Soldiers' Memorial Clock Tower land deals advance
At a committee meeting held Monday the group agreed to buy two land allotments forming a triangle between Hume and Bett streets and the connecting lane, owned by the J. H. Shedden Estate executors and Mr James Laurie. Vendors' reply pending. once purchases close ten ders will be called to fund and start the tower and clock without delay. The Gloucester P and C Association also held its annual meeting at Gloucester Public School reporting a satisfactory year and a credit balance of never £20. a full report will appear next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Memorial
Hume
Bett Streets
J. H. Shedden
James Laurie
Gloucester P. & C. Assn
Gloucester
Lssue
Death of Albert Whatson public figure noted
Obituary notes the death of Albert Whatson of Jones Island aged five years? The longtime public figure for Manning River region served as representative for Central Rivers on the Executive of the Primary Producers Union and chaired the Manning River Co op Dairy Society for eighteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Whitson
Alvert Whatson
Jones’ Island
Mr. Whatson
Manning River
Central Rivers
Primary Producers’ Union
Shoe Sale At Base Rooms In March
Footwear sale listing at Base Rooms promises 8085 pairs for ladies and children. Sale scheduled for Saturday March 22 with clearance prices and assorted sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML Eee
Legislation for the Country Bush Fires Bill Effects
The bill sets rules for preventing bush fires including phosphorus bait sales and burning of fire breaks on railway lands. It authorizes regulation of engine sparks and ash-pans, bans nonestery matches except in proclaimed locales, and restricts cyanide use to protect birds and animals with penalties for breach. The act, alongside other bills, signals Parliament keeping national needs before it.
State elections nominations call across NSW districts
The National Association of NSW calls for nominations for the state general election. Nominations close April 12 at noon with the association’s general secretary in Sydney for metropolitan electorates and several country constituencies. A joint local conference will select the Yass electorate candidate. An event in the Shire Hall on Monday evening will feature Hon Walter Bennett addressing local Nationalists to boost organisation and turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Nsw
H. W. Hornfield
Bligh Street
Sydney
Albury
Ashburnham
Barwon
Bathurst
Corowa
Cobar
Gloucester
Goulburra
Hartley
Hawkesbury
Llawarra
Maitland
Nepean
Grange
Oxley
South Coast
Sturt
Tamworth
Upper Hyiter
Wollondilly
Yass
National
Country
Walter Bennett
Fomba
Red Cross Gloucester Branch Meets on Tuesday Afternoon
The Gloucester branch of the Red Cross Society held its meeting in Shire Hall with Mesdames Waddell Donnelly Bawdon Whitling Gray M Newton Locke Whitmore Yates Homer McGregor and Hicks present. Correspondence from Red Cross Headquarters noted Button Day items and thanks. A Gloucester Younger Set charity event was planned for March 25. Two delegates to the 1920 Red Cross Conference were approved. Button Day plans and street stall efforts were reviewed. The next meeting is set for April 3 due to Easter week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
The
Red Cross Society
Shire Hell
Mesdames D. R
Waddell
Donnelly
Bawdon
Whitling
Gray
M. Newton
Locke
Whitmore
Yates
Homer
McGregor
Hicks
Red Cronx
Red Cross
Waddell Haseen
J. A Higgins
Lunch shed at Saleyards
A reader argues that funds used to build the shed at the saleyards are essentially ratepayers money and questions whether revenue from the yards should fund road maintenance. He notes outside cattle owner contributions and urges better access and safety for visitors to the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Council
Givat
Csing
Fragmentary obituary notes Roheon of Teingog survives family
The fragment indicates Roheon of Teingog enjoyed good health years ago and is survived by four brothers and two sisters, with missing rest of details due to damaged text. The record preserves names and kinship but lacks full context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roheon
Teingog
Upper House Reform Bill and its country impact
The article argues for reform of the Upper House in A country to require country dwellers’ consent before abolition. It warns Labour plans could abolish the chamber without consent and criticizes metropolitan bias, costly policies, and fear of minority criticism. It urges a dispassionate review chamber to temper Lower House measures and apply economic principles for the benefit of city and country alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Party
Setopur
Ita
Lang
Jack Hons
Commercial land sale and Gloucester livestock auction summary
