Mail Train Smash Injures Eight on Southbound Run
An early morning collision at Wallarobba station saw the southbound North Coast mail train crash into a stationary Kempsey mail train. Eight passengers and a guard were injured. In sports, Ingles Championship scores featured Garner 24 and Moine 32 with Domblidas 31. other matchups included Wast 28, Laurence 31, Landis 27, Bol ton 32, D. Boorer 31, and K. Boorer, Habbblewhite, Shelman 31 in a rink game.
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North Coast
Kempsey
Wallarobba
Owling
Garner
Moine
Domblidas
Wast
Laurence
Landis
Bolton
D. Boorer
Lane
Hawdon
Eickarny
Baighfield
Houghton
Botton
Colina
Rye
Adams
K. Boorer
Habbblewhite
Shelman
Optometrists Visit Noted Figures From Sydney to London
Fragmentary OCR notes describe optometrists visit plans involving McDenslé and Jace with Mr Pomald Pty Limited. References to PSALC London Webster and Continevein place names suggest a fringe, unclear event. The text notes a Saturday appearance with muted references to Viril Hage and Giuveester, lacking concrete dates or locations.
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McDenslé
Honours
PSALC
London
Webster
Jace
Mr Pomald
Sydney
Optomeu
Ijk Giuveester
Viril
Photo of Disilok boys and local war news in Gloucester
A collage of wartime notes from Gloucester and surrounding areas reports eight photographs of a New Guinea troop group at a window exhibition in Chumnell’s shop. It lists soldiers, hospital news about Smiley Hay, Tain Lynch’s injuries, and a prisoner of war note about Sawyer Gibson. Community events include Red Cross fundraisers, a fancy press ball, tennis party results, and ambulance street stall proceeds.
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Alek Boys
New Guines Ute
Wthe
Ho McNaughs Hint
Chltact
Pte
Bewelun
J. Webeck
Wwter Nabiac
J. Moore
AWKN
Hiedim Channall
Weyl
Lim Shepherd
Lepl
AVG
Bunge
Ble Bu Kellehear iKuanibach
Ay J. Chumnell
Arthur Srulkhy
Gloucester
Tain Lynch
Krambch
Taree Hospital
Obituary of Samuel Thomas Cox of Barrington and Gloucester
Samuel Thomas Cox, aged about 79, longtime Gloucester and Barrington resident, died suddenly at home on Monday after a long life of farming and community involvement. Born in Dungog to Mr and Mrs James Cox, he married Amelia Avis at Bendigo, and the couple had a devoted marriage of over fifty years. Survived by his wife Mrs. Cox, a daughter Mrs. WF Fisher, son Reg Cox, son John Cox, and sister Mrs. Agnes Taylor. one daughter predeceased. Cremation held at Beresfield Crematorium with service by Rev T. Reece of Newcastle.
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Barrington Streit
Glosieston
Ahexter
Lin
Samuel Thomas Cox
Howe
Jamey Vox
Reel
Dungog
Gloucester
Lve
Bendoiba
Amelia Avis
Joseph Athi
Bashani
Yip Laut
Tienda
ATI
Sydnex
Diggar
WF. Fisher
Portland
Death on Active Service Sapper Redman of Gloucester
Mrs Redman of Hume Street Gloucester learns her husband Sapper Redman 22 in Japanese POW camp. He left Gloucester to join the defence and died in captivity. The Rev J A Smith and local
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Redman
Sepper Redman
Daly Hedman
Gloucester
Ana
United
Bloucester
Australia
Sordiers
V.D.C
Walcome
Special sugar allowance for jam making announced
A special allocation of 616 units of sugar for jam making will be available starting 3 August. The notice specifies the supply is earmarked for home canning and related preserves, enabling producers to access this limited stock from designated distribution points.
Stratford Red Cross Annual Meeting Highlights Local Figures
The Stratford Red Cross annual meeting for the Strat tor Riad Cina Branch listed officers and attendees including Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Alan, and Mrs. John Rattey. Secretary's report showed funds totals for 1942 43 with substantial contributions and a baby competition fundraiser. A day of August sports and waste paper collection were noted, with committee roles assigned to several members.
