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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1937

Page

2

Church Services Across Gloucestershire and Nabiac

Church of England services listed for Quinquagesima Sunday in Gloucester with times at H C Bowman Farm 11 15 and Forbendale 7 80 plus Nabiac and Dyer's Crossing 2 and 7 30 led by Rev H W Rogom Nabiac Rev Wm Griffith Cochrane. Presbyterian services noted for Rawdon Vale Saturday night 5 and Sunday Inver Gordon 11 Heathertale 2 Gloucester.

Church of England Gloucester H.C . Bowman Forbendale H. W. Rog Om Nabiac Forster H.C. Krambach H.C . Dyer Wm. Griffith Cochrane Rawdon Vale Invergordon Heathertale Glouces

Congregational Gloucester 11 Tugrabakh 2 Copeland 7.30

The report lists Gloucester with 11 points and Tugrabakh 2 while Copeland scored 7.30 under Pastor B Martens in a local church event.

Gloucester Tugrabakh Copeland B Martens

Miss Myrtle Gillham Visits and Exits for England Tour

Miss Myrtle Gillham stayed with Miss Marie Green at Weakivory over the weekend renewing old acquaintances. She sails from Adelaide on the Orion on the 20th with a Women’s League of Health and Beauty party to England. A mass demonstration at Wembley in June will involve over 8000 participants. Gillham returns to Australia in October.

Myrtle Gillham Marie Green Weakivory Miss Gillham Orion Adelaide England Women's League of Health and Beauty Sydney League Wembley Mise Gillham Australia

Nurse Wilson Ad N A Obstetric Gloucester Practice

Nurse Wilson AD.N.A. obstetrician attended outdoor cases at Queen Street Gloucester. Phone U1.

Wilson Ad.n.a Queen Street Gloucester

Princess Elizabeth to be clear throne successor claim

The Gloucester Advocate notes Sir John Simon told the House of Commons there is no need to amend the Act of Settlement for Princess Elizabeth to be the throne’s successor. Elizabeth does not share the succession with Princess Margaret Mose, despite earlier suggestions.

Elizabeth John Simon House of Commons Marzaret Mose

Tennis draw for summer meet announced in fragments

The fragment lists pairings and matchups for a summer tennis event with Presbyterian facing Park and Pennies versus Gangat in February. Other lines mention Park 1 versus Baebs and Greenwood versus Teachers, but many details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Presbyterian Park Pennies Gangat Baebs Greenwood Teachers

Six Injured In Smash On Stroud Road Night Crash

Six people were injured in a head on collision between two cars on Stroud Road near Booral on Saturday night. Injuries ranged from lacerations and fractures to head injuries and shock. Names include Lawrence Jones, Mrs Jones, David Godfrey Smith, Jack Guy, Mia Guy, Bruce Guy. ages and details noted.

Stroud Road Booral Lawrence Jones Fisher Avenue Vaucluse Jack Guy Rockburgh Street Lorne West Maitland Mia Guy Bruce Guy

Taronga Park seeks cockatoos and satin bowers

Trustees of Taronga Park Zoo seek Blinc Cockatoos yellow or red crested Gong Gang Cockatooes and Regent of Satin Bower Birds. They ask those who can capture these species to contact the Secretary Taronga Zoological Park Trust Mosman Sydney for permits. Prior authority from the Chief Secretary’s Department must be shown.

Taronga Park Zoo Taronga Park Zone Taronga Chief Secretary Sydny Te Secretary Taronga Pari

Pioneer Passes In Stroud After Long Family Life

Mrs. Ann Wenham died on the 18th inst at age 68. Born in 1845 in Dungog district, she married in 1867 and lived at Clare Valley before moving to Stroud after her husband’s death in 1902. She survived by three sons, two daughters, a sister, and many grandchildren, with a funeral at Stroud conducted by Rev. R. C. Pereira.

Ann Wenham George Wenham Samuel Ridgeway Dungog Clareval Stroud Wen Maria Brewer Flat Tapa George Cessnock Wiliam Jaciare Elisabeth Farley Rulith Gorton Stroud Rand R. C. Pereira Gloucester

Death of Mr A J Campbell in Scott Memorial Hospital

Arch J Campbell, aged about seventy, died after a lengthy illness and an operation conducted by a city specialist at Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone. He was a well known figure in the Upper Hunter with ties to Arden Hall Sundown and Glenrock, survived by a widow and two children, Win as well as Nancye, and remembered as a kindly, reserved, widely respected man.

