Weather and roads affect Gloucester region during storm
Gloucester Chronicle reports severe weather conditions causing travel disruptions and damaged crops. Rain eased after dawn while heavy showers continued along routes near Barrington and Bowman Way. Petrol ration plans announced for December. two month issuance to start November 26. Red Cross continues afternoon drives. upcoming sales and auctions listed at Gloucester Shire Yards and Wingham Yard with hundreds of cattle noted.
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Toca
About & Am
Barrington
Hyavy Pal
Central
Ninth Coast
Eyglund
Phallmister General
Nayerhey
Liqud
Personal News From Gloucester and Surrounds
Personal notes from Gloucester detail Nevillé Carter of Shannon Vale losing his appendix and recovering in Narra Weema Hospital. Police Constables Beuzeville and Geoff King are holidaying in Gloucester with Beuzeville family. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Deards and Padger inspecting irrigation plants and electric supply progress. The Hall family relocates to Armidale with Mrs Hall visiting Glen Innes, while tennis friends entertain Mrs Hall on Narraweema Court. Harold Cook discusses National Emergency Services at School of Arts. Squadron Leader Heffernan and Mrs Heffernan visit with Flight Lieutenant Munro for the weekend.
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Nevillé Carter
Shannon Vale
Nev
Narraweema Hospital
Gloucester
Constantes L. Beuzeville
Geoff
King
Newcastle
The Pacific Highway in Gloucester Council debate
The Gloucester Shire Council heard the Shire Engineer dispute figures on a rival Pacific Highway route. It corrected a 43 mile length difference and questioned diverting the highway, noting prior oversights and limited funds. The discussion touched on route connections from Gloucester to Nowendoc and implications for regional access and development.
Gloucester water supply tenders reported for Barrington River pipes
At Tuesday's meeting the Engineer reported tenders for Gloucester water augmentation. James Hardie & Co submitted fibrolite pipes for £1932 9 with an additional £100 for carting laying and jointing. Total £2032 3. Acceptance recommended with two month maintenance against leakage or failure.
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Gloucester
Barrington
Commet
James Hardie & Co
Snoort
Drs. Johnston
G. D. Laurie
James Hardie and Co
Gloucester Shire Council Engineered Road and Waste Deals
At last Tuesday's meeting the Gloucester Shire Council approved joint Manning River Road crossings work with Manning Shire and considered fencing issues along Waukivory Road near Mrs Banks. The Engineer advised accepting fences near boundaries if disputes ease, but compensation claims for fencing were not entertained. Yard upgrades, road regrading Copeland Cobark span, and Never Never River roads were outlined with budgets up to £450. a bulldozer was endorsed for road work. Salaried works included surfacing talks with Main Roads and preparations for postwar financing, while bridge decking needs and caravan quotes were ordered. The Wealth Inspectors report noted water mains work at £402 116, sewer connections for schools within 90 days, and minor sewerage matters.
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Mrr
L. W. Turner
Gloucester
Chamber of Commarce
Advocate
Boon Ta ‘Taree Yin
Lonenstur
Urals
Niewway
Penditire
Qheen Steet
Chiveh Shwet
Queen Street
Jhiwine
Sydney-Brisbane
BO Mites
Priv Stephens
Booral
Stroud
Row
Welsmantels
Copeland
Jom Cranbumby
Waleha
Salisbury Plain
Uraila
Tablelands
Port Stoplens
DMR
Manning River
Denartment
Watcha
Tamworth
Chamber of Canmere
DAR
Beoray
Cy. Dohnaton
Drs. Johnston
G. D. Laurie
Manning Shire
Pir
Barnar River
Banks Jnn
Hawdon
Banks
Cletrac
Dillon
Haited
Fannsland
Cobark Road
Falkland
Phillips
Copeland-Cobark
Caer
Vuiliover
Kia
Karamea-Monkeycott
Ganger Wilson
Bayvington
Moore
Stratford
Mograni
Cemmeil
Bignwil
Trrigatum Commission
Grant
Barrington
Fark Cares
Department of Education
Heavy Pig Prices at Sydney Sales Report
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes offerings of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sale reached 2300 head with backfatters and porkers cheaper. Light baconers easier while medium and heavy baconers held firm. Prices ranged from 40s to 120s per head, with varied rates for baconers and porkers, ending with multiple shillings figures across weight classes.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Porkers
Tolb
Boi
Optometrists Visit at Gloucester Hotel Saturday
D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will be present at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday November 23 from 9 am to 1 pm for consultation. The Minister for Supply and Development Senator McBride announced conferences with dairying industry representatives clarified the petrol rationing scheme applications.
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D. I. McDonald
F.H.C.A
SMC
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
McBride
Italian Warships Crippled in Taranto Action
London reports British air attack cripples Italian fleet at Taranto. Two battleships partly under water, one beached, 13 damaged. two cruisers and two auxiliaries hit. Churchill says Mediterranean balance of naval power shifts in favor of the Royal Navy. Italians retreat toward Kare region amid fighting on Alpine front.
