Proclamation of New King in 1936 London and Sydney
The proclamation of King George VI was read in London at St James's Palace with a royal procession through misty streets as crowds cheered. The former king, the Duke of Windsor, sailed for France and traveled toward Switzerland. In Sydney the accession proclamation was read by the Lieutenant-Governor at Parliament House with cheers from the public.
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Duke of Windsor
Portsmouth
France
Satuay
Boulogheid
Switzerland
Accession Council
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Dominions
British Commonwealth
Abe
Accession Counsell
Accession Counsell, “Will Be To Mercy Gn Hin Ad Dutecdant Elewilt Tehoefiith
Hughness
the Duke of Windsor
Phe Fooner Kaig
Sydney
George
Vis
Phillip Street
Parliament House
Macquarie-street
Cows struck by lightning in Gloucester district
Sunday afternoon in the slum area two dairy cows were killed by a vivid lightning flash near Waukivery. Nearby, two trees on A. E. Moore's property were also struck while the crowd watched a Striking spectacle and a family was warned in time by W. Ribbons.
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Hytning
W. Ribbons Hal
Killa Alainst
A. E. Moore
Mosquito Menace Haunts Gloucester Amid Dry Spell
In Gloucester the Morquito fest worsens despite dry weather. The Barrington B Grade team sees players named for a forthcoming v. Gloucester match. Notices served to households urged water tanks to be mosquito proof, but eradication efforts appear sporadic and largely ineffective. Authorities warn the town suffers reputational harm and health risks if breeding sites are not addressed promptly.
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Cornell
A_ Chubh
Ken Mershant
Keith Merchant
Harris
Red
Cooke
Bartlett
Price
Nige
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Ted Laurie
T. Dare
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Ward
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Forbes
J. Forbes
F. Evans
Ton
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B. Dare
C. Mersach
Chant
J. Higgins
B. Martena
Plesse
Bhire Council
Good Rain After Storms Boosts Gloucester District
Widespread rainfall across the district totals 366 points for December up to date at Gloucester with fresh showers since 5 am. Rainfall amounts vary across towns including 345 at Grafton, 291 at Wauchope, 395 at Comboyne, and smaller totals at Taree, Wingham, Dungog, Stroud and Raymond Terrace. Further rain and possible local floods forecast for Hunter Haatings and Manning regions.
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Greffon
Wauchope
Comboyne
Taree
Wingham
Dungog
Stroud
Raymond Terrace
Hunter
Haatings
Manning
Ex-King in Vienna Arrives Under Heavy Police Guard
The Duke of Windsor reached Vienna's Western station at 10 15 p m on Sunday amid large police and dignitary presence. He will stay at Christina Al Bareffeld Castle near Vienna, hosted by Baron Eugene Rothschild. He had traveled with Baroness Rothschild, an American, previously on his voyage home.
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Western Station
Sydney
Christina AL Bareffeld Castle
Vienna
Baron Eugene Rothschild
Baroness Rothschild
Mr. C. Wolf
Philadelphia
Katharine Schoenborn
Taree Council Backs Bulk Electricity Supply Change
Taree Municipal Council accepted the Railway Department offer for bulk electricity supply from Zara Street Newcastle. Estimated overhaul costs run to about £5000 with financing up to £22,000 arranged. The retiring Mayor RS Butterworth said there would be no rate increase for electricity.
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Taree
Gertating
Zara Street
Newcastle
RS Butterworth
Gloucester Shire Association Elected Leaders and Sports Plan Debate
A Gloucester Shire A H P Association committee meeting discussed leasing the Showground to host trotting cycling woodchopping and dog racing with a proposed lease and revenue sharing. Members opposed dog racing while supporting financial gains and ground improvements. A special Gloucester Shire Council meeting elected Dr White president for 1937 and approved estimates and rates including general loan and water supply charges.
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J. G. Wilson
J. J. Atkins
Dawson
C. Blanch
B. D. MacAndrew
A. J.B Lauri
Ken McIntosh
H. Muddie
L. Davenport
J. Woodward
Wilson
J.C. Webeck
RL. Higgins
Bert Lowrey
Middlebrook
T. J. Higelis
Fr. A. Crowther
Pender Webeck
C. Maslen
Reg. Andrews
Vand W.,newton
J. H. Farley
W. H. Crowfoot
Arch McRae
Vic. Ribbons
J. Matthewsen
M. Newton
C. A. Jackson
Taree
Wwe
Jackson
A. H. and B. Association
Juckson
Higgling
A. H and P. Association
Aapcet
cUif
Gloucester
White
Dr. Herbert
Dr White
Laurie
Council
Cornell
Cietlr
Billabong
Gloucester Park
Stratford and Graven
Urhan
Electric Light bowls cup draw and schedules in local handicap
The Electric Light bowls competition opens with a first round draw listing matches Adamsstr vs Anderson, Bor vs Smith, Hawdon vs Munrosey, Houghton vs Woodward, and Hebblewhite vs Tony Tenton White. Play is to 21 points, final 25, with matches tonight and arena open Tuesday to Thursday for pity. An early electric light pairs event is planned with nominations closing Thursday. Consistency handicap shows Boozer at two wins in eight games. Four rinks head to Wingham next Saturday for the pennant.
