Two Routes Debated For Main Highway Plan
Notes on criticism of Chamber of Commerce discussion about the Main Highway. Mr Wilson argues a proposed route via Tea Garden to Pullahdelah would be shorter to Taree than the Gloucester option, running about 12 miles from Raymond Terrace through Viney Creek to Ballahdelah. The piece also records social events and local notices from Gloucester, including dances, awards, and railway staff updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Chamber of Commerce
JG. Wilson
Bhoral
Bullahdetah
Tree
Turney
S.J. Bennett
Tea Gardena
Pullahdelah
Wilson
Taree
Gloucester
Raymond Terrace
Viney Creek
Ballahdela
SAFE HOME AGAIN AFTER EUROPEAN WARTIME ODYSSEY
Mrs. McGill recounts years of wartime travel from Vienna to Paris and Bern to Beziers, fleeing German occupation and witnessing refugees’ hardships. She describes escapes on British ships, bombardment near Bordeaue, and arrival in Falmouth after Britain’s air raids and battles, aided by the British counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill
J. ‘T Hicks
Gloucester
Wartorn
Europe
Austria
Vienn
Switzerlan
Shy
Switzerland
Pinland
Evim
Agin
France
Paris
Britain
Bernnes
Biten
Mollll
Beers
Mimerv
Dogpair
Crain
Freney
Beziers
Bordeaue
Duten Chew
Falmouth
Ng. McGill
London
Austtaby
Thatry
Croydon Aerodrome
Broken Leg Accident At Barrington Tree Fell Injury
Mr. Ken Borer, while removing branches from a willow atop a tall tree on a Barrington farm, fell and fractured the left leg between the knee and ankle. The incident was witnessed by Mr. Alex Corbet, aid was summoned, and Borer was taken to Roma Private Hospital amid general sympathy for his untimely accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Borer
Filfiny
Barrington
Piones
Mr. Boies
Alex. Corbet
Boorer
Roma
Ken
Militia Man Hurt Tracing Injury Near Culvert
Mr Howard Stott a young man employed by Mr B Hooke of Skibo and a member of the militia sustained a fracture of his left leg near the ankle on Saturday morning while drill attended to by a doctor after a passer by helped and brought him to town. A rider named Elliott also fell when his horse slipped on a culvert injuring his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stott
B. Hooke
Skibo
Indomilitia Anit
Elliott
Gloucester cattle and farm auctions announced for December
Advertised sales list upcoming auctions: Tom Hicks sale at Gloucester Shire Yards on Tuesday 10 December with 500 head of cattle booked. Redman Lee and Paterson near Nabiac on Thursday 28 November at 11 o clock offering farm stock. Allan McFadyen Sons dairy herd at Gloucester Hotel on December 7 including 50 Jerseys and cross cows, 20 springing and dry cows, 80 heifers and calves, draught horses and farming plant. Alex J Smith’s 218 acre Moorgani dairy farm sale details and inspection invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom. Hicks
Gloucester
Redman & Lee
Paterson, Easton & Co
Nabiac
Allan McFadyen & Son
Tom Hicks
Alex. J. Smith
Mograni
Majestic Programme Lone Wolf thriller at Majestic Theatre
The Majestic Theatre schedules Majestic Programme featuring Kia s Lone Wolf thriller with Warren Williams in the title role this Wednesday. Joan Perry adds romantic touch as the debonair ex rogue untangles jewel heists, murders, and a kidnapping in a whirl of action. Cast includes Erle Blore Astrid Ailwin Robert Wilcox Montagu Love Alan Baxter directed by Sidney Salkow. The feature is followed by Doctor O Dowd with Shawn Glenville Peggy Cummings and Patricia Roe. The Real Glory with Gary Cooper David Niven and Andrea Leeds is planned for next Saturday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kia
Majestic Theatre
Warren William
Joan Perry
Lone Wolf
Erle Blore
Astrid Ailwin
Robert Wilcox
Montagu Love
Alan Baxter
Sidney Salkow
Doctor O'Dowd
Shawn Glenville
Peggy Cummings l
Patricia Roe
Gary Cooper
David Nivent
Andrea “Leeds
Volunteer Corps May Get Arms
Impressed by Sundays parade in Sydney the Minister for the Army Mr Spender said he would press advisers to provide uniforms for the Returned Soldiers Volunteer Corps. He noted the ALP and Ans septien Aelinacy claims and signalled initial provision of uniforms and limited arms, with Army chiefs to discuss equipment amid other munition calls. Sir Harry Chauvel praised the corps for their discipline, turnout, and organisation, saying the volunteers look well trained and ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spender
Australia
Chatweus Piatse
BSL
Volunt Defence Corps
Harry Chauvel
Centennial Park
