Ward's River Motor Accident Inquest Opens
Coroner Herbert Plett from Taree conducted an inquest in the local Court House into the death of Donald McDougall Porteuls who died at Roma Private Hospital on the 10th after a collision between two cars near Ward's River on March 8. Witnesses described the scene and speeds, with evidence suggesting both cars were near their correct sides of the road. The inquiry opened March 10 and adjourned to March 23.
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Court House
Herbert Plett
Taree
Donald McDougall Porteuls
Roma
Ward's River
Cara
Kempsey
Sydney
Eric James Brown
J. Price
Manning Motors
Brown
Price
Bolton
Milnro
Francis G, DB
Stone
Stroud Shire
Ward's River Township
Hospital Board changes and Madhatters Dance in Gloucester
Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital secretary reports government appointments to the hospital board with Hawdon Reichert and Moore as representatives while J A McRae tendered resignation awaiting a successor. Also details of Madhatters Dance on March 31 with original hats prizes and Kit Kat Orchestra.
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Moore
Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Otton
Hospital Commission
Toth
Messrs
WW. Hawdon
W. P. Reichert
J A. McRae
J. A. McRae
Manhattan
C.W.A
Kit Kat
Gloucester Show Official Opening and Addresses
The Gloucester Show opened on Wednesday and Thursday with Mr G E B Bennett M A presiding from a raised platform on the hill. President Mr J R Higgins praised community support despite low morale and thanked donors including A A Abbott and the Brockwell family. Bennett lauded the judges and Junior Farmers Club, noting growth from 300 to 7000 members and urging an agricultural college for the coast. Government plans for rural electrification and improved infrastructure were outlined to aid producers and curb urban drift.
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Gloucester
G. EB. Bermett
Hillable
Nia
Bennett
JR. Higgins
AL. and
Higgins
Uheir
A. A. Abbott
Brockwell
Stitt
Mn Bennett
Tunior Farmers’ Club
Iinjor Pariler
Enere
Hunter
Lower Norton
Connells
Boy Killed by Electrocution in Dungog Roof Fall
Ten year old Kevin Mate climbed onto a verandah roof in Dungog to retrieve a ball when he touched live electric wires. His grandmother Mrs. Martin Mate, of Hooke Street, reported the accident. Paramedics and two bystanders assisted, but the boy died at a private hospital. The coroner, Mr. W H Green, is set to hold an inquiry today.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
Judith Mowle
A. W. Mowle
Ross Street
CW. Street
C. E. Bennett
M.L.A
Lea
Ross
Bennett
Judith
Sydney
Kevin Mate
Dungog
Martin Mate
Hooke Street
W. Robson
Mator
W. H. Green
Old Charge From Sydney Quarters In Clovelly Riot Case
At Sydney Quarter Sessions last Thursday a riot at Clovelly six years earlier was referenced. Benjamin Watts, 83, was charged with maliciously injuring a house in Surfside avenue on July 28, 1930. Watts, among 21 arrested, was committed for trial but failed to appear. rearrested at Gloucester on February last, he was found guilty and bound over for two years. Watts earlier faced Gloucester Court for trespassing on railway property, fined £1 10s or three days hard labor. Fingerprints linked him to the Clovelly charge.
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Sydney
Clovelly
Surfside Avenue
Benjamin Watts
James Joseph Clancy
Watts
Gloucester
Casino School of Arts Seeks Tax Relief After Audit Request
For the first time in 18 years the Casino School of Arts has been asked by the Commissioner of Taxation to file an income return. It was stated before the committee that the institution could face a tax of £1700, risking the surplus used for external education. The Jeter agreed to contact the Minister for Education seeking tax waiver or reduction.
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Casino School of Arts
Commissioner of Taxation
Jeter
Tiwan
Local bowls match set for Saturday on Wingham green
Four rinks from Wingham will visit in a friendly on the local green this Saturday starting at 2 pm. Bolton Hawdon White Street Thbeck Jeffrey Tresidder Borer Tent Kendall Munr Adams Smith MacAndrew Woodward Ans laraqn are listed among players.
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Wingham
Pam
Dinner to Show Judges at Gloucester Beef Show
An innovative dinner for judges hosted by President J R Higgins at the Gloucester Hotel opened the show. Guests included M L A C Bennett who praised judges for enabling the event, with others noting the Jersey cattle improvements and strong dairy industry growth in Gloucester.
