Bowling Notes Saturday results and weekly social
Saturday play produced scores: Adama and Smith 21 losing to Whatson and Laurantus 33. Kendall Brorson 28 over Houghton Teal Gray 9 to 32. Lowe v Hawdon. Beattie Le Quesne 32. Boorer Monr3 25 over Luckey Carthew 19. Weekday daylight saving social game on Wednesday 6 pm. Carey and Landis defeated Adama and Brorsen 30-15 during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama
Smith
Whatson
Laurantus
Sheldon
Ebbeck
Carey
Landis
Brorsen
ProHIBited Hour Watering Fine in Kogarsh
Fourteen residents were fined five with six cost a by Mr Mahony SML at Kogarsh for watering gardens during prohibited hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Mahony
S.ml
Kogarsh
Stroud Baptist Church May 1941 Expansion and Debt Free Vestry
The 1941 year marked notable progress for the church with spiritual and financial advance due to member support. A new £130 vestry in Stroud opened debt free, funds from a replacement for the annual fair exceeded £48, and a newer car was purchased for the Pastor. Plans include a new preaching station in the Gloucester District to host quarterly services, signaling possible future openings led by Pastor H. A. Walsham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud
Gloucester
H. A. Walsham
Optometrists Visit Gloucester For One Day
Optometrists from Webster Jack and McDonald Limited will visit Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel on Friday March 6. Consultation hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visit is organized by Gloucester Optometrists and Opticians in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL. McDonald
F.sm,c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Marci
Commercial Hotel
Promotion News for Dr. Anderson in England
Mrs Anderson learned a few days ago that her husband Dr EH Anderson has been promoted to Wing Commander in the RA in England. The Andersons and their many friends are pleased by his successful career and advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
EH. Anderson
England
Language Teacher and School Repairs for Gloucester District
Mr R L Fitzgerald MLA reports the Minister for Education will consider appointing a language teacher for Gloucester District Rural School. The department promises repairs at Bethora and Waukivary will be carried out by the Painting and Repair staff as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Fitzgerald
M.L.A
Gloucester
Fite Jgerald
Bethora
Waukivary
Gloucester Cream Carters Form New Branch at School of Arts
A Gloucester District cream carting group formed at the Gloucester School of Arts on the 8th inst with about fifteen members. Andrew Leslie elected President and Len Monro Secretary. The general organiser praised the body for aiding carriers by protecting their interests. Prosecutions warned for price control breaches in NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester School of Arts
Gloucester
Andrew Leslie
Len Monro
Eleven Tons of Fish Landed in Pacific Coast Quest
Report from the Richmond River district details two men and a boy landing about 11 tons of edible fish in 14 weeks. Harry Anderton, formerly of Kyogie, fished 800 miles along the Queensland coast while mackerel were migrating north. He sold 24,000 lb of mackerel by contract at 8d per lb, earning £800, with reef fish also taken. The crew, tired at night, focused on line caught fish. the largest catch was a 450m reper from a shark line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Richmond River
Harry Anderton
Kyogie
Casino
Townsville
Queensland
Bundaberg
Gladstone
Mackay
Anderson
Death of Mrs T L Ross in Gloucester District
Mrs Elizabeth Ross widow of Mr T L Ross died unexpectedly at home in Gloucester after a short illness following a stay in Sydney. She was nearing fifty nine, survived by her husband three sons and three daughters and several siblings. Funeral moved to Beresfield today for reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Elizabeth, Ross
T. L. Ross
Indy
Greig Lawtie
Bonnington Park
Gresford
Bonnington Park Cme
Lawrie
L. K
Beresfield
Barrington River water restrictions ease garden use
Town council limited garden watering to three hours weekly with schedules for north and south of Denison Street. About 170 000 to 180 000 gallons pumped daily as residents praise the service led by Fred Lowe and backed by Health Inspector and Shire officials. Restrictions are temporary and compliance is urged to prevent shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
Denison Street
Fred Lowe
Councillor Moore
J. ¢ Wilgon
Nind
Red Cross Monthly Meeting Report
Members present include Mrs Higgins President King W Easton Channon Hicks Fost Sheldon Kennedy Attwater Garner Weekes C Street Chaplin and Mr Cameron Apologies from Mrs Highfield Horner Hawdon A public appeal for stores was proposed and to be printed for next Red Cross stall to be received February 1st. Tea money is low donations received from Mrs Mathewson Pitlochry Gloucester VADs funded War Prisoner relief. Knitted goods listed include socks scarves pullovers cardigan mittens and caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortihg
Mes
Ames Higgins
King
