Ward's River beat Stratford in 3B Grade final
In the B Grade final Ward's River defeated Stratford with Ebbeck and Wade notable for Ward's River. Tiedman took 5 wickets, Tull 3 for Stratford. Stratford's Perrin Green Ibw by Green and others contributed, but Ward's River pressed to claim the title.
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Ward's River
Stratford
J. Ebbeck
G. Coleman
B. Green
Tiedman
Martin
Allsopp
H. Perrin
C. Gam
H. Allsopp
Green R. Sansom
Coleman
Ebbeck
Brindley
Lambiey R. Sayers
Martin J. Martin
H. Bignell
Waile
Martin J. Wand
Green
More Milk Per Acre Through Small Paddocks System
The article explains intensive grassland management via subdivision and rotation. It advocates many small paddocks to optimize forage, maintain digestibility, and reduce waste. Four to five acre blocks per herd size aid controlled grazing and efficient pasture use.
Citizenship for Blacks in Australia Aborigines to Gain Rights
The Commonwealth Government plans drastic policy changes in aboriginal affairs led by Minister McEwen. A proposal would grant selected aborigines citizenship rights and consider employing educated natives in the Public Service as teachers or in similar roles to aid assimilation. Boards may assess claims nationwide, with specifics pending state discussions.
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Interior
McEwen
Australia
Sewing Machines New and Used at Garners Stores
Sewing machines for sale and repair services offered by W. Bedford local agent at Garners Cash Stores Show Rooms Pultney Street Taree. New Singer dropheads from nine shillings and threepence, Singer round shuttles from ten shillings tenpence, full enclosed cabinets from twelve shillings tenpence. Easy terms from twenty shillings deposit. All makes repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
W. Bedford
Garners' Cash Stores
Pultney St
Taree
Britain's Gigantic Arms Cost in White Paper
Britain faces staggering defence outlays. The 1937 38 estimates set total costs for the three Defence Departments including the Royal Ordinance factories at 545,250,000 pounds with 90,000,000 met by Defence Loans. Air estimates reach 73,200,000 pounds plus 8,500,000 for air raid precautions. The peak year is expected in 1939. A balloon barrage program is under way and a telescopic baton concept for conductors is noted amid wartime talk.
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Britain
Defence Departments
Royal Ordinance Factories
Differential rates of pensions debated in National Insurance Bill
The National Insurance Bill plans differential pension rates for men and women, proposing £1 weekly for insured men 65 plus and 15 shillings for insured women 60 plus. Women’s higher contribution rate would slightly boost their pension, sparking Labour opposition. supplementary pensions will be funded from Consolidated Revenue for those inadequately covered, including necessitous women and those never qualifying.
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Walter Kinnear
Labour
Heme
Telephone Call From Ireland Reaches Cundletown Father
A Cork Ireland call to Mr 8 A Levick of Cundletown reached him at 7 pm on Saturday via Mrs Hodgins the postmistress. His son Cecil phoned in anxious news from overseas and the father reported his mother was making a splendid recovery after a serious illness. The line was clear and distinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Levick
Cundletown
Cecil
Church Services Across Denominational Listings in Gloucester Area
Church notices list services for Church of England Presbyterian Methodist Congregational and Baptist churches in Gloucester and nearby towns. Scheduled times include midweek Lent services on March 9 and 16, and additional services on March 14 to 17, with locations spanning Gloucester Belbora Bowman Mograni Creek Ward's River Tugrabakh and Stroud under various pastors.
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Church of England
Gloucester
H.C
Copeland
H. W. Rogers
Belbora
F. Holmes
Bowman
D. Glyn Jones
Waukivory
Stratford
Mograni Creek
Ward's River
R. C. Pereira
Upper Bowman
Craven Creek
Upper Barrington
Tugrabakh
Bundock
Bulliac
B. Martens
Stroud Baptist Church
Stroud
A. Baker
Dan's Regret in a Handy Little Wife Quip
A traveler remarks on Dad's wife calling her handy. Dad replies with a sharp line expressing affection and humor about wishing for more like her. The exchange showcases rural wit and banter between traveler and hosts. The brief joke underscores regional character in dialogue.
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Dan
Dad
Coastal Dairy Farm Competition Opens Entries April 30
The coastal dairy farm competition, under NSW Department of Agriculture, invites free entries by April 30. Organized by the Farmer and Settler with local dairy factories, it awards valuable trophies for the coastal championship and follows a judged structure involving dairy instructors and Agriculture Department officers. Winners from factories with five or more entries compete for the coast title. smaller entries lead to the dairy instructor’s zone champion.
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N.S.W. Department of Agriculture
Parmer and Letter
Department of Agriculture
GPO
Sydney
North Coast National A. and I. Society
Norco Co-operative Ltd
Control of stock diseases urged by NSW official
Mr Henry chief veterinary officer for New South Wales says stock disease control faces obstacles from ignorance conservatism and vested interests and that some would sacrifice animals to avoid destroying a few dogs. He argues disease control is international not parochial and stresses strict border inspections to stop Queensland incursions and protect stock owners.
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M Henry
New South Wales
Henry
Queensland
A Snake Eats Frog Before Comboyne Observers
Old Mother Nature offers a stark scene as a five foot black snake in Comboyne swallows a large green frog. The frog struggles, is gripped by the head, and within 45 to 60 seconds vanishes into the snake. The snake remains active, thwarting onlookers attempting to kill it.
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Comboyne
Mud properties and delayed letter apology
A dated letter resurfaced fifteen years after it was sent, with the sender apologizing for a hasty remark about the value of mud and its supposed properties. The note suggests the post office may have lost the original item, drawing a faded connection to estate agents and valuation claims.
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Chem Bt
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Grime & Small
Church St
Phone
Cricket
Tiedman L. Akers
Tull
R. Earl
G. Wade
Wade
G. Gam
K. Tull
Bowling C. Gam
C. Lambley
C. Martin
J. Ebbecke
Citizenship
Stratfors
Gloucester and District
H. T. Shepherd
FRY Bros
West Maitland
Mir
Ireland
Cundle
Mr. Cecil Levick
Church Services
Coastal Dairy Farm
London
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