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J. R. Higgins
Main
Joy
Hawdon
Gloucester
A.A
Jersey
H Knodler
Sirigteton
Darcy Lowe
Penrith
Gloucester Show Highlights Strong Cattle and Poultry Quality
The Gloucester Show featured high quality Australian breed cattle led by D A Cowan with praise from judges. Mixed classes sparked thoughts on breedless judging, while beef quality reflected good grazing country. Junior Farmers exhibits impressed, maize stood out, and poultry judged by A Clark received top marks. The Newcastle venue and society figures praised hospitality and ring events, urging continued support for breeders and junior exhibitors.
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D. A. Cowan
Oxley Island
Glouceswe
Milh
L. M. Stitt
Taree
FD. Browne
Newcastle
Gloucester
A. Clark
Merewether
Newcaste Show Society
Leggo
Meyers
Bennett
Newvaste
Newcastle Shaw
Newcastle Agricultural Society
Mr. Higgins
Golf Notes Opening Day With Mixed Foursomes
The opening day of the 198K season saw twenty mixed pairs competing despite rain and mud. Otel and Mrs Conn won the mixed foursome with a net 30, with many other couples posting solid scores as the Associates staged a cordial event and announced upcoming competitions.
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Anerson
Otel
Conn
Leedham
Garner
Doyle
Miss Laurie
Parish
Pariah
Rye
D. Rye
Mrs. Moffatt
Coote
Miss Moffatt
Smith
Matthews
Roddy
Miss Cowan
Snodgrans
Yates
Ross Street
Miss Yates
Mrs. Easton
Chariton
Miss Ellis
Associates' Co
Tennis draw set for Saturday with two matches scheduled
Following the 15 draw for the armitaia to be played on Saturday next on March 28 Factory meets Teachers at Park A Grade Court and Pennies faces Buckhurst at the Presbyterian Court. Semi finals start at 1 30 p m. Teams must arrange ball purchases. Secretaries to attend annual meeting March 26.
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Armi-Tinaia
Factory
Teachers
Pennies
Buckhurst
Presbyterian
Balla
Gloucester Ladies' Hockey Club Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Gloucester Ladies' Hockey Club will be held at Corbett's Cafe on Wednesday 25th March. All members and intending members are cordially invited.
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Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Gloucester
Glnchester
Tempest
Lenfieta
L. Tram Jett
Gloucester Ladies
Corbett's Cafe
Lost on Showground Childs Silver Reward Offer
B Penfold Hon Sec reports a silver child’s item lost on the showground. A finder may contact the Advocate Office for reward details and to claim the article.
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Child's
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Whatson
J. Whatson
City Price Draper
Cutter Research and Veterinary Department
A. L Cavanough
Carsonville
Sresco Creek
Cor
W. W. Hawdon
B. P. Dawson, B.A
OLD Bank N
The
Gloucester Advocate
Royal
G. Reeves
Dyer’s Crossing
Central Coast and Tablelands
Don McRae
McRae
Messrs. Matthewson and Co
RED Cross Society
Red Cross
J. Holmes
A. J White
A. Dolman
Thurlow
Dolman
John Rourke
West Maitland
Waldha
Carda
Geta
Cardo
School OF Arts
Mome
Casino
Penfold
A Dolman
M. Thurlow
West Mal . Saddler
Phone 149
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
O'Connell Street
Gloucester Shire
TLE
Laurie Bros
E. C. Laurie
A. K. Laurie
G. R. Hicks
Alec Watson
Spencer Hicks
Dana Lynch
New England
Tom Hicks
Ward River
J. Ebbeck
Caledonia
Forbesdale Hall
Mist Watt
Saxby
W.A. Younger
Mad-Hatter’s Dance
Majestic Theatre
D. E. Ellis
Chequers
N. Snodgrass
Stratford
Messrs Lyall Bros
Craven
Yani
Dalry
Matthewson & Co
W. N. Dann
Con Junction
A. Gresham
MO. Calman & CO. Dairy Engineers
Jucester
Symplex
At & Pam
L. Tremlety
Giowoeaten
Athotelogie
Haye
E. A. Gresham
Hig
J.T. Grant
Cors
Gowsater
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