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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1938

Page

2

Majestic Night Attracts Lee Tracy And Margot Grahame

At the Majestic the program features Criminal Lawyer with Lee Tracy and Margot Grahame, a dramatic triangle romance. Also Breakfast for Two with Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert Marshall. Saturday shows Jane Withers in Angel's Holiday, and Another Dawn with Kay Francis and Errol Flynn for a strong comedy and drama lineup.

Lee Tracey Margot Grahame Criminal Barbara Stanwyck Herbert Marshall Glenda Farrell Eric Blore Kay Francis Errol Flynn Charge of the Light Brigade Majestic Amorrow Lee Tracy Siso Barbara Stanwyck Glen Tia Farrell Jane Withers Jane Angela Holiday Errol Plynn

Anzac Day March in Sydney Draws Record Crowds

More than 40 000 bemedalled Diggers led a solemn march through Sydney to familiar tunes as up to 500 000 spectators watched the Dawn Service at Martin Place. Crowds packed the Cenotaph area with many carried away on stretchers while Governor Lord Wakehurst and Sir Charles Rosenthal headed contingents, followed by 30 Victoria Cross recipients and a strong New Zealand contingent. The event ended with the Anzac Dedication as fog shrouded early crowds.

Australia Sydney Martin- Place Lord Wakehurst Charles Rosenthal New Zealand Andrew Russell ALF Lord Wakemyst

Robberies at Stratford Involve Store Break In and Car Theft

Police report multiple Stratford robberies between the late evening of the 9th and early morning of the 10th. Items stolen include cash, stamps, and a bundle of wire. fingerprints disrupted by a sock and a wire strainer. Two men seen near the area are being interviewed. a Chevrolet sedan disappeared from a garage and was spotted later on the main road near Martin's residence. Authorities connect the crimes and seek the pair for questioning and possible link to railway trespass cases.

DB Gralum Stntford Stratford Monitay Suaphiin Atle Waticess Tully Dungog W. L.tull Mr. Martin Raymom! Terrace

The Zackadeener Show at Stay Theatre Thursday April 28

The Zackadeener Show at Stay Theatre promises a varied program led by Melts and The Reckoning. Comedy Players perform two sketches while Miss Abbott and Miss Jory give vocal and violin solos with orchestral pieces under Mrs Yooth and Mr Martell. Proceeds support American Hockey Players. admission 1/6 with 3d booking at Cavanaugh's. suitable for adults only.

At & Pam Vonmiets B. Duny Maar J. Hawdon Potey Aril AL Atedelgon Bent Migg Abbott Yoote Clarke Miss Abbott Yooth Martell Glen Faston Ube Mloves Nemo Zackadeener Star Theatre Cavanaugh

Minister Fights Sunday Football Ban Cost

The Rev A J Bingley of the Bath Ministers Fraternal, once in charge of the Wingharm Com boyne Methodist Circuit, was ordered to pay nearly £1000 in costs after failing to ban Sunday football.

A. J. Bingley Bathurst Wingharm-Comboyne

Grading Committee Ranks Players For Season

At a Grading Committee meeting on April 20 players were graded A or B. A grade includes those previously in A grade and those who played A grade last year. The list includes many ladies by name and a section of gentlemen players. Four players moved from A to B grade: K Shultz R Shultz J Relf and Miss M Ross.

J. Davis Mina Blanch K. Bignell Mra. H. Allsopp Misa A. Forbes H. Taylor 8. P. Webeck Mra. R. Shult W. Martin L. Irwin J. Gbbeck G. Coleman C Lumbley G. Garney M. Mallard E. Frazer H. Frazer J. Monro Les Atkins K. James V. Pitegerald N. McInnes Hamberger B. Marsh Celterley F. Clarke Dr. Anderson W. Clark K. Shultz R. Shultz J. Relf Miss M. Ross

Golf Notes Bisque winner and scores listed

The Bisque competition on Saturday was won by W. H. McGown. Other scores included I Woods 1 up, W. J. Channel, L. Rye, T. Charlton 2 down, H. Coote 3 down, Br. Anderson, Sh Stevens 6 down, C. Glover 7 down. The draw for tomorrow's competition will be made at the Club House.

W. H. McGown Woods W. J. Channel L. Rye T. Charlton H. Coote Br. Anderson Sh Stevens C. Glover

Gloucester school notes urge early enrolment and safety

School notes report record enrolment at Gloucester with fifteen schools forming groups to share books via a circulating library plan. Locks have been installed to secure premises during weekends, and parents are urged to join the Parents and Citizens Association with a one shilling subscription. Empire Day date may move to Friday after May Vacation pending Department reply.

Isot Uhiy Uilstrict P. and Parents and Citizens’ Association Association Nand

Stroud Show Attracts Record Entries And Receipts

The Stroud and District Agricultural and Horticultural Association celebrated its 17th annual show at Whitt Way on Saturday with record gate receipts of £72 12s 6d and the highest entries yet. Winners included W Webeck and Taylor for stock and draft events, Alderman Griffith opening remarks praised the cattle displays, and W C Ridgeway dominated the Devon cattle prizes. Multiple classes across cattle, pony stock, local ladies, poultry, jams, and cooking featured top honors and extensive judging.

Stroud Taylor Ald Griffith Lond Newcaastle H. Neville W. C. Ridgeway Gloucester Ridgeway W. Webeck Tay- Har L. Easton Charlie Taylor Lowrey Bernie Dare Messrs J. Thomas Relf E. Martin Rowan Eiliss A. J. White

Opticians Visit at Gloucester Hotel May 13

McDonald F.B.C.A. honours 5.S.M.C. London and Webster Jack McDonald Pty Limited Opticians and Optometrists will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday May 13. Hours of visit am to pm.

