Gloucester Daily Life in May 1939 Highlights
The Gloucester column outlines Empire Day plans for May 24 at the District Rural School with a basket picnic, street parade to the Park, and sports. It notes a concert at Star Theater to support the Far West Children's Health Scheme, a Church of England Ball rescheduled due to a death, and a Copeland fancy dress dance. Also updates on Vauxhall 14 cars, local fund requests for storm damage, and the Newman River Rodeo set for tomorrow at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association
W. McGow
Majestic Theatre
Hughes
Ray
Ustal Custon
Turner
Me. Nicholls
Sydney
Star ‘Theater
Gloucester
Far West Children's Health Scheme
Country Womens’ Association
Church of England
A. J White
A. J. White
St. Paul's
Copeland Hall
Newman River
TM. Creagh
Death of Dr A J White Prominent Gloucester Councillor
Archibald Joseph White a prominent Gloucester Shire Councillor and coroner was found dead on a grazing property near Bundook. He had long served the district, led public works including river crossings and sewerage, and was a father of two married children. The death, deemed due to Bright’s disease, occurred about one o’clock Wednesday. funeral arrangements were set for St Paul’s Church of Roglani and Gloucester Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Joseph White
Ant
Unk
Hughes
Munro
Lil
Gloucester
Councillor White
Joseph White
White
Raymond Terrace
William Malom
Boral
Unis
AL J Waalwand
Knelfer
Huse
Hamad
UFB
Completences
Sydney
Gloucester’ Agricultural Society
Church of Exglans
Gloucester School of Arts
Clintun
Mra White
W. Garner
Muriel
Arch
Rayment
N.C. Hopkins
T. Hampton
Thomas
Newcastle
St. Paul's Church of Roglanit
Une Gloucester
Red Rees
Dungor
Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Muldoon at Tinonee Mayo Hospital
The death occurred on Thursday week at Mayo Hospital, Taree, for Mrs Elizabeth Muldoon a longtime Tinonee resident. She passed her 78th year on the 20th of last month. Her husband the late Mr Thomas Muldoon died 17 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Dumbrell of Clarence Town where she married 76 years ago. They lived in that district about 20 years, moved to Manning 55 years ago, then settled at Tinonee where she was widely known and made many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Muldoon
Mayo Hospital
Taree
Tinonee
Thomas Muldoon
Dumbrell
Clarence Town
Manning
Local News From Gloucester and Sydney Meetings
Mr PF Lowe returns from Sydney health break feeling much better. J G Wilson to be Glynchester PP Board delegate at the Sydney Conference May 17 and 18. Board re-elects chairman for sixth year. Harry McNaughton suffers poisoned hands needing medical care. Arthur Brease of Betts on road to recovery after operation in Crow's Nest hospital. GA Andrews absent due to illness. Constable Casey relieving at Merrins. Dr WJ Dalton begins practice in Wingham with family. Engagement announced Alma Janet Carter to Lloyd George Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. Lowe
Sydney
J. G Wilson
Harry McNaughton
Mator Mixeyierdia
Crow's Nest
Arthur Brease
Betts
Kia
GA. Andrews
Gloucester P.P
Constable Casey
Merrins
W. J. Dalton
Morer
Wingham
Dalton
Alma Janet
L. B. Carter
Mylery Valley
Scone
Llyod George
James Easton
Piebald Mouse Captured by Southgate Resident
Mr G Paine of Southgate reports catching a piebald mouse on his property described as light and dark patches with white forelegs and distinctive ears. A separate incident notes a man entering a suburban garden, removing clothing, and blowing away wash, later identified as a theft or prank.
