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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1931

Page

2

Golf Notes Monthly Medal winner at Royal and Ancient Game

Snow a beginner won the Monthly Medal with a net 63 at the Royal and Ancient. Other scores included E Snow 88, Dr Locke 70, J McRae 77, Graham 79, Rye 77, Roddy 77, Chariton 78, Donnelly 78, Hawdon 85, Laurie 64, Ashworth 101, Parish 64, Street 87, Hawdon 80, total matches set for week-end with Laurie leading 7 up 2 to play.

Snow Royal and Ancient Game E. Snow Dr. Locke J. McRae M S. Graham D.C. Rye

Stray Jersey bull causes Stratford stir and court actions

A Stratford incident where a passing car collided with a stray Jersey bull sparked local attention. Meanwhile David Leth faced charges for motor vehicle misuse and deception, receiving 12 months hard labour. Other cases include six month phrases for theft and a history of habitual criminal activity linked to Kenneth Falkner. Forster Tuncurry ferry management orders drew council debate with calls for joint meetings with Stroud and further ministerial representation.

Bet Bora David Leth Kogarah Gloucester J. W W. Prosser Leith W. H. Jones Stanley Donaldson John Reece Lolth Duncan McDonald Alia the Wolf Kenneth Falkner Arthur Beckett Gordor Wallace Lfe Victoria

Associates Golf Draw Sets Up Championship Final

A foursome format was drawn for tomorrow with pairs including Mrs. Carolan and Mrs. Cavanaugh versus Mrs. Snow and Mrs. Thurlow, and other matchups such as Mrs. Locke with Mrs. Street and Mrs. Yates paired with Mrs. Teddy. Semifinals saw Mrs. Yates defeat Mrs. Street while Mrs. Reddy beat Mrs. Tayrtow.

Carolan Cavanaugh Snow Ma. Thurlow Donnelly L. E. Street Newton Miss White Miss Middishrock Christie Mise Garner Mra Hoge Locke

The New Gold Strike at Bartlett Show Draws Crowds

Prospectors flood Bartlett's gold show as a rich reef near Commonwealth Creek attracts visitors and promises vast value. Vandalism mars the site. Bartletts caution visitors while government officials report on the promising prospect with 18 claims pegged nearby.

Commonwealth Creshaa Bartlett Bartletts Southern Cross Reef Commonwealth Creek Gloucester Sydney A.C. Loyd Bartlette Lingd Mines Department

Pitlochry Deviation Reply From Tugrabakh Resident

Herbert Muddle of Tugrabakh writes to defend the local creek crossing at Bulliac, disputing Mr. B Hooke’s view that the Pitlochry deviation would remove flood problems. He notes the creek runs through Bulliac school ground, and claims flood depth changes from road alterations are overstated. He argues the proposed deviation would not eliminate crossings and warns against spending ratepayer funds without clear benefit.

B. Hooke Pitlochry Advocate Hooke Bulllac Toure Herbert Muddle Tugrabakh

Pelaw Main colliery blaze destroys equipment valued at £80 000

A Dig fire at Pelaw Main colliery last night between 8 and 9 o clock destroyed £80 000 worth of equipment. Nearby reports list opossum skin license figures: 114 licenses used, 59 unused, 3875 skins recorded.

Pelaw Main Pelaw Main Collery

Stratford Defeats Warriors In Close Rugby Match

Stratford beat the Warriors 7 nil with a try by Arb Clarke and a goal from Jack Bignell. McGee challenged with early chances as Greenaway and Clarke starred. Warriors fought back but Stratford held stout defense to the final whistle.

Stratford Warrons Bill McGee Warriors Hia Arb Clarke Curt Gordon Thes McGee Greenaway Waa Ievasion C Greenaway J. Clarke Ome Mildwey Prager Tme Kreese Jack Bignell Warrior Sid Greenaway Ater MrGee Hazelwood Gloucester Wartors Lord Burns Syron Ray Clarke S. Greenaway Joe G. Fraser R. Browne I. Tull B. Coleman Johnson J. Rudkin W. McGee R. Syron R- Gorton Falconer F. Livermore B. Watson J. Hazelwood R. Burns B. Landers B. Tull R. Taylor C. Lord H. Monro

Presentation of Cricket Shields at Stratford Hall

Stratford cricket and football clubs held a rain soaked trophy presentation at Stratford Hall on Friday evening. Gloucester visitors attended, the hall decorated by ladies, and Mr Jas Baston led the ceremony presenting the shield won by Stratford clubs. Speakers praised local sport, music, and hospitality. supper followed and dancing continued till morning. The event netted about 12 pounds for the club.