W. Easton
Channon
Hicks
Fost
Sheldon
Kennedy
Attwater
Garner
Weekes
C. Street
Chaplin
Cameron
Medames Highfield
Horner
Hawdon
Red Cross
Luyers
Mathewson
Pitlochry School
Gloucester School
V.a.d’s
Prisoners of War Fund
V.a.d.'s
Australia Day Postal Arrangements Noted
Australia Day 26 January postal services set to observe limited hours with offices opening 9 am to 10 am and all mail closings at 10 am. No postman deliveries, and no money order or savings bank business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post and Telegraph Office
Four-in-Hand Display Draws Dwellers To Doors
A night parade of a four-in-hand cart drew curious residents to front streets as horses in light harness pulled a loaded cart with dog and passengers. Mr Harry Raney led the team with Mrs Edney and daughter returning from Sydney via Gloucester and Mackay to Queensland, a long journey planned. authorities and bystanders watched the unusual spectacle with interest on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailivadny
Ute
Harry Raney
Edney
Rheith
KuMbilli
Sydney
Queensland
Taper
Gloucester
Erney
Landen Canehin Chin
Comfrey
Pete
Trdney
Tom
Nandtine
Ofhar Fd
Stein Tityr
Ratrey
Fodder Concession Rates For Drought Districts
Mr RG Witzgert MLA was informed by the Department of Railways that Gloucester Pastures Protection District is drought affected. From January 1st, freight on stock feed to Kendal inclusive may be charged under the general concession, provided CT certificates verify the feed is for preserving livestock and dairy animals at farmers working-yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rg.witzgert
Department of Railways
Department of Rathyayn
Hare
Yan
Gloucester Pastures
Tassirtar of
Strete
Giaxine
Warking
Kendal
Farming Outlook on North Coast News Summary
The Grafton area reports strong rainfall storms but overall drought stresses persist across the North Coast. Pastures are dry from winter, maize crops struggle, water shortages exist except in select areas, and cream supplies are falling as farmers cut early maize for fodder. Local inspectors note poor conditions for fodder and livestock feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Macmianie
Sayas
Gloucester
War Chest Fund Collections and An Anniversary Night Dance
The Gloucester District Patriotic and War Chest reports unaudited totals with receivers and small donations from Mrs Hol Ingsworth and Mrs J C Webeck plus pig sales and button sales. Total three year collections reach £165 5s 10d and overall £2743 1s 3d since start. Vorbusdale Social hosts an anniversary night dance and presentation to Keith Dare at Porbesdale Hall on Monday with a good turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Patriotic and War Chest Wand
E. Weekes
Hol Ingsworth
J. C. Webeck
Copeland
C. Rh. Farley
G. W. H. Martin
Vorbusdale Social
Keith Dare
Porbesdale Hall
Prisoner of War Letter From Gene in Germany
A prisoner of war writes to his parents from Germany describing his health and treatment. He requests parcels from home containing tobacco, letters, chocolate, canned cake, tea, and small tins, noting the Red Cross aid and asking his family to pass greetings to siblings and Daphne. He signs off with affectionate assurances of being well and asks to tell friends he is safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb
Blanch
Ot Glouester
Lochastine Inter
Genie
Gerions
Tam
Mum
Daphne
Unreadable historical rate figures from Caun financial list
Fragmentary OCR text lists various rates and payments across years and accounts. The passage includes references to Loom Rate, Witter Rate, and Foil payments with mixed units and unclear dates. No coherent event or person details emerge to anchor a fuller summary.
Community Christmas funds aid and local notices
Personal notice details a Christmas event for a group of boys aided by the Australian Family Fund, with gifts including cake pudding tins and tobacco. A social at the Majestic Theater honored Keith Cave and local councillors, while Garner's store window features a patriotic fund raiser. A house fire at Gosford damaged premises, and obituary notices recall John Stinery and Judge Joseph Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etter
Cayanoveny
Middle East
Winnibling
Keith Cave
Mel
Mejestic Theater
Tom Hicks
T. Moore
TG. Wilfo
B. Weekes
Mrs. Arrowsmith
Garner's
Can Storr
Mayelce Harewood
Gosford
Messrs
Finnelwood
Anteater
John Stinery
Winchan
Joseph Rutherford
Tn Sect
Jehovah's Witnesses
San Diego
California
Taree Water Supply Crisis Delays City Water Access
An inspection of the Dinga Creste on Tuesday found all pump flow ceased and the water supply isolated. Restrictions are imposed to conserve a two week supply, with efforts to revert to main serving. Citizens urged to conserve water for drinking and essential use while officials arrange an expert engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
Post Office at Limeburner's Creek Closure Planned
The Limeburner's Creek post office in Port Stephens Shire is to be closed by the Department. The notice notes the office has long served the townships nearby and was part of a policy shift. Mr Abbott MA will be asked to meet the postmaster to reconsider the decision. Tenders are invited for timber delivery and an advertisement highlights Mr Archer Whitford's Craver Plateau Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limeburner’s Creek
