Rain Boosts Pasture Growth as Agricultural News Highlights
Heavy statewide rain at Gloucester boosts pastures and dairy yields with milk production rising. A Sydney Blind Institution concert tour to Gloucester on February 27 prompts local committee efforts. Obituary notes Henry J. Hancock of Monkeray, age 61, with funeral at Christ Church. Petrol accident in Leadville injures youth Douglas Bell and mother. Kempsey Woolworths site plans discussed by Yaree Council. Inverell coroner vents resignation over regulations. Walcha hosts annual Waisha P and A Show with Open Cattle Draft prize fund of £45 and schedules available on request.
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Sydney Industrial Blind Institution
Gloucester
Shire
Dumgng Hospital
Henry J. Hancock
Monkeray
Allynprook
Hancock
Diingog Hospital
Christ Church
Gras “Chronicle
Leadville
Coulaii
Mimnte
Douglas Bell
Heygan
Crolah Hospital
Dimples at Majestic and Star Theatres
Shirley Temple stars in Dimples at Majestic and Star Theatres this Saturday. Frank Morgan leads the cast with Helen Weatley Robert Kent Astrid Alwyn Delma Byron and Stepin Fetchit in a dazzling performance with new songs and dances. The supporting feature Windjammer stars George OBrien and Jocelyn Howarth.
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Majestic
Shirley Temple
Dimples
Frank Morgan
Helen Westley
Jocelyn Howarth
Constance Worth
George O'Brien
Twentieth Century-Fox
Shirley ‘Temple
Shirley
Helen Weatley
Robert Kent
Astrid Alwyn
Delma Byron
Hall Johnson
Stepin Fetchit
Jocelyn Howorth
Kalgoorlie Mayor Finds Gold Nugget After Rain
Kalgoorlie Mayor Ald. R. G. Moore spotted a glint in wet sand at his gate on Friday morning and picked up a small gold nugget. Reported finds across the area include nuggets up to seven ounces in weight.
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Kalgoorlie
Ald. R. G. Moore
Poor maize season cited by State Marketing Bureau report
The State Marketing Bureau reports growers call this season one of the worst on record for maize. Early reports showed favorable germination and growth before a prolonged dry and hot spell caused severe crop setbacks, especially curly sown stands, with many fields fed to dairy stock.
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Department of Agriculture
National Preparedness Calls for Australian Defence Effort
A letter from H Jarrott of Gloucester dated 27 January 1939 urges community support for a national recruiting drive and a voluntary services register. The writer argues Australia must mobilise resources in men money brains and brawn to defend against aggression and maintain ties within the British Empire.
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Australia
Olackmail Ara
Port Kembla
Lyots
China
British Empire
H. Jarrott
Gloucester
Optician D J McDonald to Visit Gloucester Hotel
D J McDonald F B C A Honours F S M C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday March 17 from 8 am to 5 pm.
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D. J. McDonald
F.B.C.A
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Australian Prime Minister Defends Defence Efforts
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons insisted Australia has advanced in defence preparations. NSW road toll over Christmas New Year reached 31 dead and 405 injured in 480 accidents, the highest for such a period on record per Transport Minister Bruxner. Earthquake in Chilton devastates cities, with death toll at least 10,000 and communications disrupted. A 103 grain pearl valued at £500 was purchased in Broome by J B Marco, noting a season change in value.
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Lyons
Australia
Nsw
Bruxner
Chilton
Bape
Broome
J.B. Marco
Thursiay
Gloucester Rural School Intermediate Results Celebrate 100 Percent Pass
The Gloucester Listing Rural School reports passing marks across many pupils and subjects with all students achieving a pass. Names listed include Arrowsmith Harold Campbell Hooke Hopkins McNaughton Philips Sansot Thomas Woodward Wales and others. The document details subject codes like English History Geography Maths Latin French German Physics Chemistry Elementary Science Botany Geology Physiology Business Principles Shorthand and more. At St Josephs Convent Lochinvar Walker and AL Manlam Boys High Bruce King secured passes in multiple subjects.