Metrists McDonald F.B.C.A S.M.C London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney

Death of Henry Smith coachbuilder and town official

The Raymond Terrace community mourns Mr. Henry Smith coachbuilder of Raymond Terrace who died after long service as a tradesman alderman and longtime mayor. He built carriages and later vehicles, won prizes for sulkies at regional shows, adapted to motor transport, supported the School of Arts and church leadership, and was known for kindness and willingness to help others.

Mayfield Henry Smith Raymond ‘Terrace Tom Smith Glovceater Smith Tia Aecount Copeland Gloucester Raymond Terrace Maitland Singleton Dunpeg Booral Wharf Ume School of Arts

Francis Schnieder of Firefly Creek Rites Held at Krambach

Francis Schnieder of Firefly Creek died Sunday evening January 17 after years of illness. Born August 2, 1853 at Oakendale near Charence town he moved with his family through Oakendale Pine Brush and Johnston's Creek before settling at Firefly Creek 65 years ago. He bred Shorthorns and showed at Inca events, served on Wallamha show committee, married Ellen Rowan at Avaton 51 years ago who predeceased him. Survived by sons Francis Christopher Martin Austin William John and daughters Mrs B Hile Mrs F Ford and Mrs F Keane. Brother Philby Schnieder of Apple Glen. 45 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral followed a Requiem Mass at St Killin Krambach with burial at Krambach cemetery January 19.

Francis Schnieder Fireflye Creek Oakendale Charencetown Christopher Schnieder Pine Brush Johnston's Creek Sivoush Firefly Creek Pirefly Wallamha Ava~ton Ellen Rowan Francis Macks Apple Glen Mayo E. B. Hille Bath Tare Krambach St. Killin Krambaoh Father Quigley Times

Improving District Herds From Royal Show Sales

A batch of district buyers acquired fine cattle from the Royal Show sales. Purchases include Devon stud bull Ban Ban Decorator bought by J A Laurie of Teragie, Aberdeen-Angus Bold Blair June by B Donkin, Hobartville Herefords Lucifer and Rameses by R B Lourie, Hereford Midgeon Eclipse by Isaac Moore, four Hereford bulls including Bexley Coronation and Myall Conquest by M Lourié, Glendarra Tip-Top by Fenwick Bros., Midgeon Emperor by A W Austin, an 8 month Jersey bull calf for J Wilson, a Jersey bull privately bought by R H Hill, two Jersey cows by E W Milligan, and Pavon bulls purchased by G Nixon of Nabiac.

J. A. Laurie Teragie Devon Stud Ban Ban Decorator Mesara Judge Bros Ban Ban Ben Lomond B. Donkin R. B Lourie Hobartville Percy Reynolds Richmond Hobartville Lucifer Hobartville Rameses Isaac Moore Barrington A. W. Austin Lake Midgeon Narrandera Midgeon Emperor

A. W. Griffin Family Thank Dr Munta Ani Laff

Mr A W Griffin and Pamily express sincere thanks to Dr Munta Ani Laff of NarraWeera Hospital for kindness and attention to Mrs Griffin in her passing. They also thank all friends for expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.

A. W. Griffin Pamily

Farewell at Rawdon Vale for Moylan Family

A farewell social was held at Rawdon Vale Hall on Monday evening for Mr and Mrs Fred Moylan and their family. About 1000 residents attended as Joe Laurie provided the music and master of ceremonies A J B Laurie kept dances flowing. A china utility set was presented in thanks for their service, and Moylan announced they would move to run Andrew Sansom’s dairy at Lower Waukivory while Sansom and family relocate to Baker’s Creek.

Rawdon Vale Hall Fred Moylan Joe Laurie A. J. B. Laurie Laurie Rawdon Vale Moylan Sansom Wis Dairy Waukivory Sam Uy Chee Mylan Hia Andrew Sansom Lower Waukivory Baker's Creek

Church Services Across Gloucester and Surrounding Areas

Church of England services listed for Gloucester and farms with times including 7.30 and 8 o'clock led by Rev H W Rogera and Rev D Glyn Jones. Methodist special service planned at Gloucester Methodist Church on May 5 with Rev R H Campbell addressing the gathering. Congregational notices show Gloucester and nearby locations with afternoon and evening gatherings.

Church of England Gloucester H.C. Bowman Forbesdale H. W. Rogera Heathendale Bowman Farm D. Glyn Jones Methodiat Ward's River Upper Barrington Stratford Craven N. J. C. Southwell

Gloucester Shire applications for unimproved land valuation

The Shire of Gloucester invites competent persons to value unimproved capital value for taxable land and to assess annual value for rateable land. Applicants must submit with a fee amount specified by the undersigned, Harry Wn. Chaplin, Shire Office Gloucester, 29/4/38.

Tunsday Gloucester Harry WN. Chaplin Shin Clenm

Fresh Applications Invited for Turmveck Turncock Post

Fresh applications will be received until 4 pm on 10th May for the post of Turncock with other duties. Applicants must be qualified water plumbers and may obtain pay at the award rate. The Retainer Soliers and Sailors Employment Act will guide the appointment. Applicants should state age marital status and earliest start date. Harry N Chaplin Shire Clerk 28/4/38.

Harry N Chaplin Shire Shire Ciyyle Gloucester Appl HARRY N_ CHAPLIN Gloucester

Immunization Clinic Planned At Shire Chambers

Parents invited to a clinic at Shire Chambers on Tuesday May 3 from 2 to 4 pm to discuss immunization of children against diphtheria. Applications for treatment should be made beforehand using forms.

Intertigitat Shire

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