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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1937

Page

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Tuncurry Bowling Club Opens New Green in Fine Style

The Tuncurry Bowling Club opened its new green laid by Bellevue Hotel proprietors with a sunny day, large attendance, and a formal ceremony led by P W Pidgeon NSWA president. Rinks featured visiting teams from Taree Wingham Gloucester and Gloucester. Pidgeon praised the club and hinted at a Mid North Coast association.

Kookaburras Rupert Beale N.S.W. Bowling Association P. W. Pidgeon Sydney Pidgeon Association Central North Coast A. ©. Hollingworth A. ©. Tollow A.lewis Messrs R. S. Hawkins Taree Abbott Wingham Latham Tuncurry Boorer Gloucester Strathfield Club W. Gotham Wright Manning Shire Berle Bellevue Hotel Percy Chapman N SW J. McIntyre

Rapid spread of three day sickness hits New South Wales

Ephemeral fever or three day sickness has jumped from Queensland into New South Wales with alarming speed. NSW Agriculture officers report cases on the North Coast and in Ingleburn, Richmond, Woy Woy, with Bourke noting a case. No cure exists, but rest, shade and water are advised. owners should keep cattle from infected holdings off their premises.

New South Wales Queensland N.S.W. Department of Agriculture Ingleburn Richmond Woy Bourke Max Henry C. A. Shepherd South Africa

Stratford G U O O F Sports Carnival Ends In Mixed Fortunes

The Stratford G U O O F branch hosted a social and sporting carnival with horse and athletic events. Despite strong entries, bridle races disappointed while the athletic program impressed with tight races including a dead heat for 100 yards and notable performances by the Griffit brothers and W Ryan and Ron Martin in jumping contests. Miss Olive Yardy won the rooster chase.

G.uoop. Lodge Stratford Bert Uoreira Howe Grergo Meemeth Genfr Gritt Mr. Westley Griffty Brothers Les Geoff W. Barnes Gloucester Ron Pile W. Martin Olive Yardy Bruce Bagnall W. Ryan Ron Martin Ryan Ron Martin Aprie

Local Fair Highlights Exciting Events and Dance Night

The day featured corn grain counting and cotton winding for ladies with top prizes to Laurie Beards 233 and A Wenham 239 while H Lowrey led the cotton winding, and Miss Thesta Lowrey stood nearby. A Stratford hall dance closed the day with lively crowds and a late supper after the festivities.

Laurie Beards A. Wenham Lowrey Dirs H. Lowrey Airecu Neek Stratford Hall Corbett Sunshine Cue Rolind Petre Hagen Howard Martin Aros Marin Stortoee

Bacon pig standard lifted by global breeding shifts

Mr. Bulsu and Burke of the Newcastle Abattoir Board say pig breeding has shifted to a common type bred for pork and bacon. This has improved bacon quality globally, with Argentina, Holland, and continental nations leading the change. Australia sees steady demand for bacon pigs and faces limited local stocks while English orders remain strong.

Australia England

Four-State Cars Seen Boarding Black Man’s Point Ferry

On a recent trip of the Black Man’s Point ferry a rare sight occurred as four motor cars from four adjoining states arrived in order. The vehicles boarded the punt in sequence from Queensland New South Wales Victoria and South Australia highlighting a curious cross-state moment.

Blackman's Point Queensland New South Wales Victoria South Australia

Hearing Aids Offered by Opticians in Sydney

Webster Jack and McDonald Limited, Opticians in Castlereagh Street Sydney, announce NSW agency for Western Electric hearing aids. They offer bone and air conduction models and invite readers to request information and pamphlets.

Famou Western Electric Coy N.S.W Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney Opticlana Castlereagh Street

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