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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1930

Page

2

Suitability Of District For Fat Lamb Raising

Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce hears from the Under Secretary of Agriculture on arranging a Sheep and Wool Branch officer to address members on fat lamb raising suitability. Also property changes hands see Ah Pae and Rae farms sold. Methodist Church notes. bank theft arrest. Sydney school river dispute. Mexico prickly pear uses. works budget grants. road and bridge tenders. local jewelry repairs shop ad.

H. Goddard Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce Department of Agriculture RD. Ah Pae Barrington River W. D. M. Intosh Gloucester M2rae Gloucester River J. W Westley Messrs Matthewsor Thomas Jackson Lismore National Bank of Australasia Glouester and District

Social at Bowman Farmi in Craven Creek circles

At Mr W J Stantons residence on Monday evening Arthur Archinal was honored by Craven Creek and Bowman Farm friends with a handsome clock. Mr Staunton lauded him, others spoke warmly, and Archinal thanked them amid music and dancing. The gathering closed with Auld Lang Syne and best wishes for his future.

Bowman Farmi W. J. Stanton Arthur Archinal Craven Creek Bowman Farm Mr. Staunton Archinal Staunton W. Reis J. A. Ross J. 8. Wilson A. Corbett Mesors C. Blanch Stan Maslen

Car in gear ends tragically for Manning River figure

Georgy Gollan exwmiller known in Manning family circles died Monday afternoon at home after a car in gear rolled forward through a shed, dislocating his neck. He served with the Manning River Agricultural Association and sat on the Manning River District Hospital board. He leaves a widow and a daughter.

Georgy Gollan Trent Mr. Gollan Manning Sfnming River Agricultural Association Manning River Ditelet Hoepitel and & Daughter

Redhead Skeleton Mystery Ties to Gloucester Girl

Police investigations into a Redhead skeleton found on a Newcastle outskirts site took a new turn as detectives aim to ID the girl tonight. Investigators believe she resided in the Gloucester district and note missing person reports for months. A Newcastle dentist evaluated the teeth and age estimated 19 to 21. Jewelry and personal items found with the skeleton include a gold wristwatch, signet ring, ivory ornament, brooch, and a pink hat. Gloucester police say they have no knowledge of a missing girl and are not assisting at this time. Additional searches in adjoining areas considered possible.

Sydney Sun Steel Redhead Gloucester New~ Castle Porally Ming Newcastle Wen Bill Ant

Obituary for E W Sparke prominent Maitland figure

Edward Willam Sparke aged 64 died suddenly at home in West Maitland on Wednesday night. He led B W Sparke Ltd and ran Maitland saleyards, bred Guernsey cattle, and earlier fostered pony stock. A former Hunter River Agricultural president, he helped Maitland shows with steady leadership and organization. Survived by widow, two sons, two daughters. funeral at Church of England cemetery Hast Maitland.

E. W. Sparke Edward Willam Sparke Mactigneer Campbell's West Maitland Mr. Sparke Edward Sparke Tarro Darling Barwon Sparke B. W Guernsey Stradbroke Paterson River Maitland W. B. Sparke Frank V. Sparke W. L. Grabach Lamb's Valley Ruth Sparke West Istland Church of England Cemetery Hast Maitland

Gloucester and Stratford football teams named for matches

Gloucester's 1st grade side will face Wingham at Wingham tomorrow with C Gordon C Britten H McGee R Smith A Swinson Mayers H Gray captain A Wison L Oldfield W Grady J Morris RB Taylor P Baker and Cans. Gloucester also meets Stratford in the Lau dis Cup at the park tomorrow with P Syron H Farley A M added M Neilson M Bucksheram F Piles captain E Falconer N Newman G Ireland V Hile A Tynac Lord M Oldfield Hexerves Falconer J McKenzie M Crawley B Williams T McInnés A Britten P Burke. Play starts 3:19 pm. The Ryan Challenge Cup match Stratford v Gloucester II grade is set for Saturday August 16 on the park. Stratford has improved and should challenge the local first grade side.

