Sewer Plant Site Fight at Council Meeting
Council discussed resuming land for a sewer treatment plant and disposal area on the dairy farm of Mr. Glover. Mr. Dawson argued the four acre site would suffice, noting higher costs and lease implications if the farm is resumed, while the Department bears the resumption cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FP. Dawson
G. Glover
Glover
Dawson
Council
Mr. Glover
Aad
Shah
Drs
Dawcon
Dawsn
Dr. Laurie
Johnston
Wood
Dr. Deards
Mr. Wood
Moore
Grant
Gadd Dt
Gloucester Glories and Upcoming Visits Highlight May
The May issue notes Old Gloucester Factory pay details from 1907, gratitude for hosting the American hockey team, and Newcastle tourists planning a Bucketts trip to Gloucester. A Bowman rodeo themed program features horses, athletics, and luncheon. Majestic Theatre screens One Mile from Heaven and Sea Devils with a lineup including Paul Muni. Dorrigo School of Arts reports low membership and debt, Macleay Co-operative Dairying reveals April pay rates and production quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Twentieth Century- Fox
Heaven
Majestic Theatre
Clairé Trevor
Sally Blane
Douglas Fowley
Fred Washington
Bill Robinson
Prestony Foster
Victor McLaglan
Ida Lupino
Dona
Macleay Co-Op Dairy
Macleay Co-operative Dairying Company, Ltd
Ita
Stiff Fine at Gloucester Police Court for Drink Driving
Percy Cheers of Mrambach pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated and attempting to drive. A £10 fine was imposed with 20 days hard labour. Hughes testified that Cheers and others got into a car Sunday afternoon, Cheers was very drunk, and he was released on bail about midnight. He warned a second breach could cancel his license and add a further fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Max
Newton
Cheers
Kremback
Bushmen Carnival At Gloucester Marks Returns Tone Of Year
Saturday’s Gloucester branch returned Soldiers League carnival and sports drew local and out-of-town visitors under fine weather. Notable attendees included W. G. Thompson, Senator Foil, E. Bennett M.L.A., Jim Carston, Lipcombe, and Tom Hicks who opened the event. Despite large programs, few competitors appeared in many races. top outcomes included N. Carter dominating several open events and Bob Crowther’s Maisie winning the open stock draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Soldiers' League
Vialtora
W. G Thompson
Serato Foil
Unip
Ant
E. Bennett
M.la
Jim Carston
Wailarobla
Lipncombe
Tom Hicks
Thompson
Seinster
Alr Thompson
Thomsp‘gon
D R. Higgins
Robert Baate
Burrell Creek
Crocker
Morpeth
Bob Crowther
Maise
Nev Carter
Shannon Vale
Thating
Plewarda
Jack Hith
John Matthewson
Harvey Ivers
Barney Hauston
Murrirundis
TA. Corbell
F. M. Smith
Gloucester Hotel
Bowling Notes and Farewell at Club
In the Harris Cup Chapman beat Haughton 4 on to 92 22 in the Singles Championship Teni defeated Howdon 31 to 21. A farewell evening at the Clubhouse honored Mr J McIntyre who leaves the Club for Raymond Terrace. President Dr F V Munro presented him a leather bowls carrier amid expressions of regret from members including F Lowe L Street A White A Tenn Ro Kendall W W Hawdon P Anderson. An apology came from Mr Weekes for an unavoidable offense. Mr McIntyre thanked all for the gift and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Haughton
Howdon
J. McIntyre
Raymond Terrace
F. V. Munro
A. Tenn
Ro Kendall
W. W Hawdon
P. Anderson
Weekes
McIntyre
Obituary of J. R. Higgins Longtime Gloucester figure dies at 73
J R Higgins, a prominent Gloucester grazier and public servant, died at his Faulland home in Gloucester River after months of illness. He served on the Gloucester Shire Council from its inception in 1906, twice as president, and led the Gloucester Agricultural Society. He helped establish the Strand Road butter factory, supported the Presbyterian church, and kept a district diary of local history. Survived by two sons, a daughter, and a brother, his funeral was held at Faulkland then Gloucester Cemetery with Rev. D Glyn Jones officiating. numerous tributes from family friends and local groups attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulland
