Local and General News From Gloucester Area 1906
Reports from Gloucester and district include a council meeting adjourned for three weeks over unfinished business, a police court session with sentences for theft and disorderly conduct, and a detailed account of a gold mining venture by Commonwealth. The piece covers factory visits, mining operations, and local community updates with emphasis on the battery, stamp mill, and reef prospects near Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saume
Robert Bartlett
Thin
Pel
Crven Cronk
Gloucester
Bridget Parsner
Bartlett
Empire Messes
Bennie
Andorwn and Co
Jeffcontrent
Melbourna
Persia
Carmeltos
Commonwealth
Hospital Ball in Gloucester to Aid Dungog Hospital
A large attendance at the Schoof Arts Gloucester on Friday 13th for the Hospital Ball to raise funds for Dungog Hospital. About 72 couples attended. Mr T. S. Conolly and Mr F. Monro organized the event with strong support from Mrs Moore Mrs R Mitchell and Miss Ettie Reichert. Music by W Russell W Cornish and G Hutchinson pleased the crowd. May Bourhier won the nearest dressed lady prize and Mr R Kendall the top dressed gentleman prize. Net proceeds were around £12 with thanks to all helpers and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoof Arts
Gloucester
Dungog
Efistriete
T. &. Conolly
Alr. F. Mon
R. Mulcahy
W. Riussell
W. Cornish
G. Hutchinson
F. Mundy
Mirw May Bourhier
Hutchinron and Jackson
R. Kendall
Nett
Reaulb
Land Lots Sold On Avon River Frontage Prices Noted
A historical notice records multiple land lots sold or offered near Avon River. Named buyers include E Smith and Herbert Laurie, with frontages, depths, and per acre prices ranging from four to six pounds. Listings repeat various lot numbers and measurements, reflecting a local property sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Kenzie
Herbert Laurie
John Smith
Wee. E
Corner King
Barrington Thepety
Green
Helena Battery Opening At Coneac Station Event
Between 50 and 60 guests visited Coneac Station on the 12th to witness the opening of a new five head battery on the Little Manning River. They were entertained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. Parker, toured the site, and joined a social gathering with tea and dancing at the Parkers’ residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneac
R. Murry
Five Head Battery
Manning
Parker
Justine
Murray
Brome
Millington
Townsend
Min. Parker
Baautyatux Har Ther and Settlers Association Elected
A meeting held Wednesday 11th iost elected officers M Hall as President Moore P Landord and Perram as Vice Presidents D M'ine as Secretary A Grant as Treasurer Committees Meaurw A Boston D Beaton J 2 Aluglas J Beaten T Bruen and W Peakett were divided to guard apeatinige up til y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harther
M. Hall
Moora P. Landord
Perram
D. M'lne
A. Grant
Meaurw A
Boston
D. Beaton
J. 2. Aluglas
J. Beaten
T. Bruen
W. Peakett
Official Correspondence on Culvert Removal in Gleuvanter
The Hon. J A Young M P Sydney dated 17 July 1908 informs the Gleuvanter Progress Association secretary that the Minister supports removing the old culvert near Reichert's corner and cutting drains at a cost of £25, with Gloucaster Estate paying half. Acting Under-secretary W J Hanna signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaudenter Progress Association
J. A. Young
M.P
Public Work's Department
Sydney
G. O. Hutchinson
Glainien Tor
Gloucaster
W. J. Hanna
Gloucester River boys win town football match in greasy conditions
In wet conditions two Gloucester River school teams met at the local ground. River boys won 19 to 0 as Gloucester broke away early and kept control aided by two tries from Reichert and others. The senior clash, Gloucester beating Avon 12 to 0 with Jack Allan scoring two tries and good defense from Ewen and Ninness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester River
Thore
River Boys
Wentley
Clouvester Boyn
Lance Reichert
Cox Twoy
Moore
Cox
Gloucester
Gloucrater
Avon
Fong
Jack Allan
Jin Ewen
Fred
Ninness
Glouceater
Avonniker
Hugh Hughes
Avon and Lonventon clash in rough football notes
In a chaotic junior match report, Avon and Lonventon vie with mixed form. Key players like Allan and Hughow contribute, while defensive lapses and limited ball control hinder scoring, with forwards lacking support and battle through tight spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen Ihde
Tory
Allan Thas
Gloucester
Adiniabl
API
Hughow
Nat Huttrday
Motvhell
Wall
Avon
Hin
Kennedy
Sally
Corieagin
Prt Crone
Mirter
Yoomionulbs
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W. W. Hawoon
Stroud and Gloucester
Prstisueo
Goucesten
Mowra
Guros
P.al
Jenner
J.P. William Williams
George Hudkin
Batu My Laat
Tetouant
Evirenes Wun
Higgins
J. Ben Mann
de Stier
Tyrone Mouth
Corzuaxn
Grimshaw
Copeland
Riddick
de, Wright
Banaikaron Danatind Society
Itral
M‘tae
Mesera
Wea
Z Corbitt
Bridge and Lycett
Hospital Ball
Sents
Uauacie
England
Ber
Mostaven
Gannett
Amy Church
Dial
Arte
Miad
M'Rue's
Ington
Presbyterian Church OF Australia
Brarsaca
Ruuilay
Presbyterian Church OF
Helena
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