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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

2

Illness and property moves headlined in Tuesday notes

The column reports Mrs. W. Stanton of Bowman ill and J. A. McLean selling King Street property to Den Monro as he plans to move to Balmain. also mentions residents Harry and Waratah, and local community updates amid a string of small town notices and light trivia sections.

Veesonal W. Stanton Bowman J. A. McLean King Street den Monro McLean Balmain Sydhwy Harry Waratah

Rawdon Vale Progress Association annual meeting report

Rawdon Vale Progress Association held its annual meeting on 20th last with strong attendance. The president noted success in securing council and Pastures Protection Board approvals, a drover hut on Clay Cully Reserve proving convenient in wet weather, and officers elected including Patron JN Lawrie and President AR Lawrie. The Sports Committee reported a profitable year since its 7 year founding, disbursing over £140 to fund buildings grounds and charities, with plans to buy land for future meetings as the district thrives and stock look well.

Clay Cully J. N. Lawrie A. R. Lawrie Mesars G. D B. €. Laurie J. A. Bignell A. B. Hays Gloucester Unis Pastures Protection Boards TUL Mmaln Ouristeret New Pealand Ing Aome Haal Harold Roach Tr Addi Bir Severn

Snake in wireless set shocks Gloucester readers

In Gloucester the Advocate reports a snake appeared from a wireless set during Anniversary Celebrations on the 26th at Tigrah home of Mrs H Risson. The 4ft black snake emerged from the sea after a movie played. Meanwhile friends note Mr T N Carter of Shannon Vile is recovering after a fortnight in Rama Private Hospital.

Gloucester Kentucky Tigrah H. Risson T. N. Carter Shannon Vsle Rama

Death of Mr Pat Morrissey in Sydney Hospital

General grief swept the district at the death of Mr Pat Morrissey of Rathcow Willow Tree Singleton after a short illness at St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst. Born Burnside Victoria in 48 years, he was educated at St Xavier's College Melbourne and was son of the late Hon John Morrissey. He served as managing director of John Morrissey Ltd after his brother’s death, spent years in Queensland managing pastoral properties, and was recently married with a wife, two brothers and five sisters surviving. Funeral held in Melbourne.

P. J. Morrissey Burnside Victoria St. Xavier’s College Melbourne John Morrissey Rathcown John Morrisey Ltd Mr. Morrissey Queensland

Bowling Notes Taree No 2 to Gloucester Next Saturday

Pemnnant players please note the alteration that Taree No 2 team will come to Gloucester next Saturday. The skippers of the B Pennant are requested to get their teams ready to play at Taree next Saturday. Games start at 2 15 pm.

Pemnnant Taree Gloucester

Barrington team named for Saturday cricket match

Barrington and A Grade will field a two day cricket match starting Saturday. Players listed include Webeck Cyril Taylor Martens Merchant Berry Moore Dare Cook Higgins McRae and Beaton among others. Friday event details note attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester from Sam to 5 pm.

Barrington R. Webeck Cyril Taylor Martens C. Merchant M. Berry J. Moore T. Moore T. Dare A. Cook J. Higgins J. McRae D. Cook D. Beaton McDonald F.B.C.A BMC London Webster, Jucke & McDonald Sydney

Terrific hailstorm rocks Maitland region

A violent hailstorm swept Maitland and surrounding coastfields on Sunday afternoon, bringing four inches of hail in Te1 arah and Rutherford within 40 minutes. Maitland town avoided the worst, while East and West Maitland and Lornard Bolwarra saw heavy rain and light hail, leaving crops damaged in exposed areas.

Resilenia Maitland Coslfields West Maitland Lornard Bolwarra Te1arah Rutherford

Sydney Floods Sweep City After Torrential Rain

Sydney faced record one hour rainfall at 6.13 am with 25 points and 571 points in 24 hours, flooding suburbs such as Banksia Tempe and Banks town. Rescue crews saved an elderly couple and a man over 80, while rail lines and tram services were disrupted and many vehicles stranded.

Sydney Bankstown Paddington Pollesed Daishter Kensington Maroubra Bots Mascot Mascot Agriidrome Adastra Airways Sant Aitines Weather Bureau Furea Bexley Banksia Ion Houking Mee Rockdale Cook's Tempe Botany-road Botany

Heavy Rain Boosts NSW Districts After Dry Spell

A widespread rain event in New South Wales brought earlier drought relief to the north western slopes and plains with 1.6 to over 3 inches falling across Narrabri Burren Junction Walgett and surrounding areas. Maize growers in Glen Innes report over four inches in two days helping sow prospects for the wheat and maize crops amid improved ground moisture.

New South Wales North Ughty Tablelands Centtral-Western Puligu Glen Innes

Primary Producers Union Annual Meeting Report

The Glue Center branch elected Arch McRae as President with M. Newton as Secretary and a slate including Herbert Amide Arthur Archinal and P. Middlebrook. The annual report notes progress on trucking yard facilities, herd testing outreach, and broader support for closer settlement while urging greater member participation and improved voting integrity in local elections.

Te Glue Center Arch McKae Messrs Herbert Amide Arthur Archinal M. Newton Mesarm A. McRae Hy Mudie A. Kirk A. Archinal Middlebrook Lwadle McRye Muskile MeRse Mr. Muddle

Church Services and Public Bill Adverts

Church services listed for Gloucester parishes across denominations with times and locations. Government bill in Straits Settlement proposes harsher anti corruption penalties including up to 5000 dollars fine and seven years imprisonment.

Straits Settlement

Witness title confusion fuels informal votes in local election

Local officials discuss how witness titles on electoral signatures cause informal ballots. Newton cites that using occupation rather than title could clarify identity, while Archinal argues enrollment already shows occupation. A ruling on the matter will be sent to the District Council.

Clabs Mideal Namiere Mr. Newton Grasser Damestic Mina Archinal Newton

Majestic Theatre Showcases Fifty Roads to Town and More

Majestic Theatre features Fifty Roads to Town with Dan Ameche and Ann Sothern as a hitch in a mountainous romance setting, supported by Wiese two star cast and others. The second film, The Gorgeous Hussy, stars Cap’n Andy and George Brunt with Anita Louise, while The Co Getter brings Peter Bayne Cappy Rivka to life in a cosmopolitan Warner Bros feature. Also shown is Women Are Trouble with Florence Rice and Paul Kelly, plus a note on British sweets consumption and Prussia’s latest gift to Herr Hitler from a Hanover mountain setting.

Maroonal Bhezard Dan Ameche Ann Sothen Twentieth Century- Fox Majestic Wiese Two Delighteal Slim Summerville Tani Darwell Join Quaten Douglas Fowley Allan Lané Alan Dinehart Stepin Fatehit Hussy Peter Bayne Cappy Rivka the Majestic Charles Winninger Cap'n Andy Show Boat Cappy Ve “Go-Geller George Brunt Anita Louise George Anita Bulin Stuart Archt Matt Casey Wileter Florence Rice Grantland Rice Paul Kelly Asily

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