Tuncurry Launches the Nambucca Steamer
A large gathering in Tuncurry hailed the launching of the Nambucca built by John Wright and Co. Local shipbuilders showcased benefits of coastal craft with government and business leaders praising the yard. The vessel, 460 tons, 180 ft deck, will be towed to Sydney for final fitting and is expected to sail in four months at about 10 knots.
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Tuncurry
Ube
Capo Ilawhe Walere
Killarney
Australia
Felde
Manning
Werom
Hink
Cape Hawke
Fouda
Mesers
John Wright and Co
Ernest Wright
EL Milligan
Presi
Monuins Shilre
C.keteth
Milligan
Wright
Manning Shire
New South Wales
Yeauer
Mr. Wright and
Bia
Mr. Wright
R Wright
Wil
Dad
Mr. Bennett
C. E. Bennett
Wihin
Wikre
Allen Taylor
N.C.E.N. Co
Gill Gray
Pone i
New Philip
J. Locksley
8.M. Herald
Cockatoo
King Neptune
John Wright & Co
Alan
Gibson
Urana
Kone
Port Macquarie
Eres
Speaker
Mr Gray
Sydney
Pen
Nambucca
Mort's Dock Epgineering Co
Iki
Taras
Joutey Beford
Wedi
Tinoner
Tt Tw
Forster
Verona
United Insurance Co Limited Fire Marine and Accident
The United Insurance Co Ltd offers fire marine and accident cover including plate glass and motor insurance. An Australian institution established 1562 with offices at United Chambers Bolton Street Newcastle. Duncan, Manager. J Bitinnes, Lora Representative.
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Altx
Duncan
United Chambers
Bolton Street
Newcastle
J. Bitinnes
Lora
Queen Mary hailed as marvel of shipbuilding and safety
The Queen Mary is described as a British liner packed with automatic fire protection, fuelled by a mechanical brain and chemical treatments to suppress fires, with self launching lifeboats, advanced water and smoke detection, and vast refrigerated space. The article notes 1610 crew, 450 skilled workers, and Sir Edgar Britten as commander, highlighting safety, comfort, and automation.
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Neas
Queen Maury
Saya
North Atlantic
Edgar Britten
Britain
Maiden voyage begins for Queen Mary amid crowds
The Queen Mary left Southampton on her first trans Atlantic voyage at 4.32 pm as crowds gathered to watch. Captain Sir Edgar Britten inspected the crew at 11 am and the ship was searched for Alown Waya. The decision to attempt a record rests with Sir Ho car Britten and hinges on the weather.
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Derby
Southampton
Edgar Britten
Decislon
Hocar Britten
Cedar Party Parents and Citizens Meet May 1938
The Cedar Party Parents and Citizens Association held its usual monthly meeting at the school on Saturday May 30 1938 with ten members present led by President W Lattimore. Minutes were read and confirmed correspondence discussed including a note from MLA L C Martin about the school residence and a Public Works inspection. Resolutions sought sympathy for the Richards family and calls were made for road repairs to Baines to Young's Corner and for dangerous holes near the Cedar Party Post Office. A load of firewood for the school was approved.
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Cedar Party Parents and Citizens’ Association
W. Lattimore
Rose
B.walsh
F. Lattimore
D. May
L. C. Martin
Cedar Party
W. Richards
R. Short
Manning Shire
Town Hall Talkies Shows Dumas Classic In Wingham
The Memorial Town Hall in Wingham screens REO Radin’s adaptation of The Three Musketeers featuring d Artagnan Athos Porthos and Aramis with stars White Abel Paul Lukas Moroni Olsen Onslow Stevens Margot Grahame and Heather Angel in a tale of swashbuckling danger and romance. Also shown Brewster's Millions starring Jack Buchanan promises tuneful music exotic settings and comedy as the spendthrift plot unfolds with a large overpaid staff testing a six month six million inheritance.
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Beau Gallant
REO
Radin
Memorial Town Hall
Wingham
Emile
Ranier
d’Artagnan
Athos
Porthos
Aramis
Whiter Abel
Paul Lukas
Moroni ‘Olsen
Onslow Stevens
Margot Grahame
Heather Angel
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Baki Street
Bert Street
Beecham 'S
Delab
Shea
Victor Kanlos
W.H. Paling & Co. Ltd
Hunterst
O'Brien's Music Depot
Taree
Official
Sulp
Lockey
Joyce Wright
Laurie
Laurieton
B. Morris
N.c.8.n. Co
the United Insurance Co., Ltd
Try
Wingham Sawmuilling
Speigeny
P. Gibson
L. P. Gibson
Ocean
Beveral
Tress
Cedar Party P. and C. Association
Town Hall Talkies
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