Matthawson and Co report sale of a Bar rington farm of 468 acres with Taake Moore as purchaser. Gloucester stock sales note yarding of dairy bred cattle and dairy heifers with varied prices. next sale scheduled Tuesday April 1. Gloucester pig sales: 170 pigs sold at steady rates, listing numerous buyers and prices. Homebush stock sales Sydney open with 2688 cattle in yards, largely inferior, prime lots rising in late sale. pig sales total around 1000 head with mixed weights and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthawson and Wo
Donald Grant
Barrington Gairy
Taake Moore
Gloucester
Douglas Waddell & Co
J. R Higgins
B. Brayshaw
Stag
F. Parker
Paddy Beifers
Murray
Belfera
Cow
O. Lowrey
A. T. McCarthy
Matthewson Ind Co
Dillon
C. Galvin
Eagleton
F. W. Harris
J. Wenham
VY. Dillon
W. Dare
Parker
W. Latimore
RE Lynch
K. Boorer
Lowrey
W Wilson
G Monro
A. Engel
B. E. Edwards
C. Lean
As Arnott
Percy Sistle
Slade
J. Forbes
Bridge
Homebush
Sydney
Australian dairying delegation tours New Zealand
Over thirty members of the Australian dairying delegation returning to Sydney aboard the Ulimanda report the NZ tour as educational and valuable despite conditions. plans for extended study and a detailed review by G. S. Stenmg. London butter market notes and New Zealand production figures follow, showing season gains in butter and cheese output and higher January herd-test averages across 73 groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Sydney
Australia
Atanignminted Drirtes Ltd
Niles
Xconia
EDS
Mn G 8
Stenmg
New South Wales
N.Z
Jowest
Black or Spear Thistle and its pasture impact
An agricultural note explains Black or Spear Thistle, also called Green Thistle, its prickly habit and seed spread via pappus. It details pasture damage from dead leaves and flowers, reduced hay value, and animal digestion risk. Control methods include disc cultivation and mowing before hovering. young plants are easiest to eradicate. A following article will cover Mexican Poppy. News in Brief mentions Mrs McNeil Thowspoon to start a Gloucester business April 4 as dressmaker, hairdresser, and children's stylist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayaki
Gloucester Golf Club Associates Monthly Medal
The Weather Clerk noted improved conditions after rain and members competed on a 12 hole course for the monthly medal. A strong turnout braved damp footing as scores clustered, with honors shared among Mrs. Ashworth, Miss Hawdon, Mrs. Street, and other finalists including Mrs. Doudney and Mrs. Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Ashworth
Mies Hawdon
Grant to assist settlers announced by minister and treasurer
The Minister for Agriculture announced that £200,000 will be advanced to aid settlers through the Rural Bank. The grant aims to fund improvements and proper tests as part of the official arrangements.
Nominations Open for Gloucester Electorate Selection
The National Association of NSW invites candidates to submit their names for selection in the Gloucester electorate. Nominations on the constitution form are received at 1 Bligh Street Sydney until 12 noon Saturday 12 April 1930, after which selections will be made in accordance with the association’s constitution. HW Horsfield, General Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Association
HW. Horsfield
Bligh Street
Sydney
Messrs
Richardson & Bird
Wingham School OF Arts
Booth
Wingham Show Ground
Stewarts
Wingham Show
Sasissante
C, H, Blenkin
Gloucester Branch Meeting in Shire Hall
Gloucester branch invites interested members to a meeting at Shire Hall on Monday night next at 8 pm. Walter Bennett, MLA, will address the gathering with Russell Hall in attendance as pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Shire Hall
Walter Bennett
Russell Hall
Ron
Stratford sale advertises Farley estate auctioned items
Mr Bruce Farley leaving the district conducts a premises auction at Stratford on Saturday March 22 at 2 pm. The sale includes a four roomed cottage with verandahs, outbuildings, and all high class furniture and effects listed, such as a maple bedroom suite, piano, dining and kitchen items, and domestic fittings. Auctioneer is Gloucester Phones 1 134 office 141 Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Farley
Stratford
Lino
Tella
Farley
Fresno
Poland
McCormack
Excursion to Sydney and Intermediate Stations
Gloucester residents offered an excursion by rail to Sydney and intermediate stations on a special Saturday train. Tickets priced 8/6 first class, 6/10 second class, with return valid for one calendar month and coupons required for the outbound leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Sydney
Separate applications invited for above positions
Wednesday 9th April is the day to obtain particulars of duties and renumeration on enquiry from the undersigned.
