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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

2

Labour clash over East Sydney by election unfolds

In a chaotic dispute the Labor party faces a federal ruling on opening the East Sydney by election. The federal body seeks to align the by election with the Labor platform, challenging a state‑level plan tied to Mr Lang and urging the government to push banking reforms through the Cabinet agenda.

Strney Ram Uaken Yeate Rupert Pearty A.L.F Thister Industry Beasley Langs Theodore

Eticlan’s Vibit at London and Sydney eye clinic event

D L McDonald and partners announce a public eye testing event at the Commercial Hotel on Wrightley and Fith Mercury, with specialist Spacaliat of Webster Jack and Mc Donald of Sydney to attend and possibly provide personal consultation. The notice mentions Honours FLUC in London and details unclear due to garbled OCR.

Eticlan D. L McDonald London Spacaliat of Webster Jack & McDonald Sydney Writley Fith Merch Howry Nem Wost

Robbery report and cattle sale in Gloucester

A Gloucester notice reports a burglary at Stanley Noakes near the old saw mill with boards pried, two pairs of trousers a vest and 12 shillings stolen. Also a Harvest Thanksgiving service at St Pauls Church with morning and evening rites conducted by Rev H W Rogers and Rev Go Williams. A special cattle sale by Mezern Malthewson and Co is announced for Gloucester with about 80 head of bullocks expected, offering a lively opportunity for buyers.

Omukok England St. Paul's Church Moi H. W. Rogers Ang Ree Go Williams Nabiac. Ee Mezern, Malthewson and Co Gloucester

Fire Brigade Referendum Calls for Public Vote

A Gloucester town debate on forming a fire brigade ends with calls for a ratepayers referendum after two years of discussion. Councillors, seen as ratepayers’ representatives, should publish all facts before asking for a public vote. An insurance class change could offset higher ratings under a Fire Board plan if the Underwriters’ Association inspects Gloucester’s eligibility.

Fire Brigade Fox Ie Sottle Cloucester Erin Fire Board Gloucester

Australian sentiment and imperial ties in Gloucester cadets

Fragmentary text from a Gloucester site shows discussion of patriotism toward Australia within the British Empire. It references fostering Australian sentiment, cadet activities, and cultural links, suggesting an internal drive to strengthen ties and promote national identity among young Australians abroad.

Austria Theourreatriotair Association Salar Fetter Wrau Asterisay Gloucester Tate Gloucester Wet Cadets Australia British Empire

Old Pioneer Ellis Dies After Long Gloucester Career

Ebenezer Edward Ellis, a longtime Gloucester district resident known for bush work and early farming, died in his sleep at age nearing his July birthday. Born at Ward's River, he worked at Bowman stud farm, cleared pine brush, engaged in cedar-getting, and helped found the first Ward's River school. He and wife Matilda Reif raised three sons, and funeral was held at Gloucester Cemetery with Rev. H. W. Rogers conducting.

Samuel Ellis Stratford Ebenezer Edward Ellis Gloucester Glen Point Sydney Bullahdelah A. A. Co Bowman Stud Vlter Ningy William Bulllac Waukivory Spring Creek Ward's River Bilis Belf Hazelwood Grant Burley Wratten Inter August Reichert Stroud Wade Dungog Talen Maitland Brather Willis Ellis Ward’s River Dungy Matida Reif George Reif Albert Edward Daniel Stephen Singleton Samuel George Strathford H.W. Rogers Church of England

Three Years Plan Divides Premiers and Critics

Canberra reports erupt over the Three-year Plan adopted by the Premiers Conference. Critics in Sydney and Queensland dispute the plan while Prime Minister expresses broad support. The plan calls forcutting government expenses salaries and pensions and reducing bank overdraft and flood deposit rates with a 3/6 income tax on interest.

Canberra Serence Stallin Commonwealth Hank Board Theodore Queensland Moore Commonwealth Commonwealth Bank

Prime cattle sale records and erratic bids at Commercial market

Monday’s cattle yarding at Commercial yielded scarce prime waste and mixed quality stock. Early bids for prime lines were robust with yearlings at 31s to 37s, prime lights around 30s, heavies to 35s, and others near 20s per 100s. Prices varied by lot with Laurie and Ickes among buyers, while consignments mainly featured poorer condition cattle. A fire damaged an outbuilding as yard activity slowed amid a medium to light turnout.

Womebush Bydney A.D R. E. Laurie Gloucester Wiseers J. F Ickes

Council quarrel over clerical staff and budget clashes

The council clashed over whether to remove the assistant clerk to cut costs. Dr Reichert pressed the motion while others argued the clerk needed help to handle urban area work. The dispute escalated, ending abruptly with a threat to resign.

Church Services and Sermons in Gloucester and Stroud

Local church notices list service times for Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist churches in Gloucester and Stroud. Entries include Rev W Rogers and Rev C F, with evening talks and midweek meetings scheduled across Cedar Grove, Mount George, and Union Hall venues.

