Torrential rain swamps Gloucester streets and fires up council notices
An exceptionally heavy rainstorm drenched Gloucester on Wednesday evening, two inches in half an hour, flooding Brown’s Whatsons and Sellick’s shops and closing parts of Church Street. Earlier rain and scattered storms affected Bowmen River and Craven Creek, with public events disrupted. Community notices cover a post office debate, Country Women’s Association elections, a School of Arts musicale, Stroud Shire council actions, and local government openings.
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Gloucester
Wedneday
Mowett
Church Street
Brown's
Whatsons
Sellick's
Hawdon
Bowmen
Craven Creek
School of Arts Literary and Printing
Jarratt
Snngrawi
J. L. Hogg
He Coote
Wo J Robin
W. W Hawdon
A. Corbet
P P Boards Fix February 20 Conference on North Coast
The Stock and Brands Branch of Agriculture informed Tweed Lismore P P Board that ministerial approval has been given for a North Coast boards conference at Grafton. Delegates expenses will be paid, and boards must submit items for discussion to the Lis(more-Tweed) secretary by January 31. The Grafton secretary will arrange the meeting.
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Grafton Board
Tom Hicks
BE. Andersim
Flour Tax Notice for 1933 Flour Stocks Lodgment
The Federal Deputy Commissioner of Taxation calls attention to the Flour Tax Assessment Act 1933. Statements of flour stocks must be lodged by December 31 1933 at the Savings Bank Building Sydney or other designated offices. The form requires on hand quantities as of December 4 1933 with listed exceptions. Forms and details available at the Deputy Commissioner’s office and post offices as shown in the authorised advertisement.
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Savings Bank
Riseabeth Street
Sydney
Commonwealth OF Australia
Commissioner of Taxation Army Office
Federal Taxation Department
Wiizabeth Street
Bydner
Rabbit Skin Prices Fall at Sydney Salon Report
Rabbit skin sale in Sydney shows small supplies and generally poor quality. Prices slipped versus the prior Sydney auctions with many lots quoted in low pence, including 2nd outs from 18d to 18 30d and other token values across several grades and finishes.
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Ist
Gressy
Bowling Notes Wingham Beats Tarek In Close Pennant
In the B Pennant at Wingham on Saturday Wingham won three rinks and drew one. Scores show tight play with Simmon, Abbott, Everett, Potheringham and others posting solid numbers as Gloucester, Newcastle and Taree clubs prepare for upcoming Christmas Carnival events and Shield competition.
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Wingham
Tarek
Wingham Green
Simnon
Gibson
Bingley
Abbott
Spratt
Taylor
Murray
Mverett
Moore
Wallace
Hill
Claire
Lyne
Stiles
Woodley
Potheringham
Pereira
Camp
Jing
Allett
Wituitson
Siiets
Chapman
Becton
Flosie
Walne
Maxey
Hobson
Roren O'Neil
Peet
Stokes
Boyce
Newcastle
L. EB. Street
Talaminis
Lowlands
J. White
Rive
Urquhart
Wickham
BHP
D. Borer
HW. Anon
T. Andrewa
J. Johnstone
White
Coming
Tsaac
A. Lovett
L. B. Street
Hockley
Hamilton Green
P. Anderson
Lowe
Belmore Green
Mr. Graham
J. Proudtock
Wallsend Green
J. Adamis
AL Riiseell
Gloucester Rifle Club Championship Medal Shoot At 500 Yards
The Gloucester Rifle Club held its 500 yard championship with high scores despite changing conditions. T McDonald won with 39 points, Johnston 38, Wallbridge and Ayr near 38 and 37. A meeting next Tuesday will select members to compete against Taree. Secretary W Hayman resigned after transfer, with club regretting his departure.
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Gloucester Rifle Club
T. McDonald
Johnston
Te Wallbridge
Ayr
Quetcher
Baker
Thornbury
Taree
Saturay
Mth Peremien
L. Thornbury
A. Johnston
P. MacDonall
R. Quetener
W. Hayman
Endeavoura to morri v Stratford selection list cricket
The Endeavoura side to morri faces Stratford on Pari with F Easton G Easton K Oldfield J Giddey R McAlpin J Matthew son G Conn I Avery K Bullock T Ritter R Henderon named. Blues play Barrington at Barrington with A Binch C Gordon Geo Garner S Harris W Thomas A Bolton W Harris & Anderson RB Laurie Chas Webeck Reg Giddey F Gid dey. Seconds play at Gangaton Park with H Hazelwood N McInnes E Paton R Smith B Coomber Dr Anderson W Ferguagim R Britten C Rye W Webeck Hayes.
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Endeavoura
Morri
V. Stratford On Pari
F. Easton
G. Easton
K. Oldfield
J. Giddey
R. McAlpin
J. Matthewson
G. Conn
I. Avery
K. Bullock
T. Ritter
R. Henderon
Blues
Barrington
A. Binch
C. Gordon
Geo. Garner
S. Harris
W. Thomas
A. Bolton
W. Harris
Anderson
RB Laurie
Chas
Webeck
Reg. Giddey
F. Giddey
Gangaton Park
H. Hazelwood
N. McInnes
Paton
R. Smith
B. Coomber
Dr. Anderson
W. Ferguagim
R Britten
C. Rye
W. Webeck
Hayes
Care of the Eyes urged for all readers
A pleading notice urges readers to address Webster, Jack and McDonald of Sydney, with government savings bank theme, inviting repairs for defective vision and promising on‑site repair work. Readers are asked to await the paper for the visit date.
