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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1946

Page

3

Obituary of John Thomas Grant Pioneer of Upper Bowman

One of Upper Bowman’s oldest residents and a longtime pioneer, John Thomas Grant, aged about 37 years in local memory, died after a two month battle with illness. He was predeceased by his wife and survived by a son J. Re Hardy, three other children, and siblings in Gloucester and Mainland. The funeral was held at Gloucester Cemetery with Rev May Higain officiating, and the family extended thanks for sympathy.

Thomas Grant John Thomas Carat Nanas Haneon Saeaep Toren Hse Tate Robert Grant Warde Mt Weral Monkeral Waren Tai Bella Page James Page Ware Tver Pogtard Bowah Grant Aran Alan Gloucester Tobert A. Grant Ward’s River M. Hazelwood Mainland Alfred William Big Pau May Glauwester Cemetery Church of Ringian Re Rey May Higain

Resident tuner offers organ tuning and repairs in Gloucester

E Homann of McFarland's Sydney is now a resident of Gloucester District and will undertake all classes of piano, organ tuning and repairs. Fully guaranteed. For further particulars Eppley Harvey Ivers Radio Shop. Advocate Office or Gloucester.

E. Homann Wate McFarland's Aydney Gloucester al Worl Eppley Harvey Ivers

Bowling Notes and Tennis Tournaments in Gloucester

Reports of handicapped bowling results with names such as Boorer Woodward and colleagues, plus a note on a forthcoming Gloucester District Tennis Association annual tournament after winter competition. Entries for tennis close August 17, with entry fees required for inclusion in the draw.

Gloucester Keith Jame Mexers Street Pari Ply, Ltd

Big Woodchopping and Trotting Carnival at Glan Eater Showground

A grand woodchopping and trotting carnival unfolds at Glan Eater Showground on Saturday. Noted entrants include Sydney’s top names and world champ Henery Richerson will appear after The British exhibition, with locals and regional riders from Maitland, Taree, and Wingham joining.

Arramwamenth Nand Glaneater Lm Profesalnn Toont Voksen Ridora Sydney He Mallon Petre Yoodelappern Leo Appo Roo Lenet Atos Murrotl Ie Fanayth Ran Greentrer Esate Bie T Moberts Amit Mrkc Dinald Cesmacke Fon Cemmock Maitland Taree Ani Wingham

Gloucester Talent Quest Hears Anxious Host and Acts

Compere Michie O’Rexam, a poplar Gloucester radio figure, prepares to host the Talent Quest on Thursday night. The central division features pianists, vocalists, comedians, dancers, and instrumentalists as contestants vie across business and professional categories. Peter Dawson reportedly sends a best wishes note as Gloucester awaits an exciting program of diverse acts and a possible wartime style showcase.

Uid Michie Rexam Poplar Gloucester O'Regin Lim Jim Liu Jie le Rvas Peter Dawson Alin

Endowment for First Child Sought

An urgent telegram from a government secretary to the Prime Minister and Labour Minister discusses extending an elite endowment to cover the first child of each family. The briefing notes opposition defeat and warns the extension could impact Labour's popularity during a parliamentary session.

UH Acta Monk Chiftey Labour Id National Survie Halonway Frmer ACEC Neanton

Worst Drought Ravages North Western New South Wales

District reports to the Department of Agriculture describe a severe drought across northern and western New South Wales. Lambs and ewes perish from starvation as stock routes close and water runs low. Wheat crops fail by up to 16 percent, rain has been absent for 12 months, and cattle and sheep feeding stocks dwindle. Narrabri’s large flock losses, widespread pastures wiped out, and only the southern wheat area reported better conditions. Albury and Wagga report poor harvests.

Wear N.S.W Aecording Poporta Department of Agriculture Gravam Division of Animal Industry C. Blumer India Narrabri Tosi Albury Wagga

Stratford Sports Meet Debuts With Diverse Events

The Stratford coverage lists a string of athletics and field events held at an interschool gathering. Competitors include names such as J. Geemon, R. Meine, and Berman among others, with races, throwing, and wicket activities featured in a varied program.

Salunluj MT Det Pe Steott LP Cryer Stividun Pim Rawr J. Geemon Din Elag Rave R. Meine UN Berman Ilvide Sindy P Crowthey West Suppinganova Doda Tledensay Bagnall Harris Woatchopping W. Baunt Vy Buurer Poly

Barrington Hall Dance and Arts Club Meeting Announced

The coming events list a dance and supper party on Monday night at Barrington Hall, with an annual Arts Club meeting to follow in the School of Arts. Also noted are horse races, a children's profile, and a Worcester-area anniversary gathering with details to be confirmed.

Taginglun Kan Boorer Wis Woodward Dufent Ki Bhoror Acon D. Boorey Aritay Laurentus and Rhyineton Laurenice Philips Social Gainen Nichols Edgington Moughton Bambini Fitzgerald Hawdan Rye Garner Barrington Hall Farley Alecester Sehgat School of Arter Gigi AweMay Bowne Farm Rae Wien Pam ‘Glawester CWA Torkcadaly Hall

Rail Calves Transport Debate At Health Board Hearing

The Board of Health opposed allowing calves to travel on passenger trains amid a dispute over rail transport rules. Commissioner Hartigan discussed design changes and louvre-truck accommodations to ease interstate conveyance, with officials aiming to resolve irregular conditions between states. Shirley and Young praised Hartigan while awaiting a clearer date for actions.

Board of Health Valver Crater Railwayn Mr. Hartigan Hartigan Orm GF Shirley J. H. Young MY Flantigan Miehey Pagenger Lraine Mont Staton Deglrad

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