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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1937

Page

2

Missing Mr G B Waller Near Wallarobba

News from Dungog reports Mr G B Waller of The Grange Wallarobba missing in the Wri vhu district while visiting Kundering station. Swollen streams hinder crossing and 40 men hunted the creeks as night fell. his son Mr Guy Wallet left for Waloha on Wednesday.

Dungog G. B. Waller Wallarobba Wrivhu Cine Watcha Guy Wallet Waloha Duns Gog “Chronicle

Drowned Man in Macleay River at Kunderang

A later message reports Mr. Waller drowned in the upper Macleay River at Kunderang while crossing with his son Lewis on horseback. The swift water overturned the father. the horse reached shore and a search party from George's Creek is seeking the body.

Kempsey Waller

Rangle River Showing Set For Majestic and Star Theatres

Rangle River will be shown at the Majestic and Star Theatres three nights next week. Critics praise its scenery with Rawdon Vale’s landscapes and scenes filmed in Gloucester and Stratford. Director Clarence Badger scouted locations and chose Rawdon Vale for exteriors. Local Rawdon Vale residents feature as stock men in herd scenes for the Columbia National studios production.

Rangle River Majestic Star Theatres Jaid Rawdon Vale Gloucester Stratford Clarence Badger Bangle River Columbia National Studios

Gloucester notes and farewells from locals and visitors

Personal items from Gloucester report Mr and Mrs Geo Conn and their son Terry leaving for Grafton where May Conn will join the Bank of New South Wales staff. The bank staff presented Mr Conn with a tobacco pouch as colleagues praised his bank service. Rev E Clatworthy and Mrs Clatworthy on furlough from India visited Gloucester with children Wylma and Glynn while planning deputation work in Queensland and NSW. Ralph Dark of Gloucester is appointed to Toys Public School near Coolamon after a path from Gloucester School to Armidale Teachers College. Engagement announced between Rita Greenaway and John Adams of Wardy River.

Geo, Conn Terry Grafton Conn Bank of New South Wales Gloucester Cont Weekes Pearson India Tooys Coolamon Ralph Fort St Armidale A. Adams Wardy River

Chamber of Commerce backs farmers in referendum

At a Thursday Chamber meeting in Gloucester the group urged a Yes vote to support dairy markets and fair prices. Speakers argued for orderly marketing, equal protection for dairy farmers, manufacturers, and workers, amid talks of a main road diversion and upcoming public issues.

Chamber of Commerce Hsruss P.P. Union Goucester Chamber Me. W. W. Hawdon Sydney Australia High Court Arch Mel Rae Andon Charter of Commerce Central Council Sneashers WAP Arbitration Court North Coast Union Mr. McRae Tacr Ifferent Bennett Thompson D. Rye McRae J. G Wlison Tes My Wilson A. Teni B. P. Dawson Kenow Brillahdelah Nabiwe Taree

School Notes Record Enrolment and Fundraising Plans

The enrolment at the School has reached 283 with expectations of 300. The Mothers' Club plans a bookcase for the Infants' section and will run tuck shops to raise funds. Watermelon day is set for next Thursday. A euchre party at Mr Gray's raised funds with over fifty attendees. Roy Srotita has permission to hold weekly meetings at the School. Gardening plots are being laid out and residents are asked to donate small plants.

Mothers’ Club

Gloucester Show Promises Thrills and Big Prizes

The Gloucester Show will feature a packed sporting program next month with cable drafting bullock riding high jumping and hunting events. Organizers promise generous and attractive prizes for all events, including dramatic handicaps and trots.

Gloucester J. Matthewson

ANZAC DAY OBSERVANCE TO REMAIN ON SUNDAY SERVICES

Chief Secretary Chatrey says the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League advised Anzac Day services would be held on Sunday April 25. He notes the Banks Holidays Act mandates the following Monday as a holiday when April 25 is a Sunday, unless this would remove a statutory holiday.

Chatrey Sailors and Soldiers’ League Hehl Usdal Chaffey Banks

Bowling Notes Preview Electric Light Pairs Handicap

Next Tuesday's bowling event at L. EL Street's rink aims to complete by Thursday as COUNTRY WEEK CARNIVAL begins. L. El Street defeated ex-State singles champion R. Talamini 21 to 7 in one round while Street and Woodward reached the fourth round in singles. The usual roll up is announced for tomorrow with visiting bowlers and night players invited.

Alehy L. EL Street R. Talamini Street Woodward Tal Fran Hat Wallsend

Summer Tennis Fixtures and Standings

The schedule lists matches for February 23 and 25 including Twendy Green Wort Presbyterian Park 2v Park 1 and others. Standings show Presbyterian 18 points Pennies 2 Stratford 12 Greenwood 12 For Besdale 19 Park 7 10 Teachers Park 1 2 Gangut 2 with several entries unclear.

Twendy Green Wort Presbyterian Park Pennies Gangot Teachers Porbomdaly v. S Ratined Stratford Greenwood Forbesdale Park I Gangut Gloucesior Srent Laure Riamukks St. Leonard's Creek Awe Ken Campbell Tomalia Devon Cameron Mt. George Flereford Ae Ray Slimpton Jb. Wall Parc Devon Grant Conalition

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