Baby Health Centre plans and snowbound reminders in Gloucester
The Gloucester community notes that the CWA secretary Mrs. F Lowe said a director general for public health officer advised four nurses would serve the Baby Health Centre in six weeks. Gloucester Band prepares for August 29 band Sunday in Wauchope, with a possible special train. Snow on Baynton Tops observed, recalling a centuryl old snowfall near Chichester. Copeland Cobark road work details corrected, with an application for 2100 to complete the road. A West Bellingen resident unearthed a six-coin silver bangle from 1840 to 1854, while national population estimates place Australia at 6,946,439 with natural increase and net migration figures. Deaths include Newcastle’s John Cowdrey and Canberra camp resident George McManus, while a mysterious Nu Metal discovery leads to Re-Nu motor reconditioning advances.
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C.w.a
F. Lowe
Anld
Director General For Public Health
Gloucester
C.W A
H. Sweeney
Coronation-street
West Bellingen
Church of England Tennis Tournament shines in 98 entry event
The Church of England ladies hosted a tennis tournament and social afternoon in Gloucester with 98 entrants. Organised by Mrs M A Newton and run by Forbes ladies, the event featured Park Courts play, a luncheon, and card arrangements. Winners included Miss Taylor Copeland in A grade, with Miss Harris Copeland, C Perram Barrington, and Samuels Stroud Road claiming grade honors. Organisers thanked donors for trophies crockery and tennis balls and praised the feast of the afternoon.
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Church of England Ladies
Beales
Lridge
Suphre
Mra. M.A. Newton
Forbesilaleadies
Gloucester
Park Courts
Narraweema Court
Church of England
Miss Taylor
Copeland
Harris
C. Perram
Barrington
Samuels
Stroud Road
Refusal to Meet Deputation Over Waukivory Deviation
BEDE BOURKE of Copper Myall reports to the Gloucester Shire Council that the deputation seeking the Waukivory deviation at the Gloucester Strand boundary was refused. He states no direct contact with Mr. J Bourke occurred as claimed, noting time and terrain options lie within Craven State Forest and avoid private property. He argues a forest route could permit a reasonable grade and lower costs for resumption and fencing.
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Gloucester
Strand
J. Bourke
Dears
Maitland Ambulance to Open Dungog Branch
The Maitland District Ambulance Committee agreed at a monthly meeting to open a Dungog branch for a three month trial starting August 1. Superintendent secretary J B Hicks said suitable premises are secured on Dowwtlims street. The decision followed a May public meeting which received numerous promises of support after addresses by committee members.
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Maitland District Ambulance Committee
Dungog
J.B. Hicks
Dowwtlims Street
UN Committee
Jan McLeod Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Jan McLeod celebrated turning seven with 17 invited friends and help from brother John. They played games, had tea, and enjoyed a boat themed cake mounted on a mirror with blue skipper and candy tunnels. The group sang and then moved to the lounge for more games and a cosy fire.
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Jan McLeod
John
Railway Excursions and NSW Return Ticket Deals
State schools will close on Thursday August 24 for holidays with return tickets issued at ordinary single fares to Sydney and intermediate stations. Excursions extend to county seats with sleeping berths reservable where available. Return tickets at single fare plus one third are valid to any NSW station except inner suburban areas, usable for two months. Half fare returns are advised for 14 year old travelers with school authority certificates not required. Further details and timetables are at local stations via handbills.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Avenue
Gloucester
Eturn Hanes
NOTR
Newcastle
Chininen
Port of Seven Seas at Star and Majestic shows
The Port of Seven Seas stars Wallace Beery in a seafaring tale directed by James Whale with cast including Frank Morgan and Janet Gaynor. The film follows a boy and girl torn by a later marriage that disrupts a reunion after the man returns to claim his love. The second feature is Their Young in Heart starring Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Roland Young. An optometry exhibit and a stray thrush anecdote are also noted amid cinema listings and local notices at the end.
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Seven Seas
Janet Gaynor
Douglas Fairbanks
Jon
Anif Roland Young
the Young
Aust
Newa
Robert Benchley
Jag
Hollywood
Wallace Beery
James Whale
Frank Morgan
Shayeen O'Sullivan
John Beal
Jesse Ralph
Marseill
Douglas Fairbanks Junior
Roland Young
Gloucester Band Concert Draws 200 In Majestic Theatre
A Sunday concert by the Gloucester Band drew between 200 and 300 people at the Majestic Theatre. The Wingham Band could not attend due to illnesses. Local artists, schoolchildren, and pianist Mr J T Guyatt filled the program with marching pieces, vocal numbers, and a percussion act led by Julie Williams.