Scott Memorial Hospital Scont Arch. J. Campbell Hunter Sundown Glenrocke Glenrock G. M. Campbell Arden Hall Scane Campbell Wincome Nancye Beane

Shire Employees Picnic at Blackhead Seaside

The Shire Employees annual picnic at Blackhead drew about 120, traveling by five lorries and seven cars from Gloucester. Attendees included Tyrell M.L.C. and Union officials, with Shire Engineer W J Fordyce praising the day and condolences offered to Sid Bade and his wife in hospital. The event featured foot races won by Speed Gordon and Tom Farley, plus the old buffs race, three legged race results, and a lively turnover of prizes and refreshments provided by local hosts and hotelkeepers.

Blackhead Gloucester Tyrell M.L.C Shire Employees Union Roberts W. J. Fordyce Shire Sid Rade Newcastle Hospital Shire Employees Gordon Harry Millen Tom Farley Tom Warley’ Daylghter Bruce Andrews Indies Sali Jack Middlebrook Jack Chic. Tonks

Enemies of cactus pest threaten dairy district records

Cactoblastis cactorum caterpillars are being consumed by meat ants in parts of the Seone district, with cyanide potassium used for control. The Macleay Dairy Company reports rising supplies to its cooperative dairy factory, reaching 53 tons weekly and aiming to surpass the 1948 record of 634 tons. Butter quality remains excellent.

Macleay Seone Macleay Dairy Company Macleay Cooperative Dairying Company

Trip to America and Japan

Mr and Mrs J N Laurie of Rawdon Vale recount a world tour from Sydney to Wellington Rarotonga Tahiti San Francisco and Los Angeles visiting notable sights and cities. They describe the Watertent drive Inland Bay the Gotten Gate bridge San Francisco and New York highlights including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.

Sydney Maunganui Wellington N.é1 Sheil Company Hutt Valley Tararua Hult Raratonga Tanith Tahiti Islay San Francisgo San Francisco Syd Ney Ely Uni Hasic Los Angeles LWA Wichita Australia A. Vasu Beechcraft Air Factory Winhita U.S.A New York St. Louis Missouri River Bos Curtis Wright Mirsouri USA Newark Rockefeller Building Iso Empire State Building Aviation, Export Company Pleetwinga Ryans Spartans Edo Colaman

New York Visit Described By Australian Travellers

The narrative recounts a Australian visitor group touring New York with praise for friendly businessmen and shopping, noting brisk city life. They describe rapid flights from New York to Kansas City aboard a Ford tri motor, a stop at Spartan works, and a return via an all metal Spartan, praising speed and performance. They mention a Morse Show in Ta'sar with Major Hudile, and remark on horse breeding and a local odd tail-docking custom observed in cattle, with a teaser that the account continues.

Cument Cay New York Australia Kansas City Tulwar Spartan Aircraft Company Tulsir

Gloucester District XP overpower Manning XI in Gloucester Park

Gloucester District XP bowlers dominated Manning XI with Lan ning's 73 and Hy Giddey taking three wickets. J Smith added four, M Price two, Ross one. Ro Lee top scored with 18, Gloucester closed the day 7 for 187. Mee, Wit son 70 not out and Jack Gidley 10 added later. Weekend notes mention Batting averages and next fixtures for Barrington Cricket Club and district matches.

Manning Gloucester Parke Gloucester District Lanning Hy Giddey Toot J. Smith M. Price Ear H Ross Ro. Lee Gloucester Mee Witson Jack Gidley Sesut

Record Year of Amp. Financials Highlight 1936 AMA Society

The Australian Mutual Provident Society reports a new business total of £27,979,620 for 1936, up £3,956,118 from the previous year. Regional figures show £27, A1,901 written in Australia and New Zealand, £566.71 elsewhere, with the ordinary department contributing £8,103,308 and the Industrial department £19,? million. The text presents the year’s annual figures and departmental breakdowns, indicating a strong growth trajectory.

Renn Australian Mutual Provident Society Australia New Zealand

Fragments Read as Local Notice on Names and Businesses

OCR fragment mentions FRANK WHITE and a BAIR DRESSING SALOON near Dan, with garbled title and value. Limited readable details hint at a local business or notice record. No clear event, date, or full entities beyond FRANK WHITE and Dan context.

Tenders Invited for Fence Erection in Woko Parish area

Pastures Protection Board Armidale invites tenders for erecting a fence along Port Stephens Road at Kauthi between reserves T.8. & CR 1497 Parish Woko about 50 chains and TS. & CR 415 Parish Woko about 14 chains. Full specs available from the undersigned. Tenders close 10 February 1937.

Smirmins Port Stephen's Road Kauthi E &. Patston Pastures Protection Board Armidale

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