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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

2

Federal visitor tours Gloucester district and surroundings

Mr W C Thompson federal representative visited Gloucester on a Tuesday, meeting Chamber of Commerce members and locals to discuss district matters including telephone lines and roads to Nowendoe and Walcha. He toured Wars River Craven Stratford and Barrington, returning to Dungog in the evening.

W. C. Thompson Dir Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Nowendoe Walcha Wars River Craven Stratford Barrington Thompson Dungog

Gloucester Scouts Seek Support for Abolition Tax Petition

At a Gloucester meeting, Boy Scouts and Cubs plan to appeal to Minister Purdon for backing a petition to abolish the sales tax, arguing it burdens business and consumers. Local council discussions include inviting Mr Thompson about a new post office and renewing tree planting along approaches to town.

Chamber of Commerce Glouces Purdon Thompson Gloucester

Three Cabinet Ministers Slain in Tokyo Rising

Reports from Tokyo describe an armed uprising by younger First Division officers that spread across the city, with the Premier Admiral Okada, Finance Minister Viscount Takabaahi, and ex-Premier Admiral Saito killed. Inspector-General Watanabe wounded. War Minister Kawashima and Admiral Suzuki escaped as Imperial Guard troops moved to quell the revolt. Emergencies imposed, public life restricted, and rumors of broader regional tensions linked to recent elections and international crises.

London Okada Takabaahi Saito Watanabe Kawashima Suzuki Tokio Imperial Guard To- 10 Shanghai Pe- Wing Mitich Manchuria Wien Ministry of the Interior Toklo

Mutineers seize offices as Imperial Guards clash

Ten thousand and twenty Imperial Guards hit key targets during a mutiny taking over ministerial residences and communications. Police headquarters were overrun, with several high officials killed or wounded including the Prime Minister, Lord Privy Seal, and the Inspector-General of Military Education. Armed mutineers reportedly control central sites amid violent upheaval.

Meath Admiral Knit Wna Viscount Snits Bam Yettertay Ant General Watanabe Mr. Takahashi Shzuki

Electric Light bowls handicaps deliver tight scores

In the Electric Light singles handicap, Dr. Anderson defeated Smith 22 to 11 while Whateon beat Mowle 22 to 18 and Thorin defeated Whataon 21 to 20. In round three Mawenay and Dr. Anderson drew, with Hibblewhite vs Thorman set. Matches to be fished by March 4 with players arranging dates.

Dr. Anderson Smith Whateon Mowle Thoran Whataon

Bulliac Cream Run Dispute Over Finances and Deliveries

A reader argues with Mr Johnston over alleged advances to a third party, claims the figure is incorrect, and accuses the run of biased pricing and delayed lorry cover. The letter defends the directors, factory suppliers, and dairy inspector while noting long running delivery complaints.

Johnston Johston Ale Gloucester

Tennis match results and upcoming fixtures this week

Tennis matches held Saturday February 22 saw Factory beat Pennies 5 sets 41 games to 4 sets 41 games and Teachers win over Rockhurst 5 sets 42 games to 4 sets 58 games. Presbyterians received a forfeit from Stratford. Point scores list Factory 16 Pennies 16 Teachers 17 Rockhurst 10 Presbyterian 8 Stratford 8. Draws for February 29: Factory v Rockhurst, Teachers v Stratford, Presbyterians v Pennies. Draws for March 4: Factory v Presbyterians, Teachers v Pennies, Rockhurst v Stratford. Farming implements advertised below city prices.

Factory Pennies Teachers Rockhurst Presbyterians Stratford Rookhurst Presbyterian Teacher Presbyteriana

Fortnightly cattle sale yields strong bids and varied lots

Tom Hicks reports a brisk yarding at the fort nightly cattle sale with strong demand across classes. Buyers including several non-regulars pushed prices, notably for steers and heifers, while specific consignments from Crowther Lauria and Robinson Estate fetched varied sums. In Sydney, Homebush brokered a free market with prime beef and yearlings selling well, while plainer stock eased.

Tom Queenaland Boblasan Trevefort Durhan Steata Devon Borham Hereford A. Lauria Tay Bert Laurie B. Ayemn Cameron Bullock T Edwards W. Weberk B. Scrivener P. Moore Robbinson W. Nach A. Crowther A. Stewart Lyons T. German Alves A. Blanch Middlebrook Toni Hicks Sil Clasays R. A. Crowther Perrin Brian Latter E. Alkins Gloucester Mathewson and Co G. K. Page FP. Green J. Mitchel H. Martin J. Merchant MH Berry H, Johnston D. Slade Banks W. P Reienert C. Belcher J. D. Pariah Bolton A. Deants C. L. Locke E. Schmierer Bert Merchant G. Moors K. Murray T. Bliss J Grant O. German W. B Ribbons West J Gorton R. Brooks J. G. German A Borham Priestley and Bannister Ray Oaland Hy Av Ab- Wott M. Best Eat Mre Reif Moore C.J. Gilson Tom Hicks R. Surplice Sansom W. Westley Mr. West W. J. Carr Lyne Flvds HA. Bane Mom F. G. Parley T. Turner R. Dries RK Buttom W. Phillips H Page W. Flumbel Homebush Sydney Yien

State Parliament Moves Bills on Fraud and Health

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Minister of Justice explained the Companies Bill's aim to shield inventors and traders from fraud. The Auditor-General cited unsatisfactory hospital accounting. A transport bill to curb second hand vehicle fraud and theft will be introduced, and a Medical Practitioners Act amendment to curb quackery will follow.

Legislative Assembly of Medical Practitioners

Grant Approved for Muswellbrook Unemployment Relief

At a Muswellbrook Municipal Council meeting the Department of Labour and Industry approved a £4000 grant from unemployment relief funds. More than £10,000 has been spent on district permanent improvements since the scheme began, with the latest grant expected to sustain local employment for months. A visitor noted Murrurtindl’s frontage valuations and council ratings based on property values.

Muswellbrook Municipal Department of Labour and Industry

Barrington Tops Forest Reserve Planned Near Newcastle

Newcastle City Council announced that the Minister for Forests will establish a flat reserve near Barrington Tops and ban timber cutting in the area. About 2000 acres west of the Walama River will be declared a forest reserve under the amended Forestry Act, with the Forestry Commission to preserve timber in the locality.

Newcastle R.S Vincent Barrington Tops F. J. Cahill Walama Forestry Commission

Appeal to form Gloucester Scout patrols invites parents

A. Purdon appeals to Gloucester District parents and the Senegal public to help establish a Scout patrol. He argues scouting builds health, discipline, resourcefulness, and character for boys and offers a structured, active life with fraternity and patriotism. Interested boys of any age should meet next Saturday at 2 p.m. at the swimming pool in Gloucester Park.

Senegal Gloucester Gloucester Park A. Purdon

Paying for Luxury Paragraphs in a 1930s Study

A Columbia University researcher reported at a St Louis congress that people pay more for pleasure and prestige than for basic needs. He outlined allocations for clothing, warmth, self approval, courtship, and entertainment, claiming most spend beyond essential comforts for social status and sensory appeal.

Edward L. Thorndike Columbia University Congress of Natural Scientists St. Louis Missouri Aeya Christian Science Monitor

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