Gloucester Wins Prizes at Kempsey Show Rodeo
Gloucester people feature strongly at the Kempsey Show Rodeo with R A Crowther's Paw and Raston's Nipper leading in drafts. Leith Easton's Khaki wins open novice event. Neville Carter's Midnight second. Carter shines in ring events while W Webeck's Sovereign and Ray suffer lameness and are scratched.
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Kempsey
Gloucester
R.A. Crowther
Paw
Ty, Raston
Pat
Leith Easton
Stockman
Neville Carter
W. Webeck
Ray
Hexham Bridge Plans Move Forward Near Mesxtaun
Officials from the Roads Department and Maritime Services met to settle the site for a new bridge over the Shynter Hive near Mesxtaun to replace the vehicular ferry. The clutter factory site above the ferry crossing is favored though further tests may be required to ensure shipping safety. Estimated cost tops £40,000 with construction possible by late next June after securing lenders.
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Shynter] Hive
Mesxtaun
Matt Roads Department
Maritime Services
Newcastle
Maritime Services Board
Clutter Factory
Aer
Plang
Taree
Hexham
Appointment of Health Inspector Raises Local Debate
A letter from L Davenport of Glongavict Stintford dated 28 10/38 questions the council’s choice of a health inspector. The writer urges local preference in public appointments, arguing business-minded councillors overlook the public’s stake in qualified local leadership. He implies discontent with the council's divergence from expected criteria.
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Patt
Davenport
Stintford
School concert moved to December fourth due to exams
School notes list results from Primary School competitions in arithmetic spelling and writing with scores per class. A schedule of supervision for exams and events is provided, including dates in November and December, with instructions to supervisors to adjust times and notify the headmaster if arrangements are unsuitable.
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Hy Wo Kegens
Pale
Rottanid
H. W. Rogers
Me Cyan
Min Sooke
Woodwark
Gion Jones
A. J. White
Taraday
Hadieey
Ray
Papeter Boulwell
Garner - Leistry
Th Shepherd
A Hazelwout
Wo Huger
White
W. Garner
HW. Sogurs
Min
H. Hazelwond
H. Gray
Wy Rogers
A. W. Rogers
Holland
Hy Shepherd
Tate
H.W. Rogers
Yoole
Maitland Horse Market sees 240 head yarded at Thursday sale
J Enright reports a large bidding yarding of 240 horses at Maitland on Thursday, AML classes included. Prices varied by class with Clydesdale mares to 25 pounds 10 shillings, geldings to 42 pounds 5 shillings, aged draughts from 9 pounds 10 shillings, light horses to 18 pounds 10 shillings, ponies to 9 pounds 10 shillings, and rough stock bringing lower quotations amid strong turnout.
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Tamworth
Gurgiii Anu Cousens Pty, Lit
Menay
Alten
Maitland
J. Enright
AML
Bowman Bros
Jerry's Plains
J. Morrissey Ltd
Willow ‘Treer
Shebes
Nir Waresel
Meésars
Bowman
Granger and Balkiner Ltd
Garvin & Cousens Pty. Ltd
Local Government Coordination Committees Considered
Delegates at the Tamworth Town Hall conference debated forming coordination committees for coastal and inland districts. Unanimous support backed two groups including Armidale Walcha Murrurundi Tamworth and surrounding shires with coastal ties debated but opposed. Councillors White and Deards attended with aides.
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Armidale
Walcha
Murrurundi
Tadworth
Manilla
Tamworth
Lynworth
Manila
Quirind
Muirtinéll
Peel
Cockburn
Mundle
Mandowa
Apsley Shire
PH. Deards
Gloucester
Maitland
Port Macquarie
Inhhikle
Martland
Kempsey
White
Deards
Mesdanins White
Deals
Commonwealth Defence Raises Militia To Seventy Thousand
Prime Minister Lyons announced in the House of Representatives that militia strength would rise to 70,000. An urgent drive to enlist more volunteers was ordered, with 70,000 as the target and extra instructors to be enlisted. Darwin mobile units would be expanded and Lockheed Hudson aircraft ordered for the Royal Australian Air Force. Cooperation across parties and the public was urged to sustain voluntary service.
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VASA
Royal Australian Air Force
My Lyons
House of Representatives
Curtin
Darwin
Lyons
New South Wales Holiday Schedule Amid Christmas Break
The Retail Trade Association outlines a holiday timetable noting bank and public holidays when Christmas and New Year fall on Sundays. Stores close December 24 after 12 30 pm and reopen after January 2, with late shopping nights and adjusted hours during the season.
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New South Wales
Toma Ih Pellamitin
Retail Tradee’ Association of New South Wales
Lyna
Night Tennis Draw and Results From October Event
Night competition began October 18 with poor weather. Waratahs beat Gangat while Thistles beat Park. Koalas over Thistles, Bank defeated Park, Boomerangs beat Gangat, Waratahs beat Park. Next week Gangat vs Park 1, Waratah s vs Koalas. Park 2 vs Bank. Annual tennis dance set for November 10 at Majestic Theatre with Kit Kat Orchestra and a table tennis championship for ladies and gentlemen, silver cups as prizes.
