Sum of Money Found and local events in Gloucester May 1939
A sum of money was found in Gloucester on Saturday and is in the Gloucester Police custody for the owner to claim with a description of loss. Upcoming events include a big band programme from Wingham to Gloucester, a world famous Wirth Bros circus in Gloucester with thrilling acts, and the film The Barrier at Majestic Theatre with Rough notes on cast.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Police
Fiughes
Wingham
Wirth Bros
de Wards
Three Brielfes
Laurieton Post Office Hold Up
A 14 year old boy was charged in Kempsey for the Laurieton post office robbery on Saturday. The masked bandit forced Mr B G Plunkett to open the cash drawer and office safe, taking £3 1 0 and a revolver before fleeing. Police searched Laurieton Coopernook Kendal and Diamond Creek. a hogged taxi linked to Catherine Hill Bay thefts was found near Diamont Creek. Alan Roy Brown was remanded in Kempsey court until June 7 for the armed robbery of the Laurieton postmaster.
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Kempsey
Laurieton
BG. Plunkett
Plunkett
Sepevior Dudley
Laurie
Jon. Coopernook
Kendal
Diamond Creek
Nfolen Tani
Diamont Creek
Diemont Creek
Dudley
Quin
Lyons
Pugh
Freeman
Catherine Hill Bay
Gregory Page
Page Tulu
Ted
Alan Roy Brown
Laueton
Frederick Caventi Plunkett
Even Wideawake Stockmen Sleep At railway station
Sid Oldfield recounts a late night railway mishap when four hoofed travelers emerged from a departing train, followed by two sleepy figures. Andrew, distracted by a boot mishap, muttered about the rails as Sid assisted the embarrassed pair and restored order on the platform.
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Sid Oldfield
Sid
Bill
Andrew
Preference to Returned Soldiers Act Sparks Injustice Debate
A correspondent cites a story from the SMLH highlighting unfair outcomes under the Preference to Returned Soldiers Act. A married father of three, enlisted in 1918 and prepared for embarkation, is barred from a National Registrar appointment promising nine months of work, while a younger single man who enlisted later but served less is eligible. The writer urges reform to avoid penalizing the veteran and others in similar plights.
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Liverpool
National Register
South Africa
Butter substitutes eyed as threat to dairy industry
Senator McLeay announced plans to urge state authorities across Australia to examine the nutritive value of butter substitutes like margarine after a Primary Producers' Union delegate described substitutes as a serious menace to dairying. He said some substitutes taste and look like real butter and have even been served in cafes. He will discuss the issue with State Ministers of Agriculture on June 4 at Canberra.
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McLeay
Australia
Matc
Canberra
Gloucester Ladies Lose to Wing ham Club in Debut Match
Gloucester Ladies hockey travelled to Wingham for their season opener against the new Wing ham Club and lost 2–0. The visitors entertained after the game. both teams fielded many new players and showed uneven form with critics noting lack of keenness from Gloucester and weak defending leading to both Wing ham goals. Gloucester must train hard and lift their effort if they wish to compete in their next match in a fortnight.
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Gloucester
Wingham
Wauchepe
Gloucester Club Open Golf Ends In Close Finish
Bright sun and calm air marked the Gloucester Golf Club eighth annual tournament with visitors from Wingham Forster Bullahdelah Stroud and Dungog. Neville Mooney won the open championship after a six hole playoff with Dr Anderson. Mooney edged ahead on the last hole to take the cup as Gloucester District Open champion.
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Gloucester Golf Club
Wingham
Forster Bullahdelah
Stroud
Dungog
Serius
Neville Mooney
Bullandinai
Dr. Anderson
Russell Handy
Forster
Ables
Anderson
Alnong
D.C. Rye
A. J. Woonwand
Varias
W. Dowling
A. Kemp
T. Charlton
Kemp
W. J. Machin
M. Bowden
Drinkwater
F. Hk
O'Keefe
G. Smith
W. H. Cutcher
J. Defore
J. McRae
J. Walshe
J. Breckenridge
M. Gooch
FH Anderson
G. Amin
V. Collins
A. W. Chapman
R. Hardy
T. Leedham
B. Kevin
N. Mooney
L Glover
S. Ball
S. Ball 102/1884, 4H. Sherwin 113/27 86, J. McLeod
A. C. Parish
Gooch
W. Carson
H. Pite
A. H. Street
L Stevens
Tom Collins
Glouces‘tory
P. Tull
C. Glover
Auch
Sherwin
Hy Pile
L. Stevens
Bard
Leetham
Ko Keefe
EL H. Anderson
F Drinkwater
Delforew
Breckenridge
J Gooch
H. Hillier
W. Collins
M. P. Tat
W .Dowling
Nec
Dowling
F. K. O'Keefe
Chariton
Ba Mooney
Bullahdelan
Gloucester
M. Mooney
Bullahdelahy
B. H. Anderson
Mooney
Runnell Hardy
G. Dowling
P. Drinkwater
Gloucester Defeats Maitland United in Hard Fought Rugby Match
Gloucester beat Maitland United 19 to 8 in a lively test of strength. Gloucester pressed in the second half while Maitland created chances, but a series of breaks and a late try sealed the win for Gloucester with standout performances from Tutty Barbour and Hebblewhite and a solid showing by Fordham and Giddey.
