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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
2
About mid November a weekly community singing plan started in Gloucester with citizens organizing evenings of entertainment and a volunteer choir. Proceeds are to benefit a worthy local object as a committee of three townsmen oversees the effort and carries it forward.
The committee, after paying a half rate to Boustead for the hire, held £7 15s 8d net. They issued local store orders and cash to mothers, directing clothing for children only. Each of eighteen children received 9s worth of clothing, with 2s 3d added to the single child family’s benefit. The committee hopes this fulfills their duty to all concerned.
Depositors in the Queensland Business Division receive a New Year gift as the Commonwealth Bank Board decides to release all funds held in this division. Effective Thursday January 14, deposits may be withdrawn. Fixed deposits in the old Rural Bank will be reconverted from January 14 with 50 percent for 12 months at 3.9 percent and 50 percent for 24 months at 5 percent.
Gloucester Shire Yards to auction 900 head store cattle from focal and New England breeds and mixed stock on Wednesday. South Wales magistrates target drivers failing to remove third party insurance, with a Cardiff offender suspended license for 12 months. European motorcar interests urged to cooperate to aid European road development.
Gloucester Advocate editorial by Leslie Rye discusses tariff policy during Lyons government. It notes pressure on New South Wales rural voters as Victoria manufacturers back tariff plans and the Country Party’s stance against protectionism. The article cites Liberals and press views, calling for tariff revision and noting Country Party’s demand for a Customs Ministry.
Mr C M Lawford solicitor of Orange died in a Manly private hospital after an operation and a period of illness. He was a public spirited man, once in partnership with W W Hauden of Gloucester, and known for his high estimation in the community.
Thos Baker, 45, collapsed and died on December 23 while with a mate searching for work near Mt George. Constable Wright summoned but the man died before arrival. Body sent to Taree morgue. District Coroner Mr Hubert Lett ordered interment at Dawson Cemetery.
Dr Kate Page blames Staite Nationalist MLLA for latest attack over refusal to join the Lyons Ministry. He says the Lyons Ministry may be short lived stirring political circles as Mr W P Chapman of Taree claims Page’s electors seek a clear explanation. Chapman says Martin and L C Martin MLA of Oxley authored the letter with Chapman denying knowledge of it. Public meeting urged if Page does not provide a defection reply as Cowper voters are urged to back a protest against disloyalty to the united parties.
The list details final examination results from the Taree Inspectorate for multiple local schools. Names associated with Barrington, Bulliac, Copeland North, Craven, Parkesdaile, Gloucester, Heatherdale, Johnson's Creek, Krambach, P.S., Mountooed, Road View, Stratford, Stroud PS, Stroud Road PS, and Stroud Road include pupils such as Donald Roy Beat on, Judith Mowte, Mazel Bridge, Tony Holton, Daphne Robinson, Bruce Bagsell, Margaret Bignell, and many others. The compilation reflects student names by school with no stated scores.
Matthewson and Oo report a yard of 216 pigs at their fortnightly sale with porkers selling at late rates. Numerous buyers and individual horse trades listed with prices, next sale January 21, quality cattle yard below average, and Sydney pig sales show firm values for porkers and baconers.
Prominent Clarence figures clash with Mr Chapman of Taree over Dr Page’s stance toward the Federal Cabinet. Chapman once opposed Page in 1922 with L C Martin from MCLA linked to Cowper critic. Grafton Mayor Alderman B C Eggins laments the Country Party’s loss of a fair deal, arguing UAP betrayed the party after victory.
Mr L C Martin says there is no basis for Dr Page s attack and he did not write or inspire Campman s letter He adds he agrees with Chap man s written views The Sun for Politics section notes signature by Leslie Rye in Glo u center correspondence from responsible source.
The Fourth Annual Grand Bowling Carnival under Newcastle District Bowling Association was held from Boxing Day to New Year’s Day with champion Rink and Singles events and a Consolation Pairs. About 300 entries from Ballina, Tamworth, Taree, Gloucester, Dungog, Maitland, Newcastle area, Sydney and North Sydney competed for prizes worth thirty three guineas. Charlie McNeil, current NSW singles champion, won the Carnival Singles title 31 to 24 over a strong opponent. Gloucester entrants and others posted mixed results. The Consolation Pairs was won by Sydney duo Collina and Salling 28 to 8, while the Champion Rink title went to Wickham and Ballina rink over Parsons’ Wallsend rink. A civic reception for visiting bowlers was held at Newcastle Town Hall with crowd reception.
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