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Strattor Riad Cina
Yen AY
Brenant
Meschines
Denied Butey
EA Vibe Whinti
Ke Shia
Sayer
Ho AL Lowrey
C2 Geraint
M. Smith
Jom Batley
G. W. Yates
H. Rudkin
T. Hurley
le Burbidge
J. Holland
Bewer
W. L, Tull
Fl A. Yates
Fener
Stratforth
Fonds
Cimiee
Com
Smith
Alaneh
Mesa Budidy
John Rattey
Wesdames James Rattey
W. Bo Cull
B. Finnich
Messrs
H. Stignell
D. Graham
Ward's River Red Cross Branch Annual Meeting Report
The Ward's River Red Cross Branch held its annual meeting on 1 July with Mrs Mackay presiding. The secretary's report notes 1942-43 income to HQ and funds for Ready Days, while the treasurer lists receipts, balances, and expenditures. Retiring officers were re-elected including Mrs Mackay as president and Mrs Miller as secretary.
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River
Branca Wid
Ronic
Vspundikuse
Mackay
Miller
Srs
Mra. Mackay
Vic
Mes. G. Mackay
N. Miller
0. Gam
R. McKevett
Mise M. Brown
Live stock market sale reports and prices
The auction at Feport Auothar and yarding details from W.E. Sparke (Gers) Ply Ltd show a well attended sale with strong demand across most classes. Prices ranged broadly with bullocks and cows selling well, springers easier than prior highs, buyers active and market firm for most animals. Next sale noted as 3rd August and other market reports from Tom Hicks describe similar yarding and buoyant prices for cattle and calves.
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W.E. Sparke
Gers) Ply Ltd
Feport Auothar
Cal Ge
Wale
Pues
AML
Katy
Sansom Bros
W. C. Ridgeway
Chas. Masten
Chas. Faromer
Me J. Denneth
Lheifer
A.C. Carter
Springer
W. T. Carter
J. Wenham
Helfer
Calf yarding steadies with firm values at sale
W. B. Sparke reports a medium calf yarding last Thursday with generally firm values and good calves selling well. Names and bids include A. Giant at 4714, D. Shaw at 11¢, Wilson & Wilson at 2/6, Miss Carson at 5/6, M. Baker with multiple lots, F. Weismantel with four at 8/6, and others from Rose Sansom to Ridgeway. Sharp returns amid light yarding later noted by See.
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W. B. Sparke
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
M. Baker
F. Weismantel
G. German
Sanders & Spruce
Tull
Grant & Taylor
Fom Hicks
Wales
F. G. Farley
Sam Martin
Rex Smith
Amos Martin
J. Moore
Wenham
See
Snowden
G. Ninness
H. Page
G. Billie
Mes. FE
Edwards
Garland
Wester Pig Sale report from back page
HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES in Sydney on Thursday by Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports a yarding of cattle of mixed quality with prices generally lower. Vessels to 02/ indicate light demand. heifers around 49/ per 100 lb, bullocks 48/ and cows 43/. Vitt Bom and Badgery Ltd note increased medium weight entries with weaker prime heatweights and reduced value.
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Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Vitt, Bom and Badgery Ltd
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NAVY
P. le Quesne
The
City Price Draper and Mercer
Cavanough
A.hazelwood
C. J. Hogan
Mel H. Wand
Cowper
Optomethists
ChewWioncestes
Doris Brown
Allan Smith
Red Cross
Red Crows
Gloucester Court
Lnst
Wiles
Mir. Berry
Misa J) Yardy
M. Price
Bey. Monro
Shepherd
Witlch Reitiisen
Awit Monris
Bony Manrt
Mies Melvin Fries
Bert Nash
Mesdames Crane
Brorson
Monro
Tinanda
Red Cross Society
Delzats
Sheld
Rok
Mins
Beth Beattie
School of Arta
Curtin
Sapper W. Redman
Stratford Red Cross
Ward’s River Red Cross
Commercial
Ouceste Cattle Sales
Eale
Geo. Harris
T. Livermore
T. Corrigan
W. R. Stade
Miss Jean
Slade
R. H. Ellis
Archer Whitford
R. P — Weismantel
Wester Pig Sale Raportz
Homebush Stock Sales
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