Junior Farmers Club movement gains ground in Gloucester
The Gloucester Advocate outlines the rise of Junior Farmers Clubs across the state. A council formed by representatives from agriculture education and related bodies aims to foster clubs, issue certificates, provide free literature, and curb rural youth migration by making farm life more attractive. Gloucester and nearby areas are urged to consider forming a local Club of Clubs with support from regional associations.
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R. W. Hall
P.pu
A. H & P. Association
Gloucester
Developmental road extension rejected by Upper Hunter Council
Hon Walter Bennett MLA receives notice that the Shire of Upper Hunter Council has been informed the proposed extension of the Developmental Road from Tomella to the Gloucester Shire boundary is not considered suitable for proclamation as a developmental road. Also notes Minimbah Post Office facilities and Palestine Mandate situation updates with brief agency references.
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Walter Bennett
The
Main Roads Board
WJ. Hindinareh
Progress Association
Tomsila
Tomella
Gloucester Shire
Shire of
Upper Hunter
Minimbah
8. L. Gartner
M.ecr
Minkwibah Parents and Citizens’ Association
R. J. Salter
Miniaiban
Nabluc
Ty Itiy
Aix
Bam
Modern Homes For Gloucester Urban Area
The Gloucester Investments and Agency Co led by Mr Russell Hull begins building several modern homes in the Gloucester urban area. Prices are kept low relative to quality and location to ease housing shortages and improve area appearance and comfort. First homes under construction are advertised separately.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Investments and Agency Co
Russell Hull
Local stroke handicap draws set for tomorrow at the links
A stroke handicap will be played locally tomorrow with pairs drawn on site. Matches include Hawdon against Rye and Street versus Ashworth, with mixed foursomes to follow at 2 15 pm. The Associates report a first round for Mr Tranc’n trophy with Mina White leading a field of ladies.
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W. W. Hawdon
D.C
Ber
Tranc'n
LB. Street
Thurlow
Christie
Horner
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester
J. M Wratten
Manger
Local tennis fixtures listed for Saturday at England Court
A brief notice sets tomorrow’s schedule for the ate gles championship with matches including Church at England Court, Welturd versus Monro, West against Carolan, and Chisholm facing Williams, all at St. Joseph’s cone venue.
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Ate Gles
England Court
Welturd
J. Monro
Gloucester council mulls developmental road grant
At a Gloucester shire council meeting the Main Ronde Board noted plans for Brown and Firefly Creek roads and said funds would be allocated only after urgent cases. Dr Wilson moved to apply for Wauktyory developmental road grant. debate followed on delay, urgency, and opening up Crown lands before deciding to apply for the first road section.
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Brown
Firefly Creek
Wauktvory Developmental Road
Sound
Wilson
Wauktyory Developmental Road
Higgins
Dr. Wilson
Bullahdelph
Gloucester
Cr. Reichert
Cr. Wilson
Cornell
Reichert
Cr. Wilton
Gr. Reichert
Gr Hiseine
Sudden death shocks Dungog district at The Oaks
John Dowling of The Oaks Ben Gola died suddenly from a heart seizure on Sunday afternoon while chatting with friends. He had been ill weeks earlier but seemed to recover. Survived by three daughters, two brothers, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Born in Canningalls 69 years ago, he spent most of life in the district, with years in Queensland Gulf Country where malaria lingered. A retired, quiet gentleman with broad friendships, he supported patriotic and charitable causes during the war. Funeral was Monday at the Church of England cemetery, Dungog.
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Dungog
John Dowling
Mies Rene
Alfred
Wyong
James F
Mona Vale
Fll
Sydney
Sybil
Arnold Dent
Maria
Canningalls
Queensland
Gulf Country
Mr. Dowling
Mature
Church of England
Bendejba
D. Rees
Town Boosting and Press Censorship Across Cities
The piece argues for promotional hype and suppression of negative events in cities. It cites San Francisco avoiding earthquakes by calling them fires, notes New York officials mock a tourism goal, and urges avoiding mention of disasters or flaws to attract visitors. It mocks press agents and cites Chicago Florida and Maine examples.
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San Francisco
Iity
New York
Board of Aldermen
Chicago
Florida
Main Street
Pearly Gates
Old log iron found on Mullamuddy field near Mudgee
Ploughing uncovered an excellent state log iron on a property at Mullamuddy near Mudgee. The item is linked to one of the district’s oldest home steads. A convict built Sydney to Mudgee road settlement existed there over a century ago.
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Mullamuddy
Mudgee
Sydney-Mudgee
Land District of Taree Purchase Area Available
Land District of Taree offers 349 acres in Weight's Settlement Purchase Area near Nabiac Dyst's Crossing butter factory Killawarra station. Capital value £2,010 with £130/13/ annual instalment and stamp duty £418/15. Improvements include house, dairy, halls, barn, shed, fowl house, piggery, galvanised tank, two dams, fencing and clearing. Undulating country with dark soil, forest west, scrub east, area partly cleared with mahogany and gums. permanent water in dams and creeks. Note No RSS advance. Insurance required House £300 barn £40 sheds £50.
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Taree
Weight
Wollam
Loucestar
Nabiac
Dyst
Killawarra
RSS
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The document lists multiple farms for private sale by the Government Savings Bank of NiS.W. It notes reserves after each property description, warns that some properties have not been inspected for years, and advises prospective buyers to verify availability with the Secretary to the Commissioners. It provides reference numbers and details on locations, land area, improvements, timber, and proposed terms, including reserves of £975 and £1,250 for various parcels in Gloucester and Hawes districts.
