Hawdon elected President of Gloucester and District Chamber
J W Hawdon was chosen president at the Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Wednesday night reviving his family link to the chamber. He pledged to serve with more time and urged continued leadership while acknowledging his busy schedule. The annual report noted poor meeting attendance but the chamber remained active in aiding the community, with six meetings held and focus on mining development and securing central street telephones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hawdon
Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce
Hawdon
Chamber
W. W. Hawdon
A. Woodward
G. Faircloth
Mars
A. L. Farley
F. Green
S. B. Reif
J. Carolan
Ais
Chamber plans county services and transport links
The article details proposals from the PMLG and local authorities to improve transport and services near King and Church streets with potential railway and bus schedule tweaks. It notes council actions on park lighting, gutter repairs, and a plan for community protection and public welfare through the Chamber of Commerce. The treasurer reports a net balance and steady income from subscriptions, with the committee aiming to boost public engagement in forthcoming years.
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PMLG
King and
Church Streets
Cou
Italy
Brisbane
Pasengers
Gloucester
Sydney
Shire
Church St
Carolan
J. W. Hawdon
Fr. le Queanne
A. Woodward
Woodward
B. Relf
Messrs
Carolan and
Hazelwood
Golf season opens at Gloucester with weekend events
The Gloucester Golf Club launches its 1949 season this Sunday with a full day of play including a 12 hole stroke handicap in the morning and a 6 hole mixed foursome in the afternoon. A long driving contest on the first hole, a men’s event, and a continued preferred lie rule will be featured amid a welcome to members, associates, and visiting players. Easter tournament events and accommodations are announced for April activities.
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Gloucester Golf Club
Ken
Stroud
Viking
Gloucester
Stableford
Campaign aims Sunday rail service to Sydney from Kempsey
At a Sydney conference slated for April the Kempsey Chamber pushes to persuade the Railways Department to run a Sunday night train from Kempsey to Sydney aligned with the weekday timetable. Support spans Gloucester to Forster and Newcastle, with figures like P Le Quesne and A L Farley urging the push. The chamber plans to lobby the Sydney body and other chambers from New Scotland to Kempsey, while options include a Taree to Sydney Sunday service and boosting connections at Newcastle.
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Carolan
AL Taut
Defeauis
P. Les Quesne
Chambers of Commerce
Sydney
Railway Department
Kempsey
Kempsey Mall
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Mewesstle
Kempney
le Quesne
Taoet
Railways Department
A. Woodward
North Coast
Heald
Condobolin
Brisbane
Taree
Forster
A. Hazelwood
Woodward
Gloucester
Maaitland
Newcastle
Piecent
Mallowin
Dismissal of Electrical Mechanic
A letter from a ratepayer criticizes the Shire Council for its handling of the Cleveland case petition. The writer urges the council to publish its side of the facts in the local press, asserting potential injustice and calling for a public statement rather than a meeting.
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Shire’ Council
Cleveland
Farley
Proposed Royalty on Timber for Manning Shire
Manning Shire Council discussed a proposed royalty of 1d per 100 feet of timber hauled on roads. Dr Machin, newly elected to pursue the matter with the Country Sawmillers Association, reported little progress. A conference with Hastings Shire and a road load limit were proposed to reduce road damage and raise revenue.
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Manning
Cr. Ivens
Dr Machin
Dr. Machin
Wauchope
Country Sawmillers Association
Ivens
Machin
Hastings
Milligan
Tvens
Ttwan
Hastings Council
Times
Railways secretary announces April excursion tickets on sale
Secretary for Railways Mr 5 R Nicholas says April excursion tickets will be issued for forward travel on specified trains on dates not before Sunday or after Sunday 10 April. Tickets are single fare for return travel and valid back up to two months after issue. Details available at railway booking offices. See advertisement.
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RL Nicholas
Railways
5. R. Nicholas
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Chamber of Commerce
PF. H. le Queane
A. Haselwood
Nabiac
Dangar
Gedye & Malloch ST
Malloch
Young St
Lismore
Wagga
N. D. McLeod
Brian Carolan
Garners
Meme
Chims
Amos Fogg
Foggs
Motor Services Pty
Mayfield
Fogg
Meee
Foges
Messrs. Woodward
Fogge
Messrs. A. Hazelwood
P. le Quesne
A L Farley
Relf. G. Faircloth
Mullens Oor
Victor Ice Cream
Bonniebelle Cafe
School of Arts
Mre B. Hamelwood
TOR
Akubra, Henderson
Fayrefield
Garden OF Roses Cafe
Jim Karikios
A.lf
Loucester
Garden OF Roses
Spik-N-Span Dry Cleaners
Church Street
OWL Store
Gordon Dombkins
SAL Saddler
Lealla Rye
Gloucester E Office
Denison Bt
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