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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1933

Page

2

Holiday golf notes show steady play and draws for tomorrow

Ideal weather helped local players enjoy several holiday rounds with J McRae clinching the par handicap at 3 down from the 13th. Stroke handicaps were led by C Street and Mrs Street. A four ball best ball par on Easter Monday went to Dr Anderson and A Oldfield. A detailed draw lists matchups as players prepare for tomorrow, with several heading to Reymond Terrace for opening day.

J. McRae L Rye Ashworth Laurie C, Street B. Snow D.C. Rye B. Carolan E. H. Ander Soch P. Roddy A. Coote W. W. Hawdon C. ML Rye T. Charlton A. Oldfield Street C. Street A. J. Woodward L. Rye E. Snow J. Donnelly H. Conte Reymond Terrace

DOGS AMONG POULTRY IN GLOUCESTER MARCHS BIRDS KILLED

The Gloucester Anoacrt reports a pet dog intrusion maiming about a dozen pure bred poultry at Mr. Druhan’s premises, the loss described as substantial. A public notice outlines community plans for upcoming events including a Young Australia League visit and a railway picnic at Taree, with details on schedules and attendance. The piece also mentions a lottery prize won by Must Come Soon syndicate in Wingham and a forthcoming Young Australia League visit to Gloucester on May 12, featuring a parade and performance by uniformed youths led by a seven year old drum major.

Wally Druhan Mr. Druhan Young Australia League Gloucester A. J. White J. Donnelly W.W. Hawdon A. Cavanaugh EH. Anderson H. N. Chaplin M. Newton League Chaplin Sydney Wingham M. G. Griffin Tsahella Street Australia League Lida Ian Rat

Obituary of Mrs. M. A. Dare in Gloucester district

The death of Mrs. Margaret Anne Fitzsimmons Dare aged 89 removes one of Gloucester district's oldest residents. Born near Dungog, she and husband John Dare settled at Rosseta on Gloucester River about 60 years ago, later living in Gloucester and Homebush with her daughter. Interred in the Gloucester Church of England cemetery after a service led by Rev. H. W. Rogers, she left a wide circle of sorrowing friends and surviving sons W. J. Dare, Alex, Albert, with numerous relatives and floral tributes.

M. A. Dare Margaret Anne Fitzsimmons Gloucester Dungog Williams River Ber~ Hea Rossetea Gloucester River Mr. Dare J. B. Laurie A.J. B. Laurie Dare Dave Homebush Lis Church of England H. W. Rogers W. Yates Alex Mosman Albert Rawdon Vale Mosdames B. Smith Peak Strathfin'd W. M Drew Clarencetowns A. Forbes 1B Taylor Strathfield Willie Janet Brenda Elsie Minnie Mex Sarah Austin Charla Daisy Filtza Sam Edna Eric Tom Bourie Horace Will Ellen Cris Shepherd A. ‘Tale Darlow TA. Mcbern George O'Gorman Boustead G. Boustead Boustead Narraweema Hospital Mr. Bousteld Dubbo Bert Old School of Arts Star Theatre Church Street George Evelyn Mitchell Betty

Passing of Beloved Town Figure Prompts Condolences

The town mourns a well liked man named George whose death leaves the community poorer. Splendid hall and picture show are cited as a fine achievement and a step in the town's progress. Relatives receive sympathy of the district as residents note his lasting impact. May his soul rest in peace.

George Laltrict

Australian dairy export restriction rejected after talks

After three days of conference with the New Zealand Dairy Board representatives the Australian Dairy Produce Control Board decided to reject the proposed export restriction on butter to the United Kingdom. The plan would have cut Australian butter exports by 86 percent about 6000 tons and Britain's would limit foreign supplies by 12 percent. The decision was conveyed to the Minister for Commerce. The government will accept the industry decision and will not pursue the restriction.

N.Z. Dairy Board Australian Dairy Produce Control Board United Kingdom Britain Commeree House of Representatives Latham

Premier Stevens Announces Rail Charge Cuts and Newcastle Elevator

The Premier announced a series of rail and export charge reductions effective July 1, 1933. Wool and livestock charges fall 10 percent, harbour dues on overseas exports drop 20 percent, stud stock transport charges cut 50 percent, and freight and passenger rates to be reviewed for further reductions. A new terminal elevator at Newcastle with 750000 bushels capacity will be built as part of decentralisation policy.

Stevens Juncheon Ail Priory Newcastle

Gloucester Red Cross Meeting Plans May Euchre Party

A Gloucester Red Cross meeting at Shire Hall elected Mrs Glover as chair in her absence. They planned a fund raising euchre party and dance at the Star Theatre on Tuesday Mayth with the Gloor chasers orchestra. Tickets two shillings. Members to assemble for sandwich preparation.

The Red Cross Shire Hall Mesdames Mowle Glover Crowe Matthews Ashworth Hendon J. P Easton C. Street Gray Trin Donnelly Hicks Mesdames Newton Yates Star Gloucester “Reds Britten K. Oldfield MAY Ltd Gloucester

Gloucester District Pennants Near Final Stages

Newcastle district bowls near finish as Gloucester has two matches left, two home events at Gloucester on the 29th, and a visit by several Newcastle players. The president guards a gold medal offering it to any member proving a stronger claim.

Newcastle Gloucester Wingham Graham Anderson Lowe Isaac Adams Boorer Smith Tresidder White Ashworth Arch Turner Street Andrews Goddard Munro

Controversy Over Nude Statues At Blackburn Town Hall

Two nude statues, Venus de Medici and a Greek slave named Octoroon, stood on the Blackburn mayor’s staircase in England. Alderman W Kenyon vowed to oppose removal, framing the issue as art versus decency as locals recall long exhibition of the pieces.

Blackburn England Thosas Venus de Medici Octoroon Maayor W. Kenyon R Ashton

Referendum on Upper House Reform Draws Democratic Criticism

The opposition leader Lang argues the reform referendum would block future Labour changes to the Legislative Council, a claim refuted by proponents. They say if Labour wins later, an Abolition or Reform Bill could be sent to the new Council and, if rejected, a joint session or another referendum could follow. Voters are urged to back Yes on May 13.

Stevens-Bruxner Lang Auburn Labour Legislative Council Legislative Assembly Chamel Lanng

Photographer W Speamy Opens New Studio in Gloucester District

PHOTOGRAPHY SPEAMY wishes to notify the public that he has started business as a phot ographer in Gloucester and will visit any part of the district. For painless extractions and fillings consult DAVID H J HILL, Dental Surgeon. Also notices memorials for Elizab eth, Elizabeth, and father with loving family dedications. Artificial plates offered by D H J Hill, Dental Surgeon, over Corbett's Cafe.

George Boustead Gloucester Speamy

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