Railway Award Set Aside by Unanimous Arbitration Court
The Arbitration Court unanimously set aside certain railway awards for four states Victoria New South Wales South Australia and Tasmania while preserving basic wage and standard hours. Judges found the railways financially strained and action necessary for workers rail services and the community. Premier Bavin welcomed the decision noting it eases budget balancing and enables economies without mass dismissals where possible. Time signals an appeal to the High Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pull Court
Arbitration Court
Railway Commissioners
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Railway
Time
High Court
Bavin
Robbery at Commercial Hotel leads to court actions and a death notice
Police dealt with a busy weekend and adjourned cases at the Police Court. A robbery at the Commercial Hotel saw valuable items including two diamond rings and gold pieces stolen. most were recovered except one ring. An unusual arrest occurred near the hotel as a spectator aided in identifying a suspect. Also noted is the death of Dr John Locke in Sydney at age 76, father of Dr K M Locke of Gloucester, with condolences offered. An eye specialist visit is announced for the Commercial Hotel on Friday October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
John Locke
Sydney
K. M.locke
Gloucester
Angina
Locke
Jptician
D. I. McDonald
F.B
Psm.c. London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney) Ltd
Airship R101 Disaster Claims British Officials
The R101 crashed in France on Saturday night, killing 46 people including Lord Thomson the British Minister for Air, Director Bir Sefton Branckner, and airship designer Lieut-Col W. O. Richmond. Only six survived, with witnesses saying the nose of the airship plunged into a hill and exploded. An Australian squadron-leader Palstra was among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Air
Lord Thomson
Civil Aviation
Bir
Sefton Branckner
W. 0. Richmond
Indie
Palstra
Roys
The Gloucester Mystery of Mrs Baith Margaret Smith Disappearance
Detective-Sergeant Kennedy and Constable Considine investigated leads in Gloucester district from Friday to Monday. They searched a rubbish tip and visited Taree and Adamstown reports but found nothing decisive. Police say the case remains unresolved and not near a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baith
Margaret Smith
Kennedy
Considine
Taree
Adamstown
Newcastle
Another Gloucester Mystery at King Street Edge
Four tins containing petrol were found this morning near Billabong just north of King Street. One tin was intact, two opened but nearly full, and a honey tin was about one third full. They were in bags or bagged. Police are mystified by the find, considering recent events. it may be a safety precaution or a possible significant act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
Billabong
Gloucester Police Court Thefts At Gloucester Hotel
In Gloucester Police Court Arthur Hancock faced theft charges for stealing a gold wristlet watch valued at 10 guineas from Mrs Fredell at Leman's Flat. Bail not applied for. Leslie McCurry faced two charges over articles stolen from the Commercial Hotel including jewellery valued at 25 and a ring. Bail set at 50 with two sureties of 25 each. Henry August Reinke pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour at the Gloucester Hotel and was fined one pound or seven days. he paid the fine. Reinke claimed self defence after being struck from behind by Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Messrs
W. Richardson
L. R. McGinty
Ja.p
Arthur Hancock
Fred W. ©.Belt
Leman
Fredell
Bolton
Commercial Hotel
Leslie McCurry
Jone
P. J. Ryai
Aileen Ryan
B. le Panne
Mrese
MeCurry
Shir Council
Henry August Reinke
Gloucester Shire Council
Reinke
Miller
Gome
Sald Miller
Aflller
Record Fast Trip in Six Cylinder Chevrolet to Sydney
Leaving Gloucester at 11 20 a m Mr Thornbury Griffin's Garage driver of a six cylinder Chevrolet made a record fast run to Sydney arriving Milsons Point ferry in 5 hours 7 minutes actual running time 4 hours 40 minutes at an average of 40 3 miles per hour distance 190 miles Newcastle reached in 1 hour 57 minutes times recorded depart Gloucester 11 20 a m Hexham punt 13 minutes crossing Peats Ferry 3 38 p m Milsons Point 4 27 pm watch buying tip from H Coote and a racing note on Metropolitan race winner Crayford within the Shade and Jeyore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Thornbury
Griffith's
Griffith
Sydney
Milson’s Point
Newcastle
Hexham Punt
Peats Ferry
Peat'a Ferry
Milson'a Point
Gloucester P P Board General Meeting Report Motions of Sympathy
The Shelou cester Pastures Protection Board met in the Shire trust with directors Abbott Andrews Lodgworth and others present. Motions of sympathy were conveyed to the chairman on his mother’s death and to Mr. G W Titenme on his brother’s death. The Stock Inspector Moore’s promotion to grade 1 was approved with salary of 52 pounds per annum, effective May 1, 1830, though Moore preferred not to press increase amid other pay changes. A Mount George Susip Receiver offer was considered and unemployment relief grant discussions noted, along with finalized land exchange at Burrett Creele and leasing questions for Reserve No. 44397 at Bobin.