Gloucester Wingham C. Gordon C. Britten H McGee R. Smith A. Swinson Mayers H. Gray A. Wison L. Oldfield W- Grady J. Morris Taylor P Baker Cans Stratford On the Park P. Syron H. Farley A. Madden M. Neilson M. Bucksheram F. Piles Caplaint E. Falconer N. Newman G. Ireland V. Hile A.’ Tynac Lord M. Oldfield Hexerves Falconer J. McKenzie M. Crawley B Williams T. McInnés Britten P. Burke Stratford

Rabbitskin Offerings Recall Odd Church Tradition

A Sydney reader from the Wingham Chronicle recalls a Gilgandra parish tale of rabbitskins dropped on an offertory plate. The items were traded locally as a quirky payback, sparking memories of earlier days when staff gathered bundles of skins, pumpkins and even mistaken oranges from shop windows.

Sydney Gilgandra Orange N.G.W J.C. L Fitspatrick Cap Tom Pepper Wingham “Chronicle

Wattle Ball Sustains Parish Social Tradition

The annual Catholic Ball at the Star Theatre drew strong attendance with Mrs L F Meinty and Miss J Edwards praised as secretaries. Balconer's Orchestra provided music as decor and supper themed in gold and mauve complemented fashions from green georgette to lemon crepe de chine. The event closed with the Popular Man Competition won by Mr M J Landers, with Mr L R McGinty and Mr J Moffatt placing second and third.

Star Theatre Mra L. F. Meinty J. Edwards MLC Forbes Isa M. Everett Mise D. Edwards L. Edwards H. Garner Mise M. White G. McLean Misa M. Quyler M. J. Landers A. Selmen F. Patcaner Mies V. Gorton J Moffatt Mize J. Gilmore Miss Moffatt B. Taylor K. Higgins A. Brown J- Farley Mis M. Brown Miss Albury K. Bourke Mise J. Dewberry Richardson Welamantle Rambach Brcen Aiie Bawsida Georgette B. Tezard R. Hazelwood Hazelwood JA Ryan Barnes McCann Moore M. McCann D. Higgins Higging M. McIntyre JL. McIntyré J. Geale E. O'Halloran B. Thurlow N. MeInnes L. Wilson E. Dare Mcsdames Moffatt Farley Smith Page McCann, Edwards and Koellner A. J. White Shire Bourke Wind Gloster M. Landers, McGinty and Moffatt Gountry Fe. Burke White

Golf Notes Monthly Medal Draw and Matches

The monthly medal is to be completed tomorrow with a drawn lineup. Matches include Ashworth versus Munro, Horner against Roddy, Thurlow squires against Whit ting, McIntosh versus Hall, Street versus Dwyer, and Parish versus Rye. The Associates’ President’s vs Secretary’s teams match was won by the Secretary’s team seven to one, with several detailed results listed. Also notes on long journeys of birds and fur statistics from the International Fur Exposition.

T. Ashworth Dr. Munro B. Horner P. Roddy D.phurlow J. Donnelly A. Laurie G. Street Thurlow W. Whitting Mclntosh R. Hall Dr. Locke F. Dwyer W. W. Hawnar Secretary Newton

Bulahdelah 4H and Association Monthly Meeting

The Bulahdelah 4H and Association held a Sunday evening meeting. Officers listed include President A H Grevind and Vice Presidents J Gilbert W H Flannery F Coleman. Show dates for 1921 were deemed too late and spring carnival canceled due to poor mood. consideration given to abandoning the yearly show. Durley Park condition prompts discussions to omit the show, with Harrison and Stone to meet reps to arrange. Football and cricket clubs pledge £4 each toward costs. agricultural society to cover remaining balance.

Bullahdelah Salunday A. HH. Grevind J. Gilbert W. H. Flannery F. Coleman Dr. Woodland C. +. Holloway A. Marshad D. ©. Gain Mosera T J. Guvoh Gooch HM Gooch A Dee A. H. Ireland G. Pindlay G McGibbon Sth A. Wenning Wootton T. Stevethy Butengler P. Barry Dr. Kesteven Association Durley Park Harrison Stone Agricultural Society

Commercial Cattle and Pigs Market Reports Read Easy

Matthewson and Co report light yarding of cattle with a few fats and dairies selling at advanced rates. Gloucester sales show a good pig supply and varied prices. Nextale and Waddell and Co cite well supplied fats with cheaper store receipts. Homebush stock sale Sydney notes improved yarding and strong demand for prime cattle, vealers, and cows with regional listings and prices. Presbyterian Church services announced for next Sunday with evening hymn singing at Gloucester.

