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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1928

Page

2

Urban Committee meeting urged for urban reform

The Gloucester Advocate reports a public meeting proposed for September to discuss creating an Urban Committee within the Shire. It outlines self management, funding limits, and the process to establish an Urban Area with residents voting for a committee to oversee local streets and town services.

Shire Coungthor J Ilegins Af Urhan Chiavestor Linus Park Alhough Gounedl Shire Fourneil Counpil Gounetl Cirhan Eht Senata'e Huntespat

Gloucester Stroud fixture leads town sports page

To morrow on the Park Gloucester first grade face Stroud at 2 15 with listed Gloucester players J Southam C Hopley He Gray J Oldfield A Clarke Gostwin G C Britten A Wilson L Olfield W Grady A Ireland C Moore J Morris. Reconthernie side to meet Wingham with J Clarke A MeInnes S Greenaway T Moffatt B Baker C Fatconer J Grady E McDonald R Britten G Lord. Also notice pig auction by Mr W J McIntosh and financial figures from the Government Savings Bank of NSW for June 1928 showing deposits rising to £11 836 608 6 5 and total credit to depositors at £447 40 077 8 1. Frank Auckett Paterson reports Rabbit market prices and ship ping demand.

Gloucester Stroud Government Savings Bank of New South ‘Wales Savings Banks of Australia Wingham ‘Town W. L. Grant Lhst N. Nielsen Messrs R. Platt K. Dark Jack Skinner Cedar Party F. Dimond K. Edmonds N. Nolte J. Harney D. McLean V. Gillogly W. Kennedy T. Bramble H. Brower D. Findlay T. Barber J. Hughan J. Brown H. Gray C. Mopley J. Oldfield J. Southam A. Clarke C. Britten Godwin J. Morla Ireland A. Wilson L.oldfield W. Grady School of Arta Centca Clarke Ron Edmonds Kennedy Wilson Oldier Hopley Playo Cente Goa Southam Lkelyo Gray Oldfield

Death notices from Dungog Chronicle recall families

The late Mrs Don Ryan of Mangos is survived by a widowed husband and four children Jack Molly Dennis and Ellen. Surviving siblings of Mrs W Marian of Lord Street Dungog include Alice Mrs Stephen Porter Albert Mrs Me Kaichal Mrs H Alking Mrs R Armstrong and Miss Kini with one brother Fred. The Ryans, once of Glarediew Town, rest in the Gatho He cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and family.

D. RY Dungog Chronicle Don Ryan R. Armatrong Domeve Waratah Fred Mes Bawney Ter Ryan Unzne Pater Gloster Hns

Golf Mixed Foursome Event Names Participants

A scrambled list of players and partners for a mixed foursome golf event. Names include L. Shrol and Mrs Jaudney, A Purists and Mes, J ly and Mrs Selick, Ghupitoy, Levick and Miss Childun, and several others with various spouses or partners, indicating a large, social tournament note.

Mmixork Futian L. Shrol Jaudney Cheistin B Hoddy Aml Midtebrook Vy Mecinly Gavanoueh J. Ly Selick Sheet Lyviek A. Brinis Sins Bartelvere Munra Misy ‘Thomas Ghupitoy Sis Kanmetl Yy Ry Levick Hildun W. Selick Kell ML. Graham Mes Sildy Woodward Smitty G. Gheistin Stes Newton A. Hall Graham Graham ¥. W. W. Hawilob Lin Locke Rye Lo Street T. Astigvorite HL Haghwood

Mixed doubles tournament results and standings

Mixed doubles toury continues with several matches listed. Notable pairings include Miss J Mebuyno with Nbeth, Miss K Favhes with J Menra, and Miss He with Qusen't. Early rounds show varied scores such as 45 and 44 percent with multiple byes and close finishes.

Toducrres West M. Mointyre Pitzwerna Fink J. Mointye Hugwall Keenn V. Parkour Anil de Weel

Upper Manning Rugby Football League match report

A match between Upper Manning and Windham in the Wight district ended with both teams praised for strong play. Officials from Gloucester Club and the Windham Town Band received thanks for their support, while organizers reflected on a fair contest and the season’s progress.

