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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1931

Page

2

Death of Alfred Wesley Allen Gloucester hotel proprietor

The Gloucester Bolcomb reports the death of Alfred Wesley Allen aged about 51 from heart failure on Tuesday. He was longtime steward of interstate steamships and recently ran the Royal Hotel Gloucester. Born in Victoria he married Emily Johnson in 1902. she died in 1903. Survived by a 28 year old son in New Brunswick, Victoria. Funeral held in Presbyterian Gloucester cemetery with Rev. A Alexander officiating.

W. Allen Alfred Wesley Barney) Allen Royal Hotel Gloucester Mr. Allen Victoris Interstate Royal Carlton Victoria Emily Johnson New Brugwick Gloucester Cemetery A. Alexander HT. Shepherd

Tout Denies Support For Robertson Candidature

Tout chairman of the Vaulted Advisory Council refutes a letter by J. P. Abbott used by Mr. Fleming to back Robertson. He states Fleming is not endorsed by the Advisory Council or the United Country Party and that his candidacy opposes their wishes. The telegram originates from H. A. Horsetick, secretary of the National Assn.

ME. Tout FH. Tout Advisory Council J. P. Abbott Fleming Robertson United Country Party H. AV. Horsetick The National Assn D. Ross Metropolitan J. Hamlet Bees Gloucester Trv W. M. Fleming Hamlet Country Party Gardner L. A. Harri

LETTERS AND LOCAL NOTES ON POLITICS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

A batch of reader letters condemns Mr Tout's statement about Mr Fleming's candidacy, arguing the endorsement is from the party's central executive and not merely the Country Party. The Gloucester Free statements include a Christmas theater treat for children, prizes, and notes on local events, clubs, and unemployment relief funding.

Local Meetings Shape Campaign for Robertson Candidates

Campaign notices report Mr P Rubb from Lang addressing crowds at the Majestic Theatre steps, blaming monetary exchange issues and outlining the Long plan to release credits, restore pensions, and unify federal awards. Fleming supporters toured William Town Anna Bay Karuah Tea Gardens Barrington Stratford Gloucester with speeches urging primary producer interests and protest against “matching-made” politics. Polling Day is Saturday with booths open 9 pm to 8 pm. voters urged to mark preferences carefully.

P. Rubb Lang Fod Robertsin Lange Majestic Theatre J. R. Higgins Rubb Aia W. Mm.fleming Sellick William Town Anna Bay Karuah Tea Gardens Barrington Messrs Hawdon Hogg Jarrett Hicks Fleming Tim Krumbard Sdd Stratford

Abbott's Advice Smash the Machine in Robertson Telegram

Mr W M Fleming, Country Party candidate for Robertson, sent a telegram urging voters to reject machine politics and place him as head of poll, declaring voters are free to use their votes. The message reflects local political tension and calls for independence from party machines.

W.M. Fleming Country Party Robertson Bas Ttuburtson

Right to Stand Candidacy Stir in Robertson Electors

A Robertson letter urges electors to back Country Party candidate W B Fleming, arguing the party system intrudes on voters choices and urging a conference of electors to select candidates. The missive notes Fleming was endorsed by a local meeting and cautions voters against machine politics while explaining preference voting amid Labour opposition.

T. Amies Gulgong Robertson W. B. Fleming Country Party Tadamy S. Ly Gardner Sydney Fleming Iit Tiia Cavanough Str. Gardner U.ap Gardner United Australia Party Organisation United Advisory Council Poston J.paddott Unity

Sumner Cup Matchups and Weekend Mixed Foursome Planned

Golf notes outline tomorrows Sumner Cup pairings J McRae vs A J Laurie C W Street vs P J Reddy J Hogg vs R Thurlow T Ashworth vs Dr Locke Chariton vs A Parish Horner vs A Oldy. A weekend mixed foursome will be played with associates to pick partners. Wednesday Associates stroke handicap saw Mrs Roddy win with a net 55 and others.

Sumner Cupawuy J. McRae A. J B. Laurie C. W. Street P. J. Reddy J. Hogg R. Thurlow T. Ashworth Dr. Locke Chariton A. Parish Horner A. Oldyfield Roddy

Gloucester Advocate Holiday Closure Notice 1982

The Gloucester Advocate will close from Wednesday December 2 until Monday January 4 1982 and will not publish during the period. No issue will be produced in that interval.

Gloucester Advocate

Country Party Denial in Robertson Vote Ad

Letter to the editor claims advertisements by E J Munro secretary of the Country Party misrepresent authority. It states electors should vote No 1 for W M Fleming for Robertson, with the head office denying the ads. Dated Mayne Street Guigong December 10, 1931.

E. J. Munro Unitd Country Party Placin SL Gardner Hobertson Robertson W. M. Fleming T. Amies Mayne St Guigong

Exhibition of Work at Gloucester Public School

A detailed report on Gloucester Public School exhibition held Friday shows strong student progress across classes with phonetics, writing, maps, sewing, and art. Notable displays include Captain Cook sketches, panting models, rainfall maps, models of Southern Cross and aircraft, and early banking practice with cheque making. The event highlights thoughtful teaching, student effort, and local pride under Headmaster Mr. Snow, as families and adults alike found the display a revelation.

Gloucester Public Captain Cook Gloucester Hinkter Kingsford Smith Snow Gloucester Sas H. T Shepherd Gloucester P. & C. Association

Applications invited for work and tenders for office building

Multiple public notices invite men to apply in writing to the Shire Engineer Gloucester by 5 pm on December 19 1931. Tenders for erection of Brick Office due by February 15 1982 with plans available at the company office. Also probate notice for Alfred Wesley Allen seeking letters of administration and notices to claim against the estate. Public notices from Hawdon Hawdon and others, including lease objection at Gloucester and trespass warning at Titata Creek.

Sydney Gloucester Mall W. Hunewman Harry N. Chaplin J M. Wratten Supreme Court OF New South Wales Alfred Wesley Allen Hawdon & Hawdon Proctors GA. Engel Witts Island Myal River Fens East Maitland Harris

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