Bowls match results and upcoming event notes
Mbbeck and Amith won 17 to 15 against Maelden and Landie. Adams and Lowe led 34 while Howghten and Brorace scored 2. Boorer and Androwe beat Kendall and Whateon 34 to 17. Weather may allow a competition tomorrow based on attendance. A three-owl game has been proposed but late arrivals challenge it. Sporty Committee remains hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbbeck
Amith
Maelden
Landie
Adams
Lowe
Howghten
Brorace
Boorer
Androwe
Kendall
Ad Whateon
Forbesdale aid aids Red Cross and War Chest funds
Forbesdale in the district aids the Red Cross and War Chest Funds through a social event held in the hall on 12th. The function raised about 13 pounds 9 shillings 1 penny for the named organisations. A trout orchestra supplied music. Mr Stan Degriis acted as MC. A light supper was provided by ladies, and gifts were thanked by the organizing committee led by Claude Howell. Donations were listed from several residents and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbesdale
District Iin
Red Cross
War Chest
Orhex- Gale
Trout
Julie
Stan
Degriis
Claude Howell
Relf
CG. Deards
M. Emith
Gloucester Returned Soldiers
Obituary Mr Phillip James Schneider of Krambach
Widespread regret filled Upper Wallamba on learning of Phillip James Schneider death at his Krambach home at about 2 am Sunday. Aged 36, he had heart trouble and recently spent time in hospital. Survived by widow Mollie (nee Brown) and two sons Peter James and Terry John. He was a son of Johann Christopher Schneider of Krambach and brother to Geo, Arthur, Harold, Leon, P Fegan, U Hamberger, and Sarah, the latter deceased three years ago. A funeral service was held at the Krambach RC Church at 11 am Monday followed by burial at Champion Creek cemetery amid a long procession of about 100 cars. Rev Father M. Kehoe officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Schneider
Wallamba
Phillip James Schneider
Krambach
Schneider
Iain Christopher Schneider
Mollie Brown
Gloucester
Peter James
Terry John
Mesars
Geo
Champion Creek
Father M. Kehoe
Champion
Accident at Rocks Cross ing mill injures Mr Hughie McRae
Mr Hughie McRae of Bt George, employed at Hawking Bros sawmill at Rocks Crossing, sustained a serious head injury while reaching for a spanner. A beam struck his head, eight stitches were required, he had a bed of illness but is now able to move about again. A motorist complained to a friend about police magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughie McRae
Bt. George
Messrs Haw
King Broa
Rocks Crossing
McRae
ALF Plans Ninth Division Command in England
Major General H D Wynter, ALF commander in England, is expected to be appointed head of the Ninth Division. The division will likely train in the Middle East, with only part of its strength required from Australia. The Seventh Division will be the first to leave Australia, while the Eighth remains for home defence and continued training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Wynter
ALF
England
Cas
Middle East
Australia
A.L
H G. Bennett
Shower honors for Miss Lillian Merchant as wedding nears
A shower in Barrington Hall Saturday evening celebrated Miss Lillian Merchant ahead of her marriage to Laurie Atkine. Invitations extended to friends. Reverend Alexander Fraser, longtime St Philip’s minister at Newcastle, died near 90 after farewell at his daughter’s home. News notes cover community events, retirements, patients, and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Merchant
Barrington Hall
Laurie Atkine
Alexander Fraser
St. Philip's Presbyterian Church
Newcastle
Waddell
Atar Tnon
Fraser
Gratton
Scotland
St. Philip's
AR Mevitue
Gloucester Band
Don ‘Gann
Gloucester War Chest
W. Ferguson
Bane
Don
Weir
L. A. Robb
New South Wales
Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League
Robb
League
Fred Lowe
Newbury
John Yardysen
Gancer
Jeanne
Royal Alexandria Hospital
Chiledren
Sydney
Vic Corbett
Taree Hospital
Bob Fordham
Reuben Bird
Nabiac
ALF
Nabiae
Gloucester District Rural School Notices and Enrolment
Announcements reveal names to attend next year's superprimary classes at Gloucester District Rural School within a week. Frank Munro and Keith Higastela are admitted to Maitland Boys High from the start of next year. A donated cushion for patriotic use is to be handed to a local committee as the school has no more competitions. Enrolment totals are listed by class with counts. The Somhau competition first round saw Wallabies beat Squirrels and Possuma defeat Kangaroos, with point totals recorded.
