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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 04, 1936

Page

2

Old Bank Gloucester notes and local items list

A miscellany of brief notices from Gloucester includes a London London travel letter by Eric Paton describing a snowy Scotland, poultry and duck-season chatter, Tugakabaka Rabbit Destruction Group election results, cedar log movement toward Brisbane mills, and banana industry threats from bunchy top on the Tweed River. Also a car accident near Henhank and a plug for B Coote the practical jeweller.

Sanana Tweed River Yale

Fire destroys home of Mr Patmore in Gloucester

Weekend blaze on Phillip Street Gloucester consumes the residence of Mr Fr Patsmore and all contents. Mrs Patmore and family were away at Bowman Farm. fire seen at rear by a lad named Wallia. Fire brigade’s hose pressure proved insufficient. interior and roof heavily damaged within an hour. Nearest houses spared. Roma Hospital misreported as on fire causing alarm. Insured property and many heirlooms lost. Mr Patmore and resident Tom Ritter among heavy losers.

Fr. Patsmore Phillip Street Gloucester Patmore Bowman Farm Atamling Lowe Roma Hospital Parmore Tom Ritter

Civic tribute to Mr Higgins and civic progress

A letter to the editor praises Mr Higgins for public service and supports assessing district progress. The writer warns against overemphasizing private enterprise while urging continued civic duty, urging acceleration of civic service for safety and well being of ratepayers and residents.

Pir Avane J. R. Higgins Higgins Uni Ares Higgins’ Tong

Library books added to School of Arts collection

A list of new additions includes Rogie Herries Walpole The Forestrosa Judith Paris Walpole Vancese Founder of House Jacobs House of Four Winds Buchan The Jury Bullett Confessions of a Beachcomber Banfield The Spy Newman Bruee Caravan Davison and Nichols Spanish Main Wren Old Wine and New Deeping Little Man What Now Falada Maid in Waiting Galsworthy Of Human Bondage Maugham Australia s Backyards Milford Gently Flows the Don Sholokhor Packhorse and Waterhole Buchanan Travels and Men Curle Taming the North Fysh Man From Ondnadatts Plowman Sea Devil Thomas Vanished Pompe of Yesterday Hamilton San Michele Munthe A further list will be ready for subscribers next week. A girl at South Coast resort was blown off her feet into the arms of a man whom she subsequently married. Slimming is going on more strenuously than ever.

School of Arts Rogie Herries Walpole Forstrosa Judith Paris Vancese House Jacobs House of Four Winds Buchan the Jury Bullett Banfield Newman Davison Nichols Wren Deeping Falada Galsworthy Maugham Australia Milford Sholokhor Buchanan Curle Fysh Ondnadatts Plowman Thomas Hamilton San Michele Munthe

Italian Defeat in Tembien Reported Amid War Claims

Addis Ababa February 2. British reports say Abyssinian forces breached Italian lines at Tembien February 28, with Abyssinians claiming capture of 33 field guns 176 machine guns and over 2000 rifles and 18 tanks. Italian spokesman dismisses victory claims and defends actions as cautionary amid growing European tensions.

Addis Ababa Tembien Caiin Wadara Woldia Dessaye Italy Seyoum Adowa-Makale London Times Ras Kassa Makale Daily Mail Addia Ababa South Aksim Cortimoua Ras Seyoum Tembieri Europe Abyssinia

First National Forest Dedicated in New South Wales

Vincent's Outlook reports the Premier Mr. B. B. Stevens dedicated the first National Forest in NSW. The 16 040 acre area lies about 20 miles north of Taree. Attending were Hon R. Vincent, Hon L. C. Martin, Mr. E. Bennett M.L.A., forestry commissioners from NSW and Victoria, and various forestry officers.

Vincent Manning B. B. Stevens N.S.W Taree R. & Vincent L. C. Martin E. Bennett M.L.A E. He Swain Nsw A. V. Galbraith Victoria Fred McPherson Hudson McIver Luke

Death of Mr J R Andrews at Redbank Manning River

The death occurred Friday at his home in Redbank Manning River of Mr J R Andrews aged 63, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs J D Andrews of Woodside Charity Crem Upper Manning pioneers. He was a brother in law of Miss Newton and Mr Newton of Gloucester and left numerous relations in the district. Sisters Bessie and Flu Andrews of Charity Creek are his sisters and Alf, Arthur, and Herbert Andrews of Charity Creek are his brothers.

