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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
2
D. H. Z. Hill 7. 8. Wells and J. D. Benson dental surgeons Gloucester notify they will be on vacation from Friday 24th December until Tuesday 4th January in a local notice.
The Gloucester Advocate issues a year end Christmas message for 1937. It reflects on hardships and perseverance within the district and expresses hope that the season will compensate for past losses and improve the fortunes of many. It urges readers to cherish the day and live happily this Christmastide.
Notice records Mr T Davis an accountant at the Bank of New South Wales being reassigned to the Narrabri Branch. Woolford of Balline appointed in his place and Mr T N Carter of Shannon Vale listed as an inmate at Roma Private Hospital. Best wishes for recovery. George Matthewson named seventh in a merit list of Hawkesbury Agricultural College students with agriculture as the subject. Engagement announced between Nermia Wilson and Eric Hex. Additional High School Entrance results list Heather Morris and Raine as entrants to St George Hill's High School. New Year dances planned by The Hockey Girls at the School of Arts with music and a novelty feature. Sydney pig sales report and December payments to dairy suppliers noted. Optometrist visit details for Gloucester and dates.
Gloucester Shire Council plans a special meeting to mark the first sod for the Gloucester Urban Area sewerage project. Hon E. Spooner will turn the sod at Gloucester Park around 11 am on Wednesday the 29th, with a luncheon following. Officials and contractors named attend, and attendance extends to councillors and local bodies. A separate clerical appointment is considered to boost office work, with a costing clerk and a third officer discussed for the January meeting.
The Minister for Works and Local Government Hon B S Spoomer informed Shire President Dr A J White that his Moncer Pipe inquiry delays the turning of the last sod at Gloucester Sewerage Works. The ceremony is expected to be postponed until February.
Matthewson and Co have completed up to date premises in Denison Street adjoining the School of Arts. The brick building features a 24 ft frontage, cantilever awning, and plate glass show windows. The showroom displays cars and farm machinery including Alfa Separators, with district agent status. Gloucester District Cricket Association notes selected players for Newcastle during the New Year holidays. Challenges arrive from Rt George Sydney and the Hunter River Association for Anniversary Day matches. A Plashett Pastoral cow from Australian Tiwarra Shorthorn line yields a 273 day test record of 23 213 lb milk and 1056.56 lb butter fat.
State Meteorologist Mr. Mares expects a Christmas period heat wave in the western part of the state by week’s end and forecasted movement toward the coast. No change in conditions alters this outlook.
Gloucester Band hosts a Thursday tea party at Corbetta Cafe with Mr Gilbert McDonald presiding. About twenty boys and as many adults attend through a lengthy toast sequence, honoring Bandmaster Mr R Nicholls. A brace of presents, speeches, and songs follow, with tributes to Mrs Bert Nash and the visitors. The band plans its usual Christmas Eve street performance and School of Arts event with a juvenile improvement gold medal to spur next year’s effort.
Holiday programme highlights feature Nancy Steele is Missing with Victor McLagren Walter Connolly and Peter Lorre in a powerful drama. It will be shown next Wednesday December 28 supported by Stranger on a Honeymoon with Noah Beery Connie Cummings. Friday New Year’s Eve brings Call to Day with Olivia de Havilland Alice Brady and Ian Hunter, supported by Laurel and Hardy Our Relations. New Year’s Day offers His Brother’s Wife with Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor, plus Melody for Two with James Melton and Patricia Ellis. Monday January 3 presents The Luckiest Girl in the World with Genee Pallett, supported by She’s Dangerous. Wednesday January 5 shows Girl Overboard with Gloria Stuart Walter Pigeon, and spunky Spanky McFarland in General Spanky with That Man’s Here Again as the supporting feature. There is no Christmas Eve plot and matinees are cancelled until further notice.
Hundreds in Adelaide and Albert Streets watched a 32 year old woman, Hilda Agnes Boardman of Forbes Street Hill End, crash 150 feet from the lower tower of the Brisbane City Hall entrance. She died soon after at the general hospital. Policewoman O'Donnell aided. The incident marks a second fatal fall from the tower. The City Council will study safety measures and may Install steel mesh like Sydney Harbour Bridge pedestrian routes.
The notice seeks a capable woman or girl for domestic duties, inviting Mose farmers to join the New South Wales Pasure Improvement League scheme. Geod and superphosphate are supplied for any area up to three acres at a concession rate of 10 shillings per acre. Applicants should leave their names at H McCarthy’s office before December 1, 1997.
A large group held a surprise party at Bendorr Gangat for Mr and Mrs J McKinnon on a hot Saturday night. About 30 friends arrived at 8 30 pm and hid until the couple were surprised. Dancing followed and at 11 pm ladies served supper. The couple also marked a silver wedding anniversary. Music by McKinnon Breese Traac.
A practical Christmas gift offers relief from rheumatism neuritis aching joints and gout with a money back guarantee. A free book with full particulars is available on request.
In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Mary Jane Gallagher who departed this life on December 2, 1436. No one knows the silent heartache except those who loved her. Inserted by Brigid and Ray and grandchildren.
New and used Singer dropheads and round shuttles from £10 10. Cabinets from £12 10. Easy terms. From 20 shillings deposit. All makes of machines repaired. W Bedford Agents Garner Caen Stores Show Rooms 81 Poultry Street.
Matthewson and Co wish all friends a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. They announce new premises next to the School of Arts in Denison Street and invite everyone to visit the new showroom of interest model cars farm machinery and Alfa separators.
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