Gloucester Show Origins Of First Cattle Draft Test
A casual column recalls early Gloucester Show days when stock horses were tested in the ring. Harry Bignell cites a Dungog Show fifty plus years ago using Eclipse and Gouger to judge, with Stringybark later winning. Details span milk, butter factories, and local figures, ending with the Star building bequeathal.
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Gloucester
Harry Bignell
Dungog
Mic
R. Laurie
Mandeville
Gouger
Taylor
Cobark
Tulck
Charlie Taylor
Barrington
Billy Dare
Gloucester River
Pumpkin Creek
Copeland
Billy
Jack Notley
Mr. Skillen
Stroud Road
Avon and Barrington
Tom Carlton
Bridegroom in R.A.A.F. at Holy Trinity Thornbury
Brittanna Cocks of Beacons Geld Parade Croxton Melbourne wed F/Lt Gordon Albert Rows of Gloucester at Holy Trinity Church Thornbury Melbourne on March 31. Rev C Miles officiated. Bride wore alk tulle lace gown with veil and orange blossom. They signed the register as "Because" sung by Robert Carter. Reception at Wentworth Collina Street Melbourne. Honeymoon in Tasmania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Thornbury
Melbourne
C. Miles
Brittanna
A. H. Cocks
Beacons Geld Parade
Croxton
Gordon Albert Rows
RALAF
J. R. Rosa
Church St
Gloucester
Robert Carter
Wentworth
Collina St
Tasmania
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Influenza and Colds
A historical ad-style notice promotes Woods' peppermint cure as a remedy for influenzas and colds. The item touts quick relief, praising its refreshing formula and social reputation, with emphasis on availability and effectiveness.
Gloucester Shire considers two funding paths for crossings
Gloucester Shire Council debated two grant options under the Commonwealth Aid Roads and Works Act to repair about 13 concrete crossings and to fund the Waukivory deviation. The council prioritized crossing repairs, noting cement supply limits, timber concerns, and the need to keep roads open for industry while awaiting Department of Main Roads guidance on development funds and potential bridge work at Kitty Kitty and Barnes crossings.
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Department of Public Works
Department For
Main Roads Department
Public Works Department
Indivual Council
Moore
Federal Aid Roads and Works Fund
God
Channon
Dr. Laurie
Corneil
Wauk Vory
Waukivory Road
Waul
Counce
Waukivory Hoag
Farley
Laurie
Council
Breese
Bowman
Latimore
McRae
Farley Aaid
Couw
Watkivory RO
Department of Main Roads
Waukivory
Bullahdelah
Stroud Shire
Drs
Barnes
Manning
Alo
Cr. I. Moore
H. B. Chaplin
Cr. N. Livermore
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Milady
Cardigans
Elour
Dad
COIR
Garners
Allis Chalmers
Dombkins Bros - Gloucester
Mitchell Shearer
Gloucester 111
Proprietora
Lealie Rye
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington St
Kensington
A. G. White
Ell
Scone
Tereel
Ward's River
Scott Memorial Hospital
Gundy Pariah
Church of England
Dorothy Ebsworth Minell
Belltrees
Tercel
Arthur Charles Ebsworth
Kings School
Newcastle
Salvation Army
Labour
Coogee
Ellie
Toronto Star
The
Star Weekly
Star
R.a.af
Rose—Cocks Wedding
Misses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones
E. M. Newman
Church St., Gloucester
Gordon Dombkins
Iicenthian
Bennett’s
Central Sales & Service
Commonwealth Aid Roads and Works Act Council
T. S. Care
Golden Gate Cafe
Mullens
Gloucester 1
PHONE
Church Street
DON Mills Bootmaker & Repairer
King &8T
Campbell's Garage
Sweeny Bros
A.lf
Bakers Phone
Procera Bread
Countey
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