Bib Redbank Manning River J. A. Andrews J. D. Andrews Woodside Charity Crem Bessie Flu Andrews Charity Creek Merers Alf Arthur Herbert

Typhoid Linked to Lettuce From Sewer Farm

A report by Adelaide Medical Officer of Health Dr Angus Johnson to the Metropolitan County Board ties a typhoid outbreak in Woolville Croydon and Kilkenny to lettuce grown at a sewerage farm. The crop was contaminated by irrigation with crude sewerage. over 20 cases have occurred and at least one death has resulted. No vegetables will be moved from the sewerage farm until further notice.

Adelaids Angus Johnson Metropolitan County Board Woolville Croydon Kilkenny

Cricket leaders deepen as Thistles and Tugrabakh clash

In a high scoring round, Thistles beat Ganglt to widen the ton lead with Stratford at 42 and Tugrabakh 34. Ken Oldfield struck 114 not out as Tugrabakh and Thistles fought to an exciting finish. Barrington and Tugrabakh also produced a close outright. Gidney and Oldfield starred with ball and bat as Wattles and Waratahs posted strong totals. Stratford dominated 2nd grade, while Gloucester faltered against Stratford. Awaited Saturday fixtures list teams for Gloucester, Tugrabakh, Barrington, and Wardis River matches.

Gangal Thistiea Wattles Tugrabakh Warntehs Barrington Stratford Ward River Gloucester Ken Oldfield Tater Ken Clafield Waratahs Waratahs Bruce Coates Jack Gidney Laurie Aiking Ron Smith Les Kenny Sid West John Matthewson Jim Wratten Roger Garner Eric Higgins Ray West Reg. Giddey Ken Merchant Sid Smith Tom Forbes W. Martin Jack Smith Wilson Hee Aixers Glenaston Oldfield Glen

Commercial JMEMUSH stock sales report from Sydney

Cattle buyers operated freely when prime sorts were offered and prices closed firmer with some sales 10s dearer. No Queensland stock included in the 2722 sold. Bullocks to £13 10s, cows to £9 18s, vealers to £8 10s, end quotations per 100 lb. Good to prime beef 27s to 34s and yearlings 30s to 40s.

Sydney Queensland

Maitland Stock Sales Fat Cattle and Calves Steady

Fat cattle yarding around 950 head with mixed quality, best bullocks to £11 5s, good £9, light £7 10s, best cows £4 7s 15d, good £8 10s. Calves about 500, light bobbies dominant, best heavy calves to 50s, heavy pigs well supplied with easier values, best heavy pigs to 80s, other grades from 38s 6d to 42s 6d, porkers 29s 6d to 32s 6d, slips and suckers 7s 6d to 15s 6d.

Maitland

Bowls Pennant Team Selected for Next Saturday Match

The following players are selected to play against Three No 2 team next Saturday on the local green with play to commence at 2 45 pm Bolton Hawdon White Street Smith Woodward Avrams Anders on Andrews Munro Trestrider Boorer. If unavailable notify the Secretary as early as possible. In the Anderson Trophy three games were played Monday Street and Anderson had a close match with Anderson winning 132 to 128. Thomas beat Boozer 120 to 90 and Thomas beat Andrews 125 to 85. Further particulars posted on club notice boards.

Pennant 245 Pin Bolton Hawdon White Street Smith Woodward Avrams Andersson Andrews Munro Trestrider Boorer Street Anderson Thomas Boozer

Church Services on Septuagesia Sunday

Church services listed for Gloucester Stroud and surrounding areas. Details include times for Church of England Presbyterian Congregational Baptist and Independent churches with pastors named and locations such as Lower Bowman Craven Creek Upper Barrington Ward's River and Stratford.