Methodist

Gloucester Police Court Insults and Assault Case

At Gloucester Police Court Reinke faced charges of insulting words and unlawfully assaulting Sergeant Bolton. Witnesses described verbal insults shouted at the officer and a violent reaction when restrained. Reinke admitted resisting arrest. the bench noted prior concerns about his conduct and alleged influence on youths. A fine and imprisonment options were discussed. some local charges were withdrawn.

Gloucester Police Court Reinnke Bolton Reinke Maitland Gaol Hardour Muswellbrook Kempsey Réinke Gloucester Court Golton

Burton Bleakley wedding at Methodist Church

A wedding in Gloucester united Miss Elsie Bleakley and Mr. Fred Burton with Rev. G F R Whitmore officiating. The bride wore satin with Brussels lace and orange blossom crown, bouquet of hyacinths and stephanotis. Attendants included Miss Cikayasky in blue georgette. best man was Calin Bays. Reception at Sunshine Cafe followed by honeymoon to the Mountains.

Burton—Bleakley Elsie Bleakley A. Bleakley Mirboo Gloucester Fred Burton H. J. Burton Burton Maroubra G. F. R. Whitmore Ies Cikayasky Georgette Stephanotis Calin Bays Sydney Sunshine Cafe Z. A. Corbett

Gloucester Shire Council Meets Despite Absence and Dispute

The Gloucester Shire Council held its regular monthly meeting in the Shire Chambers with Mr. Tomke absent due to illness and out of town. Finance reports show payments across General, Lorn, Park Loan, Water Supply and Trust Funds, while Dr. Reichert protests a £4 5s clerical aid claim. The Works Committee report details disputed relief work on Waukivery Road with graveling shifts between Wilsons and Dennett's Flat, prompting review of allocation and authority.

Ge. Reichert Corneil Reichert Ecause Council Tt Costa Higgins Gloucester Glouceste Wallarobba Dungog Dr. Wilson Mr. Newton Misa Kemp Ilineaa Covnell Wilson Newton Dr. Higgins Revene Cr Reichert Cr. Higgine Cr. Reichert Cr. Heichert Conneil Wilton Dre. Higgins Reirbert Fas Uns Tomke Tne M. Newton Works Committee Waukivery Road Wilzone Oakey Creek Connet Dennett Wilson's Dennett's Cornell Easton Dotemar Taft Gr Reichert

Tugrabakh Draws With Stratford In First Grade Cricket

In a scratched first grade match Tugrabakh and Stratford played to a draw at Bttfond. Notable scores include Ken Merchant and Bignell contributing for Tugrabakh, with Germon and Smith among the bowlers. Other first grade results show Reds defeating Bepinelow and Gloucaster beating Avon Valley by 113 runs, Gloucester posting 183 with Blanch and Bailie among the scorers.

Tugqrabakh Stratford Tugrabaka Ates Ken Merchant Taylor R. Germon Bignell Tugrabakh B. Merchant T. Bignell J. ‘Bignell

Hudson Tourer 1926 Model T TM for sale in NSW probate notice

Classified notice covers a Hudson Tourer car in perfect mechanical order with registration 11 June 1931, price unclear, offered by A B Coutts Dungog. Also a probate notice in New South Wales Supreme Court for Ebenezer Edward Ellis deceased Gloucester with executors Samuel George Ellis and Stephen Ellis, notices to creditors and appointment details provided. Impounding notice lists a chestnut gelding branded RW impounded at Barrington from Two Creeks, with sale if not released by 6 March.

A.B. Coutts Dungog New South Wales Ebenezer Edward Ellis Gloucester Hersnf Samuel George Ellis Stephen Eilis Hawdon & Hawden Church Street Aubrey Halloran Soltettur Marlin Place Sydney

Impounding Notice at Barrington for Two Horses

Impounded at Barrington on February 3 by Stock Inspector Moore from Travelling Stock and Camping Reserve No 177. Pariah Craven cream pony mare branded JM near shoulder and horse head mark. one aged bay gelding branded M half circle over top near shoulder. If not released, will be sold on Thursday 12.

Barrington A. Newton Two Creeks Moore Pariah Craven Aide

Trespass Notice On Ky Wong Property Barrington

Barrington resident LK Lawrie warns that fishing shooting rabbiting or any trespass on Ky Wong premises is prohibited after this date and will be prosecuted without regard to persons. All prior permissions are withdrawn.

LK Lawrie

Local families thank Dr Locke and Griffin kin for support

Merts A and D Fitts and families express heartfelt thanks to Dr Locke Mr P Keegan and the Griffin families for their kindness, sympathy, and floral tributes during their time of need.

Merts Fitts Xine Wrély Dr. Locke P. Keegan Bianch Griffin

Matthewson and Co to sell ty audios at the Shire Yards

Matthewson and Co announce a sale at the Shire Yards featuring ty audio items. The notice provides location and timing details, urging interested buyers to attend and inspect the goods before bidding concludes.

Matthewson and CO Ty Audios Shire

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