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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1938

Page

2

Evening classes planned at Nabiac and Neve for trial term

Hon D A Drummond approves evening classes to be run at Nabiac and Neve with instruction in English business arithmetic commercial geography bookkeeping and business principles. Headmaster D Dobell to supervise with an expected average attendance of twenty pupils over three evenings per week. Local correspondents include Lr Boland and Le R Weller. Three of six men entombed in the Jaegerfruede mine near Saar trecken were brought to surface unharmed.

D. A Drummond Nabiac Tocal School D. Dobell Boland Las Walianbh Parvis Citizens’ Associations Nablie Mfr le R. Weller Parents and Citizens’ Association

Sewing Machines and Accessories on Sale

Benger Dropheads a soy cos vis £ 9/10/ Singer Round Shuttles from 120/10 and Full Enclosed Cabinets from £ 12/10. Deposit 20 shillings.

Benger Dropheads A. Soy Cos Vis Singer

Madame Chiang Sends 600 Gifts to Wellesley Classmates

Madame Chiang Kai shek China’s First Lady, unable to visit her alma mater Wellesley College, ships 600 porcelain tea sets 600 Chinese tea packages and 600 embroidered flags from Hongkong aboard the Empress of Russia. The gifts include English translated national anthem and New Life Movement principles, with envelopes bearing greetings from Mayling Soong Chiang and notes explaining the movement.

Malame Chiang Kai-shek China Wellesley College Hongkong Madame Chiang Miang Mayling Soong New Life Movement Chiang Kai-Shek Mayling Soong Chiang

Reason Why Business Failure Was Advertising Driven

A dialogue contrasts a trader blaming failure on excessive advertising. The exchange reveals a paradox: the trader did not spend on ads, while competitors did, implying competitive pressure without direct investment. The brief vignette highlights market advantage through advertising.

WAR OVER TURNS NEAR LIME BURNER CREEK CRASH

A car skidded and overturned near Limeburner's Creek injuring two young men. Leslie Shultz 20 of Bullahdelah suffered a fractured skull and head injuries. Jack Tewland 18 of Bullahdelah sustained an eye injury and facial injuries. They were both taken to Newcastle and Bullahdelah hospitals respectively. Nearby reports note deaths and local notices including Mrs F Burton of Dungog passing away at 74, a hockey visit to Muswellbrook, and town notices on justices of the peace and local improvements.

Limeburner's Creek Leslie Shultz Firber Snock Bullahdelah

Book Social at School of Arts Library Opens Series

The Library Committee of the School of Arts Club hosts the first Book Social to boost awareness of the library. About 1500 volumes cover fiction travel and general literature with up to date titles. Membership costs £1 a year or 3/8 quarterly with free book delivery for country members. programmes available from the librarian during library hours.

School of Arts

Tarra Shire President Powers Questioned Over Bus Licence

The Tarra Shire Council sought a ruling from the Local Government Association after a Maitland magistrate ruled the Tarra president had no power to grant a temporary bus licence. The Kearsley Shire refused the licence to South Maitland Railways for the North Kurri Kurri to Pelaw Main route, raising jurisdiction issues and prompting debate on whether a mayor or shire president can act between meetings.

Tarra Shire Local Government Association West Maitland Maitland C. G. Carr Boyd Kearsley Shire South Maitland Railways North Kurri Kurri Pelaw Main Allway Company Kearsley Tarra Council

July Butter Pay Set by North Coast Factories

The North Coast Butter Factories Association in Lismore fixed July supplier pay at half a pound for harvest, higher than producers received for the same goods. The July rate marks a progressive rise since 1980, with July quotas at 60 percent for local consumption and 5 percent for export. Foley Bros will pay suppliers an extra 38 48 pounds, though cartage costs fall to suppliers.

North Coast Butter Factories Association Lismore Suport Messrs Foley Bros

Stratford Dance a Social and Financial Success

The big dance in Stratford last Tuesday night was a very successful function. The committee were satisfied socially and financially. The hall looked attractive with ferns streamers and balloons. Visitors attended from afar. The Rainbow Band of Atronch excelled themselves. Dancing ran from 10 pm to 4 am amid dust and excitement. Mr Gray of Gloucester again proved his worth with MAC duties. Mr Bil Penning of Craven and Miss Joy Melmeth won the Maile Carin Walls prize, a box of chocolates donated by Mr K Brindley. A buffet supper was served at midnight to about 100 guests. The tables were well laid with ferna and sweet peas.

Statford Rainbow Atronch Gray Gloucester Mac Bil Penning Craven Misa Joy Melmeth K. Brindley

Church Services Listings for Gloucester and Surrounding Areas

Church of England services noted for Trinity Sunday in Gloucester with Rev H W Rogers and Rev D Glyn Jones listed for multiple chapels. Congregational, Methodist and Baptist notices include times and pastors such as Pastor B Martens and Pastor A Baker across Bowman, Bare Fington, Bulliac, and Stratford.

Church of England Trinity Gloucester H.C. Copeland H W. Rogers Lower Bowman Upper Bowman Twen Bundock Bulliac T . Thur Popeiaia B. Martens

Gloucester Triumph Over Taree In Rugged Rugby Match

A crowd of about 200 watched Gloucester edge Taree 21 8 in a hard fought rugby clash at Taree. Gloucester led 11 5 at half time, with key tries from Williams Gorton and Berry while O'Brien, Giddey and Oldfield connected on sharp moves. Taree fought back with multiple charges and a late push, but Gloucester held firm to claim victory and maintain possession of the ball throughout the rugged encounter.

