Old Buffers to Meet Newcastle Veterans in September
The Gloucester Advocate reports Old Buffers invited by Newcastle Veterans for a match in Newcastle on Saturday September 29. Preparations are underway for a warm reception. Also note Captain Wilson and the Pridey air service with flights over the weekend from Gloucester, and comments on the pilot’s wartime service and local ties.
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Newcastle
Newcastle Vetarana
Cara
Gloucester
Beason
Thid Seas
Gloucester Club
Popular girl count final ballot at Majestic Theatre
The tong campaign for the most popular girl in the Church of England competition ends Thursday night with a grand ball at the Majestic Theatre. Organisers expect a large crowd and a final count will reveal surprises. a juvenile ball follows for children on Friday.
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Tong
Majestic Theatre
Retirement of prominent Federal Labour member Charlton
Sir Matt Charlton plans to retire from politics and will not contest the next election. A respected Labor figure, he has long served in the Federal House after shifting from mining and regional politics. The article outlines his career from miner to deputy Labour leader and his role in the League of Nations delegation. It also notes approved telephone facility improvements announced by the Postmaster General for Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Tamworth, Armidale, and North Coast towns, enhancing trunk lines and carrier wave equipment.
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Siqnation
Mir
Charlton
Matt. Charlton
Fife
Eleotons
Federal House
Cheriton
Dorna Linton
Victoris
Lambton
Weat
Australia
Tle Aia
Triat
West Waratah
Leela
Federal Labour Party
Twoeiure
Chariton
Lear of Nations
Sydney
Newcastle
Arisbane
Lismore
Pnt
Kempsey
Servien
Phirther
Bushfires Threaten Settlement as Wind Drives Fireward
A severe bushfire raged along Bedlin Ber River districts and near Durries Mountain threatening canals, Post Office, Mulhadi Church, stores, and homes. Firefighters fought for hours aided by Sergeant Johnston and others, stopping the blaze within 80 yards of the Methodist Church as wind shifted, with extensive grass and fencing damage reported.
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Bedlin- Ber River
Durries Mountain
Belweer Tiver
Bollingen
Johnston
Garman
Spot Inn
Tne Vis
Hyes Creek
Valury
Panic at Madrid theater Fire Traps Hundreds
Terrible panic strikes Novertades Thea tre in Madrid as a stage incident triggers a deadly fire. The auditorium fills with smoke and crowds rush to exits. Rescue efforts flood first aid stations and ambulances while many children are reported dead and firefighters struggle to control the blaze.
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Madrid
Novertades
Addition to Camping Reserve Land Purchase Clarified
Walter Bennett received a note from the Under Secretary of the Department of Lands about adding land to Camp Ing Reserve No. 9490 in Gloucester. It states the Pastures Protection Board’s request to waive the survey cost is denied, but survey work will be free if the Board pays £25 and covers legal costs, with the surveyor negotiating purchase price and arranging formal contracts to reserve the area for camping under the Board.
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Walter Bennett
Department of Lande
Pariah
Woltom
County of
Gloucester
Gloucester Pastures Protestion Board
Pastures Protection Board
Gans
Dl Frist
Wile
P.P
Play Day At Public School Delights With Local Talent
Friday program at the local public school showcased student performances inspired by Mark Twain and Australian poetry. Young actors, actresses, and reciters delivered well costumed pieces and verses, with some modern and classic selections drawing lively encores and praise from the audience.
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Lousester Public School
Mark ‘Twain
Tom
Henry Lawson
Ren Smith
Rana Sellick
Beccy Shephorn
Itector Wilson
Wattly Day
Phyllis Christin
Ms ‘Tribe
Gordon McGregor
Marty O'Toole
Stella Penfold
Jements
Pied Piper
Hamelin
Toan Weintyte
Gladya Ross
Norah
Madina Mawker
Tein Smith
G. Orchard
Tressure Island
Mervyn Price
Wo Fordham
Service van Nephew
Sean
Baer Anil
Lawwrry
Burnham
Vern Channed
Molla Bolton
Hert
Anita Kine Jatin
Kile MeDonald
Joyce Rateer
Tom Bawyer
Autt Polly
Tom Sawyner
Harry McLean
Shin Orchard
Harald Smith
Neris Blanch
Twalree
Benedick
Edna Finch
Linda Folliok
Norman Melnnes
Cumming
Serious crime rise shown by police figures
An increase in major offences was reported by the Police Department to the Legislative Assembly. The criminal court handled 9,208 cases for the year, up from 8,554 in 1926, with rises in manslaughter, assault, malicious wounding, forged cheques, burglaries and stealing from premises, while totals for offences against the person and property with violence fell. There were 124,030 cases overall, up 7,355 from the previous year, and a 1,029 increase for property without license, countering declines elsewhere.
