Coast Highway policy and rail excursions update
A brief note from the Main Roads Board confirms Gloucester Shire Council will have their representations fully considered for any North Coast Highway route alteration. Also announced are November cheap excursion trains with advisory details on redaction before return journeys, plus a report on industrial and economic mission deliberations and post office telephone growth. An English cricket team arrival at Fremantle is noted with a jocular quip about the ashes. A social event by Endeavour Cricket Club is described with attendees, music, dancing, and supper at the Majestic Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Coast Highway
Walter Bennett
Regelpt
Main Roads Board
Sverviney
Gloucester Shire
Railway Department
Rocial
Endeavour Cricket Club
Watty Thomas
Measra V. Pitzgerald
P. Baker
Falconer
Vera Gorton
Ethel Wrat
Mésare J. P. Euston
Accordeon End P. Brockwell
Messra Keston
Brockwall
Miss Wratten
Kate Porbes
Country Press Conference and Population Notes
The premier spoke on using the press to gauge national needs and promote uniform development, with focus on secondary industries in country control. Population figures show Australia at 6,284,394 on June 20, up 116,065. New South Wales contributes much of the gain and natural increase outpaces migration. A new air service to New Zealand is discussed, with Kingsford Smith estimating a two year wait and a significant superjet to be built at substantial cost. An ivory white print weighing 412 tons is described as the largest crate located in Australia, valued around £10,000. calf mortality rises in the North Canal district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Bronme Twa
Yeondon
North Canal
Park Site Battle Over Gloucester Lease Plan
A disputed plan for a park area near Shine Cour Pil reerenen edges toward a decision by the AlAieestir Bae tte Syndicate on the Goelasm site. Gloucester's recreation needs and future growth are weighed against costs and potential rental revenues for the surrounding land and a possible playground for children.
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Fast Moening
Shine Cour
AlAieestir Baette
Goelasm Park
Phe Vera
Wegolt Tinks
Glunenster Golf Company
Faye
Anee
Loin
Hy Mutthewenn
Catter
Caine
Gloucester
Patchy Thunderstorm and Cricket Fixture Changes
Patchy thunderstorm over Lown yesterday left rainfall uneven with only light drops near town. Cricket fixture Upper Barrington versus Stratford moved to Gloucester Park tomorrow. Reward offers £25 for missing Mr finerge Noll, last seen near Barrington Tops on September 28. Dairy herd sale by Mr Wiegold announced for Monday at Mr J J Landers yard Heaven Opens venue. Local sports note highlights fishing season opening and golf events with President’s team securing win and plans for tomorrow’s big golf day.
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Ownig
Winate
Upper Barrington
Stratford
Gloucester Park
Finerge Noll
Barrington Tops
Wiegold
Messrs
Made & ‘Brest
Ransdates
Gloucenter Associates
LORT OF BARRINGTON TOPS AND MISSING DOG CASE
The search for George Net, a man over 70 missing since September 4 between Tomalla and Barrington Popa, ends with the abandonment of the hunt. Neill’s dog, found near Tugalo Creek on September 30, had marks suggesting an attempted rescue. The animal was later recovered by Neill’s young daughters and taken back to Danger.
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George Net
Tomalla
Barrington Popa Sitce
Tugalo Creek
Neill
Ris Jeage
Wunters
Neil
Toy Daughters
Dungog Case Sentences Woman for Child Injury
Newcastle Circuit Court Chief Justice Sir Phillip Steel sentences Minoie Butter of Dungog to 42 months with hard labor for unlawfully assaulting Frederick O’Hearn. Butter was found guilty by a jury on the main charge and acquitted on two other counts. The public gallery heard a plea for First Offenders relief, which the judge declined. The case is described as a harsh reminder of cruelty toward a child and warrants severe punishment.
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Newcastle
Sir Phillip Steel
Dungog
Butler
Frederick O'Hearn
Ihe Eaae
Publc
J.B. Carlton
Addresaing
Justire
Football Clun to Hold Medal Presentation and Social
At a Wednesday meeting the Football Clun set plans for a November 6 reception and dance to award medals to the second grade team with Dr F M Munro to present. A trophy donated by Mr E J Milter will honor the most consistent player by the cleators. The club, though financially strained, expects social proceeds to help. The second grade team went undefeated in the model competition, losing only three matches overall, and the first team shares credit for high spirits and clean play.
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Clun
Forhegdale
Afttl| Wik
Waterside Strike Ends After Month of Unrest
Sydney and Melbourne dockers capitulated to owners ending a strike that dragged on for over a month. Hundreds faced poverty as wharf workers faced job losses, with unions unsure how many vessels will resume. Brisbane and other strongholds saw similar capitulation amid financial strain and volunteer crews.
