Postmaster General's Visit and Local Events in Gloucester
The Postmaster-General Mr FE Harrison left Sydney on Monday for Newcastle Maitland Singleton Muswellbrook and Scone and will visit Tamworth Armidale Glen Innes and Tenterfield on Tuesday then proceed to Brisbane arriving Wednesday He leaves the following day for Sydney calling at Tweed Heads Lismore Grafton Coff's Harbour Kempsey Taree and Gloucester on the return. A social evening at Miss Jenkin's home supported a forthcoming RC Bazaar with dancing musical items and card tournaments.
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FE. J. Harrison
Sydney
Newcastle
Maitland
Singleton
Muswellbrook
Scone
Tamworth
Armidale
Glen Innee
Tenterfield
Brisbane
Misa R. Jenkin
Extra Courts on Park Plan With Gloucester Tennis Group
Shire President Dr Dearils said on Friday he and Engineer Mr Turner met Messrs Hawdon Boorer and Monro for Gloucester District Tennis Association. They reiterated the association’s pledge of £23 toward new courts at the Park, noting south side erosion from residue soil and river-bank material removal to fund the project. IPTOMETRISTS VISIT Dr McDonald of Webster Jack McDonald Opticians will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester Friday August 11 from 9 pm to 2 pm.
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PH. Dearils
Turner
Messrs. Hawdon
Boorer
Monro
Gloucester
Seiet
Dr. McDonald
F.B.C.A
F.sm.c
London
Webster, Jack * & McDonald
Sydney
Price for Proposed Aerodrome Land
Mp B A Gresham informs Council of offer to sell about 120 acres for 900 pounds for an aerodrome. He requests Council cover transfer and fencing costs and notes water access via a dam. The Department of Civil Aviation deems Stratford site suitable after required works for licensing. Minister for Works and Local Government offered to review financial assistance, with Council to await further communication.
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B.A. Gresham Hias
Higsell
Gresham
Tut
Department of Civil Aviation
Cornell
Stratford
Council
Lok
Sunday bowls on the Gloucester Bowling Club plan
A deputation from the Gloucester Rowing Club asked the Council to allow Sunday social bowls on the green. The club reported a 3 to 1 majority in favor at its annual meeting, stating no competitions would be played. Councillors deferred the decision to the next full meeting after opposition warned against Sabbath desecration.
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Gloucester Rowing Chis
F. V. Munro
J. Carolan
Menthers
Mure
Comctttors Ut
Mungo
Clu
Dr. H. Grant
Howling Green
Grant
Bignell
Gloucester Council Backs Extra Classroom for Rural School
At its last meeting Gloucester Shire Council backed the Parents and Citizens Association in seeking an additional classroom at Gloucester District Rural School to curb overcrowding. The council agreed to appeal to the Minister for Education and the local member for Gloucester, noting more than 50 pupils are in a room built for 40. Without new space district children may be refused admission to super primary classes next year. The discussion followed criticism that government funds are skewed toward defence while education is neglected.
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Gloucester
Laurie
Shire Clerk Reports Valuation Appeals and Grant Plans
The Shire Clerk Mr H N Chaplin outlined appeals against 1938 valuations with 57 objections. Reductions in ULC values total £19 2s and rates reduced to £44 13s 1d. A sewerage rate exemption was recommended for Lot 4 Section A between an Electric Power House and Sewerage Pump Well site. The report notes refunds of excess rates and details reductions by classification. The council discussed a proposed grant and loan programme for roads, culverts and bridges, amended after talks with the Department of Works. Estimated works cost £20,010.
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H. N. Chaplin
U.C
Friendly Appeal Court
W. Thomas
Friendly Appeal Committee
Tiia
Department of Works and
Local Government
Sydney
Gallop
Messrs
Blair
Stuckley
the Works and Local Government Department
Grant Aasstalice
Old Gold Diggings at Copeland Move for Geophysical Survey
Gloucester Shire Council will ask the Minister for Mines to send a metallurgist to Gloucester for a geophysical survey of former goldfields including Copeland. The aim is to assess payable gold prospects and potential restart, with Dr P H Deards urging full support. Dr H Grant noted many workings are waterlogged but gold remains at depth, predicting future yields could surpass past outputs.
