Group Conference at Mackaville hosts wide attendance
The Group Conference of the Mid North Coast Branch of the C W is held at Mackaville on Thursday with large turnout. Delegates and visitors from Switgo to Dungog attend. officers for the ensuing year elected led by President J K Mackay and an array of vice presidents and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lw.a
Mid- North Coast
C.W
Mackaville
Ag Fu
Switgo
Dungog
Min. J. K. Mackay
Hollingsworth
Taree
Wadd
Macksville
Beggs
Wauchope
Fraser
Nambucca Heads
Mya
T. P. Savage
Kempsey
J. G. Kaylock
B. Hooke
Gloucester
K. Cameron
Mary White
Armidale
G. Exmadon
Naibuces Shire Council
Glourenter Council urged to back regional tourism growth
A letter from J B Johnson of Newcastle dated 17 October 1938 urges Copeland Cobark Road Sir May to back plans to open up the Glowester region to tourism. He argues the town would gain immeasurable benefits with a modest outlay, calling the move a “flea bite” and praising self-help community schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Copeland-Rawdor Vale
Mina
Inquest Cites Danger of Grabbing Steering Wheel
Newcastle coroner Ms. Chiplin warned after Alfred Stephen Henry, 48, solicitor and former M L A, died when he grabbed the car wheel. Thomas Watt had been driving. Henry’s action caused the vehicle to swerve into a fence. The coroner noted such acts end in fatalities and found no blame on the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Chiplin
Newcastle
Alfred Stephen Henry
M.L.A
Clarence
Thomas Watt
Henry
A. G. Chiplin
Tale of the Trout in Wingham Well Mystery
In recounting a local tale Mr Twad Dimond of Wingham describes trout said to have lived hidden in a well behind the Australian Hotel. Spawn from Dingo Creek streams allegedly reached the well and years later two trout were caught while the well was cleaned. The Fotheringham family backs the story.
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Twad, Dimond
Wingham
W. Potheringham
Ditnohd
Fotheringham Boys
Bulga
Chronicle
Market Report from Homebush and Maitland Stock Sales
Commercial Homebush stock sales report cattle yarding with prices for steers heifers and bullocks, notes on market strength and buyer attendance. Maitland fat cattle sale notes smaller yarding, varied prices for bullocks cows and yearlings, calves and pigs with ranges for weights and quality, buyers active but competition uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Monulay
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Pic
Sun
Budgery
Maitland
Country Women's Association Gloucester Meeting Notes
The CW A met on Tuesday October 1 at the Rest Rooms with Mra Ky Weekes presiding. Attendees included Mes Games Hooke McLeod E Newton Hebblewhite J P Easton W Eas ton M Newton Wenterman Yates Thompson Punton Holland Lowe. apologies from Mes Dawson Glover McGregor Ui Rye W Garner Critchley and Cant rap. The group discussed Baby Health Centre co operation with the Shire Council and possible inspection by Miss Spencer. a previous action to take no further steps was rescinded for further discussion. The Far West Children's Health Scheme raised £6 15/6 including a donation of 1/10. Mr Stan Drummond appealed for donations. Gloucester patients may require treatment by appointed doctors, with certificates needed. Younger Set offered to fund rest room for three months, a prize was awarded to Mrs McLeod for most new members.
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Shire Counci
Gloucester
Jeller
Price
C.W
Spencer
FAR West Children's Health Scheme
Stan
G. Drummond
Lins
Drummond
Qlougester
Juhia Nash
Manly
Barrington
C.W.A
EH. E. Hill
Sydney
Engagement Tea Honors Miss Bleie Relf and Mr Brie Fraser
Saturday evening a kitchen tea for Miss Bleie Relf and Mr Brie Fraser drew a large Young People’s gathering. Flora Archinal gave a bouquet, Daphne Carter and Barnard and Manning River residents offered a gift and best wishes. Local club members and friends spoke warmly of the couple’s sporting spirit and friendship, with thanks from Mr Fraser and Miss Relf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleie Relf
Brie Praser
Wapra
Flora Archinal
Miss Relf
Daphne Carter
Barnard
Manning River
Mr. Fraser
Penning of Salmon Bill Passes in Assembly
The Legislative Assembly passed a bill to permit penning of salmon for canning in the Wodonga River on Friday. Mr Bale noted a thick salmon passage scene, predicting swift river crossing for fish. The Chief Secretary supported private canneries, while a Ming Grom Carbo rumor claimed a 63 carat diamond purchase from Stockhoum.
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Wodonga River
South Coast
Legislative Assembly
Bale
U.A.P
Pasa
Gollan
Ming Grom Carbo
Btockhoum
Gloucester Shire Council highway and drainage notes
The council reports progress on Avon Bridge repairs and nearby culverts, and the highway programme with allocations for surface treatment at Stratford and Craven. It details proposed boundary work at the Big Hill, drainage measures along Queen Street, and various road repairs including Surracabahk, Baker's Creek, Gundook, and Cobark roads, with notes on site surveys and building applications.