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Cavanough Cup
Adamastr
Anderson
Angrews Bor
Smith
Borer
Lawon
Ehbeck T
Thomas
Hawdon
Munrosey
Houghton Don
Woodward
Hebblewhite
Tony
Tenton
Rge
Arevn
Woo
Commercial Maitland Stock Sales Report
The yarding of cattle numbered about 790 with a broad mix from good to prime to light and medium classes. Prices rose about 11 with best bullocks to 110/10 while calves were a smaller yarding about 600 with prices up 2/- to 10/-. Pigs about 1000 penned, strong competition and firmer market. heavy pigs to 16/6, baconers to 85/ to 85, por quir 38/6 to 45/6. Tallow and hides: prices 20/- to 25/- per ton higher, primes 28/15 to 20/5 per ton, hides in keen demand, country hides firm to bid levels. calfkins and large country lots noted.
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Ward
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Police Court Fines and Wages Dispute in Gloucester
Gloucester Police Magistrate R Solling handled a varied docket. A man pleaded guilty to fraudulently taking a motor lifting jack valued at Clyde H Redman, fined £2 and 8s costs with 5 days hard labour, jack to be returned. Three motor traffic act breaches yielded fines of 1s to £1 10s plus 6d in costs. In a wage claim Ray Wallis won £12 13s with £1 costs. he worked on Harold Slade’s Avon Valley dairy farm, earning 15s weekly for several months, with disputes over proceeds and keep. Lawyers: A S Borthwick for plaintiff, B P Dawson for defendant.
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R. Solling
David Aspinall
W. W. Haynon
Clyde H. Redman
Casey
Barrington Road
Ray Wallis
Harold Slade
Wallis
Slade
Avon Valley
Plaintiff
Walls
Borthwick
B. P. Dawson
Advocate Holiday Arrangements
Advertisers and readers are asked to note that the Advocate will be published on Thursday 24 December instead of Friday 25 December and there will be no editions on Tuesday 20 December Friday 1st January and Tuesday 9th January. The office will open for business news.
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Business News Dal
Wedding at St Pauls Gloucester ends in joyous union
St Pauls Church Gloucester witnessed the marriage of Lorna Leila Dare and Victor James West on 21st November. The bride wore magnolis satin with orange blossoms and a train, attended by bridesmaids Phyllia and Zen Dare in mist blue satin, with Heather West as flower girl. Family and friends gathered at Corbett's Cafe for reception as the couple embarked on their honeymoon.
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St. Paul's Church
Gloucester
Lorna Leila
Mra Dare
Bowlin
Victor James West
Aru
J. West
Church Street
M. Smith
Eses Phyllia
Zenn Dare
Bird
Heather West
Nelee
Eila Mofines
Arthur West
L. Rye
Bennett
Dare
Corbett's Cafe
Post early for Christmas mails and gifts guidance
The Post Office urges early posting for Christmas gifts and greetings due to heavy overseas postings. Parcels to Sydney must arrive by December 23. Printed cards may be posted at the penny rate. envelope ends should be sealed. five words may be written on address side.
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Sydney
Sven
Pdd
Bost Bunty
Advent Sunday Church Services Across Regions
Church services listings for Advent with multiple denominations including Church of England and Baptist. Locations span Gloucester Nabiac Forster Barrington Hall Bowmen Stroud and surrounding areas with service times ranging from morning to evening on various dates. Ministers named include Rev HW Rogers Rev Wm Gultfitt and Pastor B Martens, detailing local worship schedules.
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Chiven
England
Gloucester
Second Test Match Sydney England Australia Start Friday
In Sydney the second test between Australia XL and England begins Friday the 18th as in the previous Ksbane encounter. In Grafton District Court last week D C McPherson sued Sidney Hopson for 200 pounds damages from a bull trespass on his Glenreagh property. Settlement reached, verdict for 60 pounds damages, each side to bear own costs.
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Sydney
Ksbane
Grafton
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