Public Meeting on Football League Formation at Majestic Theatre
A public meeting on Monday night March 24 at 8 pm will discuss forming a Football League with headquarters in Gloucester. All intending players and supporters are invited to attend, with V Munro A J Whith and Hec Gray listed among convenors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester
Country Women's Assn Special Meeting Notice
The Country Women's Assn announces a special meeting in the Rest Rooms next Tuesday March 25 at 3 pm. All members are requested to attend. M H Locke Honorary Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Locke
See
Asman Blanche to Visit Gloucester and Nearby Towns
Indian consulting herbalist Asman Blanche of Nabiag will tour Gloucester on March 21 at Philip's Hotel. She then visits Craven on April 1 at Blanch's, Clarence Town on April 2 at Er ranghi Hotel, Dungog on April 4 at Central Stroud from 10 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabiag
Gloucester
Philip's
Craven
Blanch’s
Clarence Town
Erranghi
Dungog
Courthouse Hotel
Stroud
Central Sfotel
MFG
Ratliy
March Special on Diabolo Separators and Gifts
The Diabolo Separator Co offers a free Seamleaf Diabolo Cream Can up to 8 gallons with every 50 gal Diabolo Separator purchase this March. Also included are sets with name plates. Additional promotional items may be offered with Beanies held.
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Ww. W. Hawdon
A. A. Doudhey
Church Street
Cecil Sutton
Corbett
Eric Welne
Albert E. Wells
Whit
T. Cordelie
Public Accountants & Income Tax Consultants
Church St
Jlo
Cester Soldiers Memorial
Albert Whatson
Carda & Dance Social
FL Kendall
Moffatt
A. J. White
R. Kendall
L. R. McGiery
D. Fawaris
Congregational Mission
Home Mission Board
3. Buttle
A. Fisher-Webster
Copeland
Buttle
Orange Distri
Mount George
Bundock
Candle Fiat
Coop- Jacornfpa
Nowendoe
Myall
Karsmes
Giro
Busby Brush Public
Smith
Lambell
Bulky Brush Parents and Citizens’ Association
Bulby Brush
T Te
Gloucester Dairy Company
Douglas Wardell & Co
W. Lowrey
Porkers
C. Blanch
Young Berkshire
Winencampe, Warson Ltd
Lonnon
London
Beavier
England
Dept. of Agric. Block
Gloucester Golf Club
Enn
National Association
Tom Hicks
Shire Yards
Vyner Bros
New England
Alam
Hereford Steehs
Grace Bros
Douglas Waddell
Douglas Waddell 8 & Co
Gloucester Shire Council
Gloucester Park
Harry N. Chaplin
Colner
Sane
Gloucester Dairy Company Limited
Bates
Guyers
J. M. Wratten
Meat Board
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
George Abarus
Loch Bonya
Testators
George Denrita
Stanley Adophus Deards
Charlie Oliver Wellard
Wilis
Stanley Adolphus Deards
Hawdon & Hawdon
NEW South Wales Government Railways
Morris
Manning
W. J. Morrss
P. W. Museell
Bhillinger
McKay
Sunshine
Dalgety & Co
Shaye
Eng
Ines
Cockshutt
Cor Hillers
Gloucester Stock Sales
LI Fsbere
Das Sale
Matthewson & Co
PAT & Store
Island
Ind
Poundkerpear
Harry M. Chaplin
V. Munro, A.J. Whith
Hec Gray
Convenot
Country Women's Assn
Falconer
M. Thurlow
L. A. Harris
Gloucester Park Tennis Club
Corbett's Cafe
A. Whith
Mrs. McNeil Thompson
A. ©. Tull
Asman Blanche
Gloucester Shire Yarda
Atiom
Watcha
Percy Wall
Walena
Ae R Wall
Glen Morrison
J L. Wall
Waleha
A. McRae
Devon
D. McKinnon
Croge
H Bartlett
Aie W
Ringoway
Andrew Sansom
Ireland
J. M Relf
J. Miller
A. Carlton
T. Acualirie
Douglas Waddell & C
A. 1
Stewart & Co
Tamwyortie - Note
Norton
Ehleford Bullocks
Matthewson && & Co
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