A Narrow Escape and Civic Notes From Gloucestix Rowne
On Tuesday 30 September 1930 in Gloucester a motor near Gilbester from Craven caused a narrow escape when two loose horses veered aside and nearly passed rider Charlie Greenaway who braked and was jolted. Straying stock remains a road menace alongside a recent Wingham fatality. Stroud hosts a big October 11 flower show and sports with a ball on October 20. a Newcastle orchestra is lined up. A motorist was fined £15 plus £1 1s costs and three months license ban for drink driving in Gloucester. Also reported: Manning death probe into a Lansdowne woman, suspected poisoning, with detectives Thomp son and Charters investigating. no foul play suspected yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Gilbester
Craven
Chralie Greenaway
Wanis Gloucester
Wingham
Gloucester
Manning
Lansdowne
Taree
Thompson
Sgt
Chartres
Irl
Tennis Social Winds Up Season at Star Theatre
The Lawn Tennis Association held a season ending dance and ping pong tournament at the Star Theatre on the 2th inst. The evening featured Falcester’s orchestra and Mr Archie White on the floor. President Jus McIntyre presented trophies for singles and doubles events, with Park Reds led by captain Mr Wellard winning the A grade cup donated by Garner’s Cash Store. The Association’s cup for the 5 grade teams went to Forbesdire with Mr Wellard again accepting for his team. Singles champion was Mr J Monro of Streat and Parish, and doubles handicap went to Miss D Latter and Mr J West. Mr L R McGinty received a silver tea service in recognition of his service to tennis in the Gloucester district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Tennis Association
Star Theatre
Falcester
Archie White
Jus. McIntyre
Park Reds
Wellard
Association
Garner
Forbesdire
J. Monro
Streat
Parish LA Seup
Mise D. Latter
J West
L. R. McGinty
Gloucester
Mertyre
McGinty
Murder charge echoes Redhead tragedy in NSW
William Schubert, father of Doris May Schubert, was arrested near Murwillumbah and charged with murdering his 15 year old daughter. An inquest at Taree returned a murder verdict against him earlier, with the skeleton found near Redhead on August 3 identified as Doris. Police traced Schubert to a North Tambulgum farm before the arrest. The case drew broad state attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schubert
Doris May Schubert
Murwillumbah
Purdy
Murwillumbal
Redhead
Newcastle
Taree
Schubert
North Tambulgum
Fardy
Nationalist gains Hawthorn seat in Melbourne election
In Hawthorn Melbourne electors backed Nationalist J.A. Gray over Labor candidate W. H. Hulse. final tally 1957 votes for Gray with a 5045 majority and a Nationalist gain of 681 since last November, with about 800 posts, absentees, and declaration votes outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Hawthorn
Legislative Assembly
William McPherson
W. H. Hulse
Labor
Gray
Golf Notes and Resch Cup Results
The scene covers a Saturday fourteen hole score winner J Graham with net 36 and other scores. Resch Cup semi finals saw Whitting defeat Roddy while Rye forfeited to Laurie. no final play due to forfeits, leaving Whitting champion of 1930. Also lists Associates draw for Canadian foursomes with multiple pairings and byes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Graham
R. Thurlow
D.C. Rye
Thurlow
P. Raddy
T. Charlton
L. Rye
Dr. Locke
L. B. Street
F. Dwyer
J. Donnelly
J. Hogg
W. Whitting
P. Roddy
D. C. Rye
A. Laurie
Disappearance of Edith Smith Baffles Gloucester Police
Detectives seek Edith Smith of Gloucester who vanished on July 20 under eerie circumstances after a prior life attempt involved gelignite. Her husband Albert Smith maintains hope she will return, while police flag possible foul play and comb nearby districts for any clue.
