Stratford Cricketers Visit Redhead in Friendly Challenge
From our correspondent Stratford Cricket Club accepted Redhead Surf Club s invitation to a day of sport at Incara. Stratford won a close luncheon home and later faced beach events where Redhead gained some ground. Kip Sansom fought well. Hoppy Brindley and Ken Tullia impressed in races. a convivial tea and impromptu concert closed the day with plans for a Gloucester cricket dance on the 29th inst.
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Stratford
Kip
Sansom
Hoppy” Brindley
Ken
Gloucester
Sudden Death Policy Surprises Macleay River Widow
In New South Wales Mrs T J Everson of Macleay River reveals a striking life policy payout after her husband’s lightning death. The AMP paid £590 6s, including £500 sum insured, reversionary bonuses, and overdue premiums with interest, despite seven years of unpaid premiums. The AMP secretary notes policies can accumulate value after years of payments even with gaps.
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T. J. Everson
Macleay River
N.S.W
Andi
Everson
AMLP
Bowling Notes From Electric Light Lowe Bros Cup Round
Woodward, in great form, defeated Adams II 14 in the final round. Harris Cup Bingies Handicap saw White defeat Tent 4 by 81 to 29, Street over Kendall 31 to 28. Gemen committee to invite players for the Cavanough Cup. next night is Monday and more entries expected.
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Woodward
Adams SI
Tent
Kendall
Gemen Committee
Ax the Nighta Sre
Mung Oostey
More Dew
Gloucester School notes on district status and enrolment
Gloucester School remains a four district rural school. Education Department decisions will shape its progression toward Leaving Certificate standards. Enrolment reaches 317 with 75 in super-primary, boarding pupils increasing. plans include replacing old rose bushes, inviting healthy ros es, and expanding hostel facilities. Parents and Citizens Association grows, seen as a key asset for community support and school welfare.
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Gloucester
Education Department
Zame
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Slang Ban at Curlewis Girls Camp Excludes Expressions
Australian country girls camp near Curlewis bans slang terms as improper speech. Conference cites expressions like Okay Doke and You’re telling me as unladylike. Penalty halfpenny fine. some repeats slip during punt week despite warnings.
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Curlewis
Nest
Clart
Gable
Victor McLaglan
Lst
Gloucester Electric Supply calls for farm pole tenders
The Gloucester Electric Supply Company begins the first rural electrification phase along Buckets Road to Mr J H Farley and offers tenders for supply and delivery of poles. The scheme aims to aid farmers with cheap, efficient electricity as compared with labor-saving devices.
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Gloucester Electric Supply Company
Buckets
J. H. Farley
Church Street
Veterinary officer Reginald Bass dies after car crash south of Murulla
Reginald D Bass, an inspector for the Upper Hunter district, died after a car overturned two miles south of Murulla on the New England Highway. He died shortly after admission to Murrurund Hospital. The other occupant Earl, a young bachelor in his early twenties, was found on the road with the car on its wheels some distance away. Bass had joined Scone HQ earlier this year after graduating in veterinary science from Sydney University. He was regarded as a promising officer by the Pastures Protection Board and local graziers.
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Tla
Murulia
New England
Reginald D. Bass
Upper Hunter District
Murrurund Hospital
Earl
Mr. Earl
Upper
Hunter
Scone
Sydney University
Pastures Protection Board
Graziera
Bulk electricity extension reaches Bullahdelah Tea Gardens area
The Minister for Works and Local Government, E. Spooner, approves extending bulk electricity from Stroud to Bullahdelah and Tea Gardens with a 10 year subsidy plan. Five percent subsidy on first year capital, tapering to half a percent by year ten, and up to 90 percent of workmen via State Labour Exchanges. The project will aid mills and Port Stephens harbour potential, with a pulping factory planned.
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Zara Street
Bullahdelah
E. 8 Spooner
Stroud
Bullshdelah
Tea Garena
Port Stephens
Golf Club Opens Season With Mixed Foursomes Planned
At the annual Golf Club meeting last night the opening day was set for March 2. A mixed foursome will be played in the afternoon with morning games if visitors attend. W. W. Hawdon was elected President joining A Parish L. Rye and A J Woodward as vice presidents and D C Rye as treasurer. The committee includes Dr. Anderson Chariton T Britt W McGown J B Thomas. The year’s report and balance sheet show a very satisfactory financial position to be published in Tuesday’s issue.
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Golf Club
W. W. Hawdon
Measra
A. Parish
L. Rye
A. J. Woodward
J. Channell
D.C. Rye
Dr. Anderson
Messrs. Chariton
T. Britt
W. McGown
J. B. Thomas
Seaue
Gloucester Show Notes Preview and Local Support
The Secretary Mra. M Newton reports growing entries and strong support for Gloucester Show. The School of Arts office is central for entries, with calls for early submission to ease last day pressure. Mr Eames and his side show rides, Harry Johns boxing, and a miniature train are booked. A new stock loading stage and better telephone links aid operations. Mr H A Abbott funded prize money again, and Mr J S Wilson supplied poles. Ridgeway and Wilson donations supported yards. A. F. Gray of the Agricultural Department will discuss pig raising on day two.
