Forage and Farm Docket Mixes with Social Notes in Gloucester
Gloucester Public School concerns prompt ministerial report on classroom needs. Melon thefts plague farmers, notably Reg Andrews of Forbesdale. Anniversary Dance at Forbesdale draws large crowds with Taree Dance Band. Edward and Mrs Stanton of Gloucester River relocate to East Maitland, honored with clock and vases. Auction plans target G L Ninnesy’s Gloucester River dairy farm and 342 acres virgin brush. Film ads spotlight Robeson, Durbin, and Turner titles. Militia enrolment at Coff's Harbour. 80+ men enrolled near Macksville. Market prices listed for ducks, bantams, hens, roosters, eggs, veg, melons, fruit, and flowers. Local auctions report cattle sales and farm incomes. Bee sting incident in Edenvale prompts medical caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers. W. BE. Sparke (Ger) Pty, Ltd
G. L. Ninnesy
Gloucester River
Tom Hicks
Craven Pisteau
Killed in Air Crash at Pageant Injures Pilot
Two deaths reported after a flyover disaster at an exhibition pageant. Emie Buck chief instructor aboard a specially built plane turned away from spectators to prevent a crash but died en route to hospital. Two other airmen also perished in a Megalong Valley crash. Roderick Julius 88 and Clarence Edward Stumbles 32 were named among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emie Buck
Wespiaatio
Buck
Ate
Megalong Valley
Roderick Julius
Sir George
Lady Julius
Clarencedward Stumbles
King's Theatres Pty. Ltd
Leg Breaks In Dungog Auto Collision
Betty Newton eleven daughter of Mr and Mrs E Newton of Elaiza Street Dungog was struck by a car driven by Clive Morris while children played near her home. She sustained a broken leg in two places a deep cut bruises and shock and was admitted to Dungog Hospital in satisfactory condition today after the incident near her home yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungog
Betty Newton
E. Newton
Elaiza Street
Clive Morris
Dungog Hospital
Morris
Aoliday
Forster
Burglars Use Oxy Plant in Bank Robbery at St Peters
Burglars broke into the St Peters branch of the Bank of New South Wales on Sunday night and burned through the strongroom to steal 2300 pounds. In the past year about 7000 pounds have been stolen from city and suburban safes. Explosives were once used, but robbers now rely on oxy acetylene equipment, which they abandon at the scene. Police announce a substantial reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of the criminals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burne T
St. Peters
Bank of New South Wales
Inter-District Cricket Thriller Amid Gloucester War
Gloucester tops 179 all out as W Atkins and R Giddey shine with 54 and 41. Hunter River bowled out for 98 by Ron Smith 5-29 and Giddey 3-28, then 2nd innings 74 all out. Gloucester Colts lose to local youngsters, next week’s Gloucester clubs face Waratahs Barrington and Thisties side matchups listed with lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Atkins
Gloucester
Les Atkins
Reg
Giddey
Yielling Ay Tung
Smith
Price
Hinman
Macmillan
Rosy
K. Merchant
Hunter River
R. Denny
Tor
Ross
Ron Smith
R. Giddey
Elisa
Mudd
Merchant
Wilson
Johnson
Hinmar
B. Denny
Laurie Atkinsohn
Muda
T. Leedham
M. Price
R. Smith
H. Ross
Sundries
Hh Ross
Lou Smith
R. Gildey
Tanings
Ibw
Denny
Leedham
Giidey
G. Price
J. Giddey
C. Johnson
Crane
Holmes
Autee
Barrington
Waratahs
V Marcant
G. Osmond
M. Ross
J Moore
R. Webeck
J. Monro
E. Higgins
T. Higgins
B. Martens
J. Higgins
Gloucester Cricket Club
Wattles
Rockhurst
JL Ghidey
Ed Weekes
Dare
G Ross
G. Mathewson
A. Calling
Monro
J- Casey
Webeek
E, Beattie
K, Oldfield
K. Atkins
R. Hebblewhite
Stan Hap Tls
J. Wrater
G Garner
Ray West
L. Beauzeville
C. Glover
B. Weekes
Thisties
Gangat
H. Wilson
L. Atkins
J. McIntyre
J. Crothers
Livermore
L. Parish
K. Gordon
A. Anerson
Doug
Young
W. Andrews
Fine Type Officers Praise Australian Recruits For Militia
Lieutenant Colonel Conrick who examined hundreds of recruits says young men show the same superiority as the Anzac. He notes health rejections around one per cent and praises the highly intelligent and well developed nature of the present campaign's entrants. With proper training the militia could be a formidable force. Australia can congratulate itself on the fine type of men joining up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrick
Australian Army Medical Corps
Australia
Hat compensation granted after culvert fire incident
Mr W Haupt of Grafton was awarded 22/6 compensation by Nymbolda Shire Council for his ruined hat used to carry water when extinguishing a culvert fire on Glen Innes Road. The council noted his act, praising him for putting out the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Haupt
Grafton
Nymbolda
Glen Innes Road
Shire Council
McCarthy
Wingham to meet Gloucester on local green next Saturday
Wingham will meet Gloucester on the local green next Saturday. Notify acting secretary Mr. P. Anderson of any unavailable local players for the game. In the Cavanaugh Cup semi final Andrews ser beat Hi McLeod 21 to 15. Lowe a cup acceptances close tomorrow. A pairs event yesterday was won by A Woodward and W Houghton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Gloucester
P. Anderson
Andrews Ser
McLeod
A. J. Woodward
W. Houghton
Bru Max Hu subdivision sale at Walcha auction