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Waratahs
Gangat
Thistles
Park
Koalas
Bank
Boomerangs
Warataha
Fol
Iowa
Majestic Theatre
AIT Kat
Tor Fe
Boorer
Political Unity in New South Wales Parliament
In a rare display of cross party accord, the United Australia Party the Local County Party and the United Labour Party united last week over a bill to raise parliamentary salaries. Ling and Fegan were noted as key figures guiding the consensus amid a generally unified Australian political scene. This rare harmony in Sydney follows broader tolerance of differences across the nation. The piece reflects a pro parliamentary salary stance amid a nationally diverse political landscape.
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Fitz
Wingham Chronicle
New South Wales
United Australia Party
Uioal Coaty Party
Ine iMis-united Lahey Party
Italy
Ling
Fegan
Australia
Uh Tim
Strathford and Barrington cricket match excerpts
Readable parts show Stratford beat Ward’s River with key performances by Slaton and Coleman. Barrington defeated Waratahs at home with strong batting by Merchant and Oldfield and Beattie bowling standout. Other lines reference Wattles versus Rookhurst, and a Pakistani tone of odd notes on exams and advertising.
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Barrington
Waratahs
G. Osmond
Atkins
Merchant Bo
Smithr
Shaw
Ro Smith W. Merchant
Waite
Smit
H. Ross
Oldfield
Langford
Merchant
Moors
Harris D
Cook
Hebblewhite
Beattie
Taylor Shi Oldfield
Beatte Sundellis
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Anderson
A. J. Cavanough
Hazelwood's
A.&a.hazelwood
Gloucester School of Arts
Technickuns
Jack Brown
Chapman
B.S. Wilson & Coy,incorporated Accountants
Church Street
George St
Sydney
Wilson
AAA
AUS
ADGA
ASAA
The
Association of Accountants of
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Society of Accountante & Auditors
England
Chris
McRae
Gloucester Fron Walcha
Mr. Mettie
Erson
Bobby Anerson
George McDonald
Gilbert McDonald
McDonald
Liverpoo
Thomas Boorer
Bowraville
A. B. Fienderson
Sergeant Smith
Copie- Find
Hig. Ale
Alistriet
Ser Reank Smitit
Co Burd
Presbyterian Church
D. Glyn Jones
South Goulburn
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Harold Williams
Geoffrey Wait
W. Hill
Goft
Boombee
Breville
Drummond
Nave
Epucation
Read
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Lincolnshire
Hexham Bridge
Commonwealth Defence
Political Unity
oStee
Om Saturfiay
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Lampley
Hick
Main & Pie
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Colman
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Coleman
Martin de Ebbeote
Marty G. Gam
Martin
Gam Jn
Blow Bignel
M. Lambley
Akers
Martin W. Martin
Joe Bignell
W Martin
A. Wignell
Wabatahs
Oldfiehd
Ross Atkins
Connelly
W. Merchant Harvis
P Ross Smith
West
Ty Ross Beattie
Shaw Langford
Shaw Hebblewhite
Ross Slaw Wade
W. Merchant
Sundries
L. Atkins
K. Sansom Ty
Gildey
Bartlett C. More Ai
Atwell
Crothérs
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C. Korbes
Port W. Langford
Pare
Young
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K. Sanson
Allan Wilson
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Bert Lauri
Hyer
T Bind
Morin
Wi A
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New England
Tom Hicks
Park Courts
Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent
Phly
Miss Moffart
Owl
J. Ewauils
Westley
Dy Taylor
G.D. Tennis Assn
Porbesdale Hall
Rainbow Orchestia
Memorial Hall
I. Higgins
J. A. Atkins
van WellelenoWn
Cance
Marine
Wisson
Liniverse HW
Gisdey
W. Langford
Wattles
T. Léedhame
M. Clark
M. Price
Rockhurst
Winchcombe
Carson
Fe Eereett
Hoss
Valea
W. Clarke
Ross
Morgan
Keoss
Giddey
W. Martin
Sue F. Breese
Meuyy
R. Koelner
Randiennt Gat
Smith
J. Giddey
G. Roan
W. Atting
Gloucester Shire
W. E. Sparke
Lick
Phiase
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
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Westinghouse
Stanley
Church ST
Opposite Street & Parish
Westinghouse Radios
Preston Star Cycles
W. Bates
King Street
W. H. Redman
D. David
Fruiterer
Glouiester
J. H. J. Parley
Gloucester District
Jersey Herd Society
Bonnet
Denison Street
Grahame
Comguecen A
Baker's Creek
Ames Latimore
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