Weather and reports mingle with war era notes in local issue
Gloster reports show a week of pleas ant conditions despite drizzling rain totaling near an inch. Sector notes include legal opinions on stock permits, a fatal Christmas Eve crash at Westmead, plus discuss ion of expanding munition making in Australia and empire population figures from the 1911 to 1921 period.
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Gloucester
Australia
Europe
Mlso
New Zealand
Singapore
British Empire
Me Board of ‘Trade
London “Daily ‘Telegraph
Ayess
Gold Coast
Bechuanaland Protectorate
Hong Kong
South Africa
British Malaya
Straits
India
The Firefly Opens at Majestic and Forties Naughty Girl
Majestic and Star Two years ago Metro-Goldwyn Mayer producers unveiled a grand fusion of drama and musical romance titled The Firefly starring Jeanette MacDonald and Allan Jones. The program also features Forty Naughty Girl with James Gleason and Zannita. The films premiere Saturday at both theatres and Monday at the Majestic.
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Metro-Goldwyn Mayer
Jeanette MacDonald
Allan Jones
Cars in Collision on Barrington Street in Morning Crash
A Plymouth driven by Ar Wil son from Messia Alan Borth wick and Co Dungog and a Ford driven by Mr Frank Livermore collided at The Intersection on Barrington Street about nine o clock. Both cars sustained heavy damage. Livermore suffered an eye wound needing three stitches and Ayling in the car with Wil a gar injured an ankle. Visibility at the corner was poor and crashes at this site are not new. Alf Parish's Graham was towed in for repairs after tipping into a culvert near the camping reserve on Karuah Road.
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Plymouth
Ar. Wilson
Messia
Alan Borthwick and Co
Dungog
Jim
Queen Street
Frank Livermore
Ford
Barrington Street
Me. Eivermore
Ayling
Wilaga
Alf Parish
Graham
Karuah
Mt Stroud Road
Gloucester sewerage report updates main works completion
Gloucester council receives A R Blair report on sewerage works with main sewer construction nearing completion and pump well and treatment works tests underway. The document cites total sewerage cost around 4011, progress payments totaling 19493, and notes pending tenders for filter material and pumps to be ordered for readiness at completion.
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A. R. Blair
Weil
Bignell Outburst Divides Council Over President Choice
Councillor Bignell confronts fellow members over leadership and contact with the Local Government Department. Dr A J White of the Shires Association is cited as an experienced alternative, while critics question Stratford projects and cricket pitch costs estimated at 460 but billed to ratepayers around 160.
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Bignell
Grant
Aif
A. J. White
Shires’ Association
Gloucester
Cr. Bignell
Dr. Bignell
Stratford
Dr. Grant
Dc Moore
Pine Forest Plantation Burns At Toncurry
A large pine forest plantation near Toncurry was destroyed by fire over the weekend with damage estimated between £50 000 and £60 000. About 2 662 000 pines were on the site and the buildings were saved. The plant ation had been the former Tuncurry prison camp. damage in Penrose district swept about 1800 acres as the fire crossed the fire-break.
Local Auction Totals Mixed as Livestock Sells
Bids at the auction closed with cattle and dairy lots selling at varied prices. Sheep and goats moved briskly while horses and poultry showed lighter demand. Community buyers reported steady turnout and competitive bidding across all lots.
Rawdon Vale Progress Association Annual Meeting Highlights
The Rawdon Vale Progress Association held its annual meeting on Saturday 14th with strong attendance. President A fe Lawyte led a review praising member participation and Shire Councillors for expediting the Cope land Cobark road project. The report noted sound finances and elected A R Laurie as patron and A B Hays as secretary, with remarks lauding President A BR Laude’s service. Weather says rain needed as the Rawdon Vale Coburg district faced extreme heat and a severe fire risk, the Tol reached high temperatures, and rivers remain low since 1895 6 with the Barrington as a water tote.
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Rawdon Vale
Copeland-Cobark
Gloucester
J. N. Laurie
A. R. Laurie
Rawdon Vale-Coburg
Barrington
Porphyry home and relics destroyed in bush fires
The Newcastle and Hunter District Historical Society president described the blaze that engulfed Porphyry as a national calamity. Guests once toured the property owned by Gavin and Mrs Gavin Ralston, a former Carmichael residence tied to Lang Australian College and early colonial history. The property sits above the Williams River, with the original grant to settler Dickson in 1923 noted in an historic manuscript.
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Newcastle and Hunter District
Sydney
Carmichael
Lang
Justice Ralston
Gavin Ralston
Sealam
Porphyry Point
Williams Rivers
Dickson 1
Forster-Tuncurry Ferry Opens New Vessel Run
The Shire Engineer reported to Manning Shire Council that the Tuncurry Ferry began running on December 2 for Sunday traffic with quick service and minimal delays. The new vessel is not much larger than the old one and required light fender adjustments for towing by the launch. All required saving gear from the Maritime Services Board was provided and an extra 25 life jackets were cut out last week. Dr Wright and Dr Milligan praised the service and public reception.
