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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

2

Worcester Methodist Church to Start Rev H L Marsh

Worcester Methodist Church announces Rev H L Marsh will begin ministry with Glountater Methodist Church Sunday with services at 12am and 7 20pm. Mr A I Tripet to preach morning and introduce Mr HL Minrah. incoming minister to lead evening service. All invited. Relief dole to rise 25 percent from May 1 adding 700000 yearly cost. Stroud Show opens today and tomorrow with record entries in all divisions.

H. L. Marsh Glountater Methodist Church Marsh Dorrigg Methodist Church A. I Tripet HL. Minrah

Gloucester News Briefs and Political Moves

In Canberra Senate questions focus on missing machine guns and stock from Sydney stores, with Senator Barnes promising inquiries. The Lyons Group backs forming a united political movement with Nationalist and Country Party leaders, per Mr Latham’s letter. Gloucester Amateur Comedy Players debut with Jane at Star Theatre to strong reception, producer Mrs D H J Hil praised. A special cattle sale in Shire Yards next Tuesday will yard 1400 head of quality cattle. Public meeting advertised to seek dissolution of two parliaments. Wingham Show preparations and prizes noted. Train to Wingham Show departs Gloucester Thursday morning with show dates announced.

Senate Canberra Sydney Dunean Barnes United Adm Thur Lyons Marks Latham Country Party Dr. Page United Party Gloucester Jane Star Theatre D. H. J. Hil Shire Yaris Mosars Matthewson and Co Douglas Wandell & Co New England Wingham Thureday

Page Pleads New England Debt Relief in NSW Crisis

In Canberra, Dr Earle Page appeals for aid to New England amid NSW debt looming over national default. He questions government plans beyond creating smaller states and criticizes Lang’s policies. PM Scullin rejects the premise, pledging action to recover NSW dues as Lang’s steps draw opposition and the motion is talked out.

Canberra House of Representatives New South Wales Earle Page New England Australia Lang Commonwealth Page Scullin Sru UN Tore Latham

Obituary of Harry Joseph Green of Gloucester District

Harry Joseph Green 64 long-time Gloucester resident died at Waitara on Tuesday night. Born Gap Flat Myall River near Bullafdelah he helped shape Gloucester by building first business premises including the Commercial Hotel and the first brick building. He chaired local bodies, ran dairies and lived at Waukivory and Wal tara. Survived by wife Coal and two daughters Marie and Alice. Funeral at Gloucester Church of England and St Pauls service led by Rev H W Rogers with many wreaths.

Waitara Harry Joseph Green Gloucester Mr. Green Gap Flat Myall River Bullafdelah Ward's River Johnston's Creek Green Barrington Main T. Hapnan W. C. Fulton Hls Waukivory Waltara Waukbvory Miss Coal Melbourne Marie Alice Gloucester School of Arts Electric Hisse G. W. R. Green Kundibakh Stupart Steuerwald Sydney Mesara E. J. Davey Copeland Edwin Davey Burrell Creek St Paul's Church of England W. Rogera T. Hicks Messrs Street & Par‘In Ltd D. C Jessie Mary Corrie Monro A. Tate Godard Alex Mary Dare Wollstonecraft Polly Donald Gloucester Electric Supply Co Russell Hall Rogers Ruth Phy J J. A. McLean Anderson

Porkers Prices Decline as Dealers Report Prices

Wineheombé Carson Ltd reports Tuesday sales of 1200 bead with porkers prices easing. Back tatters sold 45 to 120 per hand while Saconéra and Deckfatters set prices 40 to 46 and porkers 12 to 88.

Wineheombé, Carson Ltd

War debt relief for Commonwealth to pause payments

London reports the Secretary for the Dominions announced in the House of Commons that Britain will allow the Commonwealth to postpone two years of £800,000 half yearly war debt payments. The debt repayment period is extended by two years, saving Australia about £2,000,000 annually for the next two years.

London Dominions J. H. ‘Thames House of Commons Commonwealth Great Britain Australia

Motor Burglars Get Six Months

Jack Sweeney and Rey Delaney appeared at Taree Police Court on a charge of breaking and entering the shop of G and BE Dark at Dungog on February 25. Police alleged theft of clothing, hats, shoes, tobacco and cigarettes valued at about £100. They were remanded to West Maitland Police Court on April 13 and committed for trial at Maitland Circuit Court on April 21.

