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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
2
The Cabinet has decided to dispense with the services of married women teachers to effect economies in the Public Service and to provide employment for student teachers. The move targets married staff as a cost-cutting measure affecting public education.
Saturday's Church of England court tennis semi finals saw the Reds vs Teachers end 56 to 34 in games. Umpire Br W Ryan from Stratford oversaw a day of strong serves and tactical net play highlighted by R Garner and J Wellard. Park Court matches featured Church of England beating Copeland 8-1 with gaps filled by P Webck and F Taylor, while Barrington dominated 64-40 on Presbyterian Court. Next Saturday's fixtures include Teachers vs Church and Park B vs Barrington, with the Association tournaments postponed to the following week.
Local column items list entertainments and social notices from Gloucester including The Muaicomedy Company show to be staged by Mrs Phillips for the C W A, with 24 performers under Mr and Mrs Phillips. Death of Mrs Grimshaw at Katookils Hospital aged 40 is noted along with survivors and relatives. Debating Society planned at The Manse, Light Horse bivouac at Wingham showground, Queensland gold rush reports near Mount Isa, and annual Catholic Ball at Majestic Theatre with details on organizers and supper at Star Theatre. Legislative notes speculate on family endowment law, taxation shifts, and endowment fund finances. Gold prospecting near Finn Creek highlights strong vein pockets and prior high yield finds.
The Maitland Daily Mercury denounces gutter journalism and deplores sensationalism amid a dead man’s vilification. It reports Golden Leaf Tobacco plans a Bendigo factory for bacon cigarettes and cigars, aiming to boost Australian leaf growers. Dr. Earle Page advocates State Reconstruction through subdivision to decentralise Australia.
Friends of the Sourer family gathered at Forbesdale School on Friday to honor guests, share memories, and wish health and prosperity. Mr. Howell chaired. Mr. Dare and Mr. Andrews offered humor and nostalgia as Mr. Boorer recalled pioneer days and shared thanks for supportive local efforts. Under Mr. Hawes leadership, pupils performed choruses and sketches. supper followed, with the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syne.
The weekend saw the Resch Cup semi finals with Parish defeating Moke 6 up 5 and Oldfield beating Roddy by the same margin. Parish and Oldfield meet in the final next weekend. In Consolation, McGee beat Thurlow 3 and 2 and Ashworth beat Garner 7 and 5. McGee and Ashworth duel in the final. Dr. Anderson won the Monthly Medal alongside the Locke Cup rounds. scores featured Anderson 69, Chariton 73, Garner 75, Ashworth 75, Oldfield 76, Laurie 77, Charlow 78, Donnelly 78, Hawdon 78, Coote 79, Horner 88, and others. The Locke Cup counts best four of seven. leaders after six rounds include Anderson 292, Charlton 296, Ashworth 300, Coote 402, Thurlow 203, Snow 308. The Associates draw sets Mrs Roddy against Mrs Cavanaugh. Consolation draw includes Miss Evans versus Mrs Garner and others. Secret Hole entries list many matches among members.
The Gazette of 12 August 1932 records applications for Specul Leases including Emily Jane Engel and Henry Melvin Engel for Wharf at Gloucester Parish Fans and Allen Taylor and Company Limited for Wharf Depot and hosting repairs. Objections must be in writing to the East Maitland District Surveyor by 9 September 1992. Local ads promote fresh produce including cauliflowers lemons oranges and eggs with prices per dozen and per quarter.
Gloucester sale notice announces prime fat sheep for sale every Thursday at Gloucester. Contact Ashworth Radiol Mom Happiness and AOCIAL for details. The fragmentary text shows sale terms and purchaser receipts but content is garbled and incomplete.
Reduced prices for farm gear with adverts for mowers and hay rakes. Mitchell and Co agents promote dairy machinery, chaffcutters, corn harvesters, pasture harrows, and fertiliser tools, urging farmers to act against rabbits with poison and exterminator options. Also list HV Moleay’s and SunPalm Renovators as agents featured.
Commercial IMBBUSH stock sales from Sydney and Maitland show lighter supply and mixed quality. Bullocks and calves varied with prices up to 10 percent better in places, priced to 65 pounds for planos and beef cattle. strong competition noted, with firm to improved rates for prime meat classes and a robust calves market.
The Ottawa Conference ends with Australia Britain meat pact concessions seen as a step forward for Empire cooperation. Britain retains duties on some imports while easing chilled beef and lamb terms to boost Empire supplies. Australian leaders like Mr Bruce hailed a strong fight despite expectations of larger gains.
The third round saw Graham defeat Lowe Munro beat Kendall Tresidder overcame Andrews White had a bye In the next stage White faces Graham and Munro meets Tresidder Match versus Tare To follow a friendly three rinks on Gloucester green against Taree next Saturday afternoon Gloucester selectors and draw names Goddard Anderson Street Munro Badrer set for action
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