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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1931

Page

2

Gloucester Adtocet notices and local notes 1931

The issue reports obituaries for Mr Hull aged about 80, election and unemployed Returned Soldiers as poll clerks guidance, and notes on golf scores, a large community singing event raising funds, a mixed foursome results, and a cricket dance at Borabdale with Jim Forbes hosting festivities.

Commonwealth Saturnpy J. MrRae P. Rody Ashworth A. Parish Thurlow A. Oldfield Roddy T_ Ashworth Parish R. Thurlow

Federal Campaign Notes From Gloucester Meeting

Mr Fleming of the Uni Country Party addressed a large audience in Gloucester visiting nearby towns and preparing for Robertson nominations. Nominations listed Fleming William Montgomerie Terrigaler CP Gardner Sydney Lane Rose Vale Abendesn farmer TAP Robe Peter Muswellbrook minor Stand Turnbull Wilfred Friest Sydney broker. Senate campaign includes Cox Martina and others planning a meeting on Church Street Gloucester to support AP TCP candidates with Cox Massey Greene and Chas Hardy jun.

Robertson Fleming Wiliam Montgomerie Terrigaler Gardner Sydney Lane Rose Vale Abendesn Farmer Robe Peter Muswellbrook Minor Turnbull Wilfred Friest Gehtege Street Sydney Senate Cox Martina Church’ Street Gloucester U.ap TCP Massey Greene Chas Hardy Jun

Will Fleming A Notable Australian Seeks Robertson Seat

Will Fleming, prominent Australian figure and former Parliamentarian, seeks the Robertson seat. Born in Victoria, he rose through farming associations, served as Liberal member for Upper Hunter, then in Robertson, later aligning with the Country Party. He held various parliamentary roles and contributed on pricing, libraries, and defense matters.

Weiler Will Fleming Robertson Jam Bard Fleming Victoria Wimmera Bela Walgett Barwon University Hunter Farmers and Bettlers’ Association Aberdeen Mnd Upper Hunter New England Labour Party Austria Labour Country Party W. M. Hughes Bicker Alstenting

Momem Busy Cattle Sales Report From Sydney Market

Sydney cattle sale notes heavy cattle scarce with yearlings and light cattle making up most offerings. Prices listed include yearling beef at 29s and 28½s for light, 26s for medium, 26s for good leg and heavy, with best cow beef at 28s 5d per 100 lb. About 300 head came forward, quality good, bidding restricted and values softer than last week. Prime and weighty cows and vealers scarce. traders in strong attendance. overall strong show for quality drafts but lighter heavy cattle and calves varied in value.

Momebusy Sydney W. Sparke

Shire Election Results and Council Seats Declared

The six Gloucester Shire pees riding results show the first two candidates in each riding elected. H N Chaplin was Returning Officer with M Newton Poll Clerk. Voter turnout by riding: A 189 votes 7 informal, B 189 votes 9 informal, C 443 votes 21 informal. Reichert and Figgins re elected. Laurie and Dennett debut. Moore re entrains after years away. Heavy support for Andrew Laurie in Riding B and Reichert in Riding C noted. Reichert emphasized advertising.

Gloucester Pees Higgins Moore Weahwarth WJ. Stanton Laurie J. Bowen J.P. Rastos J. Flannery W. Po Reichert J. Dennett WB. Flannery Tnformal H. N. Chaplin M. Newton Messrs Figgins White Reicherten Measra Laurie Dennett Andrew Laurie W. P. Reichert Reichert

Crushing Defeat of Lang Plan in NSW Municipal Elections

The NSW municipal elections outside Cumberland and Camden produced a crushing defeat for Lang Plan candidates across the state. Lang Plan candidates failed to win any of seven councils, with Parkes ALP vice president J Howell defeated and Lithgow candidate A Lutchett near the bottom while opposing Defence Minister Chifley in federal elections.

Lanour New South Wales Cumberland Camden AJP Lncal Lang Plan Lang Flan Parkes J. Howell ALP Lang Pian Lithgow A. Lutchett Defence Chifley

Men of the North Star Theatre Continues Fine Run

The North Star Theatre extends a solid run of programmes with an all talkie night featuring Stage and Screen stars. The program promises novel situations, suspense, and dramatic climaxes, showcasing Mack and Paice in a Canadian locale pursuit of a fugitive.

MEN OF the North Star Theatre House Inet Mack

Gloucester Bowling Club to Open New Green

The Gloucester Bowling Club plans a Thursday official opening of its new green with Newcastle Bowling Association President T Hasdyman and Secretary W Wallace leading a rink of Newcastle players. Wallalong Club, Tyree, Wingham and Dungog rinks will attend with Gloucester members and their wives providing cake. A ceremony at 7 80 pm will mark the new electric lights and a night of rink games is expected.

Gloucester T Hasdyman Newcastle Bowling Association Newcastle W. Wallace Wallwend Clu Sergeant Reid Tyree Wingham Dungog

Churches Schedule for Gloucester Advent Services and Meetings

The reading lists church services and events across Gloucester for the third Sunday in Advent and nearby days. Entries include Church of England services at 2.30 and 7.30, Presbyterians with several Gloucester timings, a Tuesday fellowship at 7.30, Methodist and Congregational services, and Stroud Baptist notices with multiple locations and times. Names such as Rev. S. P. Stewart and Rev. Alex Alexander appear alongside various local venues.

