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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

2

New Business Premises Under Construction on Church Street

A historical notice describes the updating of premises for Mr. Palmore and Mr. Kendall on Church Street. The brick building with tiled front spans 41 feet by 60 feet, housing a draper’s shop, a restaurant, and chambers for DoH J. Hill, with detailed room sizes and architectural features noted. The enterprise aims to enhance local commerce and the block’s appearance, with Palmore overseeing design and build.

Palmore Fruit Kendall Church Street Chiuret Street A W. Dan Tiorghoni Wits R. Wilson Aventinian Siental Chambers J. Hill Kendall

Electricity Supply to Krambach Debate

The Manning Shire Council discusses extending electricity supply to Krambach. The issue centers on whether to extend the transmission line beyond the existing system and the need for local ministerial action to authorize a regional approach.

Krambach

KING'S DECISION AWAITED ON ABDICATION ISSUE

London reports no definite abdication decision expected before tomorrow. Cabinet meetings held yesterday and today show less urgency as the nation debates the monarch’s fate. Winston Churchill questions Cabinet authority and Parliament’s will, while the King’s marriage prospects are said to delay constitutional urgency amid the strain.

London Winston Churchill

Abdication Crisis Move Seen After Edward IIIs Exit

Canberra officials expect King Edward to abdicate and the Crown to pass to the Duke of York. Prime Minister Lyons urges Parliament to convene to approve a British act ratifying abdication and ending any marriage plans. The situation remains uncertain as Tuesday closes.

Canberra Edward Big Edward Mrs. Simpson Duke of York J. A. Lyons Wednesuay

Mrs Freer Immigration Furore Splits Cabinet in Australia

The government faces a divide over barring Mrs. Freer, an Indian traveler, seen as an undesirable immigrant by Minister Paterson. Cabinet members clash on the issue, amid claims that hostile newspapers inflame tensions and threaten the government. The dispute centers on policy and political maneuvering rather than the merits of the case.

Australia Freer India Paterson Country Party Usa.p Raymer

Gambling on the seasons in Australian fodder policy

The Director of Agriculture Mr. H. B. McDonald warned at the Dawarra district conference that Australians gamble on seasons, urging fodder conservation to prevent pasture decline in drought. He noted improved pastures still need reserves, with stock numbers limited by feed supply and drought risk, and discussed pits versus overhead storage and potential government financing.

H. B. McDonald Dawarra Agricultural Bureau McDonald

Nowendoc Sheep Shearing and Local News Briefs

Nowendoc reports sheep shearing underway with five to six thousand shorn. Sheep in excellent condition despite drought, pastures improved versus the hill country. Friday the 13th annual sports meeting drew visitors from Giro Walcha and the Hunter, with prizes evenly distributed. The Laur ie family now at The Ranch after 18 years at Giro. Thelma Laur ie engaged to George Micleb orough of Nowendoc. Kangaroos nuisance for Ra Mukka. Tom Hicks jons aided by lifted restrictions to allow destruction of up to 150.

Nowendoc Ule Giro Walcha Bert Laurie Giro Thelma George Miccleborough Tom Hicks Jons

Commercial Homebush Stock Sale Report

Sydney Monday cattle sale shows total stock 2408 with firmer trade for medium to plain cattle and dearer prices for good to prime. Best bullocks to £10 3s 8d, cows to £7, yearlings to £5 10s, calves 25s 6d to 83s 4d. calves about 600 penned. trade quality stock prevalent. buyers attendance increased and prices firmed by luncheon.

Homebush Sydney

B Pennant Cricket First Round Result and Meeting Details

The second game in the B Pennant first round saw Taree edge Glouces ter by one point on the local green in a tense match. The Electric Light Singles Handicap produced a double round of results with Hawdon defeating Lowe and Hough defeating Andrews in early rounds, Boorer prevailing Anderson in the final. About 700 pigs were penned at the yarding with prices rising for most classes, heavy and bacon pigs noted, while extra light workers eased slightly.

Taree Gloucester Ard Glocester Houghton McIntyre Woodward Adams Vo Northam Walker Stokes Hawkins Chapman Hawdon White Streetem Wee Wratson Lyne Styles A Sittt Lowe Broscup

William Weismanter Dies in Maroubra Parish Resident

William Weismanter, aged about 80, longtime figure in Wadlama and Lismore districts, died after returning from holiday on the North Coast. A Catholic lay communicant, he was born on the Williams River in 1856, worked in dairying, and lived in Maroubra since 1910. Survived by two sisters in Wingham, a son Richard Weis mantel in Lismore, and daughters Mrs Mary D Arcy Randwick, Mrs Kathleen Scott, and Mrs Manger Cumming Maroubra.

