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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1936

Page

2

Election of five directors for Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

Notice urges Gloucester residents to vote in person on 20th Inst at the School of Arts. postal ballots allowed if a written application is made to the Returning Officer. Also mentions lost spectacles, a flight to Sydney for Dr. Munro and Mr. Hooke, and an optometrist visit by D I McDonald at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on March 20 with hours listed.

Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital School of ‘Arts Returning Ofber Sydney Joe Laurie Gloucester Dr. Munro B. Hooke John McKelvey D. I. McDonald F.B.C School of Arta Hall Glewcenter Icube Tatoo Public

Collision on Queen Street injures family in buggy

On Sunday morning a collision occurred at the Barrington and Queen Street intersection. M Newton driving north on Barrington struck Ted Paff’s Bethora car travelling west on Queen Street. Paff’s car capsized near a culvert. Mrs Potts, her daughter, and a baby were in the overturned vehicle. They were taken to Roma Private Hospital for treatment. Mrs Potts later left, Mrs Paff remained with chest injuries, and the Potts child underwent an appendectomy the following day. The two drivers sustained minor bumps.

M. Newton Ted Paff Bethora Mr. Newton Barrington Street Mr. Paff Queen Street

Three Years Sentenced in Hobart Court Controversy

Jack Anderson or Patrick Brady was sentenced by Mr Justice Clarke to three years imprisonment after a disruptive outburst in Hobart Criminal Court. The defendant claimed to appeal and sought bail, prompting removal from the bench. Brady alleged police persecution in Sydney and vocally protested the sentence.

Jack Anderson Patrick Brady Criminal Court Hobart Justice Clarke Anderson Hig Honor Brady Sydney

Japanese Move Sparks Australian South Sea Flight Plan

A proposed air service between Australia and the South Sea Islands is reported as imminent, with officials from the Dunks Chamber of Commerce indicating an early move toward establishing a commercial route despite limited details.

South Sea Islands Peamihiity i Dunks Chamber of Commeros

Italians Claim Big Victory at Andetta Battle

Rome says Marshal Badogno reports a major victory south of Malcalle in the Battle of Andetta. Italian forces, about 72 000, faced 80 000 Abyssinian attackers, with 20 000 put out of action and 400 dead, 600 wounded. rain and hail storms marked the fight as Italian regulars met the invaders.

Rome Andetta Badogno Malcalle Askari

Clash on the Mongolia border between Japan and Mongolia

A Riga message recounts clashes on the Mongolia border with Japanese Manchukuo forces crossing into Mongolian territory in motor vehicles. About 500 Japanese troops and 1000 Mongolians fought near the border until reinforcements arrived and the invaders were forced back. Moscow reports a suggestion for an International Commission to report on the incidents to ease Russo Japanese relations.

London Riga Mongolia Moscow Tokyo Japan Asaitsumu

France and Belgium warn over Rhineland remilitarisation

Paris reports a high level conference between Foreign Minister Flandin and Belgian Premier van Zeeland on Franco Belgian co operation against possible German remilitarisation of the Rhineland. Belgium fears German BSI operations near the zone and France pledges protest to the League if regular troops move in. Belgium vows to stand with France if violations occur.

London Paris M Flandin M. van Zeeland Germany Rhineland Belgium BSI M. Flandin France League Daily Mail Britain Italy

Birthday celebration at Wallanbah honours Allen Taylor

Embarrassed but pleased Allen Taylor of Tabpit receives gifts from Trends donors on February 5 during a birthday party at Mark Holstein’s residence. Guests include Miss Sambel, Little Betty Taylor, and Norman Monson. A second note covers a house warming for Arthur Wibbons and the Ribbons family in Wallanbah Valley with dancing, singing, and supper.

Allen Billy) Taylor Tabpit Mark Holstein Mr. Hee, Gray Gloucester Mr. Holstein Misa Sambel Uttle Betty Taylor Sydney Norman Monson Wallanbah Arthur Wibbons Ribbons Weii My. W. Ribbons

Gloucester Cricket Club Saturday fixtures report

The Gloucester Cricket Club schedule shows Thistles v Wattles, Waratahs v Tugrabakh, and Stratford hosting Stratford on the program. Notable scores include Jack Smith 58 for Tugrabakh, Nigel Laurie 40 for Barrington, and Tom Leedham 3-9 bowling for Tugrabakh. Stratford leads the 2nd Grade standings, while the first division table highlights Tugrabakh and Wattles at the top with Waratah and Barrington close behind.

