£500000 Building Loan Offer for Property Repairs
The Shire President reports a government loan of £500000 to the Building Relief Committee to aid employment in construction. Advances up to 90 percent, max £300, 8 percent interest, repayable 3 to 10 years. Loans for business premises up to £500 and public bodies up to £1500. Details from the Shire Clerk, Gloucester. The article notes ancient English coinage under Henry III.
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Labr and Industry
Building Relief Committee
Gloucester
Gloucester Annal notes and loan approval in 1933
The Gloucester Shire Council receives approval for a two thousand pound advance to aid tools materials and incidental expenses under the Emergency Relief Scheme at 3 percent interest repayable over several years. Also mentions a Ladies Auxiliary meeting and a new serial Whispering Death by Aidan De Brune plus Walkivory Cricket Club forming and invitations for local teams.
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Walter Bennett
Gloucester Shire
Tnis
Aidan de Brune
Politicians First to Prosperity Discussed at Cathedral Festival
Archdeacon Weston told a Fortes audience that Australia is not yet round the corner and only those with a tremendous squint believe it. He urged greater vision among leaders as major changes loom and called for goodwill to ease global wheat disparities.
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Bathurst
Simdlay
Australia
Federal House
Archdeacon Weston
Fortes
Church of Bigland East
Saints
Couner
Jim Calm Waters
Erio
Anatralia
Lottery debate sparks church critique at Randwick
Rev. W. J. Grant told Randwick Presbyterian Church that the state lottery is a questionable form of gambling but not the worst evil compared with war and vice. He warned many clergy chase profits from lottery and fail to balance priorities, urging focus on broader issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grant
Randwick Presbyterian Church
Butter prices drop again amid rising output and overseas trends
The drop follows overseas price declines and higher production, with local wholesale butter prices cut by 1d a lb to 12s 1 8d including 2s 6d a cwt for boxes. Patrons at a Madrid cinema are offered free umbrellas in rain. Britain’s population is about 44.5 million with roughly half smokers.
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Madrid
Tite
Britain
Flower Show and Sale of Work at Star Theatre
A very wet day greeted the Flower Show and Sale of Work organized by the Church of England Ladies Guild at the Star Theatre on Friday. Though rain reduced attendance and spoiled some blooms, a fine display of roses, snapdragons, gladioli, sweet peas, and other flowers impressed judges. cookery received high marks, and awards were presented by Mrs A J White and Rev H W Rogers with a short musical program.
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Ladies Guild
Church of England
Star Theatre
Gloucester
McLaughlin
Hester
Edon
Bessler
Wallis
Nabiac
H. Goddard
A. J White
H. W. Rogers
White
Church of England Ladies Guild
Indies
Miso
Mra
Citaange
Mm. Bennett
Presentation of Trophies at Golf Club Closing Day
A large turnout attended the closing day mixed foursome and trophy ceremonies. President W W Mawton awarded the Resch Cup to A Oldfield for the club championship and several cups to associates and trophy winners, with remarks praising the season’s success. Luncheon tea followed, and plans for next year included greens work and further improvements.
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W. W. Mawton
A. Oldfield
Cavanaugh
Committee For
Miss Higgins
P. Roddy
Mra Ashworth
Garner
B. Dawson
Mies Middlebrook
T. Charlton
Mra. Caralan
J Mc
Fulton Cup shoot opens with sparse entry at Gloucester range
The Fulton Cup preliminary at Gloucester Rifle Club drew only nine entries from a 30 member roster. Baker led the first stage at 300 yards in varying wind with 45 points, while Quetcher stood atop overall with a No handicap score. listed scores include R Quetcher 43 4 47, C Baker 45 2 47, R Johnston 43 3 40, Thornbury 44 1 45, Hay 43 2 46, McDonald 42 3 87, W J Robinson 39 4 43, W Hayman 37 2 41.
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Baker
Quetcher
Soares
R. Quetcher
C Baker
R. Johnston
L .Thornbury
A. Hay
T. McDonald
W. J Robinson
W. Hayman
Owls Kempsey Game Team Travel Details
A Gloucester bound train at 4 30 pm will carry the visiting Owls Kempsey team on Saturday. Players listed include Street Hawdon Kendall Tel Graham Boorer Woodward Isaac White Munro Turner Alhearth Adams Anderson Lowe Trealilder and others.