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Pollés
Meg
Margaret Levitt
Gloucyster
Gloucester
Jens Seared
Edith Smith
Myre Sruth
Albert Augiet Sith
Biye
Bis
Kempsey
Cooma
Wingham Aero Pageant Opens Ground Race Course Event
The Abe Wingham Aero Club staged an aeroplane pageant on a Saturday at Wingham racecourse a mile from town. About 20 planes participated with RAAF officers present. Ground events concluded with the aerial derby won by Joseph Palmer of Sydney Aero. Flying Officer Simms set the fastest Derby time of 132 mph in Plane No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Wingham Aero Club
Suturday
Wasapeo
Royal Australian Air Force
Dunon
Simms
Wal Rs
Himcock
Gulun Ue
Wingham
Jatmut
L. C. Martin
Alla
Alderman H. Nuchin
Joseph Palmer
Sydney Aerowhi
Simma
Richmond Air Force
Wayside Campers Endanger Travelers On Avon Bridge
The local Chamber of Commerce and Shire Council have warned about travelers taking up roadside camps. An incident on the Taree road near the Avon bridge saw Mr. A. Tate’s horse buck and bolt after a camper rushed out, narrowly missing injury. The report urges campers to choose safer spots away from travelways and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Shire Council
A. Tate
Taree
Avon
Arthur
In Memoriam Deards Remembrance Notice
In affectionate remembrance of George Deards who died February 1st 1929 inserted by his loving wife and family.
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Deards
George Deards
Memoriam Deards I Loving Memory of My Deceased
In loving memory of my dear mother George Deards who died October 1, 1929. Passed away with heartfelt sorrow, signed by his affectionate daughter.
Thanking friends for sympathy and assistance in distress
We the undersigned express deep gratitude to jail kind friends for expressions of sympathy and prompt and assiduous assistance during our misfortune. Special thanks to Worthington Laurie R Laurie Forbes Regby Koell ner Watts Forbes Levingstone Kara mea Breese Brimms Katumbuhl Garner Garner Gloucester Tout Little Manning G Forbes Manchester W Garner and G Forbes for overwhelming munificence and comfort given to Mrs J Allan and family Mike MRS J ALLAN & FAMILY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
H. Laurie
R. Laurie
Mins
J. Forbes
A. Regby
P. Koellner
R. Watts
W. Forbes
Giro
A. Levingstone
Karamea
T. F. Breese
E. Mulligan
B. Breese
Bretti
Brimms
Katumbuhl
E. Garner
W. Garner
Gloucester
W.tout
Little Manning
G. Forbes
Manchester
Mike
J. Allan & Family
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Whatson
Taney
Gents
Poplin de Luxe
Fuji Sik
Tobruk
J. Whatson
Tee
W. W. Hawdon
J. L. Hogg
Strathfield
Albert E. Wells
Wil
T. Corbett
T. S. Wells
David H. J. Hill
C. Sutton
Corbett
Upper Manning
Brett
J. Allan
Yaidies
Phyllie Burke
A Bree
Messia E. Wade
R. Breese
E McDonald
F. Breese
A. Breese
Mr. W. Allan
Gloucestix
Stroud
Rly
Church Street
Messrs
W. Richardson
Yic
Mira
Ashworth
Carolany
C. Street
Donnefly
Yates
Miso Mid. Mebrook
D. Thurlow
Ryan
Newstone
Pariah
Whitting
L. B. Streetly
Mire
Roddy
R.thurlow
Locke
Christie v
Miss Bowdon
Sim
Chile
Discovery
Mrs. Smith
Siith
Mee Siijih
Virigue Tines
Tamul
Orange
Sis
Sami
Smith
Halery
Sidney
Flor
Wingham Aero Pageant
Memoriam
Grahame
Church of England Women's Guild Euchre Party
Wallamba
Nabiac Show Ground
New South Wales
A. &. Carry
Nubise
Stroud & District A. & H Association
Devereux
Newcastle Orchestra
Winn’s
Doyspreaders Unlimited
C. E. Price
W. H. Harris
Barrington
Stratford
W. Bennett
M.L.A
School of Arts
Ward's River
Martin's
Bennett Walter
Phillip’s Hotel
Douglas Waddell & Co
Matthewson & CO
Aers
Mfr
John Alan
Barnard River
Tyrell Street
L. Mellinty
Partivihirs
Dulgety
Heny Mckay
Wirless Seta
Bam
Byrn Tls
Apanrils
Gattle Sale
Pats & D
Douglas Waddell
Fig
FIG Sale
WLW
Banos
Dougas Waddell & Co
Morris
Saleyardy
Gloucester Shire
Matthewson & Co. J and
Nash & McKenzie Auction
C. C Carey
Morabach
New England
Hereford
Durham
E. Hayes
Bullock
al Nat One Matthewson & Co
Hore
Craven Sawmill
Gloucester Stock Sales
O'Vlack Matthewson & CO
Gloucester Hotel
Craven Clerk
Powis of
Arres
HIG Sale
Cale
Aus Am
Price & Temenlars
Mathewson and CO
Diabolo Matthewson & Co
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