End of First Round in Winter Competition
End of first round completed in both grades last Saturday. Next Saturday final round starts with home away switch for matches. This round decides the B Grade Consistency Cup donated by Mr. P Le Queane. Association secretary asks all teams to keep records of games won for checking. Tugrabakh in B Grade Zone 1 has withdrawn from the competition. vacant matches will be played later only if affecting final placings.
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P. le Queane
Tugrabakh
Tugrabak
Tomeotrist's Visit to Gloucester Hotel Consultation
D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Opticians and Optometrists will attend the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday August 1st from 9 am to 5 pm. Heur al viet indicates a scheduled hour for eye care consultation.
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McDonald
F.B.C.A
M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Dairy Notes on Balnngowas Stud Purchases and Cow Prospects
Mr Don Shaw of Balnngowas Alls adds three Raleigh bred cows to his pure bred herd, including Raleigh Ethel 5th a red cow with strong test figures, and two Royal Standard progeny. A second Shaw purchase brings Newstead Stately 14th and News stead Renown s Fairy to the Atdshell Stud, expected to boost value. Midwinter production by A J Everetts Guernsey herd at Barrington shows high yields and fat.
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Balnngowas
Raleigh
Atel
Democrat of
Wnat Weil
Royal Standard of
Darbatara
Shaw
Bhaw
D. Shaw
Royal Standard
Newstead
J.T. Young
Regent A.ls
Newsstead Renown
Renown
Atdshell Stud
A. J. Evers
Guernsey
Barrington
Everett
Australia
MAITLAND AND HOMEBUSH STOCK SALE RECORDS
Reports from Commercial Homebush and Maitland stock yards show a mix of cattle calves pigs and beef prices. Yardings include 2576 cattle at Homebush with steers to £10 12s and cows to £10 6s, Maitland yarding around 950 cattle with best steers to £12 10s and calves to 70s, and pig values up to 149s 6d for heavy porkers.
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Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Cnttle
Pitt, Sam and Badgery Ltd
Gloucester
L. Sansom
A. Sanshin
J. W Lalinure
Winche
Cuithe
Carson
Maitland
Extraordinary election for two councillors in Riding B Gloucester
The Shire of Gloucester announces an extraordinary election for two councillors in Riding B to fill vacancies from the death of Dr A J White and the resignation of Gr B C Laurie. Nomination day is Friday June 29 1929 at 12 noon at Gloucester Shire Downer Chambers. Nominations require Form I consent and must be delivered by 5 pm on Wednesday May 7 1939. Harry N Chaplin Shire Clerk and Returning Officer.
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A. J. White
Gr. B.C. Laurie
Shire Downer
Church Street
Gloucester
Shire Comeil
Harry N. Chaplin
Shire Office
TENDERS INVITED FOR RIFLE RANGE WORKS IN GLOUCESTER
Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of 55 yards Sail to Rifle Range and repairs to woodwork of the mantle. Submissions to be delivered separately. Lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance. Tenders open in seven days. Specifications available from Co. RALPE Secretary Rifle Camp Church Street Gloucester.
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Rifle Range
Mantlett
Fricca
Co. Ralpe
Rifte Cinp
Church Street
Gloucester
Military Ball thanks from Gloucester Troop members
The Gloucester Troop of the 16th Light Horse Machine Gun Regiment expresses appreciation for the superb efforts of the ladies who organized and conducted the Military Ball. Lt. B. P. Dawson conveys hearty thanks to every lady who assisted.
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Gloucester Troon
16Th Light Horse Machine Gun
B. P. Dawson
Proop
In memoriam Bhelton Renelt 1997 memorial notice
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Renelt Bhelton who passed away in June 1997 at age 24. A cherished portrait remains at home as a reminder of his bright memory. Inserted by his loving mother father and sister.
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Bhelton
Von
Renelt
Rom
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