Local RS Volunteer Corps Parade Shows Improved Drill
Local RS Volunteer Corps members display keen effort as Sunday parade reveals improved drill. Attendance remains key to efficiency. efforts to recruit new members to reach pre-war strength ongoing. A parade on Thursday at 7:20 pm will discuss uniforms and equipment with Minister for the Army Mr Sneader noting support. Reg Husseinry, a former physical training instructor, joins as valuable addition. Militiamen invited to Thursday parade for physical training to aid new recruits in the local Machine Gun Troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Volunteer Corps
Sharp
Mr. Sneader
Reg. Husbanrry
Soldiers Entertained in Upper Gloucester gathering
Residents honored returning soldiers from the county with a social at Mr. Kim Mitchell’s home. Alex Watson, George Mitchell, and Ambrose Smith led speeches praising the young men who answered their country’s call. Mrs. Sohn Young presented each soldier a safety razor as music and dancing followed into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester River
Ealls
Kim Mitchell
Alex, Watson
George Mitchell
Ambrose Smith
Br. G. B. Larrie
W. Harris
A. Laurie
Ninness
J. BD. Parieh
Euingiaine
Messrs
Joe Laurie
Dick Barrett
Jaci Parish
Sam Taylor
M.C
Country Women's Association G W A Meets in Rest Rooms
The monthly G W A meeting convened Tuesday November 11 at the Rest Rooms with members including J James Deards presiding and apologies from Turner and Hicks. A Polish relief fund letter was read and plans discussed to aid soldiers while duties and future meetings were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W.A
J James Deards
Shelton
Newton
Carthew
Hlenfield
Hooke
Hawdon
Woodyart
Hebble- White
McGregor
Lane
Turner
Hicks
Deanis
Mry
Hiph
Anit Ua
Mal Sortie Conn
CWA
Nave
Egis
Gavanough
Hospital notes and local police update in Sungegn story
The report covers medical recoveries from appendicitis at private hospital and a Bourke Street officer breaking an ankle at Rendjwick Racecourse. It notes Constable Tan Redmin’s home leave and mentions multiple local figures including Mr Alen Ross and Mrs BG Rotian, with a wave of ill health among the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Constable Chyvy
Pred Parvier
Alen Ross
Henter
Tychu
Culiseum
Bomie Shaw
Naveweema
Tan Redmiin
BG Rotiian
Conky
Sin
Bourke Street
Ute
Eril
Rend Jwick
Dusky bagboys on a Gloucester train ride ends with a police twist
A whimsical verse recounts Arthur Koeth and five companions riding toward Gloucester, meeting Jack Casey Max Barnby Roy Sheldon and Andrew Laurie at the police station with an axe and lawnmower kept for visitors. The fate of two unnamed individuals remains unknown as Constable Barnby notes they may still be running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Stanley Koeth
Percy Ritchie
Stanley Wright
Allan Reid
Ellis Riley
Gloucester
Jack Casey
Max Barnby
Roy Sheldon
Andrew Laurie
Barnby
Obituary for Mrs. Charlotte Wenham of Stroud District
Mrs. Charlotte Jenner Wenham died at home on Stroud Road aged 82. widow of David Wenham, daughter of the late Thomas Nicholls, lifelong Stroud resident. Survived by three sons James, Thomson, Leste. five daughters Murgil Sydney, Baker Dungog, Haly Brisbane, Hillier Sydney, Cobbett Newcastle. sisters Ribbons Thompson Alderley, Miss Nicholls, Mrs Power Strouds. Funeral held at Stroud on Saturday with Rev. A Waters at home and graveside in Stroud Cemetery’s Methodist portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Wenham
Charlotte Jenner Wenham
Stroud Road
Stroud District
Wenham
David Wenham
Thomas Nicholls
Nicholls
Stroud
Stroud Rod
Italians Driven Off Greek Soil in Albania Front
Dispatches from Athens report Greek forces repelling Italian advances along the Albanian front. An Italian push toward Valona and the Kumk sector was checked, with Greek artillery and ground forces holding key positions from Valona to the Pini mountains. The Times correspondent notes cautious Greek holds and intensified Allied support as Italian attempts falter along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athina
Albania
Florenst Frebring
Thiaa Reek
Koren
Alfani
Chet Lown
Artiioer
Shier
Geneyal Odd
Seutar
Falhasan
Wis Torres
al- Huns
The
Times
Gamal
Unclear historical bowl upset scene described in garbled text
The fragmentary OCR outlines a chaotic sports moment with names and actions but lacks coherent facts. It references a notable upset and multiple individuals and places, yet specifics remain unreadable and uncertain.