Upper Manning Rugby Football League

Money And Morals In The Church Debate

A church address from Rev. J. Jones of United Evangelical Church in Auckland criticizes wealth in the church and calls for moral reform before judging others. He warns money can buy church influence, urges focus on character, and notes costly church building contrasted with sparse mission funding. Residents discuss irrigation peas at Lyston cooperative and canning prospects. Chief Secretary Mr Bruninell meets Police Association over allowances for remote officers, varying from 4s to 38s a day.

Mur- Fumbidges Co-Operative Lyston America Bruninell

Prohibition Talk Highlights NSW Debate and US Effect

Ray E L Slade Maffea formerly a Presbyterian minister in Gloucester spoke at a large meeting on prohibition. He compared liquor controls in the United States and Australia, arguing prohibition is the best method to curb the liquor traffic, reduce crime and boost revenue for better public outcomes. He cited figures on costs, taxation, and arrests, and asserted saloons harmed society while prohibition improved moral conditions.

Ray E. L. Slade Maffea Gloucester Masestic Presbyterian Church of N.3.w England Glasgow Austra Ha L.A America Nsw Tin Hub Prohibition Alliance Ddt Tow Government Compensation Assessment Board Square Ideaaa Prain H.A. Aiverley BIA Alcohotle Uquor U.S.A Uss.a Slade Mallen California Atnee New South Wales London New York Evangeline Booth Salsation Army United States Liquior Congress Kath Hauser J. A. Higemna

Referendum Reminder and Polling Details

The Chief Electoral Officer reminds electors of referendum duties on Saturday. Voting is compulsory and improper talk may incur penalties. Ballots must be marked Yes or No, otherwise informal. Polling booths open at 6 am and close one hour after normal hours. Rabbit King newspaper and Winchcombe Carson Ltd note rabbit offerings and market prices.

Harkness Polmg al & Am Ancelon Naual Rabbit

Commercial cattle sale at Shire Yards yields varied prices

Matthewween and Go report a large cattle sale at Shire Yards last Tuesday. Numerous bullocks cows and calves sold at varied prices with dairy stock and heifers featuring prominently. Private sales and consignments included springers and milking animals with overall satisfactory prices noted by traders.

Mattheween G. P. Allardice T. K. Higging Storts Lowrey J. Gilson W. OG Shaman Borham Ewen Andrews R. Stewart Bullock 1. Beaton Wm. Easton Neifora J. Snape W. J. Adama Springera S. Slade W. Drassington HM. Stevenson Nelling H. Blanett Matthewson and Co Barrington G. Arrowsmith Hissers

Gloucester and Cedar Party Draw in Thrilling Final

In front of a record Upper Manning League crowd at Wingham Park, Gloucester and Cedar Party played to a 5 3 result after a fiercely contested match. Cedar Party led early, Gray’s solo try for Gloucester sparked a comeback, and the game ended with Gloucester securing the title despite a late Cedar Party push.

Wingham Park Gloucester Cedar Party Real Atyle

Sydney Cattle Auction Sees Mixed Prime Demand

Cattle buyers at Sydney offered 136 head with prime Ahchwelztota Improverdan showing firmer lunch time rates, while heavy cattle and cows held near opening lows. Prices ranged with extra choice lightweight steers 47 to 49s, prime heavy 44s to 49s, prime heifer beef 8s to 9s, and cow beef 9s to 10s per 100 lb. Calf market featured 50 head forward, firmer overall as buyers, exporters and farmers noted smaller receipts and varied calf types across Bon AuRUR, goat and veal segments.

Homebush Sydney Farmers & Gragiers

Developmental roads clash at country party conference

A conference motion urged adding 500000 for developmental roads. Debate compared Victoria and New South Wales road classifications, noting Victoria defines developmental roads more broadly. Government increased Shire Endowment by 100000, councils control its use for road development.