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He Avon Bridge
Tao
Lally
Stratford
Craven
Surracabahk Road
Higgins
Attwater
Carter
Eade
Berrico Creek
Middlebrook
Hazelwood
Dillon's
Cobark Road
Faulkland
Council considers public works and sewerage connection
The council discussed public wealth and the need for separate accommodation by sex where mixed facilities exist. The sewerage connection site was debated, with Mr Naylor providing location details and Mr Purdon presenting the issue. The report was adopted and attention turned to implementing the plan when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aftier
Joniston
Dr. Laurie
Purdon
Naylor
Junior Farmers Show Preparations and Veggie Contests
Friday night show meeting outlines Junior Farmers sections with top awards for best three squash and marrows, eschalets, cornbundles, and vegetables. Guidance covers planting timing, seedings from October to January, manuring tips, bed height, spacing, and parental support to aid club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichuder
Uye Talons Valoda
Variely
Wheita
Joose
Majestic Programmes Feature Evening Lineup
The program lists "Too Many Parents" a drama about four boys denied guidance by detached parents and a sensational comedy "His Former Sweetheart" plus the Paramount feature "Wes dling Present" with Joan Bennett and Cary Grant. Saturday's big feature is "Dodsworth" starring Paul Lukas Mary Astor David Niven Huston Chatterton and Walter Huston with "The New Adventures of Tarzan" following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Sweethvarl
Santuer Man
Dodsworth
Tournament results from last Saturday's singles and doubles
Tournament finals featured District Singles won by B Merchant over L Atkins 6-1 6-4, Ladies' Singles Miss Burton over Miss McRae 4-6 6-1 6-1, Genta Handicap Doubles H Keena and W Atkins over H Lambley 4-6 6-3 6-2, Mixed Doubles B Merchant and V Borer over M McRae and I Merchant 6-4 6-2. Ladies' Doubles won by M McRae and K Holmes. Gents' Championship Doubles Merchant and S Smith. Gents' B Grade Singles V Merchant. Trophies to be presented at annual tennis dance in Majestic Theatre on Thursday 10 November. Kit Kat Orchestra of six engaged. Night tennis begins tonight with draw.
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Vents’ District
B. Mechant
L. Atkins
Miss 0. Burton
Miss M. McRae
Ht, Keena
W. Atkins
F| Lambley
B. Merchant
V. Borer
M. McRae
I, Merchant
Majestic Theatre
Kit Kat
Lana Boam
Gloucester
Court House
H. G. Barrie
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Lequesne
Draper and Mercer
Anderson
A. J. Cavanough
A.hazelwood
Quality & Service
Phone
Shailen
RITZO
Eae G
Francis Parmer
Henry Travers
Lester Matthews
Billy Lee
Hans
Bennett
Sinclair Lewis
Walter Huston
Ruth Chatterton
Paul Lukas
Mary Astor
Gtorge Kromby
Jack Brown
R. S. Wilson & Coy. Incorporated
Church Street
George St
Hos Wilson
ARCA
ASAA
Association of Accountants of Aunt
Society of Accountants & Auditory
England
Glowcesise
A. Grahame
T. Creanox
Mel
Dawn Walker
L. H. Walker
Gloucester Hotel
Lochingaw
Ark
Monta Broa Ani
Rona
Kim Ross
Berrica
Tee
Tron Horse
Brian Caravan
Tumnrrow
Messrs
W. E. Sparke
Ger.) Pty, Ltd
Cormis
Wessex
D. V. Everson
Tiba Tillis
Nymboida
Brisbane
Griffith
Commonwealth
Australia
Michtye
Mr. Drummond
Herbert Bridge
Giro Station
Scott Memorial Hospital
Glen~ Rock
Upper Hunter
Scone
Copeland
J. B. Johnson
Bayern
Country Women’s Assn
Hooke
Wodonga
Gloucester Shire Council
Ringinese
Waukivory
Shire
Toftain
Mr Stone
Iim
Uay
Aome
Barry
Main Roads Department
Munro
Queen Street
Billabong
Ue Council
Cr Lautie
Grant
Cra
Johnston
Bignell
Lachrie
Cornell
Gresham
Wraush & Building Report
Lallowy
Prom
H. T. Shepherd
King Street
Majestic
Gloucester Shire
Gloucester) Limited
AL AM
Margery Bros
H. G. Saxby
G. Scrivener
W. J. Laurie
W. A. Nash
Eric Laurie
W. Cy Ridgeway
Tom Hides
Tom Hicks
Glouvester
Glauconten A. H. & P. Association
M.A. Newton
Copeland Hall
Laurie Chubb
Brockwell
Royal Oak
D Wrebeck
Bowman Farm
W. Arel
Hen Seo
Tuail
Service Department 13
Bennett Radio & Garage Service
Church OF England
Harvey Ivers
Advocate
Lenco Rye
Woondooma
Bimbashi
Shahaenda
Peg
Charm
Trissierrey
Yaar
Bartlett
Woondooms
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