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Gloucester
Frank Munro
Keith Higastela
T Maitland Boys’ High School
Wallabies
Squirreles
Kangarhos
Squirrels
Possuma
Kangaroos
Trouble Over Suits At Gloucester Police Court
Frederick Thomas also known as F Thompson faced charges of receiving from Nathaniel Hopkins a £2 sum for suit making and failing to deliver. Evidence showed deposits and material costs, with disputes over payments and delivery for multiple suits. Thomas’s case was adjourned to the Taree Quarter Sessions on 6 November with bail set at £20 and two sureties of £20 each or cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
R. Ll. Smelson
Frederick Thomas
F. ‘Thompson
Natehaniel A. Hopkins
Terois
K. Davis & Co, Tailors
Newcastle
Thomas
Weekes
Taree
Ball
N. C. Hopking
Archie Hopkins
Hopkins
Buckett's Road
N. Hopkins
N. C. Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Cortly
C.o.d
Kaska Davis
Hunter St
C.D
A. Hopkins
Sutcliffe
Davis
Thompson
Defendant
Coogee Bay Road
Coogee
Cleaning Water Pipes In Town
A start was made this week with cleaning of the town water reticulation mains. An expert from the Metropolitan Water Board was engaged by the Shire Council. The aim is to remove tubercular sediment and restore original capacity and pressure, with potential cement surface treatment to curb further corrosion, though this is not being done here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Water Board
Federal Election Forecast: Government Might Hold Doubtful Seats
Melbourne reports unofficial predictions on federal election chances across marginal seats. Analysts expect the government to retain a similar majority, with Ballarat won by UAP candidate Montgomery on preferences, and Denison nearing Labor, while Flinders prospects favor Mann and independents support the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
McQeeen
Ute
Madden
Collins
U.cp
Magenty Rivevina
Nock
UCP
Premantie
Lee
U.A.P
Clarke
Fide Naty
Leadership Battles Roil Three Australian Parties
Internal shifts threaten key seats as Labor and Country Party leaders face pro forma party meetings. Potential Labor contenders include Forde Evatt Ward Makin and Chifley, with Evatt seen as a possible unifier for non-communist and industrial wings, while the Country Party may see Thorby’s fate spark a deputy leadership contest among Page Faden and Abbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Country
Curtain
Forde
Evatt
New Labor
Barton
Mx Ward
East
Eyatt
Cameron Io
Country Party
Thorby
Calure
Warle Page
Air
Faden
J. P. Abpott
Labor Attitude in Brisbane on Defence Policy
Deputy leader Mr. Forde told reporters in Brisbane that if the present government is returned the ActiP would not weaken Australia's defence efforts in Parliament. He predicted Labor would cooperate with the British government to strengthen national defence and warned a Curtin defeat would mean a weaker position in the new Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forde
Brisbane
Actip
Australia
Labbor
Fremantle
Curtin
Labor
Dakar Incident: De Gaulle Suspends Dakar Assault
London reports General de Gaulle of Free French suspends operations against Dakar, citing desire to avoid bloodshed among Frenchmen loyal to Vichy. British and Debt of Information note de Gaulle sought goodwill and naval support, amid German efforts to boost influence. Fire exchanges occurred as British forces repelled French warships and batteries.
