Coroner Finds Dewett Fatality Due To Head Injuries
Coroner F J Smith ruled that the Dewett accident caused the death of a man, with fatalities from head injuries sustained when his Land Rover left Curracabark Road and plunged into Dewett Creek. Janet Laurie, 15, survived, describing the crash near Glen Ward after tea with Vic Corbett. The report notes rescue efforts, the involvement of Calvert Hooke and a tractor, and medical confirmation of multiple fractures and fatal head trauma.
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Tistring
F. J. Smith
Dewett
Gloucester
Curracabark Road
Dewett Creek
Mr. Smith
G. Fairfax
Janet Laurie
Glen Ward
Vic Corbett
Mr. Corbett
Father
Dewepl Creek
Dad
Janet
Calvert Hooke
Mr. Hooke
Gen Ward
Laure Anis
James Calvert Hooke
Crook's Park
Dungog
Sgt. G. Fairfax
Fairfax
Jingle and Jangle Prompt Gloucester Shire Letter
A garbled note from the Main Roada De to Gloucester Shire last week mentions a "pre cial telephonic communication" and questions relay of phone calls instead of jingles. The fragment hints at transport or communication policy but provides few concrete details.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Races Chaos on Rain Affected Track
Public betting grows as heavy weather threatens the Gloucester meeting with two Newcastle horses Prince Valais and Lovely Riley among likely contenders. Monday’s Businessmen's Handicap offers £60 prize and a cutlery canteen, drawing strong fields despite showers and holiday crowds.
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Newcastle
Prince Valais
Lovely Riley
Smart Alick
Reverton
Madar
Silver Shaw
Red Oro
Vaillant Fox
Hindu Kush
Our Choice
Gloucester Girl
Cash bin
Spellbeau
Buonacourt
Marsal Boy
Sly Boy
Shower Stream
Mole
Prince
Modern Deer
Greentide
Fire Stream
Fura
Madara
Red Oront
Lovely Riley Rush
Girl
Spellbean
Model Frince
Furs Red Org
Gloucester
Lucky One
Sir Marab
Greentide Fire Stream
Model Prince
Piner's Echo
Spellbequ
Second Welter
Smart Alich
Valiant Fox
Hinds Rush
Spellbesu
Sir Marale
Martial Boy
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Cuts Arrears
Tributes were paid to secretary A D Crowfoot as Gloucester Pastures Protection Board reduced rate arrears. Beginning last year 73 pounds in arrears dropped to 6 pounds 12 shillings 7 pence after payments. This year arrears stood at 53 pounds 5 shillings 6 pence with hope to further reduce. Crowfoot took over in 1960 and cut arrears from 538 pounds 4 shillings 0 pence to 90 pounds 175 shillings in 1951.
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W. T. Abbott
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Wed- Benday
A. D. Crowfoot
Crowfoot
Abbott
Islat
Asid
Somerville
Golf club notes question winning glory and cups
At Gloucester golf club annual meeting members debated value of winning versus minor placings with Frank Bell noting a repaired big cup and no replicas offered this year. Ken Willson and Jim McIntosh featured as rising young players, while Bruce Estall won secretary duties amid other club shifts. Also a Bungwahl cattle land dispute prompted Gloucester PP board to seek a legal path to ownership questions but avoid involvement.
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Frank Bell
Gloucester Golf Club
Ken Willson
Sam Fos
Ken
Maitland High School
Jim McIntosh
Gloucester
Bruce Estall
Cricket Club and
Cricket Association
Bowling Notes Appoints Gibson Club Singles Final Near
At the monthly committee meeting BA Gibson was named games manager after Woodward resigned. All players receive A and BA grades for the club singles championship, to finish with Bill Gibson hosting the final on Monday January 24. The president Eric plans a trip to Taree with Vic and Jack Went to face Lower Coast Harpley rinks from the seven associations. Four rinks contested Saturday with Franks Gibson West 21 06 Moulan Bratley Wen 22, Nichols Duff Woodwani Middlebrook 18, King Duff Alder Dignam 27, Garner Kendall Beattie 23, Garland Adams Stitt 33, Dombkins Thompson Houghton 18, Gray Carolan Harpicy 29.