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Gloucester
Copelaw
P. H. Deards
Council Shoul
Copeland
BAIN
H. Grant
Bowls on the Green Draws Players for Bank Holiday Weekend
A progressive palra game on stat uray gave a pleasant afternoon for 20 members. Multiple pairs won all their games, decided on aggregate points with Woodward and Andrews scoring 31, followed by Carolan and Anderson with 24. A tour around Newcastle and suburbs is planned for August 6-7 with eight to four rinks. Eleven prospective players have nominated.
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Woodward
Andrews
Carolan
Anderson
Newcastle
Suburbany
Picturesque Poster Dance at Gloucester Heights
Gloucester district school held a grand poster dance at the Majestic Theatre drawing almost every local business in attendance. Funds of about £26 were raised with £20 clear profit to send pupils to the School Festival at Taree in October. prizes were awarded for poster costumes as judges C. He Deards D. HJ FHI and W. Hughes approved of results.
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Gloucester
Royal School
Majestic Theatre
Taree
Uni
Mesdames B
He Deards
D. HJ
Fhi
W.ytughes
Ma. F. Wilmot
Nash
Shiv
Moris
Denestea
Anness
Mene Slantuny
Lontte Olifield Ureet & Parish Pty, Ltd
Joyce Patince
Bruce Bombking
Morgan
Ad A. Bagelwonty
Dack Caiwerd Nola Britten
Doug. Tentard
Gloucester Rifle Club Postponed Meeting Then Formal Annual Session
The Gloucester Rifle Club postponed Saturdays meeting after the captain’s absence. At the following annual meeting the captain was present, reports were presented, and officers for twelve months were elected. Secretary G Ralph noted correspondence with Captain Hutchinson on deadlock and confirmed legality of actions. Reports show two captains in 1938-39, two treasurers, and varied receipts and expenditures. Highlights include visits by clubs, matches won and lost, and three cups including Fulton, Street and Pariah, with Claude Baker winning the NRA Medal and cups. the year’s programme proposed further visits to Wauchope Broken Hill Proprietary Club Sydney Harbour Trust Wingehar.
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Gloucester Rifle Clu
G. Ralph
Hutchinson
Gerrard and
Coleman
Kerguson
Millen
Wallace
Chullors Ritle Club
Duing
Chullers
Glou
Wingham
Wauchope
Broken Hill Proprietary Club
Sydney Harbour ‘Trust
Winghare
Claude Baker
Chullora
Ana
Mr. Baker
Visit of Chullura Club Sets Local Plans for August
The club approves hosting the Chillura team on August 5 with full community support. An organizing committee will coordinate with local schools and committees, arranging equipment and safety measures for a successful visit, including a parade and ring events.
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Nomination Notice
SOTIPR gives notice that nominations close for the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board election on August 14, 1939. Nomination must be lodged with Returning Officer by August 12. An alpha list of voters may be inspected at the Board office in Shiv Chambers, Gloucester, after 10 a.m.
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Ianey
von Dishlit
Gloucester
Mie Deatt
George Alexander Ames
Atigost
Hertors
The
Bold
Shiv Chambers
Horie Cerulur
Tara
Considale
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Reginald Denny
NWS
Wayne Morris
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Port OF Seven Seas
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Bloucester Advocate
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Stelin
Miss Bennett
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Jerry
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Atay
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Tom Powell
H. J. Hill
Gloucester Helchnes Soldiers’ League
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Snaies
Church of England
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Barrington Hall
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H. d. Channett
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Kevin Mornaspere
Garden of Busts Cafe
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Frank Foley
Nola Britten
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Gloucester Rifle Club
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Chillora Club
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Chullena
Raa & Sll
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Gucesthid
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Matthewson & CO
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Shire of
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Sholerstor
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
al Newton
Retin Oelcs Pastores Protection Boat Ofte, Glytwestel
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