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Kempsey
Gloucester
Teami Ag
Street
Hawdon
Kendall
Tel
Graham
Boorer
Woodward
Isaac
White
Munro
Turner
Alhearth
Adams
Anderson
Lowe
Trealilder
Child’s 7000 Miles Journey Reaches Plymouth
Five year old Deborah Harrison completes a solitary trek of about 7000 miles through Canada and the Atlantic arriving in Plymouth aboard the Shere Deborah Harrison. Her grandmother then drives from Harrogate to meet her as her parents, now in British Columbia, could not join the voyage.
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Canada
Atlantic
Plymouth
Deborah Harrison
Harrogate
Deborah
British Columbia
England
Gloucester Poultry Club annual meeting and report
The Gloucester Poultry Club held its annual meeting at the School of Arts hall with a small but enthusiastic attendance. President W Hayman presented a year one report noting 44 financial members, a successful poultry show, and plans to boost local participation. Officers were elected, fresh ideas proposed to engage Junior Farmers, and appreciation voiced for Hayman’s leadership.
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Gloucester Poultry Club
School of Arts
W. Hayman
Chile
Gloucester
Generis
Hay
Cena
Messrs History
Fr Thomas
Tory
Sen. Harris
Poultry Club
Hayman
Janeton
Beveragentlenen
Rallew Patton
J. R. Higgine
M. Newton
W. Tmymany
Mosurs
Tal Joner
J. Thomas
HQ. Inry
W. Drohan
BE Horner
Ihl
Parley
R. W. Hall
Heya
Hall
Ompor Kay
Druhan
C. Fatconer
Wold
MAITLAND STOCK SALES REPORTS MIXED CATTLE PRICES
Clearing sale results show strong demand for good cows and calves despite rain. Prices reached sea legs with cows hit 9/2 and vealers around 0, while prime heifers and calves sold well. yarding included a mix of young cattle and sows, with overall activity moderate due to wet weather.
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Matthewson and Co
George Monro
Biodera
Feitlochs
Kame
Abel
Eylsey
Wedding Contributes and Ceremony at Barrington Home
A wedding held Saturday evening joined Mr Ken Meintosh, elder son of Mu Meintosh, to Ming Nellie Corbett, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Corbett of Barrington. The bride wore white crepe de chine. Guests included Mr Tous Carhell as frileamaid and a cornet of attendants. The couple’s home celebration featured decorative details and a heraldrical charm characteristic of the era.
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Corbett von
Boone
Pylloh
Ken
Meintosh
Mu Meintosh
Jae Wri Afeintosh
Barrington
Ming Nellie Corbett
Mat Alex Corbett
Nelle
Honnpert
Gloucester Shire Council Seeks Garbage Removal Tenders
Gloucester Teban Area seeks removal and disposal of garbage from all premises. Particulars at Council office. Tenders due Tuesday November 7 1983 at 9 am. Gloucester Shire Office Chaplin Clerk.
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Gloucester Teban
Cuncil
Ay A Pan HN
Chaplin
Shire Office
Bite Clerk
Gloucester
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Roys
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Gloucester Pharmacy
B. P. Dawson, B.A
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W. Growe
Wilsett
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Lea Rye
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Mr J
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T. Higgins
Gwen Taylor
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Joan Tonks
Miss Ina Bolton
Ina Bolton
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Les, Smith
Mick Simimom
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Mid"Iebrooke
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Horner
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Mr Street
Payish
Hoge
Snow
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Gloucester Rifle Club
N. Macourt
Gloucester and District
Almitik
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Quantoc
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Halyon
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Corbett
Hanley
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Soult
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Trenton
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Locke
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J. Mwl*lins
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Wingham
Ladies! Hockey Club
Majestic Theatre
KIT Kat
B.penfold
Tugrabakh
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Tagrabakh Cricket Club
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Gloucester Ak Pa
GH Smith
Treas
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William Burley
David H. J. Hill
Orbutt
Gloucester Investments
Commonwealth Savings Bank Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co, Ltd
National Mutual Life Assoctation
Gloucester Investments & Agency Co
Church ST. Gloucester
Advocate
L&d.cave
Jansuit David A. J. Hll
Shurch Services
Stratford
Forbesdate Hall
Cgloucester
Rogers
Methodist Church
St. Domb Kins
Mr. Marsh
Congregational Mission
Tagrabalch
Copeland
J. Battle
Stroud District
P. OC. Nall
Stroud Independent Baptist Church
Stroud Methodist Church
Johnson's Creek
Stroud (Methodist Church
A. Moore
Fev
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