Bowling Notes Highlight Harris Cup win for A J Woodward
A J Woodward defeated the current Injuries Champion E Beattie 31 24 in a close Harris Cup handicap match on Wednesday. Semi finals saw V West and Kennall lose to the finalists. Weekend roll up results include multiple pairs and scores across clubs with Green Campbell Beattle and others. Community Arts School event featured a successful evening with a lively crocodile dance led by George and strong MC and publicity.
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A. J. Woodward
Iigies
E Beattie
Monro
J. West
Sheldrick
Fitzgerald
Carolan
Greentrer
Campbell
Beattle
Clements
Stephens
Burley
Andrews
Carson
Kirk
George
Gloucester Shire Council Progress Stratford Line
Gloucester Shire Council reports progress on the Stratford line with substation platforms completed and protective gear erected except low tension cut-outs. Transformers to be erected at Jack's Lane, Relfs, Bignels properties. Avon Valley and Stratford Village transformers in place. Turner's mill substation done. work continues on Dog Trap Creek and Waukivory Creek reticulations with higher material costs prompting expected subsidy discussions with Electricity Authority.
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Stratford
Jack's Lane
Dog Trap Creek
Waukivory Creek
Electricity Authority
Unis
Elec
Barrington
Barrington River
Hine
Electricity Authority of
N.S.W
Heatherdale
Landers
Barrington River No. 2
Antin
Council
Couneil
Lowe
Conie
Shires
Local Births and Visiting Navy Leave Mark Week
Mr and Mrs Jim Wuiatten of Phillip Street celebrate the arrival of a son at Roma Private Hospital last Saturday. Petty Officer Eric Young returns home on leave from the Navy. Dean, chief engineer with a Queensland Airways firm, vacationing in Gloucester with his mother Mira Dean of Billett Street. He arrived by his own plane, recently a familiar sight over town.
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Jim Wuiatten
Phillip Street
Roma
Eric Young
Navy
Dean
An Airways Company
Queensland
Gloucester
Mira. A. Dean
Billett Street
Fortnightly Pig Sale Reports Light Yarding and firm Market
Commercial W. E. Sparke Ger Pty Ltd notes a light yarding of pigs at their fortnightly sale, mostly light beacons and porkers with a few store pigs. The market remains unaltered for fat pigs, while transport concerns and buyers show mixed activity, with several named buyers recording prices up to £9/6/6. Calf sale also yields a light yarding and reduced rates.
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W. E
T. Laurie
T.” Laurie
Grant
Spruce
R. Wenham
E. Fraser
L. Bell
Westley
Tom Hicks
Yeateriny
Issac Moore
C. Ellis
Kevin Burley
F. C. Smith
Dillon Brom
W. RA. Irwin
G. Ellis
Keth Blanch
H. J. Johnston Sun
Hooke and Johnston
Don Rudkin
Alban Maurer
Alan Murray
Harry Murray
Fred Murray
C. Tiedeman
Bruce Higgins
Isaac Moore
L. Bambach
Wilson Bros
J. 3. Wilson
R. G. Adams
R Testorelli
A. J. Reeves
EL P. Hack
AI Wisemantel
H. Reeves
Ron Adams
Mrs. J. Maddalena
E K. Moore
E. E. Wisemantel
Migs R. Johnston
L. Vintner
J. J. Campbell
Blanch Bros
W. L Connolly
J.J. Atkins
L. Andrews
Ribbons
Latter
Murray
W. Masten
Mrs. Rett
BE. C. Sansom
Brassington and
Crawley
A. McRae
W. Fordham
C. Borham
First Australian Naturalisation Ceremony in Gloucester Court House
The inaugural local ceremony under the Commonwealth Naturalisation and Citizenship Act was held in Gloucester Court House on Tuesday. Magistrate F Pocock presided with Clerk F J Smith, as the bench wore flags. Jim Laurant became an Australian citizen after renouncing Greek allegiance and taking the oath to King George VI, receiving the Certificate of Naturalisation and the magistrate’s congratulations.