Subdivision of Sukacres nowendoc by auction as six blocks. The sale will be held at Walcha on Saturday next. Details of the blocks have appeared in this paper. Sale commences at an early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcha
Bru Max Hu
Sukacres
Nowendoc
Mobile Workshop Aims at Technical Education Reach
The Department of Education funds a two-carriage mobile workshop to bring practical technical training to country districts. One car houses a machine shop with lathes shaping and drilling gear, welding plants, and measuring tools. the second stores textbooks and demonstrations. Operations will run between Gratton Coff’s Harbour Taree and Kempsey with sessions daily including morning, afternoon, and night to fit students’ schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Department of Edecution
Sydney
Newcastle
Riverina
Gratton
Coff's Harbour
Taree
Kempsey
Alsat
Pechen) College
Sea Workshop
Chary
Grafton Exantiner
Road Safety Education to Protect Children on Travel Spree
The piece urges road safety instruction as thousands of children travel during school vacations. It cites 1994 figures of 77 killed and 1,226 injured under 19, urging parents teachers and authorities to teach road sense to reduce risk and prepare for traffic emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gues
Cig
Lor
Hivraes
Colic in Horses From Sudden Diet Changes
The text explains that horses are prone to colic when fed food they're unaccustomed to and emphasizes gradual diet changes. It notes digestion is affected by food quality and quantity, warns against abrupt introduction of maize or dry feed to starved or grass-fed horses, and references a departmental pamphlet on digestive disorders available free from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney. It also defines storm and hurricane speeds per the British Air Ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
G P.O
Sydney
British Air Ministry
Skins Aid Health and Heat Regulation in Children
A Sydney Health Department note explains the skin’s vital role in heat regulation and disease resistance. It urges gradual hardening by exposing children to light and temperature changes, warns against overclothing, and directs parents to consult Baby Health Centres or the Department of Public Health at 52 Bridge St, Sydney for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hel Department
Avenstom
Department of Public Health
Bridge St
Sydney
Church Services and Local Preaching Schedule
A dated listing of church services across Gloucester and surrounding areas. It includes Church of England Septuagesiman Sunday times at multiple farms and Gloucester locations, Presbyterian meetings with Rev H W Rogers and Rev D Glyn Jones, Methodist Sunday School times, Friday and Wednesday services, Congregational and Baptist gatherings with specified times, Nabiac and Stroud district notices, and preacher names such as Rev R Y Hanington, Pastor B Martens, and Pastor A Baker with dates in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
H.C. Bowman Farm
Forbesdale
H. W. Rogers
Carsonvile
Eddy Souhwell
Upper Barrington
Lower Barington
J. Webster
Copeland
Bullise
B. Martens
Nabiac Church of England
Forater
Keambaeh
Dyer's Crossing
Nabiac
R. Y. Hanington
Stroud District Baptist Church
Stroud
Johnson's Creek
Stratford
Craven
A. Baker
Public Meeting on Home Defence Held at Star Theatre
Public meeting convened at Star Theatre Gloucester on 7 February 1999 at 3 p.m. to discuss Home Defence matters. Signed by PH Deards, Shire President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Gloucester
PH. Deards
Shire
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. Lequesne
Draper and
Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
the Crusader
Willy
Majestic Theatre
Paul Kobeson
Nina Mae McKinney
Leslie Banks
Sanders
THE
George Murphy
Josephine Hutcinson
Treasure Island
Deanna Durbin
Jane Withers
Dixie
Jean Harlow
Saratoga
Clark Gable
Westinghouse
AIT
Stanley
Siao
Wanton Panero
HR. S. Wilson & Coy. Incorporated Accountants
Arch Street
George St
Add. Afca
As.a
Association of Accountants of
Gloucester Public School
Ce, Bennett
MLA
Drummond
Melon Patch
Reg. An- Grows
Forbesdate
Reg. Andrews
Edward Stanton
East Maitland
Paul Robeson
Edgar Wallace
Robeson
Josephine Hutchinson
Silm Summerville
Coff's Harbor
Wolfenden
Batt
Macksville
W. Bates
Rhodes Island
Homebush
D. R. Campbell
Cobark Pastoral Co
Winchcombe Carson
Noel Poulsen
Gordon Poulsen
Edenvale
Kingaroy
Queensland
Inter-District
Hunter River Association
W. Mudd
R. Macmillan
M. Hinman
H. Norries
P. Drane
Glidey
K. Guidey H
Norrie
Fe Giadey A. Johnson
Price N. Mudd
EK. Giddey
Leendham
BM. Ross
Asr Giddey
Durog
Tome Duniers
Hay
Glencoe
Bloligan
New South Wales
W. A. Goodacre
G.P.O
Technical School
Road Sale
Health Department
Jim Channell
Loucester Shire
TOM Hicks Auctioneers
New England
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Tytell Street
Gloucenter
Glouchet
Matthewson & CO
URI Gov
Advocates Office
Tuncurry
Gloucesvy
Gaz Yette
Aulen Taylor & Co. Ltd
Laril
Myall Lake
Mayers Fly
Lanisoared
HG Barfie
Beattie’s Islani
Germon
Wirrargurie
Baker's Creek
James Latimore
Service Department
Bennett Radio & Garage Service
Thorley’s Taxi Service
Chapman
Harvey Ivers
Chas. Blanch & Son
Market St. Flourreter
W. T. Howard
Glosersier
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