Matthewson and Co Tates Johnston Borham H. Sonom Yates Cow Gloucester Matthews and Co L. Smith Dare Phillips B. G. Moore A. Shaw Baplefen W. Martin G. Garlanis Mrs. McRae H. Griffs J. Johnston Power W. Ribbons M. Creagh Nash J. McInnes W. Wilden W. H. Growfoot H.W. Murray J. Gorton W. J. Phillips Bert Redman F. Holmes J. Beaton Leo Gallagher A. Gallagher C. Schneider A. Everett H. Grant Nextale Tiougis W. Tout G. Murray A. Bleakley G. Monro Homebush Sydney Inter E. Hooke Imriy Dungog H. A. Bignell Bundoole Foster T. Moore F. Smith T. V Richardson Paterson RW. Alison Bat C. Hooke Dimgog Abbott Bros A. R. Richardson Stratford Flannery Burdock A. A. Matinsell W. Maston Bunock

Smugglers at Work Reported in Sussex Coast Areas

Local residents tell of large scale nocturnal smuggling across Sussex coast with fast motor boats and high powered cars used to move silk tobacco wine and eau de Cologne. Reports describe smugglers operating along Norman's Bay Pevensey and surrounding lanes from midnight to four in the morning, challenging rough roads and limited patrols.

Sussex Vonut Tan Sunday Chronicle England Pomat Sussex Wesperats France Weiter Arto Innes Norman Eastbourne Pevensey Norman's Bay

Ancient helmet unearthed near Nida in Prankfurt suburb

Excavations at Nida near Prenkfurt Germany reveal an elaborate end of second century Roman helmet. Decorated with plastic and bronze engravings showing Minerva busts and serpents. Now housed in the Prank fort Historical Museum. News adds optician ads and a fire report in Wingham. Gold lure rumors spark Hillgrove and Orange district chatter.

Nida Prenkfurt Germany Minerva Prankfort

Expert Herbalist George H. Raymond in Australasia

An expert herbalist named George Henry Raymond claims the greatest stock and experience in herbal practice in Australasia. He advertises lengthy travel and research, and lists 57 Bulwer Street West Maitland near Public School as his address.

George Henry Raymond Australasia Bulwer St West Maitland

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. W. Hawdon L Hogg Yate Strathfield Albert E. Wells T. Corbetta Brad T. S Wells Queen ST Russell Hall & CO Public Accountants Income ‘Fax Consultanta Churen St Methodist Church Laurie Griffin C. . R Whitmore Barrington Hall A.a.g.ps Tun Mexico Australia México Australis Bree Buttershaw Betief Council Fins West Wyalong Stationa Womboyne Naradhan Hines Menara J. P Ahd Co Waratah Patrice Plains Bowman's Creek Ravensworth Ravensworth-Hebden Singleton Blythdale Bote Coote Gloucenter Endeavour Cricket Club Wil Sooming S Eason Messr Matthewson and Co Minster For Mines S.A. Brown Advocate Sawyer Moonee Street Coff's Harbour Tarngulls Arthur Goltz Bendigo W. H. Trewartha James London Lake View and Star Ltd West Australia Lake View and Star Boulder Government Savings Bank of New South Wales Rome Joseph Hungary Sawmiller Pushen Greenland Teeland Spitzbergen Arctic Furupe Asia Ais Africa Oceania New Zealand Europe Leipzig Cataan Ahea SUIC Winchcombe, Carron Ltd Brimers Graciers Simggters D. T. McDonald F.B.C.A Honones SMC Lonston Webster, Jack & McDonald Ganger W. Williamson Familly Williamson Orange District Hillgrove Cinderella Dance Majestic Chamber OF Commerce Gloucester Endeavour Cricket Club B Playera Seema PS Easton Hou See Ward's River Bakers Gloucester Shire Yards Douglas Waddell & Co Douglas Waddell & Son HET & Young New Hood Douglas Waddell &Co Verandah Morris PW. Russell Shire Yards Atham Matthewson & Co Statham C. H. Hazelwood Nowender A. T. McCarthy Hereford Issac Moore Devon A. Sansom Durham J. German W. Relf V. Power W. Rumbelstv L. Vintner, a/c Arch McPherson, Also to conjunction with D. Waldel T. A. Irvine Dingo Creek DL. Brand LM Brand Strong Tip Dray and Harness Sorsac c. Harness Good Pack Sanpum Matthewson & Co Gloucester Stock Sales Siowcester Shepards PG Sale Balbray Yards Cale NEW Dodge SX Toler Gloucester Motor Sales CO United Engine Gine FC Wall Bening and United Wolseley
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