Gloucester River
J. R. Hige Ging
Mr. Higgins
Gloucester
John Higgins
Ield Bertice Station
Cuterneal
Gossip
Telligherry
Higgins
Dewitt
Curracabark
Nowendoo
Paulkland
Morton Park
T. N. Carter
Connell
Gloucester Agricutural Society
J. Stanley Christian
Airat
Strand Road
First Presbyterian
Additon
Shaw
Thomas Laure
Nowendoe
J. D. Higgins
Laurie Higgins
Myre N. Thomas
Sydney
T. L Higgins
Priddy
Faulkland
D. Glyn Jones
Thelma
Roland
Vera
Laurie
T. L. Davis
Darisi
Erie Higgins
Mra
T. A. Laurie
Margaret
Tom
Bob
Tand & Moore
J.B. Laurie
Robert
Margaret Crowther
Emily
Jean
H. A. Rigneni
Alex
Elizabeth Roos
Sandy
Ken Laurie
Jack
Ina Monro
Ted
Alice Laurie
Fred
Ivy
Jean Farley
George
Bessie Easton
Invergarden
J. J. McRae
Narraweema
Jim
Ellen
Mya
M. Taylor
Velma
Wal. Adams
H. N. Chaplin
Community families listed in Narooma note
A lengthy roster names Mr. and Mrs. with numerous families and individuals from Narooma and Gloucester area. The list includes the Anderson, Shaw, Corbett, Mellan, Parish, Archinal, Oldfield, Munro, Campbell, and many others, indicating a neighborhood or memorial or social register. The entry references local groups such as Presbyterians and Red Cross, Gloucester Shire entities, and various committees and associations connected to the Gloucester and Wallamba districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bfrs
W. le
Twity
Ivy
Charlie
Lassle Belcher
B.S. Nash
P.M. Smith
L Walker
Ron
Im. McDonald
Newton Tro
H. Samuelson
Narooma
Mya
W. Bidner
J. H. Parley
Reg
Jess Archinal
Mias Pera
Chris. Mellan
May
Lrubel
L Williama
H. Brevennon
F . Shaw
Arthur 'Ysglor
Anderson
Rela
Max Shaw
Vers
Watty Wilson
John Parish
Pay
Olive
Joe
Luyis
Mra
W. J. Dare
J. White
H. A. Abbott
Laurie
H. McTnnes
Stanley Ninhess
Lavers
Glady Corbett
T. A
M. Corbett
Bruce Vera Pryor
M. Middiellegh
G. Matthews
Gloucester A. H. and
Presbyterians Lailes
Gulf
Gloucester Suh-brinen R
S. 1
Eemningeee
Gloucester Shire
Gloucester Branch Red Cross Society
Waulrivory Hall
Wallamba District A
M. Assosation
Death of Bowman dairy farmer Mr Herey Middlebrook
News of the death of Mr Herey Gordon Middlebrook of Bowman Parish shocked Gloucester district. He underwent an appendicitis operation on the 7th inst but developed peritonitis and died about 10 p m Sunday. He was a community worker, secretary of Bowman Harm Parents and Citizens Association, a Gloucester branch delegate to the District Council of the Primary Produc ers Union, and a keen horseman. He leaves wife and three children Rex 10 Thelma 8 Alan 7. Funeral held Monday at Royal Church of England and Gloucester Church of England cemetery with nephews and cousins among pallbearers. Deep sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herey
Gordon Middlebrook
Bowman Parch
Gloucester
Middlebrook Sinferwert
Middlebrook
Dungog
Anit Mra
John J. Middlebrook
Bendotba
Bunyian Farm
Alf Middlebrook
Bowman Harm Parents Atv Citizens Association
Commuthium
Vic
Gloucester A
Hy Tnd P
Distrit Council
Primary Producers’ Union
Devease
Winton
Rex
Thelma
Alan
Huusband
Cyril Middlebrooke
Tugrabakt
Les. Middlebrook
Beniofha
Bethers
Snakes Prove Job Distractions Don’t Slow Shire Road Crew
Road crew workers Jack Yardy and Bill Locke found five live carpet snakes in a tied bag on the highway. The reptiles escaped and charged, but the pair corralled them after a brief chase, turning a routine shift into local amusement. Yardy caps the tale with a line about not buying a pig in a bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Jack Yardy
Bill Locke
Jack
Bill
K.O.D
Golf Notes Big Fields For Open Tournament At Gloucester
