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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1938

Page

2

Gloucester Glances At Anzac Day Returnees In Sydney

Gloucester reporters note the main Anzac Day contingent returned home from Sydney after an enjoyable trip. A wreath from the Gloucester Suburban League was laid at Martin Place Cenotaph. The article also covers Jim Broadbent’s record flight from Rome to Britain and a dairy registration reminder under the Dairies Supervision Act.

Gloucester Sydney Martin Place Gloucester Sube League Dairies Supervision

American Hockey Girls Visit Gloucester For Two Big Days

The American Ladies Hockey Team visits Australia with two days of events in Gloucester. On Tuesday a dinner at the School of Arts costs 3/8. Wednesday features a Gloucester Taree combine match at Gloucester Park, followed by a Big Hockey Ball at the Majestic Theatre with the Gloomchasers Orchestra and a late supper at Star Theatre. Local shops close 2.30 to 3.30 p.m. for the game.

Ard Loa! Girls Australia Gloucester School of Arts Gloucester Park Hart Majestic Theatre Gloomchasers Star Theatre Auyachanery Orchestra OF Myers Supper Star Theatre C. Landers

Feeding the Toddler and Mealtime Guidance

Health officials note toddlers resist change and may refuse meals over small differences such as a new plate. Encourage independent feeding and social meals, keep strict meal times, avoid snacking, and base intake on hunger and need rather than force.

Health Department

One Act Comedy Delights Star Theatre Patrons

A bright entertainment night by the Comedy Players at Star Theatre featured the one act play The Reckoning with Mrs D H J Hill Miss B Jory and others delivering witty dialogue. The program included skits by several performers, singing by Miss Abbott and violin by Hazel Brown, plus tap dancing and an orchestra.

Comedy Players Star Theatre D. H. J. Hill B. Jory Messes J. W. Hawdan F. Foley Dy. ‘Anderson Mise Kemp Mine Jean

Anzac Service at St. Pauls Gloucester

The Anzac Memorial Service at St. Pauls Church Gloucester drew a large crowd. Rev Williams Bullahdelan led the service with Milas Abbott singing Elgars Land of Hope and Glory and Bandmaster Nicholls playing the Last Post and Feveille.

St. Paul's Church Wiliams Bullahdelan Milas Abbott Elgar Land of Hope and Glory Commonwealth Hone Teous Christ

Stolen Car Found Near Sydney Road

Mr W L Tull’s car stolen from the Stratford garage on Sunday night was found abandoned in the bush near Catherine Hill Bay turn off on the Sydney Road. It had not been damaged beyond scratches and a dead battery, and is awaiting delivery to the owner in Newcastle.

Farewell for Don Davis at Carsonville Hall

A district gathering in Carsonville Hall bid farewell to Don Davis as he departs for Newr castle. Chairman Lew Sears praised Davis as helpful and considerate, with Gard ner presenting thanks for his good qualities. The evening ended with dancing and singing Auld Lang Syne, with Davis expressing gratitude for the kindness shown.

Carsonville Don Davis Newrcastle Lew Sears Davis Gardner Ahyone Don

Stratford Robbery Sees No Fresh Developments Reported

The Stratford robbery at Mr. Graham's remains without new leads as of Sunday night with suspects still at large. The incident involved a parcel of tobacco and a possible cloak of mystery, while distant mentions of mutdinga in Knaresborough Yorkshire reference an aged chemi n England.

Mr. Graham Stratford Alec Knaresborough Yorkshire Inc England

Gloucester Footballers Fall To Port Macquarie And Wauchope

Sporting notes recount Gloucester’s tough weekend road trip to Port Macquarie and Wauchope where conditioning and prior games influenced two defeats. Gloucester edged closer to Wauchope later, but heavy finish by Wauchope sealed a Zi to a final. Former Kangaroos Les Meade and Bigan Williams boost Wauchope ahead, while Chip Phillips guides Gloucester as coach promising improved play against Newcastle.

Gloucester Port Macquarie Wauchope Port Les Meade Bigan Williams Gloucester Club Chip” Phillips Chip Bar Sde Newcastle

Gloucester Golf Club Open Tourney Draw and Events

The seventh annual Gloucester Golf Club open tournament will be held on May 21 and 22 with the draw announced. The program includes par and handicap matches such as Woolford against C Spence and others. Associates competition last Wednesday was won by Mrs Munro.

Woolford C. Spence J. Channel L Kenney H. Coote T. Clutton J. Woodward F. Woods Parish J. McRae T Britt P. Drinkwater Gloucester Golf Club Mra PV ‘Munro

Bowls. Local teams prepare for Dungog trip and port visit

Bowls action builds toward tomorrow's match against three BU pennant teams with a likely extra rink from Taree. May brings a TL four to five rinks needed for a Dungog engagement. Fi Kendall Tent and G Chapman attended Port Macquarie opening of the new greens, reporting a fine, well grassed surface and good play. Kendall’s rink beat visiting Fink 18 to 10 as the pairs championship starts Monday.

