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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1938

Page

2

B Grade Final Upset By Upper Barrington Over Forbesdale

Upper Barrington defeats Forbesdale in a six sets 54 games to three sets 39 games B Grade final. Forbesdale led early by taking first three nets but Upper Barrington won by 13 games. Gangal legenda umpired. minor premiers will face Upper Barrington in the park no 1 court next Saturday at 1 90 pm for the challenge match.

Upper Barrington Forbesdale Kena Gangal Park No 1 Fortesdale Preapyterian Fortiesdale Pele Ave — Factory

Seaham Centenary Drive Linked to Long Held Land

L B Fisher chairman of the Raymond Terrace Co operative Dairy Company assists in organizing Seaham centenary celebrations. He holds Williams River freehold in family possession since 1823, a record tied to local pioneer lines. The centenary of European settlement at Seaham is to be observed in October. In Wisconsin a new road repair method drills bore holes then levels road after paving mix dries, a cheap time saving idea gaining popularity.

Air L. B. Fisher Raymond ‘Terrace Dungog England Seana Wisconsin USA

Maitland area notes from Chronicle various local items

Personal updates include inmate at Nurraweema Hospital Garry Gardner health concerns and the death of Mrs. W. J. Martin of Starmbach formerly Miss Bell. Other items report Winnie Dearda fracturing a leg, W. E. Sparke reelected Maitland Show president, Fiji's E Ahrens to visit NSW, Sergeant Bolton bereaved by pneumonia death in Canberra, and a fall injuries at Dungog railway goods yard. Also Christmas butter and honey gift scheme, rainfall, Dutch settlers interest, walking of bear remark, Maitland pigeon race results, England tall service reminder, and district cattle prices with multiple Gloucester bids.

J. F Garry) Gardner Nurraweema Hospital W. J. Martin Starmbach Bell Barring Winnie Dearda W. E. Sparke Maitland Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association E. Ahrens Navua Fiji New South Wales Hunter River Bolton Dungog Mra. Mayo Canberra Indy Jack Maya Chronicle

Cyclist Severely Injured in Highway Collision Near Welamantels

Horace William Smith, 20, of Gloucester, was thrown from his motor cycle when it collided with a car on the State Highway near Welamantels on Friday evening. He suffered a fracture of the right thigh. The car driver stopped briefly to extinguish his tail light and then drove away without assistance. Police are seeking the motorist. Smith, an employee of D. Ry Mackay of Stroud, was en route to Gloucester at 35 to 40 mph on the correct side. the car approached on the wrong side. Weimantel and Don Wade aided, with Mr G Perlett’s radio van taking Smith to Dungey Hospital. his condition is described as satisfactory.

Welamantels Horace William Smith Gloucester Smith D. Ry Mackay Stroud Rom Ett Weismantel Don Wade G. Perlett Dungey Hospital Chronicle

England's big score at The Oval Fifth test ends at 684 with rain delays

England reached 684 for 6 declared at The Oval in the fifth test against Australia as rain limited play. Hulton and Hammond held the innings with joint resistance, Hulton top-scoring in the opening stand before Payne and Compton contributed. Wickets fell slowly amid greasy ball conditions, with steady batting from Hutton and Lund across the day’s play.

England the Oval Yealeriay Yorkshire Hulton Australia Hammond Hutton Paynter Compton Hardstat

Rookhurst Cricketers Honour Secretary

Rookhurst Cricketers honour their secretary Cylin Spence who will marry soon. The club held a gathering on Wellnesday May 17th with speeches praising his sporting qualities. Colin received a gift of pipes and the lads toasted to him as he departs.

Rookhurst Cricket Clu Cylin Spence the Fraser Colin Wilson J. G. Draper Patt Gangat Club Rookhurat Club Shaw Lal

Aborigine dies after bone painting dispute near Templeton

In Old Abo custom at Templeton iver near Mt. Isa a quarrel over a bone painting left Major, a 40 year old Aboriginal man, dying on a road near town. He was taken to hospital and died shortly after admission. A post mortem attributed death to a procession and persecution complex. Other elders described the bone painting using a turkey thigh bone topped with beeswax but named the artist.

Templeton Iver Mt. Isa Major Thents Merrington

Gloucester Triumphs Over Western Suburbs In Rugby Clash

Gloucester defeated Western Suburbs 18 to 7 in a hard fought rugby match. Gloucester, full of pace and teamwork, led 10 to 2 at halftime and maintained pressure after the interval with strong getaways and decisive running. Wests, fielding eleven first grade players, fought back but failed to overcome Gloucester’s cohesive defense and sharp attacks led by J Giddey and Tisdale.