Gangat Thistle Tugrabakh Wattles Waratahs Barrington Stratford Bateman Jack Smith Jim Smith Tagrabakh Tom Leednam J. Matthewson Reg Giddey Waratah Nigel Laurie Dr. Anderson Claude, Bartlett Ho Hse Long Om Jock McRae George Osmond John Matthewson Reg Giddey Jack Les Kenney Tom Leedham Kenney Ron Smith Tom Leetham Ae Eure Gloucester Cricket Club Thistles S. McAlpin G. Conn K. Oldfield H. Wilson G. Baston C. Gordon W. Connolly eOrade Stratford At Stratford V. West A. Blanch G. Matthewson D. Young F. Hebblewhite C. Johnson R. Barbour H. McLean A. Richardson W. Ferguson N. McInnes W. Mackay I. Tull

Rumours Denied On Resignation Of Prime Minister Lyona

Prime Minister J A Lyona, who opened Castle Hill Show, stated he had no intention of resigning while his health and the approval of Australians permit him to continue parliamentary duties. He addressed rumours that he planned to quit his leadership of a government credited with guiding the country through difficult days.

J. A. Lyona Castle Hill Show People of Australia Lyons

Church notices from Gloucester and Stroud regions

Church of England services listed for Quinquagesimo Sunday across Gloucester and nearby parishes with times and ministers Rev. H. W. Rogers Rev. W. Griffith Cochrane Rev. R. Pereira and Rev. J. Worvoy. Stroud Baptist and Ind Baptist notices plus Sunday School and local gatherings. Also brief industrial note predicting future aircraft engines will weigh not over Hib per horsepower.

Church of England Gloucester H.C . Twgrabah Waukivory H. W. Rogers Church’ of England Nebé&e Porster H.C . Coolongolaok Willina Nabiac Amb Black Head & Pan W. Griffith Cochrane Methodist Stratford R. Pereira Grove Connelly's Creek Mt. George Battle ‘ Strotd Stroud Craven J. Worvoys Stroud Ind Baptist Church Boors Upton St . Allworth

Weddings and Society Notes from Gangat Year

A kitchen tea for Mina Violet marked by dancing, speeches and gifts as she prepares to wed F Mutten of Sydney. The Gangat P and C Association held an annual meeting reporting a credit balance and progress on school grounds, books, and equipment. New officers include Green and E Mulligan as President and Secretary with Moore as Treasurer and J Stevens as Auditor.

Bytowen J. Stevens Tara Mina Violet F. Mutten Bydney Jim Maddalena M.C Pagt Green Cliff Murray Norman Monson Violet Ake Bra. Cumming Gangal Sydney Gangat P. & C, Association Gangat P. & C. Association Paff Parker E. Mulligan C. Murray E Moore Tressurer

Death risks of outback prospectors near Wiluna

Dangers faced by prospectors in waterless inland areas are shown by Ver non Maurice George Corboy and a missing man, Rus sell. Corboy was found after extreme thirst near Wiluna, 40 miles from town and 10 miles from camp, after 15 hours of searching. A swag and bicycle found 37 miles north of Wiluna hint at Rus sell likely dead or missing.

Maurice George Corboy Corboy Lake Violet Wiluna Constable Gallagher Carboy Ruswell Ruinsell

Cattle Cattle Sale Mixed Results at Sydney Yard

Market in Commercial Homebush noted small yarding and scarce prime beef, with prices rising from the start. Bulls to £11 16s, cows £7 10s, calves light supply, pigs strong but prices below last week for prime quality, buyers cautious amid steady demand.

Homebush Sydney

Death of Venezuelan General Gomez Ends Dictatorship Era

The longtime president and father of 114 children died in Caracas at 76 after illness. Acting President Siesto Lopez Contreras announced a peaceful transition and vowed stability. Gomez, a rancher and mixed-blood figure, ruled since 1909, ending civil wars and overseeing debt repayment, roads, education, oil profits, and rapid economic growth.

General Gomez Venezuela Caracas Gomez Siester Lopez Contreras Saya United Press Juan Vicente Gomes Cipriano Castro Europe Castro Andes Bolivar

City prices and catalogues at H Coote Jeweller

An advertisement urges readers to send orders to H Coote Jeweller Gloucester with city price assurances and available catalogues. A vague note mentions a trial and satisfaction guaranteed.

H. Coote Jeweller Gloucester

Saturday February 28 1898 Rector H W Rogers

A brief church notice lists Saturday, February 28 1898 as a date and names H W Rogers as rector.

H.W. Rogers

Signed Notice From Uloucenter Box 10

An unsigned or partially legible notice appears with a signature line reading M1. EWE CTE Box 10, Uloucenter, a fragment of a local document or notice. The text is incomplete and no clear action, date, or authority can be determined from the readable portion.

Uloucenter

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