Loss by Fire and Local Incidents in Gloucester
A fire swept the paddock behind the saleyards destroying sleeper curling tools and other property owned by W. Titcume and Shultz. Another shed fire at J. H. Smith’s Oakey Creek property reportedly damaged sulky and harness. Bill Anderson fell 13 feet from a ladder at the Gloucester Butter Factory and was hospitalized. F. Lowe found a large black snake at the Gloucester Electric Supply pumping station. Former headmaster William Whitting died in Sydney aged 52. Mrs. Bolton received a gift at the Rectory before leaving Gloucester. W. H. S. McClashan appointed Mining Surveyor for the district. Sheridan and Sheridan claim £10,000 damages from A. C. Elliott. Furniture auction by Matthewson and Co. in Gloucester. Forster town allotments offered for auction on Dec 28. Gold price guidance from the Commonwealth Bank noted for Melbourne Mint.
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Mesars
W. Titcume
Shultz
J. H. Smith
Oakey Creek
Bowman River
Bill Anderson
Church Street
Gloucester
Anderson
Solicitor Cunningham Sentenced in Sydney
Arthur Vincent Cunningham of Cessnock, 30, pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions to 37 charges including 36 counts of fraudulent misappropriation and one forgery. He received a 12 year prison term after police cited offences totalling about £10,880, with total defalcations not precisely stated.
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Arthur Vincent Cunningham
Cessnock
Sydney
Severe drought and fires threaten homes and farms
The district faces intensifying dry winds and bush fires at night, enveloping the town in smoke. Landholders warn stock feed and water shortages create serious farm conditions, with rain desperately needed to avert worsening dangers across the state.
Government projects record surplus in 1936 87 Budget
For the first time in nine years the Government expects a surplus in the current financial year with an estimated £5874 for 1936 87. Holt 1985 36 shows £1 604 27. Provision aims to raise fourier allowances, restore public service salaries by June 30, and half deductions on December 1. Tramways motor omnibus services ended last year with a surplus, and a railway surplus is anticipated for 1996 37.
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Legislative Assembly
My Stevens
Primary Final Exam Set At School This Friday
Twenty two candidates from the school compete in the Primary Final Examination to be held at the school on Friday 5th October with results expected in December. cups donated by multiple associations will be engraved and presented to winners at the annual sports. The Education Department will replace long desks with dual desks and benches to improve seating in the science room, freeing an additional room.
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Lie
le Quesne
M. Newton
Gloucester P
Pitluchry P and G Association
Gloucester Teachers’ Federation
The
Owl Stores
Gloucester
Department of Education
Junior Farmers Meeting Sets Rules for Cup Competition
On October 8 Junior Farmers met with Vice-President Noel Sansom presiding in Ian Howe's absence. Secretary outlined upcoming competitions and rules. J G Wilson to act as standard for stock judging next Thursday, with Mr Newton as adjudicator and a cow supplied by Mr Bert Wilson for judging.
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Noel Sansom
Ian Howe
J. G. Wilson
Newton
Bert Wilson
Death of Sir Murray Anderson Governor of N8W
The death is announced of Sir Murray Anderson governor of N8W who passed away at 1 o'clock this morning Friday. Sir Murray had been in M wealth since his arrival in Australia about three months ago.
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Sir Murray Anderson
N.8 W
Sir Murray
M-wealth
Auatralla
Gloucester Tennis Club Welcomes McGrath Exhibition Night
Australia’s Vivian McGrath headlines a park court exhibition in Gloucester with Thompson and teammates Owens and Steer. The match drew strong patronage and a postevent supper at Corbett’s Cafe highlighted by praise for McGrath and Australian tennis.
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Turther
Gloucester
Mesara
Vivian McGrath
Thompson
F. Steer
A. Owens
Bill’ O'Shannesey
Euat
Viv
McGrath
Austtalia
Muchas
Vivian
Owens
Steer
Ken Merchant
Les
Kenney
Ken Boorer
McAlpin
Corbett's
J. R. Higging
Anv Etregaoe Alder
Higgins
Australia
Fu Fu
Mr. Higgins
Don Bradman
Jack Crawford
Lindrum
Cricket Nauginler
Mr Higgins
Messrs
Dave
Nere
Mesare
Mixed Foursome to Close 1936 Golf Season Notes
The 1936 season closes with a mixed de Soursomy event and trophy presentations. Visitors are invited. associates to provide afternoon tea. Pairings list many names including Mathews and Green, Conn and Newton, Woodward and Holland, Snodgrass, Parish, Haston, Middlebrook, and more. Scores show Mrs Minio tied with 54 18 36. other cards include Conn 52 12 40 and Snodgrass 54 18 40.
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F. Mathews
Miss Green
Carolan
Cavanaugh
R Smith
Miss Moffatt
Geo
Conn
Newton
J. Woodward
Lamiiop
Minio
NSW Bowling Vice President to join Gloucester tour
Str Gordon Sargeant of the New South Wales Bowling Association will join the Association's team visiting Gloucester next Tuesday. A skilled player and noted keeper from the North Sydney Club, he helps form the three teams chosen to meet the visitors. Members are summoned to practice on the newly opened Green tomorrow.
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Str
Gordon Sargeant
New South Wales Bowling Association
Gloucester
Sergeant
Crampton
Kipper
North Sydney
Cattle and horse markets report brisk activity amid dull end
Sydney and Maitland yard sales show mixed results with cattle prices easing late and gains in the afternoon. Winchcombe Carson notes 3480 cattle yarded and 200+ Maitland horses offered with generally lower prices. Pig prices steady to firm with baconers easing. Rabbit prices largely unchanged. Five police injured in Lucknow bombing during arrests at a Muslim procession.
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Homebush Stock Sales
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Maitland
J. Enright
Ring Aide
Railway annual report shows record passenger totals and solid profits
The report tabled in Parliament details last year's railway performance. Earnings reached £16,953,581 with expenses at £11,848,070, yielding a £5,105,501 profit equal to 3s 11d per pound invested. Passenger journeys hit an absolute record of 171,142,724, aided by workman tickets. merchandise and live stock traffic also rose.
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Railwaya
T. J. Harrygant
Aiupethi
Issenger
Lchalders
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