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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

2

Broken thigh and gold price mark Gloucester page

A serious accident is described involving Mr Gibson in Gloucester impounding offices with a broken thigh bone after a fall at a tug site. The report also covers Australian gold price for the week ending August 14, noting 22 carat bullion at £7 17s 0d per ounce and related market context, plus local social notes and events at Glouces ter and surrounding areas.

Gibson Council Roma Hospital Talery Wade

New Library Books Added to Gloucester Setons and ATV

New books are being added to the Gloucester Setons and ATV Chil Jilmars. Listings include As a Thief in the Night by Austin Freeman and many titles by Margaret Pedter, Zane Grey, and SeamarK. The library notes new monthly arrivals and ongoing additions.

Ue Gloucester Setons ATV Chil Jilmars K Austin Freeman Jim Mavtland Sapper Beay Barineas Tovay Jennifer Aves Brown Study Cruse Richmons Rod Ashes Margaret Muller Margaret L'Edior Loelio Charturis Wallace Sydney Higler Safe Custiady Fond Yates O Henry R. Austin Freeman Jane Ly Secreta Sydney Horter Phillip “Oppsniwing Lo Packael Charies Alden Seltzer Peter B Kyne Clarence Mulford Charles Alder Seltzer Bar Clarence Milford Cappy Ricks Peter Kin Zane Grey J.C Clarence Mullant William McLeod Raine Charles Alden Seltzer Seamark

Gloucester sewerage scheme proposed by government partners

A government proposal to Gloucester Shire Council outlines a new sewerage scheme for Gloucester town. Preliminary estimates place construction costs around £485,000 with council bearing about £20,000 and £15,000 from government funds subject to conditions. The plan requires use of unemployment relief labour rules, competitive contracting, and possible one-sided labour supply through the State Labour Exchange. The council could secure engineering data and help with consulting fees, with the loan aided by government interest support up to 3 percent. The council is asked to confirm whether to proceed and is offered further information.

Department of Work Laval Gloucester Bay Department of Labour and Industry State Labour Exchange Council State Senuitire Counell Institution of Eongineers Australia Counells

Equity appeal over will trust power in Sydney property

William Uther Harris appeals from part of a decretal order by Mr Justice Nicx holan sitting in Equity on April 2. The dispute centers on the trust in the will of Reuben Uther of Surrey Hilln and the sale of a house in Fire Street, Sydney, challenged as invalid for perpetuity. Multiple respondents seek varied directions on hearing, with counsel including Flannery KC, Westerl KC, Moffitt, Hawdon and Hawdett, and others. The court reserved its decision.

William Uther Harris Eortard Harris Justice Nicxholan Supreme Court Equity Tsat Reuben Uther Surrey Hilln Firestreet Sydney James Oswald King Ada Irene Douglas Flannery Westerl Ik.c H. W. Moffitt Hawdon Hawdett Gloucester Hulton Stayth King Vera St. Clair

School Notes Show Immunization and Exams Schedule

Diphtheria immunization completed with over 100 children treated. School closes for Spring vacation on Thursday August 20 and resumes Tuesday September 8. Supervising Committees named for Primary Final Examination on October 20 and Intermediate Examination starting November 17. Term ends with 302 pupils enrolled. Barry Price injured playing football at Stratford. Rural School exhibition in Domestic Science and Manual Training praised. future larger-scale exhibition planned with broader displays.

Pereira ScGregor Hicks Dawson White Glynn Jones Rogers Perera W. Garner A. J. White BE. Dawson Mra. Brownon Barry Price Stratford Barry

Golf Notes Associates Championship Final Drawn

In the Associates championship Miss D Figgins beat Mrs Yates 4 up in the final. Consolation Eight saw Mrs Parish defeat Miss Laurie 6 up. Handicap foursome won by Miss Parish and Mrs Mogg 97 25 72 with several pairs completing cards including Miss Middlebrook with Miss Yates 107 29 18 and Mrs Ashworth with Mrs Dawson 111 82 79. Multiple pairs did not complete cards.

Associates D. Figgins Yates Mrn. Parish Miss Laurie Miss Parish Mra. Mogg Mise Middlebrook Miss Yates Ashworth Dawson Mra. Haheny Garner Mra. King Mn Holland

Tennis Semis Set For A Grade Final At Park Court

Greenwood defeated Forbendale 6 3 to reach the final against Barrington who won 7 5. The Park Court final starts 1 30 pm with Mr. A West as umpire. Week B grade results show Church of England 7 3 over Bailiac, Factory 5 4 over Waukivory, Copeland 5 4 over Forbentale. Entries close Saturday 29 August.

Greenwood Seta Forbendale Barington Thistles Barrington Park Court A. West Church of England

Magpies face Sunrise in Gloucester Park selection evening

Football note lists Magpies Sunrise players chosen for the Gloucester Park game at 3.15 pm on Saturday. Selected backs include Clarke and Gid dey, with wards led by Monro and Britten among others. team list shows several Clarke entries and field positions.

Magpies Sunrise Magpies Sunrise Taree Gloucester Park A. Clarke J. Giddey R. Garner R. Clarke J. Tull K. Olifield J. Clarke H. Monro R. Britten Gorton H, McLean W. Landers Briteten

Sydney cattle and pork markets show mixed demand and firm prices

Sydney auctions reported 2080 cattle yarded with a mix of veal and beef. Trade bullocks and steers were the majority, prime lots scarce, with prices from 28 to 38 shillings per hundredweight. Improved pig sales saw higher porker values and strong for prime packers. Rabbit skins sold firm with generally rising demand and higher rates.

Homelash Sydney Uines Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Porkers Winchcomibe, Cannon Ltd Fawne

Induction of Rev D Glynn Jones at Gloucester Presbyterian Charge

The Gloucester Presbyterian Charge inducted Rev D Glynn Jones BA last night. Moderator Rev G A Gordon BA of Port Macquarie preached the sermon. Rev W Harrison of Wingham narrated the steps and gave the Charge to the Minister, and Rev H Parsona of Taree gave the Charge to the Congregation. A social followed with a welcome for the minister and his wife. A full report will appear in the next issue.

D. Glynn Jones Gloucester G. A. Gordon Port Macquarie W. Harrison Wingham H. §. Parsona Taree

Confiscation of Emperor Selassie Estates for Colonial Farms

Addis Ababa reports the government confiscates Emperor Haile Selassie’s private estates to establish agricultural colonies, first in Abyssinia. A bank dissolution and treasury section are set, with plans to wind the Bank of Ethiopia by September 1. Haile Selassie remains in Hageland briefly while discussions continue in London.

Addis Ababa Malle Selamie Fatna Caase Abyssinia Bank of Ethiopia Julle Selusola London Haile Belaasie Abyamainia England Abymainia

Typhoon Ravages Hong Kong Killing Dozens In City

A deadly typhoon wrecked buildings in Hong Kong and devastated surrounding villages. Over 100 people are believed dead after the steamer Sunning, carrying British officers and Chinese passengers, was washed ashore. Police and military efforts struggle against rough seas to reach the vessel and rescue survivors.

Hong Kong

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