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Mra. M. Newton
School of Arts
Eames
Harry Johns
H. A. Abbott
Abbott
Wilson
Beer Cattle Pens
Mesars
W. C. Ridgeway
J. 8
Ridgeway
Donsie
Naim
A. F. Gray
Agricultural Department
Gray
Labour Candidate Denies Independent Status in 1948 Election
In a letter to voters, HA Rooke declares his State Elections 1948 bid is as a Labour candidate, not independent, and dismisses rumours spread by untrustworthy opponents. He urges electors to judge by facts and not fantastical tales.
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U.A.P
Labour
Important Clearing Dairy Sale Auction Notice
Auctioneers in conjunction have been authorized by Mr L B Holmes to sell by auction his entire Jersey dairy herd and plant. Included are 5 cows in milk, 2 dry cows, 10 heifers, 12 young animals, two sows, hogs, draught animals, a straight horse outfit, ploughs, chaff cutter, milking plant, and equipment. All cash. Sale features many well cared for dairy cattle and farm gear.
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L. S. Holmes
Manchester
Holties
John Morrissey Ltd
Paterson Knaton
Ody Matthemmin
John Motrinsey
Devon
Tom Hicks
Gloucester
Hitler and Mussolini Aid Franco in Spanish Civil War
London reports the dictators backing Franco with Rome and Berlin supplying arms and troops. Italian forces claim a two mile advance in six days near Salamanca as German reinforcements including 25 air squadrons arrive. France presses toward the Mediterranean as Austria fears shock of impending victory. France must choose between a hostile frontier and intervention.
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London
Spain
Franco
Paraliel
Rome
Berlin
Catalonia
Salamanca
Messerschmidt
France
Mediterranean
Parla
Austria
Night Tennis Semis Set For March 22 Contest
The semi finals of the night tennis competition Tuesday 22 March feature Waratahs vs Gangat and Factory vs Forbesdale. Winners play the final next night. The ribbon length measured 45 inches and was won by Mrs. Brown.
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Waratahs
Gangat
Factory
Forbesdale
Social
Mra
Bror
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P. le Quesne
THE
City Price Draper & Mercer
Blackleg
A. I. Cavanough
Stratford Cricketers
Value of Life
C. M. Martin
AMP
Wilson & Coy. Incorporated Accountants
George St
Sydney
R. 8. Wilson
AAA
AILS
APGA
ASAA
Association of Accountants of
Aust
Society of Accountants & Auditors
England
Gloucester Advocate
Norman Show
Barrington
Norman Shaw
Shaw
J. G. Wilson
Dungog
Mackasville
Walcha
Wauchope
Bill Werbeck
MLB. Co-Op
Dairy Society
Manning River
Hy McArthur
G L Genge
Mast Armidale
Tabulam
Mesers, Farrell, Drake and Co
Messrs, Dalgety and Co, Ltd
Raymond Terrace
McGrath
Newcastle
Armidale
L. G. Botham
Cownell
Puddledock Reservoir
Ald. O'Connor
Bullahdelah and
Tea Gardens
United Australia Party
E. H. Farrar
C.K. Bennett
G. Quinn, Campalen Drepinv
H.R. Rooke
Bennett
C. E
Fitzgerald, R L
Rooke
H. R
H.R Rooke
Gloucester Electric Supply Co. Pty. Ltd
F. Lowe
Chapman's Pharmacy
Krambach
Forbesdale Public Hall
Emily Atkins
T. Murray
Phyllis Dare
Gazvette
G. A. Engel and Sona Ltd
Myall
Australian Alum Co. Ltd
Land Board
East Maitland
H. G. Barrie
Catry
S. Banks
C Rendle
Serms Cash
Matthewson & CO
E. W. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty, Ltd
E. ©. Hodges
Parkes
J. Enright
Elion
Maitland Yards
Mr. Moriherd
Hitler & Mussolini
Clydesdale
Maitland
Enright
Auletion
Riverina
Western Districts
North West
Hunter River
Holstein
Bacca Wank
Aden
H.C. McKeough
Avalon
R. S. Hawkins
Solleityr
Taree
Hawkins
Stratford Parents & Citizens’ Association
Stratford Parents and Citizens Association
R. Sayer
See
Beaton
W. Bedford
Pultney St
F. G. Williams
B.A. Bignell
M. A. Newton
Barton’s Follies Agl Shaw
Prince OF Comedy
Tibby Roberts
Follies
Canvas Theatre
Hereford-Durham
Durham
Hereford
A. H. McArthur & CO
Tabulam Cattle Sale
Jersey
Farrell Craike & CO
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Gloucester Stock Sales
Gloucester Shire
J. and
M. Alison
Hersford
Gloucester Shire Yards
Australia
Royal Agricultural Society
New South Wales
Metropolitan
Newcaste
Interstate
W. H. Newman
Rallerays
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