Glouwester Western Suburbs Sylmney Gloucester Wests McFadyen Seama Bull H. O'Grady F. Baker Fewkell Midson W. Purcell N Bell Atwell R. Hebble White K. Oldfield Skit" Schneider West Minitors Jocala Tigers Simpson Giddey Mar Cell Wink Weats We Ut Weesta Gloslcester R. Giddey Oldflett Wan Kento Iack McEwen Fentrol Purcell Walts Ginicester Fordham J. Glidey Monro Tisdale Hebbiewhite Gloucester Hau Keate Cloucester Oldfield O'Graily Fewtrell Baker Reg. Giddey Tavide Wetts Keato Inpess Fewtell Hark Puircet Faus J. Giddey Curly Mice Hebblewhite Ald Fayera O'Brien Tindale Giddey Gong At & Tate Gloseater Werta Bell Glovicester Jordan Berry Beate Payers Wat R. Giddey Gorton Weate Gistlers Ah Giéldey Garner Vial Wert Ew Reil Minon Gilfield Murray Wills J. Gidley Mona Oubren Gidey Alwell Keata Jimnine Gloscester Bagles Fornia Wests Westa Baber Grady Brien Tim Reg Hall Ted Ener Ln Purcell Awidy

Gloucester Triumph Over Wests In Tight Rugby Clash

Gloucester fought hard to defeat Wests 18 to 7 in a home rugby match. Key moments included Reg Giddey’s dash and a series of passes from Gloucester leading to tries and penalties, with Gorton and Murray among scorers as Gloucester extended their winning string while Wests mounted late pressure.

Gloucester Cup Challenge Match at Taree on Sunday

The Gloucester Cup teams travel to Taree by special train on Sunday August 7 for a £100 Challenge game expected to draw a record crowd. Taree adds new players to bolster their side while Gloucester aims to extend their dominance after recent success against Western Suburbs.

Taree Dungog Gloucester Western Sutuirhe

Weekend bowls meet in showers at Geren

Saturday afternoon play at the Geren was dampened by rain but a bridge and cribbage session passed the time until sun returned. Results in bowls include Houghton and Andrew Street 28 over Ebbeck Kendall Hawdon 15, Toni Carolan 22 over McAndrew Boorer 12. The note mentions the Marrickville singles final where Craig lost to G Wick. An upcoming Stockton visit is planned for next Saturday with a possible stop at Wingham the following weekend.

Houghton Andrew Street Ebbeck Kendall Hawdon Toni Carolan McAndrew Boorer Marrickville Craig G Wick

Miracle operation links nerves to save critically wounded

Three surgeons in North China performed a miracle on a badly wounded soldier. They connected spinal nerves from the body to the limbs, restoring movement and curing paralysis. The procedure marked a remarkable breakthrough in battlefield medicine.

North China

Western Suburbs Rug by League team visit Gloucester

Fourteen Western Suburbs Rugby League players visited Gloucester at the invitation of the Gloucester Football Club. The group, led by manager Mr McFadyen and coach Mr Tisdale, toured Rawdon Vale and attended a dinner hosted by Mrs Vining. Local officials praised hospitality and the strong local club, with Gloucester expressing hope for future exchanges and strong play from the visitors.

Gloucester Western Suburbs Sydney Joel McFadyey Messrs. Davies Newsom Gould Rawdon Vaile J. Laurie Gloucester Club White Rawdon Vale Dr. Munro Tisdale Jack Tisdale Hays Woalarh Subuwbs Glucester Chih Weekes Inds McFadyen Tata Munro Jost Ant Gloucestey Ney Hal Brough McFallyen Gloucester Clu Clit Simpson Rawdon Vales Sid RP. Dawson Western Suburbs Dart Vir. Brown Ue Presa Fe Anid L. Rye

Trip to Rawdon Vale Entourage and Rainy Drive Report

Western Suburbs team and officials traveled with others to Rawdon Vale where Mr and Mrs J N Laurie hosted at Stobo. Rain made the last miles greasy causing cars to skid and crab crawl until Weekes halted the procession. Dr Munro and others demonstrated wheel turns to show it was no joke. The Taures and a cheerful couple hosted the visitors upon arrival.

Western Suburbs Clorlcester Rawdon Vale Mra J. N. Laurie Stobo Cara Dr. Munro Memes A. Blanch Pike E. Weekes P. Campbell Landis R. Smith Weekes Munro Tauri Ube ‘Lahare

Visitors enjoy fireside afternoon at Stolin venue

The afternoon featured warm fires and socializing with tea and light entertainment. Notable guests included Dr. Munro patron of Gloucester Club and Mr. McFadyen manager of Western Suburs team, with Ken Locke delivering a creditable riding display before returning via Faulkland to Barrington.

Wiles Lobo Munro Gloucester Club McFadyen Western Suburs Barkes Fy Laurie Tom Geile Ken Locke Agreh Faulkland Vie Barrington

Bravely Alberta bans cats from silent prowling with bells

Town council of Bravely Alberta adopts a by law requiring all cats to wear bells to protect birds. The measure aims to curb predation after a bird population surge. Nearby towns and the German central office report restrictions on pipe and plumbing materials amid broader supply concerns.

Bravely Alberta Albuna

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