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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

2

Stratford School Exam Winners and Local Death and Accident

From Stratford correspondence the recent school examinations show Perela Deards Herbert Bagnall Douglas Yates Frederick Farley and Olive Burrage were successful. The town notes the death of E A Yates after a long illness. G R Yates of Banville formerly Forbesdale was struck by a cricket ball causing a fractured skull and concussion. after weeks in Coff's Harbour Hospital he has recovered enough to return home.

Perela Deards Herbert Bagnall Douglas Yates Frederick Farley Olive Burrage E. A. Yates Sway G. R. Yates Banville Forbesdale Coff's Harbour Hospital

Australian aviatrix safe after Havana departure

Vancouver dispatch reports Mrs Keith Miller an Australian airwoman left Havana Cuba last Friday and was safe after the voyage. The item notes no further details on her route or destination.

Vancouver Keith Miller Havana Cuba

Induction of Minister at Gloucester Presbyterian Church

The Gloucester Presbyterian Church ordained Mr. Alexander Alexander as minister by the Hastings Presbytery and inducted him to the Gloucester charge before a large congregation. A report of the proceedings will appear in the next issue. The issue also covers local governance letters on road development and tax valuation debates, plus notes on the Gloucester Blues lineup for an upcoming match.

Gloucester Presbyterian Alexander Alexander Hastings Firefly Road Walter Bennett Upper Wallamba Progress Association J. B. Kennedy Brown's Creek Gloucester Shire Bucca Wanka Road Manning Shire

Summer timetable changes affect Sydney to Brisbane services

The summer timetable begins December 7 altering through services. Gloucester is omitted from the Sydney Brisbane connections though some trains will call there on request. Friday and Saturday night travel privileges extend to Dungog Taree Kendall Kempsey Coffs Harbour and South Grafton with limits on Sunday night travel to West Maitland and beyond.

Dungog Queensland Sydney Wares Taree Brisbane Gloucester Macksville Ballina Hornsby Waratah Newcastle West Maitland Kendall Kempeey Coffs Harbour South Grafton Coff's Harbour Kempsey

Moath Industry union plans to defy court order on work

The extremist majority of Moath Industry Employees Union moves to refuse Industrial Commission order to resume work. A mass meeting is held today as union officials back a strike and challenge government control of slaughtering. Deputation met the Minister for Labour with no court connection, while retail and meat operators prep for possible strike impact. The defence committee estimates the strike costs the state over £100,000 weekly plus overseas trade losses.

Moath Tndustrial Commission Hielals Meat Board Baddeley Unmm Master Butchers' Association A. G. Shand Mr. Shand Commission Stock, Meat and Allied Industries Defence Committee

Appointment of Sir Isaac Isaacs as Governor General

Political leaders in the Federal Parliament discuss the appointment of Sir Isaac Isaacs as the new Governor General. The press notes a Governor General as king's representative and questions the announcement form. The Times and Daily Express offer mixed views on the change and its implications for the office.

Wernesey Sir Isaac Isaacs Lonion Times Scullin Daily Express Lease Esanes Ponton

Large Portioned Freehold Farm Auction Near Gloucester

Douglas Waddell & Co with partners announce a public auction of a 1400 acre Brown's Creek property 14 miles from Gloucester. Eight blocks range 110 to 288 acres with virgin soils, volcanic terrain, well watered, suited to dairying and orchards. Developmental road Gloucester to Firefly nearing completion. Easy terms and inspections via auctioneers.