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Sydney
Famillea
Alrike
Melbourne
Stavedores
Brisbane
Port Stephens Railway Referenced in Assembly Debate
In the Assembly to Priday last Arr. Connolly moved to refer to the Public Works Committee the question of constructing a Winn of railway from Morpeth to Port Stephens He cited shares in local companies and a Port Stephens Development League rumored plans to enhance land values He urged using Admiral Hendersons report on Port Stephens as a naval base The minister was asked to clarify land ownership by the named businessmen and whether the Port Stephens Development League members were involved The minister promised full inquiry and that action would wait for committee guidance.
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Priday
Arr
Connolly
DeWenkhin
Manneyaif
Detore
Pubille ‘Works Committee
Morpeth
Port Stephean
Hughes
Pindimar, Port Stephens, Lids Company
Ar. Bogge
Sydney
Anderson
Port Stephens
Admiral Henderson
Sine Port Stephens
Bérinolt
Miniater
Anderoom
Newvantle
Port Stephens Development League
Meritet
Bultinshaw
Hailstorm Leaves Taree in Destructive Wake
A severe hailstorm struck Taree late Tuesday causing extensive damage across the district. Over 4000 window panes shattered and many houses lost panes, with the Methodist Church and numerous homes reporting extensive glass damage. A taxi driver’s car was struck by hail as he crossed the river.
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Taree
Manning
Kimbrikt
Sydney
Methodist
Wajolning
Treos
Butter Board Poll Sparks Vote On New Act Compliance
An application for another job to be taken on the question of enacting a butter board murder act will be lodged early Monday, says Mr. B D Meares. The act cannot take effect before October next year. Despite high alternative votes not meeting target, most daily farmers favor unselfish action under statute for communal good. The faulty roll caused confusion and disappointment, with many districts misled, yet the majority vote supports proceeding as planned.
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Utter Board
B.D. Meares
BATONS OUT at port clash shocks volunteers on duty
Fire and baton attack disrupts a morning disturbance at the wharf as police clash with advancing laborers. Dozens seek hospital care after metal and stones are thrown. one volunteer suffers a gash from a wharf labourer’s hook amid a tense maritime dispute.
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Floren
Noweantia
Atpate ‘Eerious
Polloe
Batona
Commercial Gloucester cattle and pig sales report
Waddell and Co and Mathewson and Co report yarding of dairy cattle pigs at Gloucester with prices and buyers listed. Next sale scheduled Tuesday October 30. market described as clearer for fat pigs and cheaper for stores with numerous named buyers and lots.
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Gloucester
Waddell and Co
Th. Laurie
Gorhest
Hotter
Dundas
Pony
Matthiowson
Gq. Repork Haylaw
Pricos
Wollard
T. Titcline
D. Waddell
Higgins
D. Furley
B. Rolf
Aule
BOO
Gamick
W. J. Lovely
Wilkes
TL. Suxby
C. Borham
A. Lawrie
Boud Muruard
Gomack
Laurie
Yarrows
Dearie
Douglas Waddell & Co
Homebush Stock Gales At Sydney Thurd day Auction
Cable buyers showed interest but kept to modest gains with firm open for prime light quality steers. Heavier bulls and inferior stock held near late rates. Readable demand for good 3430 varied cattle, with extra chosen heifers and light weights noted. Prices quoted for steers 478 to 474, cows 24 to 34 per 100 lb, market activity steady with limited exports and mixed dairy items.
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Sydney
Thuragay
Stratford Cricket Club averages for 1927 28 season
The secretary of the Stratford Cricket Club was sent the batting and bowling averages for the 1927 28 season. The excerpt notes the batting section with the lowest figures but provides no further details or names beyond the secretary.
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Stratford Club
Stratford Cricket Club
Telephone exchange notices hours of operation revised
The Capelet Koelh post announces a new telephone exchange arrangement. It lists the postmaster and hours of attendance as weekdays from 7 am to 4 pm and 2 to 6 pm on certain days, with Saturday service from 9 am to 2 pm.
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Opeland
B. Gardner
M.ilr
Tilostar Posta
Teonreplac
Capelet Koelh
Poatmanter la
Monilage
Monilage Ta Pridayy, Inelnetge
Bam
Pocket transmitters reshape the future of racing business
A writer foresees mobile pocket transmitters transforming the racing industry by enabling instant contact with home stations. The piece imagines seamless voice links and remote coordination, hinting at new communication methods in the evolving valeting and broadcasting landscape.
