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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1937

Page

2

Empire Day Arrangements and Easter Services in Gloucester

At the monthly meeting the Parents and Citizens Association planned Empire Day on May 1 at the Majestic Theatre with a morning program and a park picnic. The Boys' Band was urged to lead the procession, and leave from work was requested for Mr. Nicholl. A combined Easter service at the theatre drew about 60 Knights of the Methodist Order from Newcastle district and emphasized shared faith with prayers by Revs Rog ers Jones Pereira. The issue also covers stock returns due, a cattle sale on April 6 at Gloucester Shire yards, an Elocution studio opening by Miss Mary Oakes, Armidale cattle yarding on April 9, and local skating events and show preparations in Gloucester.

Bates Nichols Nicholl Mr. R Order of Knights Iron Newcastle How. Rogers Andress Gol Jones Pereira Clive Borham Aniacre Tom Hicks Gloucester Shire Manning River Gloucester Mary Oakes Oakes Wes Oakes Robson Monte Carlo Catnte Nash Vinegar Hill Tibbue Barnard Manning

License Suspended After Motor Crash Guilty Plea

At the local police court on March 25 Austin Tull pleaded guilty to negligently driving a motor car. He was fined 10 pounds with 20 days imprisonment in default and license suspended for about seven months. He must return the license to the Transport Department with a further 5 pounds fine or 10 days imprisonment if not. Police said a war driver struck two young girls early March 21. Tull assisted the injured and expressed regret. He admitted having had drink but was said to be in a fit state to drive at 1.20 a.m.

Thomas and Newton J’s.p. Austin Tull Tull Transport Department Hughes Crom Itendant

Rural School Advocacy Moves for Support and Access

At a monthly Par ents and Citizens Association meeting a motion urged Gloucester MP Mr Bennett to press the Chief Inspector of Schools for rural district opportunities. The group also proposed sending copies of the letter to local town bodies to gain ministerial backing and push department action for expanded rural high school facilities.

Parents and Citizens’ Association Gloucester Bennett Inn Chief Inspector of Schools Gray McGown Newton Hoggins Association

Gloucester Show Postponed Then Promises Best Yet

Next week's Gloucester show, moved from March 17 18 due to floods, now forecast to be sunny. Organizers hope favorable weather and a large entry list will make the 1937 event a standout, with crowd generosity expected to support the exhibition.

Local agriculture show to feature cereal and vegetable exhibits

Report details preparations for the upcoming local show with a centre exhibit by Lea Atkins featuring cereal shelves from RAS Show Camp. NSW Dairy Council funds pasture experiments by Bob Parlay while clubs showcase vegetable growing, poultry, maize and domestic projects.

Lea Atkins Ali Bob Parlay Nsw Australian Dairy Council Flenty Reichert

Wee Jimmy the World’s Smallest Racehorse at Gloucester Show

A tiny 28 inch tall thoroughbred named Wee Jimmy, weighing 36 pounds, is claimed to be the world’s smallest racehorse. Owned by Dave T. Meekin, insured for £2000, the pocket edition will debut at the Gloucester Show next Tuesday and Wednesday after being exhibited elsewhere.

Australia Wee Jimmy Buenos Aires Dave T. Meekin Gloucester

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