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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1938

Page

2

Pyjama Girl identity link eyed by Lynch in Albury case

Melbourne reports Mr. C. W. Lynch, a traveling show principal, believes Nancy Ling of San Francisco is the Albury Pyjama Girl victim, based on photographs and description. Ling toured with Carter the Great from 1934, later joining Tasmanian and NSW stints before Carter’s company dissolved. Lynch to be interviewed by the Criminal Investigation Branch in Melbourne.

Melbourne C. W. Lynch Nancy Ling San Francisco Nesty Ling Australia Carter the Great Lynch Lismore Victoria Howlong Road Albury Sydney Tasmania Maney Ling New South Wales East Singapore Carter South Africa Criminal Investigation Branch

World motor vehicle registrations rise to 42 million

A preliminary 1987 survey by the Automobile Manufacturers Association shows global motor vehicle registrations at 42.4 million, up 11.65 million in five years. America accounts for about 70 percent of the world total, leading other nations.

Automobile Manufacturers Association of America NAMCA America

Nasty knock at cattle yards as man struck by truck

A man named John Matthewson received a heavy blow to the forehead when a truck door slammed shut at a trucking yard. A cow incident caused a back surge, but he escaped a more serious injury. The report also notes a tense night tennis draw and various Gloucester show and local notices.

John Matthewson John

Robbery at Gloucester Hotel Reports Missing Cash

A robbery occurred at the Gloucester Titoures ter Hotel on Tuesday night. The proprietor Mrs F M Smith placed money in a steel safe and later found it unlocked and the money gone. The total amount was £172 7s 2d, including £146 in votes, £5 4s 8d in silver, and cheques worth £18 2s 8d. Mrs Smith held the only key. Police investigations began with no results yet.

Titourester F. M. Smith Mimedy Jafely

Polling Day Set For March 26 By State Authorities

Preparations underway for state election on March 26 after Premier Stevens and Electoral Commissioner Gould announce. Writs to be issued Monday, nominations close Friday March 4, and enrolment required before 6 pm on writ issue day for those not yet enrolled.

Stevens Gould Marelli Pam

Rush State Election Scheduling in Gloucester Electorate

W McGown Gloucester Returning Officer schedules rush election for March 26. Writs issued Monday with nominations closing Friday March 9 at 110 polling places. No nominations likely for Gloucester sitting member C F Bennett and Raymond Pitzgerald of Dungog.

W. McGown Gloucester Lecomte C. Fr. Bennett Raymond Pitzgerald Dungog

Gold wristlet theft leads to three months hard labour

Roy Ivan Davidson known as Roy O'Brien pleaded guilty to stealing a gold wristlet watch valued at £7 from John Ronald Smith of Gloucester Hotel. The watch, taken from a bedroom, was later recovered by police after Davidson implicated himself. Smith identified the watch in court. Davidson received three months hard labour with the watch to be returned to its owner. A police inquiry followed prior to sentencing. Tamworth cattle sale notice ends the report.

Glouvester Vandah Rome Somerow Ronaie Smi Smith Roy Ivan Davidson Roy O'Brien John Ronald Smith Gloucester Vaich Taree Casey Zandins Glougeater

Butter prizes at Newcastle Show honor dairy coop

At the Newcastle Show the Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd won first prize in the continuous grading butter class for export. Bowthorne took second and Upper Wallamba third. Upper Wallamba led in one package of 56 lb salted butter.

Newcastle Thin West Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd Bowthorne Upper Wallamba

Premier cricket decides after Wattles loss and Waratah win

Wattles loses to Barrington and Waratah defeats Gangat leaving Wattles Waratah and Barrington to decide the premiership. In B grade fenock-cut Stratford beats Roskirk and Ward's River beats Barrington with Ward's River to face Stratford. A town versus country final is planned with a dinner. Wicket prep at Cloucester Park noted with gravel drainage bed and Maitland soil.

Wattles Barrington Waratah Gangat Waratabe Warrath Gangat Stratford Roskhurst Ward's River Ward Cloucester Park Newcastle Maitland Shire Seunell

Lone Bros Cup Bowling Notes Highlight League Action

Ar tierson beat Boozer 31 to 25 for the Lone Bros cup. Adams and Holland lead the electric light pairs handicap with strong play. Holland shines in a 5 beginner event. Other results include Rye and White 78, Chapman and Hawdon 19, and a Pennant game tomorrow with arrangements for nonparticipants.

Artierson Boozer Adams Holland Rye White Chapman Hawdon

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