Jia Taree Gloucester O'Hehir Northast Edwards J. Giddey Webster R. Giddey Kanga Williams Jin Middlemins Reg. Giddey Banning Kane O'Brien Berry Oldfield Monro Price Jourdan Williams Oldwell O'Hehjr Aldous Iack Joucester Giddey Fortham Feild Irner Herty Garner Fordham Am Edwards Hut Jy Giddey Sil Monte Bett Gorton Gal Betty Tares Atwell Northam Teather Nicholson O'Hearn Acoren Giontester Blue” Findlay

Police Court Motor Traffic Breaches and Offences

In a police court summary, Ronald C. Corbett Nd. Metnnes and Br. Stanley faced minor motor traffic breaches under the Motor Traffic Act. Rolf, represented by Mr W W Hawdon, pleaded guilty to driving an unregistered motor vehicle and was fined £1 with costs and 7 days’ hard labour on default. Mervyn Brewer pleaded guilty to using indecent language and was fined £3 with costs and 7 days’ hard labour on default. Sergeant Hughen testified about hearing vulgar language at Gloucester Hotel after a taunted match between Ta ree and Gloucester. Cyril L. Hamberger pleaded guilty to buying a fox skin while not holding a skin dealer’s license. he admitted the offence and faced a fine and possible imprisonment. The court ordered fines and discussed penalties for these offences.

Ronald C. Corbett Nd. Metnnes Br. Stanley Rolf W. W. Hawdon Mervyn Brewer Hughen Gloucester Taree Bloucester Cyril L. Hamberger Casey Ganget IL Hamberger Kay Mois VermuTt Clarge

Local stock sales report heavy cattle prices and brisk trade

Market in Homebush Gloucester Winthcombe and Pat Cattle yards shows high prices for prime cattle and improved demand for steers cows and vealers. Buyers from numerous firms gathered. bulls and heavy porkers sold strongly with prices ranging to top quotes. Also brief note of two Bronze Age canoes found in River Trent and London Mint output figures.

Axtele Pmil Homebush N. Laurie and Sons, Pty. Ltd Gloucester J. Middlebrook Westerm W. BP. Reichert Baston Georwe Winthcombe Carson's Krambach Paterson Haston A. J. Schneider A. Baneberger M. B. Schneider Mactland Prin Careaar Vale Wes River Trent

Majestic brings Stanwyck McCrea romance and classics

The Majestic screens Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea in a romance of a penniless medical student and a girl he cannot help, titled Student Doctors Cant Take Money, with news of supporting players for the mystery thriller The Invisible Meiaca and a Twain inspired Prince and the Pauper adaptation. The program also features You Cant Best Love with Bully and Bobby Mauch and Jo an Fontaine in a Saturday bill promising a varied night of classic film fare.

Barbara Stanwyck Joel McCrea Agin Paramount Lloyd Nolan Tantay Patie the Quilty Boris Karloff Wodnesday Mark Twain Tyre London Prince Edwant Heie Bully Bobby Mauch Minaaell Preeton Foster Rico Redia Oassarre Joan Fontaine

Qualifying Round Dominates Chitwa Golf Championship

The Sunday event in Ross Street saw Ross Street win both Horner and Jaurl Cup portions, defeating Dr Anderson after a close bout. F Wood led the afternoon with 72 net, while Cecil Glover shot 112 to 105-217 net 168. The accompanying qualifying draw lists Mrs Parish, Miss Riddlebrooth, and others advancing, with matchups set for tomorrow's second qualifying round.

Manning Wikay FL Wood Cecil Dlover Hiehl Pilayeus Troy Ani Mos Anderson McRae Wood Glover Street x Ly Atte Ver the Ameraony Lrinkeater J Mrslaevy H. McLean Asociates Ist J. Parish Diness Ms. Parish Munty King Streel Crowther LiGh Cavanough Middlebeuak Riddlebrooth Moe Street Parish Munro Cavanough Miay Parish Mag. Crowther Holland Phamas McKay'ves Carolan Hill Gartner Wales Newton le Quesne Mise Higgins Matthews A Hye

Progressive Bowls Green Pairs See Busy Turnout at 2 PM

On the Green, a Saturday bowls session drew 16 players, with White and Ebbeck winning eight of their games for 32 points. Visitor Punton and partner won twice, while Danes Iceland Finland Norway and Sweden agreed to adopt neutral rules in a potential war context, and Athens welcomed a Turkish proposal on population exchange.

Buicketts White Ebbeck Punton Wan Carolan Yan Andrews Denmark Iceland Finland Norway Sweden

Notice of Tuning and Repair Services

Players and organs expertly tuned and repaired. Experience in Daech and American Pina factories. John Major and Miss R. Jenkins connected to Muse Studia in town.

Uanos John Major R. Jenkins Muse Studia

Tender Invites Open for Bids by August 29 1994

Tenders are invited and will be resolved by the undersigned up to noon on August 29 1994. The notice sets the deadline for submission and invites eligible bidders to participate in the bidding process.

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