Edward VIII vows to follow his father in government
London Tuesday reports King Edward VIII addressing the Privy Council in his accession day message. He pledged to uphold constitutional government and the welfare of his subjects, following his father's example as he arrived in London for accession ceremonies. The king also subscribed to the Act of Accession and the freedom of the Church of Scotland. Privy Councillors swore allegiance and kissed the king's hand upon presentation.
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London
Privy Council
Edward VIII
Accessia
Church of Scotland
HORSE DROPS DEAD IN SHAFTS AND OTHER BRIEFS
Raymond Tull’s cart horse collapses in Crowther's Road shafts causing a fatal rupture to a lion vessel. rider unhurt aside from a torn shirt. Also divorce news from Dayton aged 94 and 65 year old wife. a Hungarian inn on Szivac reports a cow walking a roof. piano tuning services advertised by John Major and Rose Jenkins in Gloucester.
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Raymond Tull
Crowther
Avon
Ray
Kate
John Lafferty
Dayton
Ohio
Dvser Ton
Jenni Smith
Cameraville
Indiana
Pla
Szivac
Nation to mourn King George with state funeral
The body of King George will lie in state at Westminster Hall from Thursday until Tuesday, followed by a funeral at St George's Chapel Windsor. A state procession from Westminster to Paddington Station will precede the service, as the court enters mourning from this day with further periods on July 21 and October 21.
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George
Westminster Hall
St. George's Chapel Windsor
Westminster
Paddington
Day of Mourning Proclaimed Across Australia
Proclamation from the Prime Minister announces a day of mourning observed nationwide with royal funeral rites. Canberra hosts a national memorial while Sydney and other states prepare services, closures for government offices, and a delayed reopening for schools after the King’s death.
Gloucester and District Summer Tennis Draw 1986
The second half draw lists matches for February including Stratford versus Factory and Rookhurst versus Pennies, with Teachers and Presbyterians in several fixtures. Feb 1 and Feb 8 show round pairings, followed by Feb 15, Feb 2, and Feb 20 fixtures among Factory, Presbyterian, Teachers, Pennies, Rookhurst, and Stratford.
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Gloucester
Stratford Y
Rookhurat
Pennies Presbyterians
Pennies
Stratford
Presbyterian
Rookhurst
Factory
Y. Stratford
Gloucester District Cricket Association Urges Black Arm Bands
The committee asks all players in Saturday competition matches and Monday district matches to wear black armbands in respect for His late Majesty the King. Gloucester Cricket Club members should contact the club secretary. The first grade final round draw due February 1 lists Wattles, Waratahs, Barrington, Tugrabakh, Cangat, Thistles, Stratford, and Gangat among others with multiple match pairings.
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Gloucester District Cricket Association
Gloucester Cricket Club
Wattles
Waratahs
Barrington
Tugrabakh
Cangat
Thistler
Stratford
Gangat
Thistles
Warataha
Tugrabekh
Thisties
D Waratahs
Pograbakh
Proclaimed King Edward Eighth at St James's Palace
London witnesses a solemn proclamation from the King of Arms announcing Edward VIII as the new sovereign after the death of his father. The crowd is hushed as heralds in medieval dress unveil the accession while guards and officials wear black crepe, signaling mourning and transition.
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London
Wernesday
Prince Edward Albert Christian
George Andrew Patrick Davis
Edward the Eighth
Great Britain
Trelant
St James's Palace
Heir to Throne Debate on Edward Succession
Authorities reexamine the constitutional position of the crown and heir. They state the Duke of York is heir to the throne, and with no son, succession would pass to Princess Elizabeth. The discussion cites Stephen's Commentaries and the primogeniture principle, refuting a report that Elizabeth and Margaret share succession without an Act of Settlement.
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London
Edward
Duke of York
Elizabeth
Stephen
England
Sophia
Princess Margaret
Why Send Your Orders Away? City Prices Advertised
An old notice urges readers to defer orders to R COOTE JEWELLER GLOUCESTER, claiming trial will prove City Prices meet requirements. It mentions catalogues on hand and a satisfaction guarantee. It also oddly references British children aged two to five with a stray number.
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R, Coote, Jeweller
Gloucester
Gloucester Shire council debate on town progress and roads
A letter from a Gloucester ratepayer critiques the Shire Council’s 20 year record of street and park improvements. It argues for permanent work funded by low cost loans, defends Main Roads Department coordination on the Pacific Highway, and urges bolder actions to boost property values and living standards while praising some council members’ dedication.
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Pregient
White
Gloucester
Wingham
Dungog
Gloucester Cai
Leo
Mr. White
Alvires
Collncilor White
Chamber of Commerce
Ross
Council
Main Roads Department
Unjfer
Bulahdelah
Mullimfuimby
Murwillumbah
Efiit
Jed
Matthewson & CO
Tom Hicks
H. Cox
Bowman
Bownmar Rover
Toman Randle wedding at Rockhurst church
Ivy Estelle Randle and Clyde Howard wed at Rockhurst Church on December 28. The bride wore white maracain and carried a peach blossom sheaf. Bridesmaid Pearl Lovett wore pink crepe suede. Rev J Randle officiated. reception at Craven Creek. Honeymooned at Myall Lakes.
