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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1932

Page

2

Golf Notes Sweepstakes Cup won by J Boge with rough greens

In the Sweepstakes Cup last Saturday players faced rough greens from heavy week rain. J Boge won with a score of 108/28 75. Other cards included Dr Locke 96/17 79, P Roddy 92/128) 83, T Charlton 100/18 82, A Oldfield 97/15 83, A Pariah BOG 83, E Snow 114/28 85, Rye 100/13 BT 87, Rawdon 108/20 88, L Rye 232/21 96, J Graham 118/2192 99, Ashworth 111/1899 . Vice President Dr Locke presented the cup to the winner. The Summer Cup was also awarded to J Moise.

J. McRae J. Rawdon L. Rye R.thortow J. Graham T. Ashworth Tite Dr. Locke J. Moise

Lang Opposes Bridge Dive Opening Plan

A satirical proposal imagines writer Lang diving from the bridge at opening day. The text suggests a combined ceremony with the Ring and Lang, then humorous absurdities about guards, prizes, and political figures, reflecting a tongue in cheek commentary on ceremonial pomp.

Mr. Lang Sydney Far West Sls Lang GSB Dole Ims Tang Wfe Sir Philip Game Sir Philip Lang Plan

Fighting At Shanghai Chinese Defence Stalls Japanese Drive

Shanghai report notes Chinese resistance to the Japanese advance toward Shanghai. General Uyeda claimed a final capture, but Chinese front lines and reserves are prepared for close fighting with machine guns and mortars. Military experts cite China’s civil war experience as strengthening its defense. Also noted is a NSW cost claim for unemployment relief at seven million pounds per year.

Shanghai Uyeda Kiang Wan

Woman Survives Snake Coiling Around Neck at Bulky Home

A woman, Mrs A Patt of Bulky, escaped injury when a 10 inch king snake climbed from a verandah chair and coiled around her neck before being killed by a neighbour, Mr George Harris. The incident occurred on the Upper Wallamba River as Patt sat with a visiting friend, Mrs Harris, while a kitten played nearby. Government and local notes follow, including rabbit control status and political whips, then fellowship group anniversary plans for next weekend with attendance from Sydney Central Executive.

A. ©. Patt Wallamba Patt George Harris

Cattle Tick Reported Safe as Gloucester Seeks Tick Checks

Major Sanderson visited Gloucester to discuss possible cattle tick infestation from northern rivers. Stock Inspector Moore found no basis for Sydney press reports of ticks in Gloucester. Moves from Grafton district to be traced. owners urged to report ticks and cooperate to prevent spread. Sanderson to Sydney.

Major Sanderson M.alc V.S Gloucester A. E. Moore Grafton Sanderson Sydney

Lake wallis netting ban proposal gains momentum

A campaign aims to close Lake Wallis from a Cape Hawke Regatta Sheds level to Tunberry inlet and include the estuary of three rivers to netting. Residents report near total depletion of bream mullet and flathead opposite Tuncurry and Forster with the poorest fishing season in memory. Fishermen on the dole back a petition to present to the Chief Secretary's Department seeking partial lake closure to protect stocks. Local tradespeople fear continued decline will end the two townships’ fishing popularity.

Porster Lake Wallis Cape Hawke Tuncurry Forster Dole Chief Secretary's Department

Wingham Bowling Green Official Opening Was Held

The Wingham Bowling Green opened on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Mr T Hardyman, President of the New Castle Bowling Association, led the ceremony with colleagues Abbott, Gow and Wallace. Visitors from Kempsey, Dungog, Taree and Gloucester attended. Wingham bowler wives and daughters hosted a fine afternoon tea. The Wingham Band provided music and play continued past 6 pm. The president, secretary, and committee earned praise for the event and hospitality.

Jack High Wingham T Hardyman Newcastle Bowling Association Messrs Abbott Gow and Wallace Kempsey Dungog Taree Gloucester

Gloucester Red Cross Meeting at Shire Hall

A Gloucester Red Cross Branch meeting met at Shire Hall on Tuesday February 16 with few members due to a storm. Presiding was Mrs Wad dell. others present were Gray Hawdon Munro Newton and Hicks. Apologies were received. The group discussed local cases and payments for clothing medicine mills and a railway fare to help a TB soldier reach Red Cross Headquarters for hospital admission. The Annual Conference will be held in Sydney the week before Easter starting March 15 at 2 45 p m with a Gloucester delegate to be appointed or a full report posted. The next branch meeting is set for Thursday March 10 at Shire Hall replacing the third Tuesday due to Gloucester Show attendance.