Kendall Fink Congratula Tlona

Winter Competition Draw For Eames A Grade And B Grade

The Winter Competition starts tomorrow with first round draws for Eames across A and B grades. A Grade fixtures include Park versus Stratford Copeland against Rockhurst Upper Harrington facing Factory 1 Teachers meet Forbesdale with Factory IT against Presbyterian. B Grade Division 1 pits Forbesdale against Ward s River Wangas against Ward s Rive Kookas versus Park Reds Presbyterian versus Stratford 1 Stratford South versus Teachers. Division 2 features Barrington 2 versus Upper Barrington Tugratukh versus Bulllas Gangat versus Park Blues Barrington 1 has a bye. Matches on the court of the first mentioned teams.

Eames Park Stratford Copeland Rockhurst Upper Harrington Factory Teachers Forbesdale Presbyterian Ward River Wangas Rive Kookas Park Reds Stratford South Barrington Upper Barrington Tugratukh Bulllas Gangat Park Blues Barrington

Perry Bros Circus and Zoo Comes to Gloucester

Perry Bros Circus and Zoo arrives by special train to Gloucester on Tuesday next Arch May with a modern program featuring 5M star acts and a mammoth animal zoo. The Flying Dunbars headline a strong European tour with 40 artists 25 horses elephants lions and more. A new era of fun includes clowns and dummies as the marquee spans two and a half acres water proof and open 4 pm to 6 pm for animal feeding educational and memorable for all ages.

I Gloucester Perry Bros Flying Dunbars Australia Preas Europe Cologia Moder Circusd Entertainment Ag

Death of Mrs Eliza Umstfen Griffin Stratford Obituary

The notice records the death on 18 April of Mrs Eliza Umstfen Griffin a long time Stratford resident wife of Alfred W Griffin and mother of two sons Laurence and Wallace. She was active in church work and was survived by eight brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held at Stratford Baptist Cemetery with service by Rev Baker Stroud. Wreaths from many local families and groups are listed.

Eliza Umstfen Stratford Hlzariffin Alfred W. Griffin Griffin Wes Abe Fale Issac Brewer Thalaba Dungog Thalaba Baptist Church Mor Aome Laurence Wallace Man Jack Brewer Black Creek William Brewer Haery Brewer Flat Topa Dunbog Amos Brewer Booral T. Dorne G. B Cox Sydney J. Mills Stroud Baptist Stratford Cemetery Baker Charlie Nancy R. German Joy Newsie B. Lowrey Arthur Joyce Durbridge R. Towns Reuben Kennedy Gresham J. Wenham R Wenham Rube Bons Eva W. Phillips Maurice Lilly L. Durbridge Neville Allck Flo Steve Win Blanch Will Neil Yater Cess Hirnett Sam Selina Fillis Moss Violet Winnie Albert Wenham Howard and Peartie Brewer Witt Jean Reas Colin Ess Jin Bill Elsie Minnie Ted Yates Jim May Ray and Vera AL King

Special Cattle Sale Yarding At Hyder Sale Shows Large Attendance

Commercial report notes yarding of 1700 cattle at the Uhyir sale held Wednesday with strong buyer turnout. Prices listed across many consignors including Mulgan Ltd Millyan Ltd J Le Penfold Forrester Henderson Cadell and others, with numerous bullocks steers cows and calves selling to £9 18s per head and varied regional totals.

W. E. Spartee Glouventer) Pty, Ltd Uhyir Hummar Durham Mulgan Ltd Millyan Ltd J. le Penfold K. Forrester Steers H. B. Laverie Ken Corbett J. Mattheweon Dell Redman JS Wi Bullock Jeows Henderson T ‘Boorham KR. Cadell W. Webeck Rowe RA Crowther JP. Smyth Col. Smyth W. H. Webster St Hortly Ron Corbett

High Yields in Karkatt Jersey Stud

The Karkatt Jersey stud at Krambach owned by Mr. F A Paff shows strong production with twenty-one of twenty-three cows achieving official tests. Notable is Oxley Joan with multiple lactations and state records, while stock from Mr Paff and Mr Hoy’s planned regis tered stud indicate rising demand and expansion in the lower Wallamba region.

Karkat Jersey Krambach F. A. Paff Iive Oxley Joan Mr. Parts Imve Jilat Cowan Patfere Australia Hoy Brisbane Grove Red Rose Stu Karkatt Beryl Hay Wallaisba Paff Austral Park Norma Oxley Joan Toree

Maitland Stock Sales Report Mixed Cattle and Pigs

A heavy yarding of cattle and 750 calves sold with improved quality across drafts of prime light to medium weight bulls and more numerous cows and heifers. Pigs were abundant with a strong market, best heavy pigs reaching top prices. homebush and Sydney yard reports show prime cattle and pig values firming in places.

Maitland Bray Walyea Todd Bobbies Homebush Sydney Thuretay Winchcombe Carson Ltt Pittson and Badgery, Ltd Winchcombe, Carson Ltd

Aged Worker Sees Deterioration After Grader Fall

Clarence Rows of Taree aged 60 sought compensation from Manning Shire Council after a fall from a grader caused spinal concussion. Doctors described rapid ageing and advanced senility since the 1927 accident, noting loss of weight and physical decline.

Workers Compensation Commission Clarence Rows Taree Manning Shire Rowe CF. Winston Macquarie, Street Dave

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