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Sjeba
Excursion Single Fare Tickets to Gloucester to Sydney
Government tender notice for excursion tickets at a single fare for a double journey Gloucester to Sydney and intermediate stations. Tender closes noon October 28, 1928. Supply sand and gravel to Tyrell Street Gloucester site, cartage between Gloucester Railway Station and site, and cartage of small packages under four tons. Specifications from The Shire Clerk. Tenders to State Monier Pipe and Reinforced Concrete Works Sydney.
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Gloucester
Sydney
New Reservoir
Tyrell Street
Barrington Street
Cloucester Rilway Station
Shire of Gloucester
Church Street
Pendera
State Monier Pipe & Reinforced Concrete Works
Bond Stree
Vauxhall Six Specially Built for Australian Market
A partially readable ad notes a Vauxhall Six built for Australian owners and promotes a demonstration at Gratame's Garage. It mentions a car model from WAG General Motor products with a monetized offer of 2 0 per month and a free survey.
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Vauxtu
General Motor Products
Gratame
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A. A. Doudney
Bertal Surszor
Queen Street
Cecil Sutton Dewtal
sLovogeran
Eric Weine
Mours
Russell Hall and Davies
Church &T. Gloucester
Bydney
The
Gloucester Advocate
Australia
Arthur Duckham
Ereplec
Postmaster-General
Post Oales
Ruellsh
Fremantle
Ion
Astocition
Wem
Zealand
Kingsford Smithy
Flint
Nevin Pine Morstal
Zowdady
Gotfern
M Man
Lort
Dungog Case
Willesiem
Wachere
Chiliren
Port Stephens Railway
Butter Board
Conan Gionen
Merranahlaed
Gloucaeter
Mathewson
Irovly
Bithrey
Forbes
W. Parish
Mérchant
Burtier
Engel
A. Tonk
A. Higgins
B. C. Moore
Slade
Fay
A. J Landura
J. Laniorn
Barham Reon
JA. Corbet
B. Wral
F. Mureis
FH. Payton
A. Attarela
S. Martin
Ny Hopkins
A. Abbott
N. Dodd
Wale
Homebush
Ree Germon
Bignell
Blenejl
Germon
Perrin
R. Atkins
Wignell
Lowrey
Waite
Yates
W. Auden
Hickwey
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Rumbel
Pullio
Bea
G. Burley
Coleman Ps
Garter
H. Bignell
Fame
Wicks
B. Portia
Ad R. German
Jack Bienelt
Lowray
G. Yates
Doo Bignel Ae
Brisbane 1
Turin
Te Wateraiders’ Union
Ploalves
Gallipoli
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester Returned Soldiers League
D. R. Wandell
S.1.league
Frost
Mes
Alex Johnston
Penn
Jars. Moss
Hheir Antiring
Forts
Parents & Citizens’ Associations’ Conference
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Lee
Maree PB
Feneral
Bar- Nagion
Barrington
W. Kipto
Dently
Posts & Telegraphs
Fiearee Neil
Harrington Tops
Whatton's Mill
KE. A. Neil
Bouth
Wales
Government Railway
W. J. Morris
Sperctars
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Nancarrow
East Gresfou
Vauxhall
British Car of Quality
General Motors
G.M.C. Troces
Gloucreter Motor Rales
Morris Cowley
Morris Oxford
Glomorster
Turadar
Gionenstor
Shawite Sunt
Verin
Stalin
Sid Pavriewlans
Douglas Waddell
Good Pony
Jersey
Devan Bills
Durhane
Anil
Solic
Blue Clipper
MLO
SEARC
Wolesley & Wireless
Cloncester
Alorty & Co
Shave & Shave
Wolesley
T. W. Russell & CO
Douglas Waddell & Co. Auctioneers
Clearing Dairy
Lansters' Yaris
Matthewson & Co
Hayo
Wiegalt
Tamworth
Farrawine
York
Haren
Lunehoon
Ana Spee
Calthy
Arca
Prank Udior
Yonge
Miles Freon
Torre Hoa
Elise
Chalee Tata
Chalee Tata Gonns
Fonwan Springers
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Solkyong
Callon Alia Sepapatye
Atmost Now
Ewtm Firs
Vlensils
Chovisils
Y Patel
Gloucester Stock Sales
TG Sale
Poelwk
Ley
Nammiccca
Tamworth & I
Berkshire
Tamworth Boar
Nout & Nuit
Gloucester River
Buryles, Matthewson
ABE
United
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