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Sheloucester Pastures Protection Board
Shire Trust
Lakecorn
Mesyers
J. Abbott
G. A. Andrews
BF. Lodgworth
Robt Fileston
J. C. Sunmerville
Pitcume
J. G. Wilken
Me A. E. Moore
Serratory
Mr. M. Newton
Weer
G. W. ‘Titenme
Agricultural Department
Moore
Abbott
Mun
Slack
Sslakes
Longworth
Curriel
Mount George
Constable Wright
Autax Susip
Walter Bennett
M.L.A. & Communication
Rural Industries Branch
Boone
Department of Lams
Robert Easton
Stack
Burrett Creele
Grean
Bobin
Stovk
Summerviste
L. C. Edwards
Str
Green
TSR
Robin
Board instructs letters on ravarve question to land department
On motion of Messrs Gong worth and Titcome the Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Green to inform him that the Board did not oppose the gelling or lensing of the portion of ravarve in question and that the application would go to the Land Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gongworth and Titcome
Green
Landa Department
Bulliac council debate over fencing and culvert issues
A letter discusses fencing land and a culvert near Bulliac school, criticizing Shire Council decisions from August and questioning Engineer Reichert's advice. The writer urges action to improve safety for cattle and local children, and hints at bias toward certain ratepayers while calling for accountability from Dr Reichert and Mr Hooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hooke
Reichert
JR. Smith
Bulliac School
Shire Counsil
Sith
Bundock
Eoo
Behald
Shire Council
Mr. Hooke
Gloucester Electorate Campaign Notes
Labour candidate W H Harris spoke at Gloucester with Br O Sullivan MLA and D Watkins MHLR backing. The Hon Walter Bennett MLA addressed Manning and Wallamba supporters and will speak in Gloucester Friday night as part of campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Harris
Gloucester
Br. O'Sullivan
Commercial Hotel
D. Watkins
MCHLR
Harris
Walter Bennett
M.la
Manning and
Wallamba
Commercial Maitland stock sales report
B. W. Sparke Ltd. notes about 1100 fat cattle yarded and 2000 sheep penned with limited quality, heavy bullocks scarce, prices steady to slightly weaker. Market opened irregularly but finished steadier, with rates about 1s lower than last week. notable lots include J. K Mackay Chesford 30 bullocks to £14 18s avg and £19 5s 68d, D A Fisher Dungn 33 welers avg £11 10s 2d.
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Maitland
B. W. Sparke Ltd
J. K Mackay
Chesford
D. A. Fisher
Dungng
Sunday church services listed for Gloucester and surrounding areas
On Sunday October 12 Rev A W Rogers leads Methodist services at Gloucester 11 with B A Tripet at 7 30 and A Bunker at Craven 11 and Stratford 2 45 Special services by Mr A Bunker at Barrington Hall Supply. Congregational Mission holds Upper Bowman 11 Craven Creek 2 50 Upper Barrington 7 30 Mr J Butte. Stroud Baptist Church references Stroud 13 Ward s River 3 0 Booral Hall 7.
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Congregational Mission
Upper Bowman
Craven Creek
Upper Barrington
J. Butte
Stroud Baptist Church
Stroud
Ward's River
Booral Hall
Bchool of Arts
Gloucester
Star Theatre
Pam
Barrington
Hall
Stratford
Hal
Martin's
Cars for Sale and Impounded Horse Notice
Ford Tourer 1924 model well sod registered 11 month priced £65. Studebaker Roadster 1924 Light Six tyres good registered looks well. Griffiths Garage Gloucester phone 106. Impounded Barrington 1st October by Stock Inspector Moore from Travelling Stock and Camping Reserve No 177 Parish Craven. One horse branded All reversed over a half circle near shoulder. if not reaved it may be sold at noon 23rd December 1930. J Gorton Poundkeeper. A reward offered for recovery of missing single-stone diamond ring from Commercial Hotel. P J Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Griffiths Garage
Barrington
Moore
Parish Craven
Naval Monthly Meeting At We Above
The chamber of commerce reports a naval monthly meeting will be held tomorrow night at five o clock. Sheep and pastures experts from the Agricultural Department will be present. All members and pasture improvement enthusiasts are invited to attend. Secretary H S Goddard.
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Agricultural Department
Goddard
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Whatson
Wiga
W. W. Hawdon
BTU
Hogg
Strathfield
Mr. Doudmey
Albert E. Wells
T. Corber
T. Swells
Queen St., Gloucester
Houry
David H. J) Hill
CG. Sutton
Corbett
Gloucester Autoeay
Gloucester Police Court
Ktancird Chevrolet
H. Coote
Crayford
H. Beasley
Within the
Shade
Jeypore
Gloucester P. P. Board
Tongworth
Natal
Svereincy
Brown's Creek Reserve
Englan
Ounemter
Underaizard
Gautch Street
Church OF England
Trinity
H.C. Copeland
A. W. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
Barrington Hall
W. H. Deal
B.A
A. Dickon
J. Gorton
P. J. Ryan
Chamber OF Commerce
Phillip
Douglas Waddell & Co
Matthewson & CO
John Allan
Tyrell Street
LA. McGinty
Suley & Harness
UNION
Douglas Waddell
Shire Yards
Sam
Lbs
Particulara
Waddell & Co
Dalgety
V. McKay
Wirleon
Matthewson
United
Wolseley
W. Bennett
M.L.A
Bennett Walter
Kendall
R. Kendall
Adam's
Miss. D. Catt
Gordon Bucklyvie
Gordon Bubhylvie
B. Brown
Gordon Buchylvie
Gloucester Stock Sales
Gloucester Shire
Massey Harris
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