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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence describes Harry and Bill Whisper, a sober miner, and George’s wild career. It contrasts rough ventures, drinking, and honesty with a cheeky view of temperance and bravado, set in a rough, stylized frontier voice.
A crowd of about 800 watched Gloucester edge a strong Taree side 14 to 10 after a rain interrupted second half. Key moments included Williams and Connelly for Gloucester, Giddey and Berry scoring, and Oldfield’s late decisive try with successful conversion sealing the win.
Barrington residents gathered at Barrington Hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J McIntyre and their family after sixteen and a half years in the district. A wallet of notes was presented, with speeches by local officials and many ex pupils, plus a musical program. The couple plan to reside at Raymond Terrace and were thanked for their service to the school and community during their Barrington tenure.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr Reid announced that applications to attend winter farm and poultry farmer schools at Hawkesbury College close June 1. The budget in the United Provinces allocates 825 000 pounds for rural development and nation-building schemes. A cricket match ends with Mr Hec Gray handling the whistle in a difficult finish.
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