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London
de Laulle
Unb
Dakar
de Gaule
Department of Inform ‘Mation
de Gaulle
Senegal
Germany
Fores
Unite
Sydney livestock and rabbit skin market reports
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports strong demand at Sydney sale Yields for cattle show prices in the 48 to 50 shillings per 100 pounds range for vealers and 41 to 46 for heifers with steers around 49 shillings. Pigs at the Surrey sale total 1800 with baconers and heavy porkers steady. backfatters higher but some pricing irregular and cheaper in places. Rabbit skins at Sydney sales rise slightly with varied lots and conditions. best descriptions dearer while many grades show modest declines or stability across different pelts and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush Stuck Salon
Sydney
Hureday
Winchcombe, Garson Ltd
Winchcombe, Cason Ltd
Surrey
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Craven Social Evening At Craver Hears Local Choir And Speakers
A Saturday social evening in Craven drew a large crowd of residents and well wishers. The program featured community singing, Aeolus by May T Yates and performances by local artists including Mrs R Melmeth, Mr J Clarke, and guests such as Mr P McChesney. Presentations and thank yous marked the close as the Gloucester District War Chest Fund received support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Craver
Dee Clarke
AHF
Gap
Athens
Æolus
May T Yates
Siri EL Creach
Ms Stokes
A. Fenning
Mir i Graham
Don Clarke
P. McChesney
J. Clarke
R. Melmeth
Gloucester Distiiet War Chest Fund
He Lawley
Guteggie
Messrs Basha
Biepel
Graham, McChesney
Boban Rey
Mreagh
Bluieh
Porter
Sipper
Gloucester Band Annual Meeting Notice
Gloucester Djatriel Band will meet at the School of Arts on Wednesday, 2nd October. A business report and balance sheet, election of officers to be discussed. Secretary W. Fraguson will conduct the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
School of Arts
At & Pam
Glucester Djatriel Band
Ofcers
W. Fraguson
Special Meeting on Herd Test Regulations in Gloucester
Gloucester Local Committee Australian Jersey Herd Society calls a special meeting at Corbett Hoose on Wednesday at 4 p m to discuss herd test regulations. Members of other breed societies may attend. Farley is the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Australian Jersey Herd Society
Te Asure
Corbett Hoos
Glucester
Ure Ber
Attem
Farley
Hon
Shower Evening at Barrington Hall for Miss Lillian Merchant
The fiends at Miss Lillian Merchant are invited to a Shower Evening at Barrington Hall on Tuesday October 1 prior to her marriage to Mr Linkie Atkins. Ladies provide. Organisers B Mitchell and J Bishoprey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Merchant
Barrington Hall
Linkie Atkins
In Memoriam Taylor Dear Mother and Mother-in-law
In loving memory of our dear Mother and Mother-in-law who passed away on 24 September 1981. Ever remembered by Ellen Lou of Taree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Wit
Ellen Lou
Taree
Government Auction Sale Of Crown Lands Gloucester Road Alteration
Government Gazette notice outlines an auction sale of crown lands at Count Hour Gloucester on Thursday October TM ae Bp Partlow t to 4 ute te to ve Parish of Avon and Gloucester Shire. Deposits and instalments details given with price 10 pounds. Objections to road closure and deviation within Tot 206 Wwukivery Subdivision must be lodged within one month. Also includes public notice inviting objection to road closure between development road No. 7 and Gloucester Estate. WANTED MAN With Light Motor Truck for waste paper collection in Gloucester area. EB LOAS, 159 Darby St Newcastle.
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Gloucester
Ae BP
Avon
Alovicester
Strayrore
Hmlance
Wileryst
G. F. Allman
Tor Lands
Gloucester-Wauktwory
Rand
Parish
Wwukivery
Gloucester Estate Limited
Ganetty, Falman
LOAS
Darby St
Newcastle
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A. Johnston
Via
Ert
Lert
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Leery
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Roma
McCarthy
Gloucester Advocate
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Ger) Pty. Ltd
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D.C. Green
Jersey
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Barwon
Ben Wade
U.C.P
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Lhe
Weaver
Spooner
Stevens
Ryden
Rydon
Stephen Hoy Hefferen
Moree
Craven Red Cross
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Mat Centre
O.C
Gloucester Police Court
Mr. Forde Explains
B. Mitchell
J. BI
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Gloucester Hotel
Gloucester Shire Yards
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Feu
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Sparke
Fenton
PIY
Inrers
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Dengate
Light Homver Ann Munied
Biome
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Hhnoter
Bayer Disines
Shire OF
Toi Yam Bridge
Thaber
Lille Manning
Gritharm's
Shire
Department of Main Roads
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