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Toman—Randle
Rockhurst
Ivy Estelle
C JL Randle
Craven Creek
Clyde Howard
Bert Redman
Pearl Lovett
P. Randle
J. Randle
Bridge
Myall Lakes
Gloucester Bowls Narrowly Defeated by Wingham No 2
In a close match last Saturday Gloucestershire fell to Wingham's No 2 team by a single point. Players across both sides posted solid scores with Milne, Thomas, Andrews and Boor contributing for Gloucester while Lunnon Yarnold Stone Fotheringham and Street led Wingham alongside Bolton Rye Woodward Parker Moore Moxey. Consistency Handicap tied the Ander Trophy with Boorer and Andrew among top scorers.
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Pennant
Wingham
Gloucester
Lunnon
Yarnold
Stone
Fotheringham
Bolton
Rye
Woodward
Street
House
Parker
Moore
Moxey
Mcintyre
Adams
Ander- Bod
Bird
Belsley
Griffin
Abbott
Farewell ceremony for Mr and Mrs Lockrey at Johnson's Creek
Johnson's Creek school held a Saturday farewell for Mr and Mrs Lockrey who are transferred to Thika after 14 years of service. Afternoon tea followed lunch as Brian Adams presented a bouquet and the chairman praised their duties and gardening. Several gifts were given by staff and pupils, with remarks from former pupils and staff.
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Johnson'n Creek
Lockery
Thika
Brian Adams
Lockey
A.adams
Monday Publication Sighting and Holiday Postal Notice
The Advocate will not publish on the holiday. Monday morning issues will appear with mourning for His Majesty King George V. The Gloucester Post Office announces closures on 27 28 and 29 August with despatch deadlines at 10 am and no delivery by post. A Tuesday open for business is confirmed after a prior cancellation memo.
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George V
Gloucester
A.m
Post- Mar
Savings Bank
Brockwell
Jena
Tuncurry Anniversary Gala Postponed to February 4th 9th
Stores will be closed Monday and Tuesday with households urged to stock up until Wednesday morning. The Anniversary Gala week end is postponed to February 4th and 9th as a mark of respect for King George V. A short service will be held at Gloucester Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 8 pm with Rev J Lundie preaching. Battlefield pilgrimages in France remain popular with only three percent British visitors. France hosts the vast majority.
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Cassell
Cavanough
King George V
Presbyterian Church
Gloucester
J, Lundie
M.A
France
Cattle Sale Rescheduled After Royal Funeral Week
Owing to the funeral of the late King George the fortnightly cattle sale is moved to Tuesday next. The yard lists mixed cattle and drafts including 4 draught mares and fillies, 6 Jersey heifers, 12 months, 5 Jersey springers, plus a saddle horse. Names include Thos German, Forbes, A Tanner, R A Crowther, Tom Hicks, and Benny GevaIdSTER.
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King George
J) Forbes
R. A. Crowther
Jersey
Tom Hicks
Ray Adams
Baker's Creek
Choice Jersey
Ajo J. J. Atking
Porchendale
Ridgeway
Miss Green
Gloucester
Adams
Tuesday 4th February ASA am Good Quality Station Cattle Sale
A listing of buyers and sellers including Rubinson Estate Laurie W J Laurie Saxby Lynch Summerville Bros Mrs W Laurie B Laveie H Duck R J A Holstein LS Cooper J Mc Mahon J A Corbett T Geale and others promotes a notable yarding of good quality cattle. Buyers may attend with confidence as the full number of cattle will be varied.
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Rubinson Estate
TA. Laurie
W. J Laurie
HG. Saxby
D. Lynch
Summerville Bros
Mrs. W. Laurie
B. Laveie
H. Duck
R. J A. Holstein
Cooper
J. McMahon
J. A. Corbett
T. Geale
Smith
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Carsonville
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Meuns
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Mas Rose
Jenkins
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Romain
Canberra
Parliaments House
Edward VII
AJC
Labor
Cunningham
Britain
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Advocate
Tuncurry
Saile Yards
K. O'Connell
See
Smith Street
Summer Hill
Joe Ryan
Blackamin
Shire OF Gloucester
Wnotick
C. P
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Bowmat- Copeland Road
Parish of
Bindera
Harry N. Chaplin
Cloucester
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Stork
Boundary Street
Ma Weenb
Harry N, Chaplin
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J. A. L. Shaw
Watt Street
Newcastle
Dhun Ben
Ny Gevaldster
Gloucester Shire Yards
Loucester
Att V'Elock Matthewson & Co
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Tareeroa
ALT O'Clock
C.F Mcintosh
Leas
W. J. Scully
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Peel River
Boala Ltd
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Tamworth
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