Boxing Bits Postponed Promising June 14 Championship Night
Boxing Bits reports boxing and wrestling postponement at Gloucester as Leo Jensen cannot fight next Saturday due to substitute wrestling in Leichhardt Stadium for injured American Negro Mitchell. A new date is set for June 21 with Jensen eager to appear. Main event features North Central Coast title bout between Bell and Callaghan with plans to match winner against Mulden of Dorrigo for Northern NSW title. Return bout between Johnnie Thorpe and Bobby Blaye also planned. Tickets for the June 14 show expected to be in high demand. admission remains 6 shillings.
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Leo Jensen
Gloucester
Jensen
Leichhardt
Im Mitchell
Beadie
Jensen Han
Ee Ee Nee Saat
Bell
Callaghan
Geo. Mulden
Dorrigo
N.S
Mulden
Holland
Johnnie Thorpe
Bobby Blaye
Channel
Dropping Dingo Balts From Plane in Queensland
The piece notes officials debate using aircraft to drop poisoned baits to exterminate dingoes in Western Queensland. Critics question effectiveness and cost while recent figures suggest dingoes are not being eliminated but may be multiplying, raising doubt about large scale aerial poisoning in the outback.
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Agricultural Department
Queensland
Plenty
Central North Coast and Tablelands
Dingo Destruction Board
Wingham Lady Celebrates 84th Birthday
Mary McGarrigle of Uaparra near Wingham celebrated her 84th birthday on May 24 with a small party hosted by her son-in-law and daughter Jim and Mrs Fahey. Grandchildren and great grandchildren joined an enjoyable afternoon as she recalled incidents from long ago. She remains hale and able with the aid of a crutch and keeps a keen memory.
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Wingham
Mary McGarrigle
Uaparra
Jim Fahey
Wingham Chronicle
Champion Guernsey Cow Le Mode Dies at 15
Australia’s top life time butterfat producer, Yarraview Le Mode, died at age fifteen. Over her milking years she averaged 625 lbs of butterfat per year, peaked at 870 lbs, and never dropped below 500 lbs in 274 days. She sired 12 calves in 18 years and kept a continuous lactation from 1888. Her daughter Yarraview Admiration surpassed her junior record with 622 lbs butterfat in two years.
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Guernsey
Yarraview
le Mode
Australia
Wingham Boxer Tony Lovelock Rises In Boxing
Wingham light welterweight Tony Lovelock fighting under the name Tony Dallas has impressed in Gloucester Stadium and Sydney Stadium. Following success in Gloucester he moved to Newcastle arcs and Sydney eight rounders. Lovelock credits sparring with George Kapern for his refined technique and notes local youths planning a boxing club in Taree.
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Wingham Tad
Tony Lovelock
Tony Dallas
Gloucester Stadium
Newcastle Arcs
Tony
Big Smoke
Sydney Stadium
George Kapern
Taree
M.R. Times
Tourists Residential FORSTER
Centrally situated at the Town Waterfront near shopping houses furnished rooms with essentials for guests to prepare and cook meals. Modern hot water service uses continuous rain water. Elec trolux refrigerator service available to guests. Septic sewerage electric light laundry conveniences and garage for cars. Information folder with details from the proprietor.
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Electrolux
Handling Motor Traffic In Town
Town officials report at the Chamber of Commerce meeting that a formal appeal will be made to the Royal Police to install traffic signs in key town areas for speed control. Sergeant Fairfax opposed Queen Street parking due to steep grades and camber, and rejected no parking signs at Barrington and Denison Street, while suggesting slower signs at intersections for safety and further council correspondence.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hawson
Fairfax
Queen Street
Church &T
Barrington
King and
Denison Street
Barrington and
Spata
Church Street
Ber-geant Fairfax
Shire Council
Fewer U.S. Cars Forecast Despite Demand Rise
Officials of the National Production Authority predict U S car output will total 4 450 000 this year up from 4 140 000 last year. They say production estimates are the lowest since 1948 but the industry will manufacture as many cars as it can sell. The 1952 climate exceeds prewar production and only 1920 saw higher output.
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U.S
United States
National Production Authority
Death of Mr Eric S Spooner aged 41
The death of Mr Eric S Spooner at 41 is reported. A former Ryde MP and NSW Treasurer, he later held Robertson for the Federal seat and served as Minister for Public Works and Local Government. He championed the Spooner Scheme, funding grants and loans to councils for roads, sewerage, and water works, aiding rural development and park amenities.