Church of England Gloucester Copeland H. W. Roger J. Lundie Lower Bowman Craven Creek Upper Barrington J. Buttle Congregational Rawdon Vale Stroud Baptist Church Stratford Craven Stroud J. Worboys Stroud Ind. Baptist Church Ward's River Social Hall H. Johnston

Why Send Your Orders Describe article required and end to H. COOTE

A catalog style notice advertises H Coote Jeweller Gloucester offering catalogues on hand and a promise of City Prices. It claims a trial will prove that requirements can be supplied with satisfaction guaranteed.

H. Coote Jeweller Gloucester C.ty

Wanted first class lawyer for Ham wood Mill

Wanted first class lawyer for Ham wood Mill. None but competent need apply. Good wages right man. He ferences preferred. Applications strictly confidential. Apply to Manning Times Taree. To Lease my Property of 200 ACRES at Back Creek Gloucester Weil grassed and watered. Apply J. Peters Back Creek. Glouc e

Hamwood Mill MILL Manning Taree Back Creek Gloucester Weil J. Peters Glouce

Deviation of Road From Upper Bowman to Craven Tops Notice

Government Gazette notice in January 1936 proposes deviating part of the road from Upper Bowman to Craven Tops in Korngu and Craven parishes, Gloucester. Plan reference RL 35 340. closing of roads in connection. Objections must be judged with the Minister for Lands within one month from publication. G PF Allman for Lands.

Government Upper Bowman Craven Tops Korngu Craven Gloucester Allman

Shower Evening for Miss Lucy Ward in School of Arte Hall

Friends of Miss Lucy Ward invite the public to a Shower Evening to celebrate her upcoming marriage. The event takes place Tuesday February 1 at 8 p.m. in the School of Arte Hall. Organizers A Moffatt and Landers urge attendance.

Lucy Wards School of Arte Provide. A. Moffatt Landers

Florist Shop Notice From Denison Street Address

Public notice from Gi. camter and District stating illness compels closure of the Florist Shop at Church near Mrs. Rich in Molincourt Denison Street. Phone 100 Glourtater.

Gi. Camter Rich Molincourt Denison ‘Street Glourtater

Caution to Trespassers Warned on Local Properties

Notice posted by W P Deceesbor on December 23 1894 cautions trespassers at Thue Waukivery Magrant Creek properties. It bans shooting wood carts and wasp risks without written authority and threatens action.

Magrant W. P. Deceesbor

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J. Whatson City Price Draper Samme Pres A. 1 Cavanough Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd Mil Eut Andrews & Johnston Sonville Gloucester Bereico Creek Carsonville Furnitre Andrews & Johnston's Joinery Works Church ST W. W. Hawdon B. P. Dawson, B.A OLD Bank N.S.W. Butlzing Sareohoyrestes Tyehwsats Minil Eric Paton Cottey Scotland Sydney Morning Herald Evie Hawson Vale Charlie Smith Henderson Cobark O'Hare Poultry Club Tugakabaka Tugrubikh Hel J Paston 7. B. Akhurst H. Muiddle Conandale Maleny Brisbane Lanrisborough Biackfall Chaffey Artha Andrews Henhank Jeft B. Coote Practical Jeweller Our Town Library Books South Coast First National Forest Taree District J. R. Andrews Cricket Ray Sansom Brindley Howard Bignell D. Young W. Mackay J. Tull Vic Weat Tom Langford J. Wand Ray Atking Gloucester Cricket Club Thisties E. Beattie F. Clarke J. Wratten J. ‘McIntyre T. Ritter Grade Wardis V. West A, Blanch F. Heh Klewhite I. Tull H. McLean G. Matthewson C, Jotnaon Mackay N. McInnes W. Fergueen Q L. Atking Symplex Eelock PB. Koelner W. T. Relf J. A. Ross Mia Relf A. C. Holstein Matthewson & Co Hunuook Goddard Shire Paterson, Easton & Co W. Easton R. E Laurie M. Laurie C. T Chapman da Bros Majestic Theatre Mulining Ferolson Gloucester District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Public Hospitals Act Gloucester District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Mth Mr. Newton P.O
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