Port Stephens
Abbott
Archer Whitford
Craver Plateau
Pigs and calves drive on Gloucester fortnightly sales notes
Globe Gloucester reports a lighter yarding at the fortnightly pig sale with active demand for prime and growing porkers, stores steady to higher, and a firmer barrow and boar market. Calf sales show improved quality and steady trade, with buyers present but variable prices across listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Pio
Valia
Ri Slade
TP. Elia
W. Brassington
J. Moore
T. Ly
Neh
Sow
Vilter
Sam Martin
Ly Paterson
RH. Willis
Wisemantel
T. B. Breese
Man
Fdwarda
Blanch
C. Howell
Sansom Ji
Bartlett
McIntosh
Laurie
Duck Martin
G Tséac
Landers
Spruce
Bob Brassington
Parish
Fraser
Misa B. Kergan
1. Davenort
W. F. Rumbel
Tent
J.W. Westley
Wff Sparke
Gloucester Pty. Ltd
Ropunt
Wesels Ave
J. Radford
John Germon
Wilson
S Massen
Sea
R. Andrews
M. M. Grant
Alf Moore
G. Ston
Ry Birnell
Martin
Reif
A. C. Murray
Linde
Jas
Merchant
F Green
Steinbeck
Sansom
I A. Bignell
Eric Fraser
F. McCarthy
BA Wilkes
W. J. Adams
Miss B Harris
Mrs. Eomms
Ro Tun
V. Raff
Whitordamt Ailken
Chas
Belcher
A. W. AL Ralf
Iative
Tataia
FL. Wilson
Alan Ridge Way
W. CG. Ridgeway
Crowther
Bagnall
Ant
L. Bamback
Manis West
Alehurst
Smith
Wat
R. B. Lynch
Howard Reevs
Grant and Johnson
C. G. R. Perram
J. Mobre
A. & Moore
T. M. Murray
Blanch and White
G. L. Dut
Mathewson and Smith
A. Kirk
T. Hampton
HA. Grant
Matthewson Nn Brook
G. J. Gilson
Gloucester
W. F. Sparke
A/c
D. Shaw
RA. Wilkes
V. Phillips
Aston
A. B
WOMENHUSH CATTLE SALES REPORT FROM SYDNEY MARKET
The Sydney market opened irregular for most cattle with prime stock in demand. By afternoon, prices advanced 10 shillings to 1 pound, with general gains continuing. Winchcombe Carson Ltd reported 2125 cattle yarded. prime dester to 53 shillings, osteers 45, helfers 43, bullocks 42, cows 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womebush
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Osteers
Helfers
Craven Plateau Dairy Offering for Reappointed Manager
Vacancy at Craven Plateau dairy on J Lane seeks a top-class farmer with a decent family to oversee a reconstructed modern facility. The farm features concrete yard, Simplex milling machines, kerosene engines, a crytpto r weather system, steriliser and bolter, water lid, new piggery, large home, gardens, poultry, and telephony. Annual butter yields have ranged from 16,131 to 17,077 pounds, with potential around 18,000 under normal conditions. First-class facilities and strong references required. Apply Archer Whitford, 102 Sussex Street, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
Beat
Wy Ube
Archer Whitford
Sussex Street
Sydney
For Sale Good Lucerne and Lucerne Chaff
For sale at Krantz's Farmers Union in Denman. Lucerne hay and Lucerne chaff offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Krantz's Farmers’ Union
Denman
Wanted Boy 16 Wages and Job Ads on Roads
A classified notice seeks a 16 year old boy for dairy work and lists general employment for Department of Main Roads in the Northern Territory. It invites applications for various skilled and unskilled labor roles including electricians riggers carpenters plant operators lorry drivers and labourers with wage details and submission methods through shire offices or the department’s Newcastle address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Main Roads
Northern Territory
Wall Street
Newcastle
Tender for Supply of Firewood and Charcoal 1942
Tenders invited for supply and delivery of 1 000 cords of timber and charcoal to a Chareash kit site at Moonkerat via Dungog on Crown Land. Timber must be 8 to 10 inches diameter, 6ft lengths, sound and straight, and free from defects. Envelopes marked Tender for Supply of Firewood! to W Keele and tenders close 7 pm 28 January 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran
Memorial verse for deceased parents by Ann and Bill
The poem mourns the loss of a mother and father with tears and memories. It marks their deaths on January 23 1937 and January 26 1929 and is signed by their daughter Ann and son Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Bill
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
A. L Cavanough
Manchester
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
Optometrists
The
Gloucester Advocate
Mander
Association
Armidale
Armidale and
New England P.A. and H. Association
Romlty
New South Wales
Cobar
Warren
Matthews
GLB
Hoth
Frei
C.lb
War Chest Fund
Shire
Focal Caun
Taree
Charfont
Catr
A/e
Sanso and Moyln
J. A. Corbett
D. W. Balcoarts
Mrs. Edwards
Var Edwards
Vera Edwards
W. J. Dare
Clif Blanch
H. BE. Green
H. G. Barham
Alec Tame
J. W. Westley
Bro
C. Blow
J. & McRae
Tiedman
Craven Plateau Dairy
Apple
Keith Dare Forbesdale
Hali
Pollock
Reg. Andrews
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
M.P.S. Ph.c Chemists & Druggists
Phone
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Porkers
Ziv
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