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Government Savings Bank of
Nis
Gloucrster
Innis
Acras
Bindera
Gloucester
Copeland
Wake
Cobb
Hawes
Tne
Barnard River
Stroud
Upper Bowman
Blind corners prompt push to curb obstructive fences
The Department of Local Government drafts an amendment empowering councils to demand removal of fences trees or hedges that obscure sight lines on public thoroughfares to reduce vehicle collisions. The Shires Association approves the idea and suggests including Crown buildings fences. A further amendment would require councils to see plans before erecting fences and submissions from landholders.
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Department of Local Government
Shires Association of New South Wales
Shires Association
NAMLA
Gloucester Pig Sales Report and Market Update
Matthewson and Co report a fortnightly pig sale with about 20 pigs sold at various prices. The market shows improved demand and higher rates, with multiple vendors listed and a summary of cattle and pig prices across Sydney and Homebush auctions, including baconers and porkers and rabbit skins.
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Iloucester
Matthewson and Co
Shaw
Corbett
Bader
Redman
Parley
H. Sannom
W Crowfoot
A. Shaw
W. J. Adams
HL McCarthy
FP. B. Akhurst
W. Dewherry
F Williams
C. Raundle
W. V. Jobreon
S. Shaw
C. Howell
A. Corbett
Horne
Ry Smith
A. McRae
FR. McRae
H.mcnaughton
C. Perram
B. V. Phillips
A. Archins
W. D. ‘McIntogh
F. W. Page
A. Blanch
BG. Moore
J. Landera
J. Snape
Panss. Dearie
Douglas Waddell & Co
J. Wilson
Porkers Bays
Gires
W. W. Wilson
Wm. Lowrey
Les Deards
Mra. R. Barnes
Gloucester
Homebush
W. P. Reichert
Winchcombe
Carson
Tuesver
Sydney
Farmer’ & Graziers’ Co-operative Co Ltd
Transmutation Elements Into Gold Claim Reported in Christchurch
Wellington reports that G P Aston and H W Atach of Christchurch claim to have achieved transmutation of elements into gold using an electromagnetic process after lengthy laboratory work. The scientists say the results are under government notice and highlight a new energy named chromastyne said to be ten times more powerful than electricity.
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Wellington
N.Z
Twosby
G. P. Aston
Leatrochemist
H. W. Atach
Christchurch
Claint
Messie Anton
Afack
New Zealand
Aston
Country Women’s Association in Court Case Confusion
A confusing Old Batley court scene saw four women charged with manslaughter. Judge Mr Justice Swift asked defence counsel to open for the prosecution due to scheduling conflicts with other cases. Proceedings moved to proceed with the case against the accused. Town Band meeting notice and bereavement thanks from Mrs Howe and Mr John Parker appear in the same page.
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Justice Swift
Old Batley
Zoem
Eustace Fulton
Renton
Cunsel
Justice Swiftward
Seuffert
Beaffert
Seaton
N. Cumming
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W. W._HAWDON
A. A. Doudney
Nicon Street
Tours
Cecil Sutton
Eric Welne
Russell Hall and Davies
Public Accountants & Income Tax Consultants
Church SL
Head Offies
Gloucester Advocate
Gloucester-Scone
Palestine Mandate
Commission of Toquiry
Itte
Britain
Cual
Atate
Greater Sydney
Cavanaugh
Locke
Ninnafiller
George Garner
Leslie Whiting
Roger Garner
Lina Milter
Elsach
Schoot
Star ‘Theatre
Steleon
Mes
Shep~ Herd
Italia
Bumols
Wwe
Minaster
North Polar
Itlisa
Mme
Malmgren
Moreoven
General Nobile
Dr. Malmgren
Mit
Dr. Malmeren
Scandinavia
Krambach
Septenter
P.O
GoLr
Gloucester Shire Council
Henr
Challis
Shay
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Farmers & Graziers
Stan. G. Keene & CO
Scone
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Krambagch
Gloucester Investments
Agengy Cody
Howdon's Buildings
Church Street
A. A. Barraclough Limited
Opticians
George St
Royal Hotel
Weukivory
Bausel
F. Grainger
Bleasdale
Asman
Philpie Hotel
Pcnre
Jane
Courthemtroud Rasa
Bearon
J A. Laurie
Rawdon Vale
Portright
New England
Demail
Douglas Waddell
Cuchores
Aur
FAT
Uth Douglas Waddell & Co
Bulan Lars
Gloucestee Mare
Matthewson & Co
Will Geil
Cloucester
D. Tt
Waddell & CO
M. Booked Co
Hereford
Loan
Grazing & Dairying Properties
ATT
Water Kent
Suleyards
Morius
Exra
Palgety & Co
Shave & Shave
Aillime
Plougtis
Wolesley Separators
Wolesley Engines
PW. Russert & O
Stewart
Auctive
Cowher Street
Ren Waste Way
Gloucester Stock Sales
PG Sale
Berkshire
S'Etsek
Presbyterian Church
Star Theatre
M. Horner
Mesneloe Bros’ Ete
E. J. Millor
C. Britten
Country Women's. ‘Association
England
Mra Howe
John Parker de Rive
Charles Richard Parker
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