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Majestic Theatre
Gloucester
Wingham
Dungog
J.T. Guyatt
P.M. Deards
Smilay
Julie Williams
Phyliss Abbott
W. Trwin
Eileen Creagh
Migs Egar
Skkill
Morris
W. H. Yoole
Guyatt
Government Gazette Defines Margarine Under Pure Foods Act
The gazette lists amended regulations to curb adulterated foods, detailing margarine’s definition as mixtures from edible fats or oils resembling butter. It limits water to 18 percent and allows only salt and skim milk solids, with starch or arrowroot as optional. Labels must clearly spell Margarine in large type. forbidden use of the words butter or butterine on margarine packaging or vessels.
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Queensland
Winner of Monthly Medal and Locke Cup at TH Associates
Miss Cleaver won the Monthly Medal and Locke Cup with a 407/3478 score as a sharp shower interrupted the field on the course. Mr Yates posted a 95/1877 while several competitors, including Mrs. Anderson and Miss Hawdon, failed to complete the round due to the rain.
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THR Associates
Cleaver
Dow
Yates
Anderson
Hawdon
Easton
Ina
Lynn
Competition results from Saturday matches
Results show A grade Upper Barrington beat Teachers with 7 sets to 2 and 11 games to 1. Ward's River Taels defeated Stratford 2 sets to 1 while Fark received a forfeit from Presbyterian. B grade results include Roovlehurst 7 sets 61 games over Buniae 2 to 36 and Upper Barrington 7 sets 48 games over Gangat 2 to 27. Grade 2 fixtures: Ward's River 5 sets 46 games over Park 4 to 39 and Presbyterian 7 sets 52 games over Stratford 2 to 87 with Church of England 9 sets 54 games over Ward's River 0 sets 15.
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Upper Barrington
Teachers
Fark
Ward's River Taels
Stratford
Roovlehurst
Buniae
Gangat
Ward's River
Rifle Practice at 600 Yards Yields Close Scores
A weekend practice shoot at 600 yards featured eight shots and two fighters. Standouts included C. Baker with 87 and C. Bakker with 38 in the second stage. Other top scorers were Gi Hitch chock 36, B. Caralan 87, Ralphan 29, C. Spence 29, and F. Hazelwood 24. A 700 yard practice is planned for July.
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C. Baker
Gi. Hitchchock
C. Ralph
B. Caralan
FR. Hazelwood
A. Speare
Bakker
Hitchcock
Ralphan
C. Spence
Hazelwood
Pool betting in Britain raises £50 million wagered yearly
A Churches' Committee on Gambling survey estimates about ten million Britons regularly join football and pool betting. Average stake around 2 shillings 6d pushes weekly pool turnover near £24 million, with total annual stake about £50 million. Top weekly penny pools exceeded £100,000, while major prizes reached £14,000 and over £30,000 previously. Football authorities oppose pools, and Rotterdam plans a £220,000 botanical garden project.
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Britain
Churches’ Committee
Christie
Firma
Wtal
Weasoh
Road Safety Rule for Rural Pedestrians in New South Wales
A Road Safety Council notice advises pedestrians in rural NSW to walk on the right side of highways to face oncoming traffic and stay visible to approaching drivers. It warns that walking on the left risks being unseen and struck from behind, urging sharing the rule with family and friends.
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Road Safety Council of
New South Wales
New Evening Gown Show Ball Call Seeks Fit and Style
Miss Gwen promotes an August show ball offering a new evening gown with guaranteed fit and style at moderate prices. Barnsley ladies urged to contact for details and fittings.
In Loving Memory of Margaret Leacy
In memory of Margaret Leacy who died July 28 1998 at age 43. A heart that loved you will never forget, in memory you are with me yet. Inserted by her husband Horace.
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Lercy
Margaret Leacy
Horace
In Memoriam Leacy Margaret Leacy
In loving memory of my dear mother Margaret Leacy who died 26 July 1938 aged 4 A wonderful mother only lent God aversant A cheerful smile heart of gold The dearest mother this world could hold Inserted by her loving daughter Audrey.
In Loving Memory of Leacy We Remember a Daughter
In loving memory of Leacy who passed away on 28th May 1938 at age 43. A silent thought brings many a tear for one we loved so dear. Inserted by her loving mother, sisters, and brother in sorrowful tribute.
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Leacy
Alaters
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Canberra
George McManus
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Secty
Garden OF Roses Cafe
J. Moutzouris
Gloucester Shire Yards
New England
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Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
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Vianig
Hereford
Durham
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
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