Death at Dungog Prominent Townsman Robert Alison
Robert William Alison died at Dungog aged 73 after hospital admission on Tuesday. The longtime public servant and community figure is survived by his widow and two sons John and Mac. He held offices including President of Wallarabba Shire, Mayor of Dungog, and director roles in local co op and dairy bodies, with a life of public service noted by the Dungog Chronicle.
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Dungog
Robert William Alison
Alison
John
Bungog Co-op
Dungor Cottage Hospital
Pastures Protection Board
Dairy Farmers Co-op. Company
Dungor Electric Supply Co
Gloucester merchants debate noon to closing petition
The Gloucester Commercial Association reviewed a fortnight old petition asking for luncheon hour closing of shops from noon to 1pm. Signatures showed 76 in favor of keeping shops open and 8 in favor of closing. With a small turnout, they deferred action for two weeks and will meet again to decide. The petition was withdrawn from shops but remains available to the public via Mr Se Vidal, president of the association.
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Gloucester Commercial Association
The
Assn
Association
Se Vidal
Street & Pariah Pty. Lt
Upcoming community events and meetings schedule
A series of local fundraisers and gatherings are listed for November including a Wednesday card party and dance in Garner's corner to aid B C Church funds, a Friday Nov 8 Heatherdale Public School dance for Pr & C Funds, and the Gloucester Race Club annual meeting on Monday Nov 11 at 8 pm. Applications for club secretary close at 6 pm the meeting night with President H Bennett. Additional events include a Kinora grand dance and euchre on Friday Nov 9, Nowendor Bush Carnival rescheduled to Saturday Dec 14, and the Gloucester Tennis Association annual dance and ping pong tournament on Tuesday Nov 19 at the Majestic Theatre with supper. Also noted are a Gloucester Country Women’s Association meeting Monday Nov 11, a meeting for reform of the Gloucester Fuffle Club Friday Nov 8 if quorum allows, Methodist Ladies’ Ald street stall Saturday Nov 9, and Church of England Recreation Nights Tuesday Nov 12 at School of Arts Hall.
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Pr & C
Heatherdale
Gloucester
School of Arts
J. Bennett
Kin Ora
Now
Country Women's Association
Gloucester Fufle Club
School of Arta Hall
At & P.m
Methodist Ladies” Ald
Church of England
School of Arte
Cattle yarding reports from Winchcombe Carson and peers
Commercial reports show Winchcombe Carson yarding 1637 cattle with prime 20 shillings per 100 pounds, best dealers to 4 pounds per head, steers to 64 shillings, heifers to 50, bullocks 61, cows 54. Pitt Son Badgery yarded 1657 cattle with trade firm across weights. Other lines record averages at Merriwa and Tarragong Pty Ltd with steers to £18/1, cows to £13, and per-head averages around £16/14/8 to £11/5/10.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
H. J
A. White
Boone
D. Fairfax, Merriwa
Tarragong Pty. Ltd
Merriwa
R S L Notes Profits From Diggers Ball Finalised
Profits from the Diggers Ball total £61 6s 2d. Diggers admitted for treatment at Randwick Military Hospital should contact Mr F Morritson at permanent Headquarters staff representative there. A letter of appreciation arrived from Mr and Mrs Wal Dean and family for Claude Dean’s death. A sympathy letter will be sent to Mr Tom Wharton and family. A wreath was forwarded from the sub-branch for the funeral.
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Randwick Military Hospital
Fh. Morrison
Claude Dean Wa
Wal Dean
Tom Wharton
Wharton
Oranges for Sale in Gloucester Delivered Anywhere
Fruit seller advertises oranges for sale in any quantity and delivery across Gloucester. Contact details mention Taylor Copeland and phone line.
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Gloucester, Jr
W, Taylor
Phane
Copeland
Country Motoring Service Improves Garages Nationwide
A report by Mr. A. Leslie of the MVR.MLA notes wartime frabness easing in garages across N BW districts. Many are repainting, expanding premises, and installing new machinery as pool cessation looms. Front door service for petrol and other essentials is rising, while manpower seeks living accommodation. The trend shows garages upgrading despite limited new equipment.
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N BW
MVR
A. Leslie
Contr
Mrlm.a
Leslie
Alsa Oan Ansiention
de Mienis
Toring
Seneheds Selim
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Church Street
Hotpoint Electrical Appliances
H. C. Hewett
Spir-N-Span Dry Cleaners
Walsh’s Fruit Shop
Down Lane
Dombkins Bros
Denison Street
Mitchell-Shearer Farm Machinery Pty. Ltd
Allis-Chalmers Agicultural
Cecil Wharton
Ken Buchan
Church St
Hie
Mantel
A.C
True-To
Lt. Bennett
Ce Central Motor Garage
Nibi
Garner's Corner
Tugrabakh
B.C
Commercial
Homebush Stock Sales
ONEY
R.S.L
Dan
G. A. Dan
Country Motoring Service
Olege Weel
Paterson
Easton
Wingham
Peary Theatre
Spencer Tracy
Katherine Hepburn
Lucille Ball
Keenan Wynn
Carl Esmond
Robert Lowrey
Virginia Grey
Bile Goodwin
Martin Kosleck
Noel Coward
Robert Newton
Celia Johnson
John Mills
Kay Walsh
Song OF the
Ken Curtis
June Story
the Hoosier Hotshots
Andy Clyde
Gusin Williams
Ingrid Bergman II
Adam
Rainbow Island
Technicolok
Sydney
Advocate
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington Street
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Layette
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