Stratford Stratford Hall Gloucester Stratford Cluts Jas. Baston Stratford Cinh Tull Tsrlows Mfmde Clube Wom Sntest Eli M. Newton The Cricket Association Fielf A. G. Turner H. Bignell Stratford Cricket Club

Pig Sale Thursday Next August 20th

Auction notice announces a pig sale on Thursday next August 20th. Mathewson and Co. are finished selling and bidding will start immediately. Tom Hicks Auctioneer of Gloucester says terms conditions and selling charges will be the same as other local agents.

Fale Mathewson and Co Tom Hicks Matthewinn and Co Paterson, Easton & Co

Dairy farm or grazing property wanted with cash buyer

A cash buyer seeks a dairy farm for 25 to 30 cows or a small grazing property with good frontage suited for a whry farm. Also noting an auction by Gloucester Furniture Sale on Saturday next August 22 in Gloucester with first lot furniture from R. V. Carroll Esq. King Street. Items include oak dining suite, lounge, chairs, tables, beds, wardrobe, sewing machine, linens, glassware, crockery, kitchen utensils and general household effects. Terms CASH.

Tom Hicks Gloucester First Lass R. V. Carroll King Street Hyland Everstx Tay

Impounding Notice for Unbranded Horse in Gloucestershire

Impounded at Barrington on the nth August by A Purdon from Traveling Stack and Camping Reserve No. 38626 parish Fitzroy county Gloucester a bay horse unbrinded to be sold at noon on Thursday 206 August. GORTON Poundkeeper.

Barrington Parish Fitzrey County Gloucester Gorton

Impounded at Barrington horse 272 branding sold at noon

Impounded at Barrington on 15th August by A Purdon from Traveling Brock Reserve No 53661 parishes of Crosbie and Pitaroy. One bay horse branded 272 on neck and like UA conjoined blotched on shoulder. If not released will be sold at noon on Thursday 10th September. J Gorton Poundkeeper.

Barrington A. Purdon Brock Crosbie and Pitaroy J. Gorton

Gloucester District Tennis Association Singles and Mixed Doubles Entries

The Gloucester District Tennis Association invites entries for the Gents' Singles Championship and Mixed Doubles. Handicap offered up to the 24th inst. Those wishing to enter should leave entries with Mr. A. White on or before the specified date.

A. White

Auction of Jerseys Herd at Dairy Sale

The auctioneers announce a special dairy sale at 12 o'clock featuring a herd of young, high quality Jersey cows tested and offered for sale. The sale includes Fat Bulls and Store Bulls with terms to be announced, highlighting the reserve and dairy gale significance.

C. Wellard Jersey Little Wonder

Gloucester Women’s Association Meeting Notes and Donations

The Gloucester Women’s Association held its monthly meeting on Tuesday with good attendance led by President Mrs Evans. The Gloucester Amateur Players sent £26 13s 8d from a recent entertainment and The Gloucester Advocate added £1 1s. a vote of thanks praised contributors and helpers. Additional receipts included £2 14s from sweets sales. The Relief Society pledged support for investigations, and plans were made to order more badges and calendar cakes. Afternoon tea costs were set at 3d per member. funds included 5s 8d drawn from ordinary sources to the Newcastle Ambience.

JL. C. Martin BMLLA Ank G. P Neey Newcastle Evans Gloucester Amateur Mer Gloucester Advocate Mra Hill Gloucester Corbett Tiere Relief Society A. Alexander CWA Relief Lockers Glaver Mesdames Donnelly Laurie J. H. Smith

Lists of Electors for Gloucester Shire Published

The Shire of Gloucester announces lists of electors for the next triennial period. They will be open for inspection from August 8 to 28 at the Shire Office in Gloucester and Copeland, and at Barrington, Buadock, Stratford, and Craven Post Offices. Claims for insertion or objections must be on prescribed forms by August 24, to Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin.

Gloucester Copeland

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