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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1932

Page

2

Peats Ferry extension urged by NLRMLA over late crossings

The NLRMLA calls for extending the Hawkesbury River ferry at Peat Ferry on the Great Northern Route after members were charged to cross after hours. Current last trips are 9:45 p.m. from the north and 10 p.m. from the south, drawing criticism from NRAMA President J. C. Watson who condemns the delay and warns against wasting funds on a major road while neglecting river traffic between the two largest MSW cities.

Hawkesbury Peat Ferry Great Northern Nlrmla NRAMA Wr. J.C. Watson Bullaing Australie Msw

Australia Wins Toss In First Test At Sydney

Australia won the toss and chose to bat as the first test began at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Lineups featured Woodfull and Ponsford for Australia with Sundries and Fingleton among the guests. early bowling saw Verity and Hammond among the bowlers as the match opened with promising starts for both sides.

Sydney Cuicket Tw Fey Australia Weerfull Feaphuint Tonaford Kippax McCabe Richardsen Glifield Grimmatt Wall Nye O'Reilly Frurleton Hind Path Ana Enghint Savdine ‘Ertainy Michiffe Wyatt Himmond Pstnat Leyland Ames Allen Larwandt Voce Verity Paynter

London College of Music Practical Examinations Held

The London College of Music practical examinations were held at Miss Ray's studio in Taree on Saturday 2 November 1932. Candidates and marks include Maria King 48, Filboth Wadell 86, Marion Ward 80, Fanny Adame 77, Clarice Robins 78, Nellie Wallis 75, Heather Patterson 88, Beryl Startin 84, Constance 89, Reginald Andrews 88, Mervyn Cleaver 88, Olive Nielsen 88, Clarrie V. Carle 90, George Bradney 9, all under Miss Ray and teachers. The butter output report notes October production doubled for the Bellinger area with 80 tons paid to suppliers. cream and pork payments totaled ARTSS/IT/8.

Ann Jilipe Miss Ray Studi Taree Protersiy Jedi Thornton ARCO Miss L Ray M. McDermid Jesus Aclom Maria King Joseph's Convent Gloucester Filboth Wadhell Filboth Wadhell 86 Marks , Pupil of Mrs. Waddell Marion Ward Fanny Adame E. Ray Dean Blanch Maarks Clarice Robins Nellie Wallis D. Abbott Wright Heather Pateterson Ds. Lee Benior Constance A Marks Mra Waddell Reginald Andrews Wingham Mervyn Cleavar D. J. Lee Olive Nielson L. Ray Clarrie V. Carle J. A. Winney George Bradney Dr. Lee

Parliament Salaries Debate Fails to Decide

At Parliament House on Monday the WAP and UCP discussed reducing members salaries by five percent with a prior 15 percent cut proposal rejected. No final decision reached on the new proposal, which would lower private member salaries from £706 to £675 per year.

WAP UCP Parliament House

Unemployment Relief Grants in Gloucester Electorate

The Hon W Bennett MLA reports grants from the Unemployment Relief Council across Gloucester electorate shire and municipal councils. Port Stephens 500 repay 260. Gloucester 1000 repay 500. Stroud 500 repay 250. Walinrobha 500 repay 250. Bolworth 1000 repay 0. Manning 0 repay 2000. Upper Hunter 500 repay 250. Daron 500 plus 260 advance repay. Dungog 800 repay 150. Raymond Terrace 50 repay 28. Gloucester Shire total 1000 water supply extensions noted despite no direct advice.

W. Bennett M.L.A Unemployment Relief Council Gloucester Port Stephens Stroud Walinrobha Bolworth Manning Upper Hunter Daron Vance Coumcil Raymond Terrace

Obituary of Leonard Kenneth Lawrie of Neutral Bay

Leonard Kenneth Lawrie a notable Neutral Bay resident and owner of Airlie station Rawdon Vale near Gloucester died suddenly on Monday in Hayes street Neutral Bay due to heart failure at age 52 He was en route to a Sydney meeting of the Directors of the Dubbo Lighting Company He was son of Mr Greig Lawrie who settled at Mt Bonnington Park in the Paterson district He was born there with brothers Andrew Jack and William the family’s cricketing line contributing to the Gresford team He was a breeder of pedigree stock and popular at Homebush and cattle centres In the north of the state He is survived by a widow and daughter Mrs Lawrie a daughter of the late Mr Robert Waddell and sister of Mr John Waddell MLA for Waverley.

Leonard Kenneth Lawrie Neutral Bay Airlie Station Rawdon Vale Gloucester Hayes Street MH Lawrie Dubbo Lighting Company Sydney Eawele Greig Lawrie Mt. Bonnington Park Nothern Lawrie Robert Waddell John Waddell Waverley

Attractive new premises for Mr Whatson’s mercery store

Mr J Whatson opens today a modern mercery shop opposite his current site in Church Street. The new brick building features eight foot deep show windows flanking an arched entrance, with plate glass doors and leadlight details, dark tiled front, cantilever awning, and maple-lined interiors. Ground floor measures 30 by 21 feet for the mercery business. The upstairs suite of four rooms will house dentist T S Wells.

J. Whatson Miercury Church Street Patmore Whatson Leipsiz Mercery T. S. Wells

Early Christmas cheap trains promote statewide excursions

The Railway Department organizes a series of cheap excursion trains a week before Christmas to benefit a large number of NSW residents. Tickets are single fare for the return journey to Sydney or intermediate stops, with details in business circulars. Butter production at Kempsey’s Macleay River Co op Dairy Co. reached 52 tons last week and continues to rise.

Railway Department New South Wales Sydney Cnlivans Kempsey Macleay River Sale Gloucester Aytnag Traker W. H. Newman

Mirage Over Newcastle Creates Sky Lifts and Cliffs

A Monday mirage over Newcastle impressed beach visitors with warped sea horizons and glowing sand cliffs. Eastern sky ragged, hills at Port Stephens appeared extended, while distant ships seemed to ride the air in looping plumes.

Newcastle Horion Stockton Port Stephens Gloucester Newcastle Morning Herald

Commercial Homebush stock sales and market quotes

Sydney Thursday cattle buyers stayed active despite a large yarding and steady unproved rates. Maitland cattle yarding reported high quality, with prime beef and veal in strong demand, bullocks to £10/3/6 and cows to £7/1/. Sydney pig prices held, descriptions varied. Maitland horse market noted 137 horses sold with best draughts to £28 and farm sorts to £22. Rabbit skins at Sydney sales fell 1d per lb on average with varied lots across grades.

Homebush Sydney Maitland Bheight J. Enright Riverina Newcastle Coalfield North Coast Hunter Bouyht Ag

Gloucester Bowls Meet Brighten Local Afternoon Card

A pleasant Gloucester green afternoon saw a friendly four-player rink facing a Newenstle district visiting team. The Gloucester rink won 19 to 8 and the pennant players are set to contest Wingham tomorrow at 1 or 2 30. Mr ET Oram, recently transferred, is reported to be appointed to the Dubbo district and will commence duties soon.

Gloucester Newenstle I— Ashworth Harris Graham Btreetee J. Mulleno A. Duncan T Moore C. Hoggs Gloucester Pennant Wingham ET. Oram Dubbo

Employment Wanted: Young Man Seeks Work

A brief notice from a young man seeking employment in any capacity. He offers to work for small wages and can be reached at P.O. Gloucester for location and contact.

P.O. Gloucester

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