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Webster
Jack and McDonald
Sydney
Benkig
Ravnee
Commercial Homebush stock sale report Sydney Thursday
Commercial Homebush stock sale shows 2550 cattle yarding with 734 in prime line. Buyers confronted as quality improves with medium and good trade sorts, prime lots scarce, prices quoted for prime light to heavy beef cattle and cows. Pig values show 2200 pigs penned with baconers and porkers easing, Monday sale notes mixed weights and prime to heavy ranges. Pitt Son Badgery Ltd report 1822 NSW stock cattle with cows plentiful and buyers active despite sultry weather, prime light to heavy steers around 40 shillings per hundred, prime beef around 80 shillings, cows about 25 shillings per hundred.
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Homebush
Sydney
Winehcombe
Carson Lid
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
N.S.W. Stork
Gloucester Advocate Publication Dates Over Holidays
The Advocate announces a one week holiday schedule with no issues on December 27 December 30 or January 3 to allow staff annual leave. The paper will publish Thursday December 21 and resume usual schedule after January 5. Advertisers and correspondents are urged to note the dates.
Council Resolves 1984 Budget Estimates and Funds Assessments
Notice announces proposed income and expenditure estimates and rating of funds for 1984 adopted at a council meeting on December 8, 1938. The document outlines financial plans and the action of the council in approving the budget for the coming year.
Noxious Plants and Animals Declared by Gloucester Shire Council
Notice under Local Government Act lists plants and animals deemed noxious. Bursaria Spinosa Datura Stramonium Lantana Camara Ricinus Communis and others require occupiers to destroy on land with penalties up to 50. Includes Cape Tulip proclamation and duties on landowners. Signed by Shire Clerk Harry N. Chaplin, Gloucester, 0th December, 1933.
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Gloucester Advocate
Tith
Wingham Chronicle
Bathurst
Noogoors Burr
Cape Tulip
Slo
Harry 'N. Chaplin
Church St. Gloucester
Notice of Administration for John Henry Rudkin Estate
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction. Application after fourteen days for Letters of Administration of the estate of John Henry Rudkin late of Berrice Creek near Gloucester New South Wales farmer who died intestate. Edith Kate Newton of Dungog married woman daughter of the deceased to be appointed administratrix. bond to be entered. Creditors and others with claims are asked to forward details to A S Borthwick proctor for the administratrix, Dowling Street Dungog. Town agents Thomas Rose & Dawes, 18 20 Martin Place Sydney.
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Supreme Court OF New South Wales
John Henry Rudkin
Berrice Creek
Gloucester
A. S Borthwick
Dowling Street
Dungog
Thomas Rose & Dawes
Martin Place
Syd
Rawdon Vale Sports and Rodeo Programme Highlights
Rawdon Vale hosts a comprehensive sports and rodeo programme featuring 10yds Handicap Allcomers with £1 top prize, Old Buffers and Hoys’ races, under 14 novelty events, and Weight for Age races. Horse events include Stock Draft with £2 top prize, Flag and Bending races, and Buckjumping. Additional prizes and rides, plus refreshments and a publican’s booth, with broadcasting by Mr Arthur Turner.
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Shawa
Rawdon Vaile Epsom
Lameleton
Arthur Turner
Grand Ball at Night at Local Hall in Tennessee
A local Tennessee notice describes a grand ball at a local hall with good music. B R Paton is named as Hon Secretary and lines from a traditional song appear in the readable fragment. The text mixes a formal notice with Scots verse, signaling a community event poster style.
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B. R. Paton
Flere
Willie
Jang Syne
J. Landers
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Whatson
Servietiex
Mutoh
Xaime
Su Ymahades
Gent's
Silk Singhets
J. Whatson
Archae
Waukivory Mam
L. Gardner
J. W. Kitto
Country Women's Assn
AL Tunday
Te Country Women's Association
WW. Hawdon
Musdamos
Bennett
Dawson
Glover
Laurie
Roast
Mra Marwle
Siow
School of Arts
Rose Jenkins
Jara
Jenkins
Stroud Shire
W. F. Harris
H. L. Kesteven
Spooner
P.P. Boards
Grafton
Dow
Eldorado
A. I. Cavanaugh
W. W. Hawdon
Albert E. Wells
T. Gorbette Hetrechmieat
Koama
Vierr
T. S. Wells
Cester Whatson
Lours
P. Dawson
B.A
Oid Bank N.S.W. Building
Moliday Artangnts
N. Laurie Memorial Hall
Shire OF Gloucester
Allan
Weester
Gloucester Park
Park Livan
Gloucester Water Supply Local
Harry N
Chaplin
Gloucester Shire Council
Datura
Stramonium
Echium
Com
Munis
Mt Tehers
Tmancor
Incetouail
Bireet & Parish Ltd
Jackson
Conunlasii
New South Wales
S Nicholas
Railways
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Gloucester Shire
Yaris
ALT
Ielock
Paterson, Easton & Co
Sone
Ky Dy Boorer
n/p
Cawtle
Matthawson
Bourke
Monster Auction Sale
Pany
Pont ‘Wriday
Wan
Times of Sale
Tecem
Navy
Wear
Pringle
Xmas Pig Sale
Matthewson & Co
Owneny, Matthewson & Co
Gloucester Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Len
B. Saxby
Rawdon Vale
Barrington Sports
Gloucester Umpires’ Association
Gloucester Umpires Association
Corbett's
Cate
L. Monro
N. Macourt
Gloucester Investments & Agency
Church ST
Hunter District Farm
Tical
Parra
On & Wallein
P.idstemm
Avetinneer
Yarm Fale
West Maitland
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