Barrington Saturday Cricket Match Brings Local Spotlight
The Barrington club faces a crowded field with players including W. Atkin, PF Matthewson, Me Fabyres Moment, Vy Tuenel and Brith G King among others. Local teams eye a decisive result as teams like Bronze and Stop Allens compete for key standings this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Malencie Tigers
W. Atkin
PF Matthewson
Taea
Tuenel
Liveracore
I. Bronze
Stop Allens
Ol. Watten
Apis
Eprom
Barrington Rm
W Wat
Mepchai
Webeek
Brith G King
Gloucester churches schedule scattered services
Church notices list multiple services and meeting times across Gloucester and surrounding areas. Central items include morning prayers at 11.45, evening services around 7.20 and 7.30, with gatherings at Stroud District Baptist Church and Congregational venues. Names such as Pastor A. Baker and Revivers Schon appear in fragmented entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chovely
England
Gloucester
D&o Pam
Wilelimvasom
Eakiureh
Fiavington Hulk
Pam
Ginucester
Upper
Barriuston
Sue Pt
Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Stratforit
Craven
Stroud
Pastor A. Baker
How to Catch Fish Farce in River Tale
A man explains a fishing prank where a worm is dipped in whisky before baiting a hook. After casting, he claims a tiny fish immediately bit, a one inch cad on the hook with a strangling grip. The anecdote ends with a quip about knowing one’s Fatherland.
Land Sale at Magrant Dairy Farm near Gloucester
Tom Hicks received instructions to sell by Public Auction the well known Dairy Farm at Magrant, about 3 miles from Gloucester, comprising about 235 acres with a comfortable home, dairy, barns, sheds, orchard, 20 acres cultivated. 45 cow dairy with returns available for inspection by prospective buyers. Auctioneer Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Magrant
Gloucester
Ami
Genuine Dispersal Sale on Terragong Farm Nabiac
An auction in Nabiac on Thursday November 28 offers a complete dairy herd and farm equipment. The sale lists 115 head including cows of Jersey and Jersey cross lineage, two Jersey bulls, farm implements, harness, sleds, and two dray horses. Tenders invited for mail services from January 1 1941 with details at Sydney GPO and connected post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uolvlak Sharp
Ersey
Jersey Cross
Tamworth
Gloucester Copeland
Hoc
Sydney
G.P.O. Sydney
R. W. Hamilton
Posts Out Telegraphs
Application for Pump License on Barrington River
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission has received Henry McNaughton’s application under the Water Act to pump on the Barrington River in parcel 93 Gloucester parish including a 10 acre area. Objections with reasons must be sent by 18 December to Secretary HY Bevan, Box 2780, GPO, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Henry McNaughton
Barrington
Parish
Gloucester
County
I. HY. Bevan
GPO
Sydney
W.C
Lost Dog In Gloucester With Lame Leg
Black and tan dog missing in Gloucester. Reward offered for return to W Easton in Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
W. Easton
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Cashmere Bouquet
Atkinsons
Roger & Gallet
Hudnuts
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. J. Cavanough
Grafton
British Color Council
A.hazelwood
Fashion Centre
Eric Blore
Shaun Glenville
Peggy Cummins
Patrica Roe
Kit Carson
Mit Selondie
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Larry Simms
Rita Hayworth
EELS
LION
McCarthy
Gloucester Advocate
Adana
Tenehera’ 4 Socialin
Sul
Copeland
Fill. King
Copeland Tops
Husbands
Frank Monro
Elizavett
Hiyka
Mollie O'Brien
Monte
RRA
Sallay
Hitler
Maxso
Hesia
War Chest Auxiliary
A. Stewart
Inspector & Hayes
N.S.W. Government Railways
Chicago
Gladys
Fred
Ted Pafre
Bellora
War Chest Fund
A. Leslie
T. and
Safe
Militia Man
Majestic
Country Women’s Assn
Temple
Malm Abboti
May Swern
Bae
Aaronby Osdiely
Rome
Manrtoy
Tyee
Bevy Biokh
New Rastle
Mayet
Ranier
Church Services
Gloucester Shire
Laoice Randy Dairy Parm
Gloucebter
Auce Veneers
Allan McFadyen and Son
Ny Auction
Terragong
Channon
McRae
Narraweema
F. Green
D. Green
Belbora
Ted Paff
Patriotic & War Chest Fund
L. Paff
Saxby
Mullens
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