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Legislative Assembly
Criminal Court
Durin
Electoral roll in French town shows tiny eligible voters
In Sa Germain de Ponquier, France, the electoral roll lists 24 inhabitants with exactly eight eligible voters. The municipal count elected by four votes, two abstentions, suggesting self voting with no hard feelings.
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France
Sa. Germain-de- Ponquier
Steetion
Rabbit Market Report from Paterson Trade
Frank Auckety in Paterson notes rabbit market activity remains quiet with prices falling from 34 to 4d. Trading shows steady demand on average, with quotes around 3/8 to 4/-s for common lots.
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Frank Auckety
Paterson
Endeavour Cricket Club Triumphs by 13 Runs in Close Park Match
In a Saturday Park clash the Endeavour Cricket Club posted a 13 run victory. Scores show key contributions from Hamberger and Easton with bats and bowlers including Tanner, Alder, and Ferguson among others turning the match on tight finishing overs. Sundries and not outs feature in the detailed scoreline.
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Endeavour Cricket Club
Hamberger
Tanner
Fitageraid
Munro
Alder Easton Tanner
Bamberger
Bolton
Thomas
W. ‘Deane
Gordon
Bakar Ty Ratton
Easton
Fereuson
P. Baker
Qoonwin
A. Garner
Ferguson
Goodwit
A. Mointyre
West
Innilmv
Ditton
Bolion
Mointyre
Ham
B. Tanner
Gorton
S. Gowland
Aston
Harberger
Goodwyin
R. Wesle
W. Dean
G. Gordons
F. Giddey
C. Gordon
Ty T. Fillon Fir
Livestock Auction Results Highlight Prime Cattle Demand
Commercial buyers remained active with a brisk market for prime lots, including heavy weights. Yardings at Maitland and Wirrah provided strong demand. best bullocks traded near 19 to 15 pounds, with wide ranges for other categories. Rabbit skins and other items showed notable price movements. water agreement changes cited for Parkes Council with revised annual volumes. Sir Harry Lauder adds to walking stick collection after returning from America.
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Maitland
W. Sparke
Enright Tatty
Hatfield the rain maker in California contract case
English newspapers report a case where Hatfield promised to create rain to assist farmers in California in exchange for £2000. He agreed to produce rain beyond two inches of normal annual fall, earning £1000 per extra inch, with £2000 cap. He built a private lake facility near Lake Thaplee, guaranteed rain in six days, but only minor rain fell. Over three months, Alberts gained £2000 while Hatfield avoided direct action, relying on reputation.
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Ancar
Hatfield
Alhethe Farmera
Manchester Guardian
Nuk
Lake Thaplee
Alberts
Tintfield
Hut Prohibition Affects Savings Says Banking Survey
The Savings Hank Journal reports mixed views on Prohibition's impact on savings deposits. Bankers largely dispute strong links between Prohibition and savings growth, noting education and prosperity drive deposits more than prohibition. The survey shows partial agreement but no definitive causal relation.
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Savings Hank Journal
United States
Pulite Sosa
Prohibition
Savings Bank Journal
South Africa’s Oldest Maw Claims Long Life Record
A South African bushman named Jordan, said to be around a century and a half, claims to be the country’s oldest man. He jokes he has little need for an age pension, saving for a rainy day as locals assist him. The Railway Candidate event is set for tomorrow night at Mr. Gilmore’s, with tickets drawn for those over 60. Berlin’s new store offers a dog dining room where waiters serve bowls to patrons’ dogs.
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South Africa
Jordan
Berlin
Church Services Across Denominations This Week
Sunday after Trinity services listed for Church of England and Presbyterians with names of ministers and locations in Gloucester Craven Creek and Shannon Vale. Methodist renewal with Rev P C Davis and Ex-Presince G L Howitt to speak. lantern lecture on Tonga Samos and Fiji at 7.80. Local clergy Rev WO James notes.
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Church OF England
Eater
H.C. Barrington
Gloucester
I. W. Rogens
Lon
Presbyterian Church
Shannon Vale
Craven Creek
Glouester
R. Scott
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Wilson Air Service Ltd
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Ghureh Street
Rwohall
MEGA
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Stroud
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