January 21 including Waratahs v Stratford and Thistles v Stratford at Strat ford, plus the Barrington eleven led by Merchant and Higgins.
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Savilay
Gloucester Cricket Club
Wattles
Waratahs
Stratford
St Glouces
Beattle
K. Oldfield
L.A’ R. Smith
J. Wratten
Wealtzeville
Harris
G. Garner
RK. West
C. Glover
R. Hebblewhite
Thistles
A. H. & P. Association Meeting Notes 1939
The A. H. & P. Association held a committee meeting Friday with Mr. B. P. Dawson presiding. Obituary sympathy was offered for Mrs. W. J. Stanton, a former worker and steward. Plans were made for a Copeland January 19 dance to aid the association, and a tribute to Mesdames Webeck. White ant treatment for show ground was discussed at £15. Ground improvements and donations for the show were noted. An official opening for the 1939 Show is to be performed by Mr. MFP Dunlop.
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B. P. Dawson
Dawson
W. J. Stanton
Vega Gapectinl Ininnen Darue
Copeland
S. P. Webecks
J. C. Webeck
A. H. and P. Association
Tommy Cowan
J. W. Westley
Thote
Anu
Sumit
Wedneday
HA Abbot
A. Crowther
Terminus
Singleton
Mfp. Dunlop
Primary Producers’ Union
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report
Sydney and Maitland stock markets report brisk but uneven cattle and pig trade. Yardings included 4850 cattle with prime weighty trading, vealers strong, and weaker unauctioned lots. prices varied from bullocks to cows, while calves and hogs showed high activity and wide price spreads amid keen competition.
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Homebush
Sydney
Maitland
Clarifying Muddy Water With Alumino Ferric Treatment
A method to clarify muddy water uses small amounts of alumino ferric and sometimes washing soda. Water is treated in a tank with dissolved alumino ferric, stirred, then allowed to settle. clear water is drawn off. If acidity is present, a little soda makes the water alkaline before alumino ferric addition. A quick test with a sample shows if carbonate addition is needed.
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Wolm
Gloucester Shire Council By-Election Nominees Named
The Gloucester Shire announces a postal ballot election for Councillor in riding B to fill Councillor A J B Laurie’s vacancy. Nominees Edmund Clyde Laurie George Douglas Laurie William Philly Reichert, with postal voting on February 4, 1939 at Gloucester Shire Council Chambers Church Street Gloucester. Returning Officer Harry N Chaplin reports January 18 1939 notice.
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Gloucester
A. J.B. Laurie Talso
Edmund Clyde Laurie
George Douglas Laurie
William Philly Reichert
Omer
Shire Council
Church Street
Harry N. Chaplin
Shire Council Chambers
Codcester
Tenders invited for supplied and delivery of 1400 thresged poles
Tenders for supply and delivery of 1400 thresged hard ward poles to the Electric Supply Department Pole Depot Hamilton and Newcastle district are obtainable at City Hall Newcastle. Tenders close 6 February 1939 at 12 noon. Tenders subject to Local Government Act 1919 section 17A. Specifications 2 6 each from Electrical Engineer and Manager City Hall Newcastle.
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Electric Supply Department
Hamilton
Newcastle
City Hall
Geo. Wells
TENDERS INVITED FOR WHITE MAHOGANY FENCING POSTS
TENDERS are invited for supply and delivery of white mahogany fencing posts. Quantities include 2000 six foot posts, 400 twelve foot posts, and 200 seven foot posts with specified small end dimensions. Tenders must indicate delivery date and be addressed to B Fisher, Fly Brandon Seaham via West Maitland.
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Fisher
Fly
Brandon
Seaham
West Maitland
Piano Tuning Offer Across Countries
An odd classified style notice offers piano tuning services by Joen Brior across Czechoslovakia America and Australia. The fragmented ad mentions Miss R. Jenkins and claims no canvassing with experience emphasized.
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Joen Brior
America
Australia
R. Jenkins
Reichert bids for Riding B seat in defiant campaign
P Reichert seeks vacant Riding B seat citing 12 years’ experience in Riding C and a record of impartial council service. He pledges to prioritize road funding, resist favoritism, and defend the legitimate needs of Riding B while urging voters to judge by duty over popularity.
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Laurie Witt
P. Reichert
In Memoriam Oldpield In memoriam of ick 1097 obituary
In memory of ick who passed away January 13 1097 inserted by his loving son Frances and Frank.
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Oldpield
Ick
Hig
Son
Frances
Frank
Trespass warning issued for Wirradgurie and Baker's Creek properties
James Latimore warns against any trespass or shooting on his Wirradgurie and Baker's Creek properties. Previous permissions withdrawn. Offenders will be prosecuted with no respect to persons. Also note J Bennett Radio & Garage Service Gloucester offers repair for all radio sets with updated testing equipment.
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Beattle'd Island
TS and W. Reon
Wirradgurie
Baker's Creek
James
Latimore
JetUS Aims to Restore Reception to Original Condition
A service message to JetUS requests restoration of reception quality to its original state, claiming dissatisfaction with current service. The note urges prompt action to align with prior performance.
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Jetus
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