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Gloucester Court House
Jim Laurangtan
Wia & Rey
F. Pocock
Poly Sessions
F. J. Smith
Laurantus
Laurantua
FADDEN S ATTACK ON LABOUR PROMISES AND SOCIALISATION FEARS
The speaker warns that returning Labour to Federal Parliament would usher in widespread socialisation. Banking, credit, insurance, shipping and broadcasting are cited as targets. Attacks include control of radio and newspapers as propaganda media, with calls for party unity and consequences of a Labour victory.
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Labour
A.L.P
Australia
Pollard
Coates
T.A.A
Chiffey
Labour Party
Presa
CWA Notes On Local W A Meeting And Tennis Tourney
The monthly W A meeting at the Rest. discussed final arrangements for yesterday's tennis tournament. Letters from England praised gift parcels already sent to Bakewell and Stornow and more parcels were dispatched. Treasurer Mrs Lowe reported £60 8 8 in current and £500 in Building Fund with Birthday tea proceeds of £1 12 6. Tea was served at closing.
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W.A
A. McFadyen
Dan, Baylies
Stephens
F. Lowe
Miss Duff
McGregor
A. J. Woodward
RK. Higgins
G. Tilbrook
England
Parcela
Woman's Institute
Bakewell
Derbyshire
Storn-on-the-Wold
Maitland Flood Relief Fund Totals Update
The Gloucester Shire Council reports receipts toward Maitland flood relief fund. Previous acknowledgement 302 28 Carson Timber Conner 550 G Faircloth. see total to date. Donations may be left at the Shire Office or the Advocate office.
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Maitland
Gloucester Shire Fund
Gloucester
Carson Timber Conner
G. Faircloth
Advocate
Semi-Trailers and Logging Trailers Remain Available
Classified notice outlines semi-trailers and logging trailers with bingle and dual axles, vacuum hydraulic brakes, and biweekly service. Permits arranged. Contact Gleeson in Wingham at phone Wingham 57 for details.
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Gleeson
Wingham
Obituary of Norman Brislane of Myall District
Norman Ernest Brislane died June 30 at Narrawerma Hospital at 40 after lifelong leg illness. Born Marskwell, he was a Myall native from a well known family, married to Dagma Booklass, and lived in Fry's Creek Warrah Wallamba before Gloucester. He worked briefly at a mill and enjoyed shooting, despite disability. Survived by wife and seven siblings, service at Bullahdelah Methodist Church followed by burial in Bullahdelah cemetery. Rev A J Wilton conducted the services. sale by F P Green accompanied church service.
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Norman Ernest Brislane
Narrawerma Hospital
Myall
Inter
Daniel Brislane
Marskwell
Dagma Booklass
Newcastle
Fry's Creek
Warrah
Wallamba
Gloucester
Brislane
Harvey Robinson
Thia Mill
Bullahdelah
A. J. Wilton
Nabiac
FP. M. Green
The
Oscar Battle
Mabel
Steve Griffis
Lily
J. Griffin
Alma
Jack Pringle
Stanley
Archie
Ronald Brislane
Maitland Flood Editorial Slams Leaders Over Relief Plan
The Maitland Mercury editorial denounces the federal and NSW governments for offering 20 000 pounds in flood relief while Maitland faces losses likely over 1 million pounds. It praises local donors and condemns distant leaders for insufficient, unrealistic aid and calls for stronger action against those who threaten the community.
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Maitland Mercury
Hunter Valley
NSLW
McGirr
Chifley
Lower
Hunter
Maitland
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Queen OF Hearts
al Light Shades Byte
G. A. Dan Chugh
Grup
HK Thornton
Sport Goons
Radio & Sports
Mullens Cormals
Victor Ice Cream
Bonniebelle
School of Arts
Mire
B. Hazelwood Proprietion
Garners
Lan A
Gloucester Shire Council
Gloucester Pig Sales
Fadden
C.W.A
B. Dare
Crossingham
ALL Ladies
Garden OF Roses Cafe
Jim Marieios
Spir-N-Span Dry Cleaners
Church ST
Gordon Dombkins
Lantis Rre
Gloucester Advocate
Denison St
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