Young Woman Found Dead at Scone Tragedy Shocks Town
Jean Appleton twenty four a visitor to Bicone was found dead at White Fork with her dressing gown cord around her neck. The coroner ruled suicide by strangulation amid mental distress from overstrain. Daughter of C J Appleton of Gosford, body taken to Gosford. Tragic case reported by Scone Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean ‘Appleton
White Fork
C.J. Appleton
Gosford
Appleton
Scone
Army Commissions for Australian State Cory Vacancies
About 150 commissions available in 1989/10 for young applicants aged 20 to 25. First course starts July in Sydney with selection based on medical, marital, citizenship, and education. Applications due by May 25 1939 to District Base Commandant Victoria Barracks Sydney. preference to Permanent or Militia Forces. LT appointments in permanent forces with £23 yearly salary. Obtain details from District Base Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Victoria Barracks
Jersey sale at Kurtkatt Stud draws wide attendance
The Warkatt Jersey Stud sale on 4.1 at Mr P A Patt attracted buyers from Marley River in the north to Upper Myall in the south. Prices ranged from 2 guineas for cows to bulls up to 50 guineas. many lots sold well with figures across the roster including Oxley Gujlar and Glengarra Rocklily. The event featured spirited bidding and a strong turnout. The article also notes the government’s emphasis on pilot training as part of national defence.
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Mesers
Redman and Lee
Kurkatt Jersey
P. A. Patt
Marley River
Upper Myall
Prines
Oxley Gujlar
NG. Hopkins
Moncaster
Brisbane Grove
Lobelia
Mr. Hill
Gloucester
Giles
Ostey
Mario
Jf Atkins
Brisbane Grove Ruthenia
John's River
Oxley Foun
J.B. Bourke
Upper
Myo
Tushane Grove
Bans
W. i. W Réhlbach
Wingham
J. Hoy
Davi Wants
J. I Adkins
Glee Weston
Karkatt Bly. Fy Greer
Ro Adama
Coster
A Whitten
Brisbane
Rev. Hill
Glenoortr
A. Whitten
Joan's
Wellington
B. Jamison
Arsival Park
Norma
W. P. W. Kohlbach
Glengarra Rocklily
Woodside
Miss Rochette
Broad Oaks
F. W. Kohlbeh
A. Mann
I Davawank
Jean
B. Bourke
Myall
Torna
W. Henderson
Manitolin
J. J. Atkins
C. Farley
Barbara
A, Whitten
John’s River
Strathmore
Mullin
Krambach
Karkatt
Colonel
D .Kidd
Louisa
Helfer
Wy FW
Kholbach
Karkatt Miller
Mark Holstein
Bucca Wallis
Mr. Lawson
Fortnightly cattle and pig sale notes and prices
The report covers a busy fortnightly cattle sale with strong yarding and varied bids for cows calves and bulls. Notable buyers include K Lambert Mina Carson and W Murray. prices range from low figures to £6 1s 9d for a bull and upwards for premium cows and calves. Pigs show heavy yarding with overall price weakness on the day. occasional store pigs hold firmer value. Rabbit skins priced higher at Sydney sale with diverse lot valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uee
Ly. Ca
K. Lambert
Mina L. M. Carson
W. Murray
Winchcomby, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Petty
Auction catalog highlights Hereford and Devon cattle sale
A fragmentary catalog lists 24 Hereford and Devon bullocks aged 21 3 years, 50 Devon bullocks 8 5 years, 100 Devon and dairy bred steers 2 8 years, 160 store cows and heifers, 50 cows and calves. Entries mention quality and condition for several consignors including Jas Mullen and A C Parian, plus mixed cattle, fat cattle, and herd notes. Also listed are cattle with calves, 20 prime fats, 50 Hereford and Devon steers 24 3 years, and various horses and ponies. Auctioneers: Gloucester PTY. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Devon
