A Glimpse of Gloucester Day and Local News 1939
The Gloucester Advocate reports a hot day with temperatures near the 190 mark followed by a wind shift. Councillor Laurie notes funds from Tavergordon Public School for patriotic causes, with praise from Desrois and Johnston. November butter production and payments for Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co. are recorded, along with film notes on A Slight Case of Murder and Society Smugglers at the local theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Laurie
Patriotis
Tavergordon
Desrois
Laurie
Gotinedl
Gotinedl Will Readily Pays the Money On. Dr Johnston
Invergordon School
Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd
Warner Bros
Koward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
Preston Foster
Irene Hervey
Allen Jenkins
Jane Bryan
Huta Donnelly
S Web
Cornell Special Meeting Elects President For Year
The council held a Friday special meeting for annual president election and other duties. Dr PH Deartla was the sole nominee and declared elected with applause. The president’s allowance was fixed at 50 pounds, while some councillors deemed it inadequate. Dr Beards thanked the councillors and officers for their support during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Requist
Cornell
PH. Deartla Washe
Moore
Charman
Council's New Plant Purchases Prompt Inquiry
At Friday's council meeting the Department of Works and Local Government noted a report in the Gloucester Advocate claiming the council had decided to buy a power grader. It questioned observance of Local Government Act and Ordinance 23 provisions. The Clerk and President were to draft a reply. The council defended prompt action to purchase before price rise, and will send a full explanatory letter with a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Works and Local Government
Gloucester
Etter
Gx. Johnston
Totling
Explajwu
Jonston
Chaplin
Gloucester Advocate Holiday Closures Notice
The Gloucester Advocate announces the final December issue will appear Friday December 22. The office closes until the morning of Wednesday January 3, with the first New Year issue printed Friday January 5. No issues will be published December 28 29 or January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Advocate
Peper
Train assault case heard at Gloucester Police Court
Alexander Campbell Anderson faced a leather of charges for assaulting Lola Smede on a Kempsey to Taree train on 28 October. Evidence described facial injuries and a possible skull base injury. Defense and police testimony traced clothing, a water bottle, and a torn handkerchief, with Miss Smede recounting the attack and identifying the defendant. He was committed for Taree Quarter Sessions in April 1940 with bail set at 50 pounds self and 50 pounds surety.
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Gloucester
Bi. M. Soirling
Alexander Campbell Anderson
Stratford
Lola Smede
Smede
Wallace
Newcastle
L. J. B. Matin
Wewlused
W. D. Douglas
Huval George Sutherland
Maitland
Giles
Taree
Constante Giles
Glouvester Colt House
Sinilar
Gloucester Court House
Isempsey Mall
Tony
Defon- Vant
Mss Smode
Kempsey
Val
Bhpm
Miss le
Murray
Muray
Mr. Martin
Mattland
Amd
Luther
Wiletun
Akwil
Martin
Hughes
Cloucester
Tater
Rye
Gloucesten
Beuzeville
Levrico
Jack
Livne
Avon Valle
Bveaubent
Sailon
Te Fendant
Mr. Matin
Waratah
AJP
Peily
Meccal
A.lf
Lonstable Miles
Kempsey Maitan
Sydney
Mira Lola Snide
Mies Smee
L By & Wonma
Mrs. Long
Miss Smale
Mise Smedeng
de, Ralston
Misa Smeste
Mia
Schol
Miss Smee
Sutherland
Dr. Grieve
Department of Public Health
Jast
Grieve
Miss Smede
Nola Ruth Smede
Fetter
al Stratford
Syurney
Nola Rull Smede
Carie
Streitfield
Ghd
Rajlway
Sam
Stratfield
Thomas Milne’ Murray
Forbesdale
Zari
Kempsey Mat
William Ryden
Railway Department
Kempsey Mail
Bernico
Bmede
Anderson
Atand
Church Services Sunday Next December 17
Church services listed by denomination and location for December 17 with times across Gloucester Stratford Heatherdale Bowman Farm and surrounding areas including Christmas services and film sessions led by various ministers and pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
H.C
Bartington Hall
Stratford
Heatherdale
Canon ‘William
Presbyterian
Bowman Farm
Rey
C. Glyn Jones
Methodist
Bucca Wauka
Upper Barrington
Xmen
Waukluory
H. Lynn
Free Presbyterian
Upper Barrington Church
Lower Bariington
School of Arts
J. A. Webster
Crayen Creek
Copeland
B. Martens
COMMERCIAL Xmas Pig and Calf Sale at Homebush Stock Sales
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report a mixed cattle and pig sale with weaker values overall. Bullocks and cows eased slightly. steers to 35 shillings, heifers to 9 shillings. pigs strong for heavy carcasses but lighter porkers cheaper. Calves, about 800 head, remained largely steady with best at high returns. calves and heifers sold well through the Gloucester sale conducted by Sparke Pty. Ltd. Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Bydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Carson Lad
Maitland
Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund needs contributions
A local appeal notes numerous donors and addresses for the Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund. Contributions may be given to the Hon. Treasurer Mr EB Weekes or forwarded to the Rallyard of the Advocate. A.M. Young, aide to Rev. Young on H.M.A.S. Canberra, is on ten days leave. Mr LE Street has been discharged from St Luke's Hospital and expects to return home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welock
Tharsing
Might &T
Tom Wicks
H. Deatis
Street
Parish
J. Watkins
Cial
Gloucester
Covanonety
Smit
Geer Ty, Ltd
Bou Curner
Bennett Tou Moutzounis
Cate
Laurierie
EB. Weekes. Ranke
New Souls
Wiles
P. OH
Advocate
My. Erle Young
Mev
Young
H.M.A.S. Canberra
Nome
LE. Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Mrs Maunder Purchases Ladies Hair Dressing Saloon
Mrs Maunder has bought the Ladies Hair Dressing Saloon from Mrs Frank White. The business will continue at the premises opposite Glouces ter Hotel with a first-class operator from Newcastle engaged. Book appointments now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Gloucester Hotel
Newcastle
Furniture Sale Promises High Class Home Furnishings
Spare Bly Ltd advertises a furniture sale on Saturday December 16 at 2 30 pm from Mr Clements residence near the Police Station Gloucester. The items include bedroom and lounge suites double beds tallboy kitchen cabinet table and chairs and other refinished pieces. Sale emphasizes practical terms and access for buyers seeking end of period furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Spare
Gor) Bly. Ltd
Clements
Phutrh Street
Police
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester
Shire of Gloucester Seeks Clerk Position 1939 Notice
Applications are invited for a post in the Shire of Gloucester with salary per year as per the rates stated. Applicants must state age and whether they have passed the Intermediate Examination. Shorthand and typing may be essential. references required. Harry N. Chaplin, Shire Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Harry N. Chaplin
Shire
Cherie
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A. J. Cavanough
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Gloucester Dairy Co
North Coast Butter Pay
North Coast Factories Association
Fhirticgton
Majestic
P. H. Deards
Council's
Brealfaal
Church Services
Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund
Mrs. Maunder
Gloucester Shire Yards
Io Hesof
Gorst Quality
Leet Calle
Furtner
We, Sparre
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Tom Hicks
Infer
Heqgha
Elle Lavce
Huw
Paeda
Lagtes Streping
Hanbicap
Jane
Trphy
Ncheus
Barrington Hall
Shire OF
Coundl Chambers
Gloucyster
Bi Forster
Orinson
Jesse [Ames
Tyrone Power
Henry Fonda
Nancy Kelly
Randolph Scott
Mantra Kaye
Bob Jopein
Sailor
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