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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

4

Laracy’s pot of gold continues in wild valley visit

In a rugged Australian valley Laracy Wimgell Hodge and their party return with packhorses and tools intending a hidden gold rush. They encounter three armed native men and stay calm as Laracy speaks, seeking safe passage while guarding their secret yet to be shared with the outside world.

Laracy Wimgell Laraey Laracy Hodge Martha Syre Hint Ringé Hanya

The White Ghosts and the Cave Crossing

Laracy and his party confront native leaders in a tense exchange of language and masks. A bushranger uses staged medicine and smoke to deter danger as they prepare a cave fortress with rope alarms and a wary plan to win aid from the Mack tribe during an extended suspenseful ascent toward possible alliance.

Reader Raith Laracy Hodge Larney Torrow Larney Mrs. Hodge Martha Larary Cyre Snow Mountain

Radium Found In Woman’s Foot In Odd Trial

A homemade radium detector called the clicking hen tracked radium needles strapped to a Durham woman's foot. The device clucked faster near radium, and the patient felt no pain as doctors traced the needle buried in her foot for at least two days.

Durham Newcastle England North of England Cowell British Empire Cancer Campaign S. F. Evans

Intersections blamed for road accidents and right of way rules

NSW Minister for Transport Colonel Bruxner warns many crashes occur at intersections on main and rural roads. Last year 22 killed and 1,176 injured. Drivers must yield to traffic on their right. fines up to £20 and license suspension possible. Road Safety Council urges vigilance at intersections to prevent collisions.

Department of Road Transport Bruxner Col. Bruxner Mann Road Safety Council of New South Wales

Brighton tram free passes for 1083 people noted

In Brighton Sussex town council tram employees pensioners blind persons and special constables have free travel passes on Brighton tramcars totaling 1083 individuals listed for the scheme.

Brighton Sussex

Obituary of Noah Relf Gloucester district elder dies at 91

Noah Relf, a longtime Gloucester district resident born near Ashland, died at 91 in Moto on Monday night. He married Ellen Hazelwood 61 years ago and leaves nine children with many siblings predeceased. Interred at Gloucester Church of England cemetery with funeral led by Rev. Movs. Wreaths noted from numerous families and friends.

John Fast Moto Noah Relf Gloucester Ash Inland New Castle Yeast George Relf Ward's Tower Ellen Hazelwood W. Hazelwood Ward's River Frank Heit Conpernonks Walter Spring Wreck Randall Roothurst Arthur Bsyaney George Kranie Charles Grant Ward Church At England W.T. Howard Gran Fage Harris Jonnie George Mole Smith Ayit A. C.S Byrish Pyldge Familly Watt Billy Ani Mes Ben Bell Ant Wal Mary Riddles Carrie Charlie Ant Kinulys

Bushfire Relief Funds Criticized by Citizens Protection Court

At a Carcour Eneties Protection Court meeting dissatisfaction rose over fire relief administration and fund distribution. A labourer claimed £3 value fodder and £10 from the Lord Mayor’s fund, while another in the district received £0 from the same fund. The speaker said he does not believe in squealing though he feels coerced. Local complaints spurred talk of landholder grievances and refunds.

Carcour Eneties Protection Court Lord Mayor's Fund Weiter Humrd

Nightmare Pain Claim Prompts Free Health Booklet

A distorted notice quotes Mr Ploamint Far lamenting widespread pain after poor treatment. It mentions Mivey-back Guarantes Certificats by Street & Varish Ltd and offers a free booklet to readers seeking more information.

Mr . Ploamint Street & Varish Ltd

Death Notice of Mr William Atkins of Dungog District

The death occurring Saturday marks the passing of Mr William Vian Stanley Atkins aged 53, a lifelong Dungog district resident and son of the late Mr Joseph Atkins. He worked at various local employers before moving to Stockton and later Newcastle Steelworks. He died after ten weeks in a private hospital. Survived by widow, three daughters and five sons, plus four sisters and five brothers. Funeral was held Monday the 15th at the Berenfield Cemetery with local family and friends in attendance.

Peweastry Wile Vian Stanley Atkins Joseph Atkine Dungog Canningalla Bandon Grove Familly Lely Nome Tate Atkins Row OG. Skiben Dungog Chronicle Stockton Newcastle Steelworms Mesdames A Carlton Grafton F. Walsh Misa Linda Dungeg District

Housewife's Notebook tips for kitchen and home care

Practical hints from the Housewife's Notebook on mashing potatoes with hot milk, oiling linoleum corners, salting potatoes, filling wood holes with melted wax, using paraffin, and starching or whitening fabrics. Also notes on removing grease from stone steps and treating delicate fabrics with methylated spirits for slight stiffness.

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