Country Party Rovernment Victoria Cole Bruxner N.S.W Huw N.3 Cornella Lad Polley

Main Road Board Sets Route Plan for Efficiency

The Main Road Board, formed in 1925, took over existing affairs and avoided proclaiming new routes unless requested. It aims to classify and concentrate on a definite plan to maximize efficiency and reduce duplication across domestic roads.

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Requisition Public Meeting in Gloucester Urban Area

Electors of the Gloucaster Urban Area request a meeting at the Kberues to consider the advisability of publishing on Urban Area administration. The meeting is set for Thursday 1 September at 8 pm at the Shine Ball.

Giouiowler J.B. Mbchi Toni Gloucester Gloucaster Hue He A. Abbott Lm. Atreed W. W. Hawdon A. J. Hustion HS Kell P. Evans Huvich Philip D. W. Ashavertti Dy Whiton W Ek Andryou A. Johnstin Tiyees AI Jarcott Binet Mik Leonard Harria Gillier J. Graham Backe AL Tint Hame C.W. Straet Buntyn

Sutherland Shire Council Notice of Payment Terms

Public notice from Sutherland Shire Council stating payment terms within 14 days, urging compliance and noting a 7 percent rate on amounts due. Contains garbled OCR text referencing store, Chambers, and Mage Art, with unclear names and locations.

Gloucester Shire Council Tenders and Electors Revision Notice

Gloucester Shire Council tenders invited for works with details at Council Chambers Gloucester contact Harry N. Chaplin. Also notice of Electors List revision court to enroll claims at Glencastir Shire Court House on Monday September 0th at 2 pm.

Harry N. Ghaplin Council Chambers Shire Gloucester Glencastir Clourneth

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A. A. Doudney Queen Street Ours Cecil Sutton Russell Hall The Gloucester Advocate the Urban Committee W. J. Mcintosh Tamworth Berlin Frank Auckett Paterson Abe Menting Wingham Wight Roy Glancaster Windham Banat Atrambaey Vilanees Vince Gillosty Color Paply Club MP Gray Mk Hw Bolmuteton Beagle Gloucester Club Iso Parson CHU Glovuns Midchester Gillogly Cedar Bydney Bin Henry Thesy Uekels Lon Seyi Alent ‘Mandbitis Saul Carter Fea Feyis Mis British & Forelay Bible Society Gatyle Sale Athans Wetman Douglas Waddell & Co Douglas Wada &Co Spectal Qaly NEST Diquatas Weeldel & Co Ven Beslott Freday W. Bazalzette Douglas W Didell Hate and Abend Haili Douglas Weddell & Co Gloucester Dairy Co., Limited Gloucester Dairy Coy Limited Morton Dolls Tages Joel Bilis Lilly Verdabee Itrectors Ashworth Knorr Deards J. Deppett L. A Shaw J. G. Wilken J. M. Wratte INDY AMV Weeoue Wolesley Sepailatoss Ae Woleslet Ennines Witkimills Monore Morris Douglas Waddell & Co. Auctioneers Gloucester Stock Sales Matthewson & Co Sell Lyanefion Ab Otoloek Justice Site Avnure Beat Vot Geemim Too Toy Bhy Wahlen Ag Hamiy Pate Hinton Wirth Ania Concern Bullock Team Gon Young Wil Teirhy Balink, Matthewson & Co al Recelek Morhhewson & Co Arde MG Sale Tae Matthewson & Co Ninh Mee Wehaek Slee Leceiind Hreufiesste Lews Welland Telogeenatey Hotel Son Aaming Paruoge Holeholda Homestead WWE Oldsmobile Cloucester Motor Sales Company Alatyurwron & CO A. Craiame BUICK General Motors Grabamne Winchcombe, Garson Ltd Thestay Asetanoe Ourtila Sutherland Shire Council Gounell Chambers Sutherlass Barraclough Limited George Sviting Glourester Royal Totel Manus West Gloucester Shire Council Chaplin Hilltop Sted Tamworthe BFRES Young Ping D. McIntosh Dompkins Bros Wilholt
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