Douglas Waddell & CO Gloucester Gallagher Bundock Paterson Easton & CO Wingham & Krambach WN. Dann West Maitland Brown's Creek Newton Firefly É&C

Gloucester news in brief and regional updates

The Gloucester Younger Set organises a four conversion at Star Theatre Tuesday night for Dungog Hospital funds. CWA annual meeting set for Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Gloucester Chamber of Commerce to hold annual meeting in Shine Hall Wednesday night. Minister Maloney in London discusses promoting Australian products and wine preference for Ireland. wheat talks with North American interests ongoing. Privy Council dismisses Shell Company of Australia appeal. Bengal youths arrested for murder of a police inspector. Burmese sepoy goes on a deadly spree near Moulmein. 350 miles from Hongkong a Swedish weasel (likely a ship) in distress. New tariff schedule in House of Representatives removes kerosene duty and taxes grape must. duties rise on tobacco and certain wires. Commonwealth Bank Board to advance 2 shillings per bushel on wheat to voluntary wheat pros. Only one of 67 wheat rust strains found in Australia. New Zealand Dairy Board reduces honorariums by 20 percent. Introduction of the each-on delivery system boosts railway business.

Gloucester Star Theatre Dungog CWA Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Shine Hall McA Hunter Winifred Spooner Mediterranean London Capetown Maloney Treland United States Privy Council Shell Company of Australia, Ltd Federal Taxation Commissioners Chandpur Moulmein Hongkong House of Representatives Commonwealth Bank Board R. T Noble Australia New Zealand Dr Try

Upper House Abolition Moves Through Parliament

Wednesday night the Legislative Council passed the Constitution Amendment Bill 1930 without a division, repealing referendum rules on abolishing the chamber. Opposition tactics drew surprise as supporters claim a electoral mandate. critics argue a referendum and court tests may still block assent by Governor Sir Philip Game.

Legislative Council Sir Philip Game

Wanton Damage Plagues Paraparamu District Near Wellington

In Paraparamu district about 30 miles from Wellington a wave of vandalism across weeks has residents in terror. Farm dairies lost cream dumped in streams, strawberry and tomato crops ruined, tomato plants cut to the roots, sheep throat-cutting, a prize ram harmed, hay stacks set afire, wire fences cut, and a live fence damaged. Detectives weary and baffled, locals fear a mentally unbalanced culprit. Women report continual fear in the area.

Wellington N.Z Paraparamu

Governor defies ruling to block upper house abolition

A constitutional crisis looms as Governor Sir Philip Game refuses Premier Lang's demand to appoint 40 to 50 new Legislative Council members to push abolition bills. Lang may appeal to the Imperial Government or resign ministry if the council blocks or delays the measures, prompting an abrupt adjournment in the Legislative Assembly amid constitutional tension.

Philip Game Lang Legislative Council Imperial Legislative Assembly Arene

Cheap Railway Excursions To Sydney For Christmas

Railway Commissioners announce cheap excursion trains to Sydney before Christmas with new privileges for country travellers. Return travelers may break their journey under set conditions and first class passengers may reserve sleeping accommodation on return trips. Tickets and handbills are available at railway stations to avoid misunderstandings.

Sydney Tt Fg

Lords condemn government over closer financial ties

In the House of Lords Lord Hallihaw moved a resolution condemning the Government for not responding to the dominions offer of closer financial relationship. The motion was carried by 74 votes to 10. Lord Fizlisham blamed obstinacy and mismanagement for letting down Britain and the dominions.

House of Lords Dominions Lord Hallihaw Lord Fizlisham Britain

Clearing Dairy Sale Shows Mixed Demand at Dry-Run Auction

Matthewson and Co with Paterson Easton and Co report a successful dairy clearing sale last Thursday led by Mr. E Moore. Dry conditions limited competition though cone mills sold strongly while many lots remained dull. prices listed for cows and dairy utensils ranged widely with numerous consignments priced and sold at varied figures.

Matthewson and Co Paterson Easton & Co E Moore Paterson, Haston & Co Matthewson & CO E. G. Moore

Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce AGM Notice

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Shire Hall at 7 30 p m on December 10 1980. Business includes receipt of report and accounts and general business. Nominations for President two Vice Presidents Secretary Treasurer and Auditor will not be received at the Annual Meeting. H B Goddard secretary.

H. B. Goddard

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