Purfleet Fails to Arrive for Big Manning League Match
A large crowd waited as Purfleet did not field a first grade team despite the reserve match proceeding. Rumors of accident or boycott circulated, with officials planning an inquiry. Gloucester and Manning League officials faced questions over the unsportsmanlike absence, while the reserves lost 16 4 to Tinonee in a vibrant display.
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Purfleet
Gloucester
Glaweter
Commelites
Taree
A. Tinonee
Thin Agai
Magpies
Old Bar
Bar
Local rugby match report with scorers and players
A rambling match report notes Toby Yates Gam and Relf as strong backs and Bumper West leading forwards. Ox Nsose and Masm contribute solidly while Buck Haddon exits after half. Tinense 10 with three tries defeats Gloucester Yates 1 try. Gam adds a goal. First scores Tare Old Bar 28 over For 16. Wingham 73 over Candle 4. Taree Brown's Creek and Kram bach end 10 all.
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Tinonew
Halftme
Coul
Gilowcester
Gam
Timonse
Toby Yates
Relf
West
Tares-Old Bar
Wingham
Candle
Taree-Brown's Creek
Krambach
Gloucester Bowling Club holds 24th annual meeting
The Gloucester Bowling Club held its 24th annual meeting on July 17 at the club house. Officers were reelected unopposed and a credit balance of £280 2s 6d was reported. The secretary highlighted yearlong improvements including an electric roller, mower motor, new wiring, and a tool shed. Membership rose by 14 with 52 ladies involved. Special thanks were given to the Ladies' Club and the Advocate for publicity.
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Gloucester Bowling Club
FR. Adama
Eo Carson
Messrs
Vic. West
K. Bit E. Beattie
J. Carolan
R. Harpley
J. West
Grean
Car- Tee
le Beng Wat
Pennanza Competiton
Newcastle
Raymond Ter- B. Carnon
J. Weat
D. Lyall
V. West
L.N.C.D.B. Assn
Road Mail Services Boost for Rural Australia
Mr Anthony cited rapid growth in rural centres as driving improvements to road mail services. In recent years 203 new services started, 454 extended, and 125 increased frequency. Post Office aims high standards as country districts develop, with about 6,000 road services now in operation and spending rising toward 1952 53 estimates.
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Anthony
Australia
Post Office
Beef Cattle Triumphs Mark English Royal Show in London
Surprises surfaced around the Hereford ring as Haven Lion and Haven Crocus lingered in the placings before Haven Lion’s half sister or progeny won by Mr W Milnar’s bel Dauphin, previously unplaced at Shropshire. The Devon and beef Short born classes saw white breeds prevail with multiple champions named from English herds.
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London
Hereford
Haven Lion
Haven Crocus
Mr. W. Milnar
Bel Dauphin
Shropshire
Kington
Deuphin
Hoellyers Atok Romeo
Lord Brocket
Brocket Oyster Lass
J. Pryce
H. E. Sellick & Bons
Potheridge
A. M Williams
Laigh Hetty &H Wos
Devon
A. Bowring
England
Kent
Quarter finals of club championship golf gossip
The quarter finals were held in good weather with a strong field. John Hooke, 2 down, won the par event on a count back from N Smith, 2 down. A grade results saw Deards def Chariton, Garner def Smith, Street def Corrigan, Wratten def Deards. B grade winners included Smith, King, Easton, Hooke, with Hooke beating Giddey 2 up. Stableford on Saturday topped by Street and Chariton with 31 points each. Upcoming: 18 hole stroke Saturday and semi finals Sunday. The Associates finals were won by Mrs Street 4 up on Mrs Wratten. Mrs Hawdon beat Mrs King 7 up 5. Secret hole winner: Mrs King with 60 net. Locke Cup next Wednesday with monthly medal.
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John Hooke
N. Smith
D. Deards
T.' ‘Chariton
E. Garner
R. Smith
A. Street
E. Corrigan
L. Wratten
Mra. Street
Mra Wratten
Mra. Wratten
Mra. Hawdon
Tennis Notes Grade DTV Semis and Finals Set for Gloucester Park
Semi finals of grade DTV played in clear weather with Minor Premiers Peerless defeating Tara Vale and Brittons defeating Optimista. Optimists failed to clinch victory. final to be played next Saturday on No 2 court at Gloucester Park. A Grade Div 1 final and other semi finals scheduled. A Grade Div 2 semis drawn Musicians v Koalan on Park No 2 Wattles v Sunnyside on Park No 8. B Grade semis Glen Eagies v Barrington on Sutton's court Sep v Stratford on Park No. Further notes list graded players John Matthewson A Mul Jens and Mrs A Mulens added to A reserve.
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Peerless
Tara Vale
Brittons
Optemista
Seta
Stan West
Glen Eagies
Barrington
Sutton's Court
Seer
Stratford
Park No
Park
John Matthewson
A. Mul Jens
Mra A. Muliens
Rifle Club Notes First shoot of second monthly series
The first shoot of the second monthly series took place at 100 yards in good weather on Sunday. F Gerrard won the handicap section on a count back from J Monro, with C Baker also counted out for the C C W medal and rifle honours. Scores: Gerrard 2/42 18 100, Monro 43/47 14 100, Baker 47/45 12, Hille 47 18 88, Polts 40/35 18 06, Yardy 34/38 2005, Mason 37/27 2004, Allan 37/37 2004, Peacock 27/41-68.
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F. Gerrard
J. Monro
C. Baker
C.C.W
Woce
PF Hille
Polts
A. Yardy
T. Mason
B. Allan
D. Peacock
Name Choice Case in Singapore Affairs
A Chinese woman appealed to Singapore authorities over using her married name after divorce. She argued her ex husband objected to the former name. Officials said her options were to keep the name, resume her maiden name, or start anew with a different name.
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Singapore
Straying Stock Menace Draws Gloucester Letter
A Gloucester resident warns in a shore correspondent letter about dangerous stray stock on Ravenshaw Street and main street at night. A calf and mother horses threaten pedestrians, with risk to a local lady and other residents. The writer urges immediate council action to abate the nuisance and protect ratepayers.
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Gloucester
Ravenshaw Street
Rose
Tim
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