Church OF England Gloucester H.C. Copeland Presbyterian Church Berbora Fellowship Alex. Alexander

Internal Party Row Over Co-ordination Council

A letter to the editor discusses the United Country Party's independence amid formation of a Council of Coordination. It questions motives and cites steps toward contesting electorates Gloucester and Robertson, with mentions of Col. Munro and Captain Abbott as figures shaping future candidacies and party strategy.

Sin Tron’ Ihe Unites Country Party Os United County Party Aban Council of Co-ordination U.C.P S . Gardner Wich Sonsition of Raachine WM. Fleming United Country Party Robertson H. Leighton Kesteven Dr. Kesteven Col. Munro United Country Arty Gloucester Lectorate Council of Co Gloucester Central Council Het Reardon Orwo Snore Gleucaster Neople Abbott Murvia Wincen Mudgee Ton Hines Van

Rawdon Vale Sports Carnival New Years Day

New Years Day festival at Rawdon Vale features numerous competitions for young and old with good horse events. Post entries invited. Grand ball at night with a lawn luncheon and festivities. Trespassers on Buccells Road farm property after this date will be prosecuted. prior permission withdrawn as of December 1, 1981.

Mrr H. Lowrey E.R. Paton Hun

Retiring Council Member Reflects On A Turbulent Term

A letter to electors from a council member explains personal weariness with public duty and cost of by elections, cites dissatisfaction with council spending, defends record against a Gloucester coterie, and asserts intent to continue serving impartially while stepping back from future public life. The author claims influence in the downfall of the Wilson O Halloran and Scott administration in 1925 and notes support from J F despite personal attacks.

Council Reult Gloucester Allie Rutepalyer

Paling's Renovated Pianos Promised at 338 George Street

Music in the home brings happiness and pleasure as Paling's offers thoroughly renovated pianos. Inquiries invited with easy terms to 338 George Street, Sydney, or through local agents.

Paling George Street Sydney

Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held at Shire Hall at 8 p.m. on December 11 1931. Reports will be received and nominations for officers including President two Vice-Presidents Secretary Treasurer and Auditor will be considered. H S Goddard secretary.

Shire Fiall Goddard

Memorial Clock Grounds Fence Tender Invited

Soldiers' Memorial Committee invites tenders for painting ordnance fence enclosing Memorial Clock Grounds. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Details from A Harris, Secretary. Tenders close on Monday, December 14, 1931.

A. Harris

Gloucester Rifle Club General Meeting Notice

Gloucester Rifle Club announces a general meeting at Mr Foley's Room 9 on Saturday next. R Johnston is the honorary secretary listed for contact and details.

Glouceste Biislet Foley'a Pam R. Johnston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baku J. Whatson PLICE Mr. Hull Manning M.L.A Mesdaines A Tull J. Bennett Wharton Free Station Miss the Rims Rone Glee Messie Kan Shaw Avon Valley Cricket Jim Forbes Borbac Dale Jim MR. Fleming W. Fleming Uni. Country’ Party United Australia Party Arcatre Futtignagite- TA Australia Cox Greene Hardy FL W. Harefield Bligh Street Paterson, Easton & CO Shire Yards Paterson, Easton & CQ Cain Dhease Cheap Gloucester District Valranie Dalry Moray's Dangar Gedge’s All Lister Markinen Twin City Lister Shearing Machines Ferrier Langarwil Gloucester Shire Summerville Béos J. Bourke Upperalysis D. McKinnon Jerney Springers S Desrois Choity Jersey Helpers A. Moore Eal Bignell Devon J. Mt Belt Devon Stehrs Bevan Carlson Gallagher J. Wheatley Mr. Shaw Gloucester Stock Sales Erime Mat Wethers Matthewson & Co Auctis Pat Stratford Gloucester River Dairy Farm Gloucesteriver Fort Robertson Star Theatre The Northwest Cod & Gold Mine Gilbert Roland Bargara Arnold Song Malloacs Betty Compson Lowell Sherman W. W. Hawdon ETU T. S. Wells JL. Hob Albert E. Wells T. Corbett David H. J- Hill Mfr C. Sutton Vinuts Krambach Narraweema K. G. McRae A.t.na H.W. Rogers Methodist Church Miller Craven Néster Bowman Marsh Glau Congregational Mission Upper Bowman Craven Creek Barrington Battle Stroud Baptist Church Stroud Booral Hall Cwormop Et Bho Prue Presbyterian Church Wee P. Stewart Tom Hicks Forkesdale Thurs Avon Valley Cricket Club Gray Hox Lev J. R Wells Eng Cavanough Florivale Beaton's Tilenie Theo M. Hooker Crook's Park Rawdon Vale Maslen Gloucester and District Qhamaek Soldiers’ Memorial Committee Gloucester Hifle Club
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