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BA Gibson
Woodward
Woody
Bill Gibson
Eric
Vic
Jack
Harpley
Taree
Sevensthe Bowling Association
L. Franks
W. Gibson
W. West
GO. Moulan
T. Bratley
J. Wen
BR. Nichols
H. Duff
A. Woodwani
C. Middlebrook
W. King
Duff
J. Alder
W. Dignam
R. Garner
R. Kendall
F. Beattie
L. Garland
R. Adams
K. Stitt
G. Dombkins
Thompson
W. Houghton
H. Gray
J. Carolan
R. Harpicy
Methodist Church Sunday Services Report
The notice lists services at Ward's River on Sunday January 25 at 7.30 led by Mr W Clark from Gloucester with an offering of 1.40. Victor C Hayes is noted in connection with the event.
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Methodist Church
Ward's River
W. Clark
Gloucester
Victor C. Hayes
Strenuous Job For White House Hostess Mamie Eisenhower
The nation watches Mamie Eisenhower now Mrs Dwight Eisenhower as the new First Lady. She speaks of being an average wife and taking care of home while supporting her husband's career decisions. Her duties include greeting guests, attending receptions, charity events, and possibly press conferences.
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America
Dwight Eisenhower
Mrs. Eisenhower
White House
Washington
Truman
Eisenhower
The
Land
Harry & Trumas
Taited Blates
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington D.C
Trumen
Special Cattle Sale Reports Strong Demand and High Values
A Tuesday yarding drew many buyers with strong competition across fat cows and bulls. Prices rose for fats and store cattle, with springers and Jersey beef showing firm to mostly higher values, while the store market remained sluggish and volumes varied across yards. The report lists numerous consignors and price results, noting Homebush and Winchcombe sales as well as rabbit skin prices and near term auctions.
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Tom Hicks
Paul Ryan
Joe Corbett
Jersey
E. L. Hyem
Hyem and Sons
H. T. Higgins
Nev. McCarthy
H. McCarthy
E. Upton
N. Boyd
Stra
H. McCann
Atre
A. Poole
A. G. Stewart
HH. Webeck
M. Crawley
J. D. Poole
H. J. Hampton
H. A. Grant
L. Boorer
F. K. Smith
C. McNaughton
Mr. Garner
P.R Slade
D. Com
Mise
Wand
B. Reif
Tom Bailey
A. A. Middlebrook
Relf
B. Relf
L. KE. Sambell
C. L. Adams
Brian Perram
Boyd
J. C. Webeck
W. Sparke
Jim Smith
C. BH. Wand
PB. Com
R. B. Hill
B. Mont
Gomery
E. Slade
Gloucester
Homebush
Dalgety
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Easler
N.S.W
Victoria
Queensland
Deniliquin
Lo Wek
Sydney
Gremay
Watch Trouble Held Double For Women
Reader’s note from Henry Fried warns women twice as likely to break watches as men. Advice covers pocketbook dust, washing hands, cooking heat, bed lint, water immersion, and proper cleaning. Also notes world production roles for Malaya rubber, Gold Coast cocoa, and other commodities.
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Henry Fried
Fried
Malaya
Gold Coast
Nigeria
British Guiana
Tanganyika
British Banat
Mauritia
British West Indies
Rhodesia
British Colonial Products Survey Overview
Volume 7 of the Eco nome Survey the Colonial Territories, published by Her M.B.C., presents comprehensive information about British Colonial Products. It outlines product ranges, production methods, and regional offerings across territories under British administration.
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British Colonial Products Survey
London
Econome
M.B.C
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Glouceater Bacer
Bungwhal
Gloucester PP
Men’s Mercery
Church ST
R. W. Harpley
Ptr
MO Calman & Co
Dairy Engineers
Maitland
Raymond Terrace
Spik-N-Span Dry Cleaners
OWL Store
Bonnie Belle Cafe
School OF Arts
Mires
Beenie Haselwood
Prap
Crossingham - Plumberham
Lowe & Giddey
Gregson Street Workshop
KING
Yates & Twomey
Mt. Barker
Qtoyer
N.Z
Denish
Agnor
Istam
Gloucester Advocate
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