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R. J. Montgomery
Manning Shire
Tuncurry Perry
Maritime Services Board
Wright
Sydney Pig Market Report From Tuesday Sales
Winchcombe Catron Ltd reports 1000 pigs sold at Sydney market with back fat and porker prices firm while hoggets are lower. Backfatters and primo heavy hogs reach 105 to 130 shillings per head, baconers 120 to 140 pounds, SOWs and boars listed with various price ranges.
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Winchcombe, Catron Ltd
Sydney
Porkers
Mlb
Bolt
New State Library Scheme and Librarian Training Plan
The State Cabinet introduced legislation to create a statewide public library system with municipal and shire councils, the Public Library of NSW as central coordinating body, and a new librarian training school. Subsidies total £54,700 over three years, on top of £25,000 yearly existing public library spend, to fund free loans and strengthened country reference services.
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Gathner
Public Library of
New South Wales
Drummond
Stevens
Libraries Advisory Committee
Brary Training School
Mears
Gloucester District Cricket Challenges Scoles Cup
Gloucester District Cricket Association receives challenge from Gresford for the Scoles Cup to be played in Gloucester on Saturday January 28. Thistles and Barrington match canceled. tea meeting chosen from two teams. Inter-district match at 11 o'clock. Gloucester side listed.
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Ghesford
Gloucester District Cricket Association
Gloucester
Hy Wilson
R. Giddey
Les Atkins
J. McIntyre
V. Merchant
H. Ross
K. Merchant
G. Osmond
R. Middlebrook
R. Webeck
BE Higgins
Ted Higgins
Hunter River Association
Hunter River Assn
W. Atkins
H. Wilson
Riddey
3. Giddey
J. Bignell
Ross
R. Smith
L. At
King K. Merchant
M. Price
Dairy Farm Auction Near Gloucester
On Saturday February 4 1988 at 11 o clock W B Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd acting on L Ninness instruction will auction CHOICE DAIRY FARM about 58 acres on the Gloucester Felver six miles by road from Gloucester. The estate offers grazing and cultivation docks, buildings in good repair, cream ferry collects cream regularly and inspections can be arranged.
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W. B Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Property Sale Saturday February 4 1988 Craven Plateau Block
A property sale by auction on Saturday February 4 1988 at 11 o clock from the auctioneers Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks Auctioneers in conjunction. The block of virgin brush on Craven Plateau covers 342 acres and is described as a choice block suited for dairying. Further particulars available from the auctioneers.
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W. FE. Sparky
Gloucester
W. E. Sparke
Pry, Ltd
Tom Hicks
Jersey Society Strengthens Prize Rules for Cattle Shows
At the New South Wales branch meeting of the Australian Jersey Herd Society a push for stricter prize conditions was approved. Members argued tooth tests for age are unreliable, urging that birth dates on Jersey Society records be used for all special prizes from this or any recognized Jersey breed society.
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Wales
Jersey Herd
Jersey Society
Jersey
Gloucester Show Privileges Tender Notice 1939
TENDERS are invited for privileges at the Gloucester Show on 28th and 29th March 1939. Booths include Republican's Booth Luncheon Tea Booth Soft Drinks Ice Cream Fruit Stall. 25 percent deposit on acceptance. balance due on second show day. Tenders close 12 February to Secretary A H P Association Gloucester. Envelopes endorsed Tender for Privileges. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. Mrs M A Newton Secretary. Gloucester 19 January 1939. SUPER SIX c/o Advocate Office.
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Gloucester
Mublican's
Apteenoon
H, & P, Association
P.O
Bos
Prividrges
A Newton
Thanking Friends for Sympathy After Bereavement
Mrs. D. Brimis and Family express sincere thanks for wreaths telegrams and cards of sympathy received during their recent bereavement.
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D. Brimis
Senc
In loving memory and neighborly fire aid noted
Mr. Ed Stanton thanks neighbors for timely help during fires on his property Saturday last. Keena family memorial for Reuben Keena, died January 22 1838, kept alive in heart by wife and family.
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Stanton
Keena
Reuben Keena
Water Board to hear licence bid at Gloucester court
The Local Land Board of Gloucester will hold a public inquiry at 8 am Friday February 3 1938 at the Court House Gloucester. The inquiry asks whether to grant Roy Wilson Brown a licence for a pump on the Myall River on portion 8 parish of Wather county of Gloucester. HL Bevan secretary Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission Sydney January 11 1889.
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Watmr Agt
Gloucester
Court House
Roy Wilson Brown
Myall
Wather
HL Bevan
Commission
Sydney
Sewing Machines New and Used In Local Sale
Local ad lists Singer drophead sewing machines and other models for use from ten shillings to ten pounds. Contact local agent Garnore Cash Show Booms at Pultney Street for details.
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Garnore Cash Show Booms
Pultney Sty Taree
Candidate voice to contest Riding B seat in council
W P Reichert asks Riding B electors for support in a bid to fill the vacant council seat after ex-Dr Laurie’s resignation. He touts 1 year in council, impartiality, road and ship matters knowledge, and pledges to spend road funds on merits, not favors, while noting popularity should not influence votes. He appeals for confidence and votes.
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Tésigna
Laurie
C. T
Consell
Falthfur W. P. Reichert
High Class Repairs Tooli Service on Radio Beta
Senior mechanic oversees High Class Repairs Tooli for Radio Beta with the Service Department’s latest testing apparatus.
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Tooli
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