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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

2

Farewell to Roddy at Street and Parish store gathering

A Wednesday evening gathering at Street and Parish store in Gloucester marked the farewell to No. IP Roddy who is leaving for Gunnedah to take a new position. Mr Roddy received a fountain pen set for himself and one for Mrs Roddy. Members praised his long service to the Gulf Club and to Gloucester team, and Mr Routy spoke in appreciation.

Roddy Gulf Club IP Roddy Glounegier Gunnedah Anderson Routy Rady Rowly Messrs. Street & Parish Lot

Barrier Reef Tourists Team To Face The Rest In Club Match

A club match is set for tomorrow between members bound for the Great Barrier Reef voyage and The Rest. Barrier Reef Tourists Tenn leads by Kendall Boorer Smith Eb beck Woodward Munro while The Rest includes Andrews McIntyre Hawdon Street Boughton Lowe White Adams A game between Anderson and Tresidder teams is also arranged with Channell Chagman Brockwell Bebblewnite listed among the lineup.

Tresidder

Gloucester Race Club Formed For Red Cross Aid

A Gloucester meeting led by Mr. Charlie Baker formed a committee to organize a race meeting raising funds for the Red Cross Society. The Gloucester Race Club was named with a 10 shilling membership. Officials include President Mrs. Higgins and Treasurer Mr. Hager. An account will be opened at the Bank of New South Wales and course inspection planned.

Chariie Baker Run & Rhoe Funda Gloucester Red Cross Society Formimg School of Arts Messrs. © Baker P. H. le Quesne J. L. Hogg W. Barger F. Hebtewhite A. Dar Baker W. A. Harris le Red Croas Society de, Munro Dr Andersony R Higgins Measre J. Lee Hogg E. Holland W. Hatger Gloucester Race Club Rye Bank of Nsw

Presentation to Miss Molly Balton at J N Laurie Ball

A social evening in Gloucester honored Miss Molly Balton on her upcoming marriage. The C W A Younger Set and friends presented gifts including a crystal cut glass jug and goblets. Speeches praised her presidency and work, with thanks from Sergeant Bolton and others. Music, singing, dancing followed, and a supper was served.

J. N. Laurie C.W.A Mally Balton Miss Bolton D. Elia Pansits J. ‘T. Hicks Ellis Gloucester Molly Sergeant Bolton Nelle Edwards Bennett Snodgrass Hogg Marla King S. Wyburn Miss King W. O'Shannessy

Mary Dennett dies at 82 in Sydney after Miller's Forest life

Mary Dennett aged 82, widow of Thos Dennett, long time Miller's Forest resident, died in Sydney last Friday. Born Miller's Forest, she was daughter of the late Jes Elkit and twin to Hugh Hikin. Survived by children H J Dennett Gloucester J A Dennett Eastwood W Wilson Five Dock I Dennett Five Dock, husband predeceased 42 years ago. Funeral from Sydney to Raymond Terrace with large mourners and wreaths, service at St John’s Raymond Terrace led by Rev H M Rupp.

Sydney Mary Dennett Thos. Dennett Miller's Forest W. Wilson Jes Elkit Hugh Hikin Motto Messrs R, A T. ¥. Bikin Raymond Terrace Beveridge Raymond Tesrave Messrs H. J. Dennett Gloucester J. A. Dennett Eastwood Bre Bre. W. Wilson and Misa I. Dennett, At Five ‘Dock Roa St. John's Church H. M. Rupp Integra Dennett St. Joan's Church Ray Terrace

Gloucester association meets to plan fund events and Empire Day praise

At a Gloucester County meeting the C B Snodgrass led discussion on the rural park plot progress, funds raised totalling over £21 with spending on Empire Day appreciated by St Joseph’s Sisters and local headmaster Mr McGown. Plans touched social events, including a band date, card parties, and a potential juvenile ball for school sports day.

Weanealay Mesars CB. Snodgrass H. N. Chaplin McGawn Deards Purdon Shepherd Gray M. Newton Meadamea Tate Powell Snodgrass Gloucester St. Joseph's Convent School Newton Majestic Barrington C. Association P. and C Mer Ann

Return of Jim Maddalena to Caiima Addressed

From our correspondent Mr Jim Maddalena recently bid farewell by Mr Holsteins residence has taken the trip to Caiima. Friends expect his news soon and note he will see the springs before frost covered fields. Normen McKinnon has nearly recovered from a severe foot scald while Priestly lingers with a leg injury and remains in hospital. Arbor day saw an avenue of trees planted along the road. Britain’s population is stated as 10090 000, a record high.

Jim Maddalena Tog

Forbesdale Gift Evening for Miss Wratten and Mr Atking

Forbesdale Hall hosts a gift evening on August 4 honoring the forthcoming marriage of Miss Goyer Wratten and Mr Ball Atking. Guests view presents on the verandah, enjoy dancing and music by the Isaac sisters and others, while speakers praise the couple and wish them happiness and prosperity.

Goyer Wratten Ball Atking Forbesdale Hall Isaac Stan Deards Miss Wratten Gloucester Bill Wiaben C. Howell Apegker Howe Mr. Howell Howell Victory Vince Newton Measrs, Street A Parish Ltd Reg. Andrews Bull Joyce Alem Dearda Jolly Wood Atkins J. Atkins

Methylated spirits case tests aboriginal sale law

Darwin case judge Mr G J Pigott rules methylated spirits sold to an aboriginal for a boss was not an offense under the Aboriginal Ordinance. Chin Loong Pak admitted selling the bottle to Jack for his employer as a bona fide store sale. The ruling shapes potential appeal on test case grounds. Britain cinema audiences reach about 9.9 million last year.

G. J. Pigott Darwin Chin Loong Pak Wan Jack Anl Pigott Koop Hart Figot Chin Loong Pak

Pearling Mystery In Darwin Show Death Toll On Diver Crew

The report from Broome arrivals says ten Japanese divers died in two neaps near Bathurat Taland waters. A tender hauled up a diverless helmet and corselet after signaling for two divers. crews speculate divers were pulled into giant pearl boats. Malays blame a staged disguise, greedi- ness, and handoos, while White men cite heightened risk from competition for shells.

Darwin Broome Territory Bathurat Taland Neaps

Thanks and memory of George Henry McRae family tribute

The McRae family of Barrington tender thanks for sympathy expressions including telegrams letters cards and floral tributes following their recent bereavement. Fazelwood remembers George Henry who departed life August 6 1936 aged 9 years. his loving wife and family insert memory and love.

McRae Fazelwood George Henry

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