Manobri Yeats William Weismanter Wadlama Lismore Wiliam Welsmanter Williams River Wallamba Syinon Maroobra Mra Holstein T. Borham Wingham Richard Weismantel Marv D'Arcy Randwick Kathleen Scott Manger T Cumming Maroubra

Opticians Visit Offers Consultations at Gloucester Hotel

Opticians and optometrists from D McDonald FBO A and partners will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday January 2. Hours 9 am to 5 pm. Please book your appointment. The German employed persons at August end stood at 1 896 000, up 87 000 that month and 1 206 000 higher than August last year.

Opticians Vists McDonald FSM London Webster Jak Monard Sydney Commiceeral Hotel Gloucester Germany

Advent church services listed across Gloucester and district

Church of England and other denominations schedule Advent services and sunday school anniversaries in Gloucester, Nabiac, Tuncurry, and surrounding areas. Services include morning and evening times, special confirmations, and midweek meetings under Rev H W Rogers Rev D Glynn Jones Rev J A Webster and Rev Wm Grif With Cochrane among others.

Church of England Gloucester H.C Copeland H.W. Rogers Waukivory Stratford Craven Bowman Farm R. C. Pereira Rawdon Vale Invergordon Faulkland Newcastle Tuncurry Wm. Grif Cochrane Lower Bowman Craven Creek Upper Barrington Curricabark Martens Teem

Gold from Copeland and India broadcast stations

Copeland brings a 160 percent gold cache from 10 tons of stone, plus another 18 ounce yield from 13 tons. India approves eight new medium wave stations with a 300000 pound government grant. Britain’s railway robbery totals are about 10000 pounds weekly, America about 200000 weekly. London dog population falls to 213561 and Roe Canal nears 100 miles of desert, 148 feet wide and 88 feet deep. Speed limit about 6 mph.

India Great Britain America London Roe Canal

Cricket Roundup Sparks First and Second Grade Action

Last Saturday completed the accom round in Ute first grade and third round in the second grade. Scorers include Wattles and Barrington with top totals by Piper Stratford and Jack Bignell. Gangat and Stratford produced centuries, while Gloucester beat Barrington in a separate second grade match as Ward’s River defeated Rockhurst.

Thirtles Wattles Barrington Gangat Piper Stratford Gangat Hebalsisen Uhel Bob Easton Gangat Ani Jack Bignell Stratford Innigs Wallies Onty M. Price Roy Kewell J. Farley Bagrimeton Seai Merchant Brothers Keith C. Gordon Ken R. Smith Ron Esteice Gloucester T. Leedham A. Chub Fern Watties Garner Beattie West Aunt Smilt A Chubb Leedham Merchant & Tat Go Uon Ul Qangan Suratpord Gangar Land Bull Baslon Yestow Cyril Harnberger Stenford Riman Jack Bignol R. Sayers J. Shulth WARD Rookhurst Jack Ebbecke G. Coleman D. Shaw Neicut Rockhurst H. Fraser Taising Tor W. Martin Lonte Ko Barrigelly Frank Connolly Bousoung Laurie Atina

England in control as Australia falters at Brisbane test

England lead by 12 runs after a strong bowling display with Geldaman on top. Australia battle through first innings to 234 with Bradman and Bradman’s partners contributing, while England reply with Worthington and Oldfield scoring and multiple bowlers sharing marks. Final fall of wickets reached 284 in Australia’s innings as Verity and Vout claim key wickets.

Bradiin McCabe England Brisbane Geldamen Worthington Oldfield Moe Cormick Barnett Olddell O'Reilly Fagg Oldfield McCormick T Harmon Robingon Ames Chipperfield Ward Hardstaff O'Reilly Robins Brown O Reilly Allen O'Reilly Verity Sievers Wart Chipperticht Worthington al Olufield Barnett Badcock Ward Fagg Hammon Sundries Eat Australia Fineteton Verity Badcock Allen Bradman Worthington Voce Robinson Hammond Voow Chiperfield Stevers Aten _ Oldfield Leyland Ward Allen Bundits Vout

Memory of Our Dear Mother and Mother-in-Law

In loving memory of our dear mother and mother-in-law who passed away at fifty five. Peacefully resting, she sleeps no more in sorrow. Though we miss her presence every day, her memory stays with us. Her devoted daughter and family.

Ole Mets Mary SIAPY Tranyound Sen-Incay Will Ane Craridinn Nash

Gloucester Co-Operative Dairy Company drought loan plan

The Gloucester Co-Operative Dairy Company outlines government backed advances to help suppliers store fodder during drought. Funds pass through Rural Bank with no repayment until September next year and principal plus interest repaid in twelve monthly instalments ending 30 September 1988. ownership and consent by farm owners required for repayment responsibility.

Shar T. H Hodgins

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