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London
Hiall Haly
Taranto
Churchill
Wna
House of Commons
Oll
Mediterranean
Une Pinus
Efallany
Iran Kare
Koritva
Bane
Mbanelan Crontier
Threeks
Royal Navy
Talian Bette
Oix
Litinvinelnag
Wash-Out Bathroom Permit Court Council Debate
The Health Inspector reported Mr Whatson sought a bathroom on Chuck Street but failed to meet requirements and could not be recommended for approval. Council debated fees and the need for sanction before work, with motions to require a plan and to possibly omit the bathroom if not essential. Authority to grant waivers was discussed as the room was partially enclosed and seven feet high.
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J. Whatsan
Chuck Street
Whatson
Gaithe
Whatsin
Ulese
Ube
G. D. Laurie
Bignell
Johnston
Thanks for kindness after bereavement for Philip James Schneider
Mrs Moll y Schneide and her sons of Krambach express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for messages sympathy floral tributes and other kindness shown after the death of her husband and their father Philip James Schneider.
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Molly Schneide
Krambach
Philip James Schneider
War Chest Fund Drives Generous Weekly Donations
The treasurer Mr Weekes reports the total now £61,000 with daily receipts detailed from several donors and weekly contributors. The Ladies Auxiliary secretary Mrs Merlind presents quarterly donations including pyramid of items for Xmas hampers, fruit, cakes, cheese and preserves, and a note of appreciation for volunteers and staff aiding the depot and various activities.
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MerLend
Hy Higgins
Bmw
Miss Carson
Tole
Minas Carson
Namdy Moutzouris Pin Puddin
Mis
Fein
Laurie
Hopkins
R. Aigeiis
Ohus
Jan Mellen
Mara
OM Smith
Hughes
King
Rite Caty
Shire of Gloucester Tender Notice for Electrically Driven Plant
The Shire of Gloucester invites tenders for an electrically driven plant with delivery and erection details. Tender documents and drawings are available at the Department of Works and Lands Gloucester Office. A deposit of two shillings per cent of the tender price is required, with additional terms about acceptance and origin restrictions. Tenders must be submitted by the stated deadline and comply with government requirements.
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Opel Teider
Vlriely
Mumifar
Gloucester tenders endorsed for sewerage works contracts
Separate Tenders endorsed and sealed offers invited for sewerage connections at Gloucester under Contracts Nos 4 BH 10399940. Plans and specifications available at the Shire Office during office hours. C Kemp Acting Shire Clerk Gloucester 15/13/40. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction an estate proceeding for Victor Sansom of Gloucester seeks admin by Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited for the infant children Norma, Darcy and Nola Sansom with Hawdon & Hawdon as proctors and Aubrey Halloran as solicitor in Sydney.
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Gloucester
Supreme Court OF EW South Wales
Victor Sansom
New South Wales
Union Trustee Company OF Australia Limited
Victoria
Norma Sansom
Darcy Sansom
Nola Sansom
Darcy Sansom and
Nola Sansom Limited
Union Truster Company OF Australia Limited
Hawdon & Hawdon
Aubrey Halloran
Martin Place
Sydney
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE AUCTION LISTING AT GLOUCESTER
Special cattle sale listing with numerous lots including Hereford and Durham bullocks at various ages, steers and heifers, cows with calves, mixed cattle, saddle horses and a pony. Auctioneers W E Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd. funding noted.
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Hannaford
Kauthi
Valgelly & Co
Sydney
Mereford
de Grant
Aereford
Summerville Bros
Levon
Ave P. Koeltner
Hereford
Durham
A. OR. A
Y. White
Lewes
Scone
Ly S. Cooper
Bit. George
Binnell Bros
Jas. McRae
Devon
Shaw Bros
J.P) Smyth
Barraba Bros
Poot
A. Whitford
Jersey Hunters
Roddy Corbett
Waukivary War Fund
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd. Auctioneers
Gloucester
Jersey cattle and dairy equipment sale at Barbour auction
The notice outlines a clear dairy sale led by Ipswich or Barbour in conjunction with Sansom and Sansom, offering Jersey herd stock of ages from four years to yearling, plus breeding sows, cattle, draught geldings, a pony, plow and dairy utensils. Special note: sale date changed from 27th to 20th November with luncheon provided and strict cash terms unless prior arrangement.
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Atrsees
W. B. Sparke Grit Pty Ltd
Gloucester Siire
HL A. Sansom
San
Pri
Sue
WE Sparkf
Tom Hicks
Lins Trem
Sansom
Lse
Sansum Nas
Podiere
Meredith
B. Poulnry
bin Savsom
Mercain
Doyle Bulla
Aif
Ford
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
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Roger & Gallet
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Grafton
Caley
A.hazelwood
Fashion Centre
Schute Bell
Roma Private
McCarthy
Momis
Willlartoten
Anil Srafan
Wid Balt Ayn
Parilio
Pear
Pere
Newervalle
Smith
Dungog
Red Cross
Ted Patt
Bellora
War Chest Fund
Trey
A. Lestit
Z. and
L. Patt
Toni Hicks
Glocester
Wingham
Messrs
Paterson
The
Shire
Council News
Council
Heport
Weekes
ATF
Kyn
Hull
Belbora
Ted Parp
Paynane & War
Leslie
T & L Pasp
Shire OF
Gloucester Water Supply
Kemp
Shire Cloris
Glouceaee
C. Kemp
Jack's Lane
Th A
Sansom, Esq
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