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Eric S. Spooner
Ryde
Bertram Stevens
Spooner
Robertson
N.S.W
Dole
Gloucester Shire
Thmir Toan
Bundook Cattle Auction Leads Strong Store Market Rise
At Winchcombe Carson's Home bush sale last Monday Bundook's C R Latimore bought cows and helfers for £41 9s 8d, aug 8/8, ten yearlings at £24 6s per head. Store cattle values remain strongest of the season with demand up due to Southern influence and Riverina conditions. Sheepmen enter cattle market to guard pastures, likely lifting beef production in the season. Sydney pig prices show brighter competition with backfallers and baconers up 10s to 20s, primaries up to £40 per head for heavy backfatters. porkers vary.
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Winchcombe
Carson
C. R Latimore
Bundook
STORE
Riverina
Dalgety
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Younger Set Pledges Piano for Rest Room Project
During Tuesday's C.WA. gathering, President Miss Duff announced the Association's Younger Set would provide a piano for the Rest Room, aiming for delivery once the rooms are completed. She added the young people's efforts were greatly appreciated by branch members.
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C.wa
Miss Duff
Hospital News Briefs Share Family Wins and Recoveries
A hearty welcome to Graham Rex Thomson and Elisabeth Ann Relf born recently. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ben and Mr and Mrs Les Relf. Rejoicing in the Clem Martins home after Mrs Martin and baby son passed away. Mrs Arthur Gresham and Miss Margaret Smith recover well from operations. Mrs R Boorer and her son aim to go home by weekend. Colin Wand, two months, taken to Newcastle for treatment. Mrs W A Adams continues treatment for back injury. Ruth Stevens returns home after appendix operation. Kenneth and Margaret Wilks have gone home after hospital stay.
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Graham Rex Thomson
Elisabeth Ann Relf
Ben
Les
Relf
Clem Martin
Martin
Arthur Gresham
Margaret Smith
Les. Stevens
Ruth
Gangat
Kenneth
Margaret Wilks
Breakdown delays local column and features
Owing to machinery trouble two breakdowns including the "You and Me" column and several other local items remain in the box. Fortune may smile on us for Tuesday as repairs proceed.
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You and
Fortune
Amile
Gloucester Yard cattle sale draws large crowd and strong bids
A busy Gloucester Yard sold 1177 cattle on Tuesday with many outside buyers from Patricth and local fattener crowds. Springers and fat cattle commanded firm to high rates, Hereford steers were strong, cows and calves showed solid demand, and stores featured top quality bullocks. Notable bidders included J. C. Hooke, T. M. Hooke, W. German, and G. Hicks and Son among many others, with prices listed for numerous lots.
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Tom Hilekn
Paul Ryan
Jooett
Gloucester Yard
Cpt Ue
J. C. Hooke
T M. Hooke
Atre
J. HL Relf
Bowen Brom
R. B. Laurie
Hfra
G. RB. Hicks & Sona
Stra
Bowen Broa
Bike
BR. B. Laurie
Biks
A. Ge. Stewart
P. Koelner
Wall Bros
Tos. Dunn
G. R. Garland
Laurie & Lyons
A. K. Laurie
W. Burley
D. A. Bartlett
A. EB. Shultz
W. Taylor
BE. Taylor
Etra
BD. Taylor
Sansom
Smith
Mra. A. Laurie
D. I. West
L. D. Page
G. ©. Ritter
German
W. J. Stanton
Eat
A. Moore
H. W. Bagnall
Keith Branch
EB. O'Hare
H. Reeves
Unclear OCR Item on Carpet Display in Sydney
A fragmented newspaper fragment describes a carpet display related to a first prize at a 100g event. Mentions possibly Rod op and St Sydney locations with garbled names and partial scores, lacking clear dates or identities.
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Batts
Hernaby
Damiseen St
Sydney
Cattle and Horse Auction Catalog Details
A 19th century sale list enumerates buyers and prices for cattle horses and cattle at upcoming sale. Entries include individuals like M. F. Green E K Moore Ruth Garland and J J bate with prices ranging from £2 to £52 and items such as calves and heifers. Next Special Cattle Sale scheduled for Tuesday July 1st.
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E& E
M. F. Green
E. K. Moore
Mra
M. J. Maddalena
O. Edwards
Calf
Ruth Garland
T. C. Renita
Ze Faye
J. J. Bate
F. G. Farley
J. Monrm
F. G. Williams
C. C. Redman
J. H. Relf
W. J
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