Avy Jas
Mullen
A. C. Parian
Awe S.J. Frost
W. Webeck
Albert Frost
Ae D, McKinnon
Ave N
Carter
Ave P. Keegan
Ami
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucest
Deviation and widening plan for Gloucester Nabiac road
Notice in the Government Gazette May 1939 outlines deviation and widening of the road from Gloucester to Nabiac and Krambach Developmental Road No 1 04 1 up Brown's Creek or Wollomba River. It mentions closing of roads and requires objections to be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Gloucester
Nabiac
Krambach
Brown's Creek
Wollomba River
Kyle
Department of Lanaa Sydney
Lanss
Fallman
U.S
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E. Bennett
Spooner
BH. Deards
Shire Prescient
Gloucester Shire
Far West
Vauxhall
H. Matthewson
Peter Molors-Haldens
Lyd
Marrickville
Hell
Wednnesday
Gven
Hayell
Vauxhal
Mark Twain
the Argonaut
Twain
P. le Quesne
Draper and Mercer
Cavanough
Ea Oscil
Tothe
Aed I
Hazelwood
Waleh
Hazelwood's
A. Hazelwood
Aseharts
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Girl OF the
Golden West
Leo Carrillo
Buddy Ebsen
Walter Pidgeon
Lynne Overman
Roscoe Karns
Inx
Joan Crawford
Spencer Tracy
Kentucky
Bundook
I News
Army Commissions
Jersey
Gloucester Dairy Farmers
Tom Hicks
Hampton
Gloucester Pig Sales
W. E. Sparke (Ger) Pty. Ltd
A. Shejtim
Sane
W. I Reichert
Lay
Masten Um Wilson
T. A. Smith
Enlena
W. CG Weismantel
K. B. Bithrey
Hy McNeil
Barry and Holmes
H. Martin
EBT
Arch McRae Tout
J Radford
KG Mackeay
Donkin
V. R. Slade
Hy J. Phillips
RV. Mureray
Ds. Wilson
Sam Banks
D. K. Reaman
C.K. Lambert
Reg Whatmore
Ly Atkins
Ribbons
H. J. Dennett
Barham and
Spruce
C.J. Borkam
Cumming and Deards
C. Belcher
WA Martin
W. T. Mute
Crank
Relf and
Toms
Roy Baxby
Green
A. J. Patt
W. A. Dare
R. Ostand
Rudkin Ang Green
Ogmond
Latimore
LITTM
Ellis
Whitford and
Buddle
Whitford and Johnson
Jim Smith
J. R. Swith
Clem Gallagher
Te Carter
Bankyard Glover
We L. Basti
G. Witwa
J. Wenkam Bat
B.C. Summereille
He Mw Hy
JG. Germon
Yates
Andy
J. D. Pariah
A. R. Wilson
P. W. Germon
C. Slade
Belt
A.C. Mureray
Bi, Carter
R. Tillisy
Vin, Carter
J. Kernahan
B Power
J. C.F. Mueray
W. H. Muldoon
L. Gorton
Roy Brown
T. F Breene
Holmes and
Barry
W. Paterson
CG Tiedman
Rue Easton
Bete Westey
B. J. Rheinbergen
Misa F. Johnston
A. J. Wisemansteh
le Pitegeratl
W. H. Crowfoot
FW. Holmes
W. Page
J. Ten
Cute Wand
Pa Ey
A. BE
Mogro
Hyl
King Bros
C. Hampton
Berry and Braswington
Sansom Brown
Redman
F. Burton
B. J. Rheinberger
Keith Tui
A. L Schmierer
Paterson
Keith
Richarsson
Slevenany
Newton Br
Sanesom Ind
Myla
Jy Wisemuuiter
German
W. A Muldoon
Lynch
Pariah
Dat
W. H. Bagnall
Miss M. Garland
Zal
W. K. Ribbons
Miss Johnston
Fat
AL Pala
Clift Wand
Wo .Ferehsen
Grant
Griffis
J McMahon
Leo
Pattab
Wy Ralston
Wij
Sansom -Hoom
Alan Crowfoot
C. Maaien
Kernahan
Wills
Boarke (Ger. Pty, Ltd
HiIl Vasacq
Prnc
Monkay
Ray Atkins
Gresham
D. Ke Redman
Brassintra and
Poole
H. A. Lanson
W . Reld
Ald. Reeves
C. Lean
Laket
JC. Mudie
Gordon Ritter
R. Paterson
P. Weismantel
C. Redman
K. Chisholm
W. G. Weismantel
J. Hayes
Chité Blanch
Rudkin and Green
R. Saxby
G.M. Bits
Ms. Elia
Bis
W. J. Dare
Far West Children’s Health Scheme
Sydney Artlats
Clouvely
Cavanough's
D. Davey
Hon
Copeland P. & C. Assn
Gloomchasers
OS Ee
New England
W. & Sparke
GCR. Pty, Ltd
Paterson, Easton & CO
H. A. Carter
Lansdowne
Durambah
Bimbin Creek
W. E. Sparke (Ger.) Pty. Ltd
Paterson Easton & Co
Laura McDonald
M. Laurie
J. Deards
Yardy
J. Bennett
Radio & Garage Service
Thorley
Chapman
Chas. Blanch
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