Shire Hall Red Cross Sydney Gloucester

Local baseball enthusiasts hold first week-end practice

About 20 fans gathered in the park for the initial practice. Thornbury Tigers scratch match ended in a draw with Fitzgerald's No-Sax noted for a strong display. Griffin impressed as pitcher and first baseman, Austin Tull and Vic West also showed promise. Lord umpired with Foley sharing the crossfire. Plans underway for two Newcastle teams to visit Gloucester for a demonstration game. London water supply from the River Thames at 166,000,000 gallons per day.

Fitzgerald Thornbury Tigers W. Griffith Austin Tull Austin Tull, Who Was Responsible For Some Smart Fielding: ‘Vic. West Boston Vince Fitzgerald Tong Hunters Bulg Lord Frank Foley Newcastle Gloucester

Proxy Voting Reminder for G D Coy Shareholders Meeting

Proxy voting notice for G D Coy Ltd invites shareholders unable to attend to nominate a proxy. Shareholders should appoint a representative to attend and convey views on the proposed new office and board room. Prospective proxies must be filed with proper signatures and witnesses.

G.D. Coy. Ltd Ard

Pound notice and meeting adjournment in Barrington

Impounded at Barrington on February 12, 1832 from TS C Reverve Barrington by A Purdon One red cow branded W over U Ueldeways near Kip if not released will be sold at this poundation on the 3rd day of March 1952 Ted Forbes Poundkeeper The adjourned Annual Meeting for electing office hearers will be held in the Rest Rooms on Tuesday March 4th at 2.30 pm ML Waddell Hon Sec```

Barrington Waddell

Kempsey to March 1982 Race Schedule and Entries

Prize events include Hunter Jump £20 Water Jump £5 High Jump £15 with stock drafting and novelty races such as cattle riding and polo ball race. Trotting races with half rebate, Tulhorse boxes, special confessional rails tyres on trains. Fare details and intermediate stations listed. Entries close Feb 27 1982. journeys start March 5 and return by March 12. Schedules on application.

Kempsey

Church Services and Meetings in Gloucester Area

Church notices list Sunday Lent services across parishes including Gloucester locations 830 SC Tugrabakh 11 Glouces ter 730 and an Annual Meeting on Monday February 29 with Rev H W Rogers. Presbyterian Barrington Faulkland Gloucester fellowship anniversaries praise service 7 7 30 junior fellowship 9 45 am Rev A Alexander. Methodist Craven 11 Streford 2 30 Gloucester 1 and 730 Mr Marsh Congregational Mission Cedar Grove 11 Connelly’s Creole 280 Mr George 7 30 Bundock 7 30 Feb 29 and March 1 Ounile Fist 7 30 Mr 8 J Battle Stroud Baptist Church Booral Union 11 Allworthy 38 Stroud 7 30 Rev H Johnston.

Church OF England Gloucester Tugrabakh Presbyterian Church Barrington Faulkland A. Alexander Congregational Mission Cedar Grove Connelly's Creole Mr. George Bundock Ounile Fist J. Battle

Mrs K M Locke Farewelled by Gloucester Ladies

About fifty ladies gathered at the golf club house to honor Mrs. K. M. Locke before her departure from Gloucester. Representatives from GUI Associates Country Women’s Association Red Cross Presbyterian Ladies Guild and Golf Associates attended. Gifts included china and cut glass. Mrs Locke expressed gratitude and recalled nine happy years. New telephones have been installed in Britain at the rate of 800 a week, seventy.

K. M. Locke Gloucester GUI Country Women's Association Red Cross Presbyterian Laities Guild Locke Britain

MAITLAND AND SYDNEY STOCK SALES REPORTS

Sydney cattle sale shows 2080 head, fair quality, lightweight stock dominant, medium sales hard. Prices range from 20s to 23s per 1600lb. best beef and trade sorts around 23s. Maitland reports about 730 cattle, good trade, top bullocks £10 5s, cows up to £7, dealers to £6 10s. Pig yard quota ~450, bacon pigs dearer, best heavy backfatters £1 20s, sows and porkers up to £0 +- 34s 6d, silos 6d to 14s 6d.

Homebush Sydney Maitland B. W. Sparke Ltd USA

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