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Gloucester
Fallows Arrowsmith
Doreen
Bashant
Harold M
Campbell
Gavin
Hooke
John
Hopkins
Betty L
McNaughton
Catherine B
Philips
Vida M
Sansot
Noel H
Thomas
Elizabeth
Woodward
Margaret
Wales
Belly L
Que
St. Joseph's Convent
Lochinvar
Walker
AL Manlam Boys High
Bruce King
Taree Electricity Dispute Over Zara Street Power House
At the Taree Municipal Council meeting the finance committee urged opposing the Zara Street power house handover to Greater Newcastle Council until objections are heard by ministers. The council backed the mayor’s plan to seek ministerial support and named the mayor as a delegate for talks. Ald. Bridge pressed for improved service and faster tree clearance to prevent transmission line hazards amid recent outages impacting the town’s power and the opera house and sewerage works.
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Taree
Zara Street
Newcastle
Greater Newcastle Council
West Maitland Council
Sich
Ime Ag
AW. W. P. Chapman
Grusler Neweasily Council
Mayo
Connerones
Une
Ald
Bridge
Uney
Tweedie
Stokes
Nak
Connell
Tkin
Lne
Grand Gala Dance at Forbesdale Hall Monday Night
Readers are reminded of the Grand Gala Dance to be held at Forbesdate Hall on Monday night January 80th. The annual social promises a bright event with the Tarae Dance Band, a first-class buffet supper, and an admission of 2 shillings 6 pence. Within the notice, Shephed in Leicestershire is cited as Britain’s largest village by population.
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Forbesdale
Forbesdate Hall
Gloucester pig sale yields lighter yarding and softer prices
Tom Hicks reports a light yarding at the fortnightly Gloucester pig sale though buyers attended. Demand was weak and rates reduced from the prior sale. Prices per lot include Farley and others with varied totals. similar softer tone noted at the GLOUCESTER yard.
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Gloucester
Tom Hicks
F. G. Farley
W. Rumbel
W. L. Tull
R. B Henlersom
D. Beaton
A. B. Hawken
More Way
He Rely
CM. Burley
Newton Bros
G. Garland
W. Arrowsmithy
E Gennon
Dal
JR Carey
N- V. Capper
T Dodd
W. Sansom
H. McNaughton
Glebrook
W. B. Spark
Dase
Slade
Parber
Wood
Dare
A. J. Merehant
Paterson
C. K. Luntbert
Bat Cryls
Berry and Landers
R.A. Dadi
Gresham
WL Rein
J. All
Garey
Tates
Fraser and Deards
al Moore
J. H. Barley
JOH. Welsmante
A. Abbott
W. J. Wats
Fenruany
Savage Fined for Watering Outside permitted Hours
Alfred John Savage faced Kempsey Municipal Council on a charge of using water for non domestic purposes. John George Kay testified he saw Savage watering his garden during prohibited hours. Magistrate fined 2 plus costs or five days hard labour.
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Kempsey
Cownell
Alfred John Savage
John George Kaylock
Alona Low Street
Savage
Costa
Free University Courses for Public Service Trainees
Premier Mr Stevens announced a State Government program inviting matriculated youths to apply through the Public Service Board for engineering and architecture trainees. Selected applicants receive free university courses and an annual allowance of £110 until graduation, after which they enter suitable Public Service roles. A five year service bond follows graduation to ensure returns on the facilities.
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Stevens
Inet Week
Public Service Board
Engineering
Architecture
Whey Wii
Sw Tsble
Ufeboats Purchase and upkeep costs in Britain
Ufeboats cost from £5000 to £10000 with annual upkeep ranging £100 to £500, indicating substantial initial investment and ongoing maintenance expenses for British naval craft.
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Britain
Property Sale In Gloucester 253 Acre Dairy Farm Auction
W E Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd offers 253 acre dairy farm near Gloucester on the Glouces ter River. Located six miles by road from Gloucester with subdivided blocks for grain and cultivation. Buildings in good repair with cream lorry calls and cream deliveries. Inspection by arrangement for interested parties. Auctioneers: W E Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd.
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W. E. Sparkr
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
G. L. Ninness
Faras
Gloucesster
Gloucester
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Craven Plateau 342 Acre Virgin Brush Block Auction
Mortgagee directs sale by auction at our offices on the Craven Plateau block of 342 acres. Located on the Craven Plateau this prime dairying area offers a choice block. For details contact Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks Auctioneers.
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W. E. Sparke
Gloucester
Ply, Ltd
Tom Hicks
Craven
Craven Plateau
We, Sparke
Gloucester), Pty, Ltd
Tom Hicks Announces Temporary Gloucester Premises
Tom Hicks, auctioneer, says he is occupying temporary premises on Tyrell Street in Gloucester while his new premises are erected. Phone 141.
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Tom Hicks
Tyrell Street
Glouter
Gloucester
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