The Gloucester Club hosts its Open meeting this weekend to decide the Gloucester District Open Championship and many handicap events. Defending champion P Hardy of Wingham leads a strong Wingham contingent. Mug's Clip for players 27 handicap plus promises keen play. Entries close Thursday with strong early uptake. An associates event focuses on catering and high standards. Last Friday Nancy Weekes won the B-hole stroke handicap with net 33. other results listed. Several members visited Raymond Terrace for an open day and some plan trips to Dungog for Antehibs. Draws for tomorrow feature Mrs Newton, Mrs Brook, Mrs Hilly, Miss McGuillbronke, and Miss Weekes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
P| Hardy
Wingham
Wingham Veegeort
Thuralay
Nancy
Ims
Crowther
Thomas
Mrs Parish
Mr. Munro
Him
McKay
Ates
Newton
Carolan
Matthews
Brooks
Munro
Garner
le Quesne
Mesi Kay
Raymond Terrace
Dungog
Antehibs
Tosmorow
Brook
Hilly
Uillebrooke
Migglis
Sureet
V. Ars
Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney and Maitland Yards
Commercial notices from Homebush and Maitland stock sales describe yardings of about 2700 wattle cattle and 500 calves with generally firmer prices. Best vealers and bullocks show 10s higher, with bulls and cows to top figures. demand remained brisk from wholesale and retail buyers. The article also notes a social aside about ministers’ pay and a quip on clergymen and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe
Carson Ltd
Pitt, Son and
Badgery Li
Maitland
Hest
Heating Alda and NSW Agents Promote Information
Western Electric Day highlights dubious claims about heating Alda and bone and air conduction. The notice directs readers to contact Webster Jack & McDonald Limited, Sydney, at 16 Castlereagh Street, for information and pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Electric
Nsw
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydnex) Limited
Castlereagh Street
Gloucester Shire grants gate permit on Nowen Doe Road
Notice from Shire of Gloucester states that permission was given to erect a public gate across Nowen Doe Road in portion 3, parish of Woko. Harry N. Chaplin, Shire Clerk, Gloucester, dated 17 May 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
G. Hannaford
Nowendoe Road
Woko
Harry N. Chaplin
Phueke
Special Meeting of Shareholders at Gloucester Co op Dairy 1908
Shareholders interested in revising company rules are invited to a Special Meeting of Creators at the registered office on Friday 0th January 1908 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Co-op
Dairy Company, Ltd
Church notices mix in Gloucester and Stratford events
The notice lists church services and tributes across Gloucester and Stratford. Including Rev H W Rogers at Rockhurst 11 Barrington Hall, Mr J R Biggin in Methodist tribute, Rev N J Southwell Congregational at Crazen 7 pm, and Stroud Baptist Church events with pastors Craven and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
H.W. Rogera
Presbyterian
Rockhurst
Barrington Hall
W. W. Hawden
J. R Bigginst
Methodist
Buces Wauka
Stratford
Wesley
Crazen
N. J
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P. Lequesne
NADA
Ertirech
Sulayn Tae
Childsen
Australian Chemista Alliance
Dandruff Loti
A. I. Cavanough
Wilbon
AAA
Ales
AFCA
ABAA
The
Association of Accountants of
Aust
Society of Accountants & Auditors
England
Gloucester Actorate
Old Gloucester
March
Newcastle
Frank Brockwell
Braysdon
Uahat
Bowman
Tom Creagh
Womer
School OF Arts
Dorrigo
Farley
Lowrey
Carter
N. Carer
Laurie Divide
Benning Hace
N. Carter
Ro. Crowther
Maisies
P. Weheck
Paddy
K Mariit
Jack German
Belboral
D.C. Rye
Lance
London
John Robert Higgins
Percy G. Middlebrook
Commercial
Age
Melbourne
T. Welling
Presbyterian Assembly
Cluthes
Sali
Shire OF Gloucester
Poublic Gate
A. Brorson
Jetters
Cartain
Lorelei
G.R. McKay & Sons
Hume St
Creech
John Majg
Miss R. Jenkins
Church Services
Claire Trevor
Sally Blank
Fredi Washington
Preston Foster
Ida Luping
SEA Devils
Paul Muni
Miriam Hopkins
Louis Hatward
Woman I Love
Rubbert Young
Florence Rice
Joseph Callela
Lewis Stone
Little Cheeser
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