Jack Sweeney Rey Delaney West Maitland Nial Maitland

Two Men Plead Guilty in Telarah Rail Robbery

Roy Delaney and John Sweeney pleaded guilty to stealing from a sealed NSW Railway van at Telarah yard on March 19. Property valued at £7 14s 8d recovered mostly from an unoccupied Telarah house. Each man received six months with hard labour.

Roy Delaney John Sweeney Dungog Telaran West Maitland New South Wales Railway Commissioners William David Douglas Taree Pounceley Telarah Douglas Hard ‘Nhour

Notice on bullock branding claim and payment terms

An advertisement offers a resolution for a branded bullock marked JC ghorizotal off rump. Claims may be reversed if payment is made. notice specifies who may claim and the conditions for settlement.

Horse Show Donations and Memorials Across Local Exhibits

A list of donations for horse show and dairy cattle classes appears, highlighting contributors such as Mr. E. Donk, Mr W. B. Summerville, Messrs Wright Bros, and H. S. Payers. Prizes include Lady Rider gear, various galloways, pony hunters, brush hurdles, and best beef progeny. Memorial notices honor Elizabeth Residder, dated April 1928–29.

W. Easton 8. Blenkin Murty J. Kane T. H. Stone H. Ahmutt Murray Wee Mac Andrew Sam Brown BW. McEilwain H. G. Grose Messrs Wright Bros Silver Cap W. F. Summerville Mesure A. A. Latimore G Nixon J. A. Lattimore G. Nixon Paterson, Easton and Co H H. Andrews B. H. Andrews HH. Andrews Payers i

Large Hereford Cattle Sale At Laurie's Yard

A long sale list from Trustees H W Laurie Est Hereford stock including 80 Cows and BEEFERS, 30 bullocks aged 3 years in cross breeds, 20 steers 21 years, 90 heifers 3 years, 25 3 year old cross bulls, 24 3 year old cross steers and heifers, 20 cows and calves, 12 to 18 month bulls, 40 steers and heifers, 100 head prime fat cattle. Mixed lots include Devon and cross breeds. Terms cash. This yarding promises confidence buyers can attend.

Devon Durham Cross W. Midgensy Devon/Durham Hannaford and Braser Kauthi BR. Laurie Estate Durham Alf. Geale New England Spencar Hicks H.W. Laurie J. C. Summerville Steve Sansom Aje A. Sansom Ee P. Koelcher D. Wardell & Co J. Frost G. Watsin Ridgeway Morehead Wereford Jag D. McKinnon Mrs. Naira Ase A. Taylor S. Deurds TA. Laurie A. G. BiWrks D. Green Thomas A. J. White J. Dennett Hamberger

Cattle sale at Gloucester shows steady demand and firm values

Hicks reports a successful Gloucester cattle sale with values holding strong across many lots. Bullocks and cows with calves fetched solid prices from Robison Estate and others, led by 86 bullocks at 7/16/6 and diverse consignments from multiple buyers. An extended sale is announced for Tuesday May Std with 200 cattle already booked from New England and local owners.

New England Tom Hicks Gloucester Om Hicks Robison A. J. B Laurie Hereford G. Robinson Batate D. Thompson L. Enaton Bullock JB. Laurie Bik G. Scrivener H. Pentoln Seno E. Penfold G. Dil T. Uodd F. Breese BV. Smith Mins Reeves Mrs. Young W. Easton TW. Ashworth J A. Laurie S.J. Brown, Jr H. McSwan A. Blanch Miss ‘Teal N. Teal West W. Barkwill Howard Reeves G. J. Gilson

Golf Notes Draw For Tomorrow Canadian Foursome

The Associates report a Canadian foursome event with a draw listing pairings for tomorrow. Results show Mrs Rodly and Mrs R Thurlow winning with net 65 over 15 holes, followed by Miss Middlebrook and Mrs Street 67 and other high cards. Wind influenced play as players reported conditions and scores.

Associates Mra. Rorldy R. ‘Thurlow Miss Middlebrook Street Mra. Cavanough Ashworth Yates L. EB Christie Parish Carolan Mra. D. Thurlow Miss Donnelly Joyce Garner

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