Library Notes on New Purchases and Sydney Collection
The note lists new books purchased for the library including titles by Pertwee Kaye Smith Heyer Rohmer and Wodehouse among others and mentions a large travel collection from Sydney Public Library with works on Hitler and dictators. The committee aims to build a comprehensive Gloucester district collection and invites members to contribute or recruit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pertwee
England
Shiela Kaye-Smith
Hele Georgette Heyer
Istana
Ton Idriess
Lord Emsworth
Wodehouse
Mr. Deeds
Kelland
Conquest
Sally
Storm Jameson
Ben Boyd
W. Lawson
Fu Manchu
Sax Rohmer
Playboy
R. Connell
Moonhills
H. A. Vachell
Deeping
Sydney Public Library
Hitler Buit
Professor Roberts
G. W. Price
Savages
Serge
J. G. Hides
Allenby
The
Holy Land
Lowell Thomas
Robinson
John Drinkwater
Frontiers
Phillip Giless
Australia
Hatfie
Curis
E. Brontmay
Nina Murdock
South Seas
Wiles Price
Gloucester
District
Joan
Ui A M P Society Annual Report Highlights 1939
Ui A M P Society reveals continued strength as Austria's leading life assurance firm. At the May 5 1939 meeting, Dr George Abbott presided and outlined figures: new business surpassed £29 000 000 in the year, with £9 000 000 by existing policyholders. Total sums assured excluding bonuses reached about £296 010 000, taxes paid £327 000, and mean funds earned interest at AGT T per cent. Asset growth noted despite adverse conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ui A.M.P. Society
Austria
Dlschwt
George Abbott
Ae S
Sand Igsur
Submarine Patrol at Star and Majestic
The submarine adventure Submarine Patrol plays Saturday and Monday at Star and Majestic theatres. 20th Century Fox presents a stirring drama of the Splinter Fleet directed by John Ford and produced by Darryl Zanuck, featuring Navy trainees among its cast and a crew led by Preston Foster with Nancy Kelly and Richard Greene in principal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century-Fox
John Ford
Darryl F. Zanuck
Nancy Kelly
Preston Foster
Geo. Ranroft
Nancy
Slim Sommerville
John Carradine
Joat Valerie
He. Aimeet
Warren Hymer
Douglas Fawley
J. Parrel MacDonah
Maxie
Rosenthauster
Joan Fonteme
Hen Lane
Ad Cecil Kellaway
Long delayed presentation advances in Parliament scrutiny
A discussion on ceramic wealth and life assurance reform continues with approval from Society boards in states and New Zealand. Sir Frederick Tout and Mr J. C. Meeks retire from the Principal Board and seek re election, while Mr J B Garvan signals his own candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichert
Ceramic Wealth
Waal
Ard
Assur
Beichiess
New Zealand
Frederick Tout
J. C. Meeks
J.B Garvan
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board report on district stock
The Stock Inspector A. E. Moore reported at the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board meeting on February to April results. Holdings visited show 1995 cattle 803 pigs in 50 piggeries. cattle and pigs totals for March and April, mileage logged, rainfall figures, and pasture conditions improving after January rains. Stock movements remained active through March and April with strong demand and high prices. Disease notes include TB and pleuro pneumonia status, pig weed concerns, and efforts to prevent infection. Reserve funds and improvements discussed including fencing, maintenance, and revenue from permits, with actions against illegal stock movements and requests regarding land adjoining reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Moore
Mareh
Gloucester
Apri
Cup
Kyam
Lach
Wingham
Tirambach
Sydney
Barrington
Newton
Bundock
Queensiana
Queensland
Webster
Stewart
Glenfield
Wits
Nature
T.S
Berrica Creek
E. Dillon
Carsonville
Dillon
Dungog
Monxeral
Gloucester River
Manning
T.S.R
Knorrit Flat
Subi- Feet
Bervice Creek
G. Izzard
Elands
W. Brislane
Knorth Flat
Rver and Bridge
Brislane
Westwood T.S
Messrs Ferris Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library Notes
Lbasry
AMP
Society
Star and Majestic
Thorsey
Chapman
Chas. Blanch & Son
Cash & Carry Butchery
Church Street
Fisk
Awm.a
A.W.A
Radioia
Arvey Ivers
Church ST
Manning ST
Taree
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
London
Genio
S. J. Bennett Radio & Garage Service
Kayser
Felt
Nevis
Mongery & Furniture Departments
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