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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1935

Page

2

Visit of Commissioner of Police to Gloucester station

The Gloucester Advocate reports that Police Commissioner Mr Mackay visited the local station over the weekend to inspect station work and accommodation. Also noted is a nonfatal car capsize on Wellard's Lane when a Chevrolet’s rear tyre blew out, no one injured after the vehicle rolled aside. Amalgamation of shires is proposed to cut local government costs, with the Minister for Legal Government, Mr Spooner, saying electors must decide in their areas.

Police Mr Mackay Wellard's Lane Mr. Thompson Messrs. Thompson Tars J. West Gloucester Graziers’ Association Spooner

Soldiers' Preference Bind ing on all Employers

The Acting Minister for Labor and Industry Mr Hewkins explained that amendments to the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Act place local councils in the same position as other employers. He denied that legislation targets councils and stated the government board enforces the act on all employers without exception.

Returned Soldiers Hewkins Returned Soldiers and Sailors’ Employment

Skill With Rifle Elevates Suva Women Marksmen

Suva Rifle Club women have built a strong reputation for accuracy, defeating visiting male teams including wartime ships. In recent shoots Mrs Chilvers led with 98 of 100 for the Governor’s Cup and 48 of 50 for the Chief Justice’s Cup, with several women scoring high marks. A Suva pistol team also beat HMB Leith by a wide margin, showcasing broad female marksmanship.

Suva Rifle Club HMB Leith Chilvers Defence Force

Council Budget Submissions For Shire Road Upgrades

Friday council session reviewed riding by riding project lists for grants. Dr Laurie proposed concrete crossings and deviations on Fulling Road and Berrica Creek Road. Dr Grant added Bowerman and Curra cabark road crossings. Dr Reichert listed Baker's Creek and several road works including gravelling and forming on multiple routes. urban area streets to be formed and gravelled. plans cover widening, drainage, and bridge work.

Grant Laurie Moppy Berrica Creek Billabong Curracabark Road Bowman River Copeland Road Reichert Baker's Creek Woods Mograni Creek Ashworth’s Upper Avon Waukivery Road Stratford Waukivery Great Wenham's Cox's Road Gresham's Cox's

District Court Adjourned Over Money Case in Saree

In district court before Judge Clancy Speros Landiyo and Richard Wiliam Hall trading as R Russell Hall and co faced a monetary matter. The case was adjourned with the defendant to pay the day’s costs. an agreement on the amount to be set later. The defendant cited illness Influenza in Sydney as reason for the adjournment.

Speros Landiyo Richard Wiliam Hall R. Russell Hall and Co Treat Hooke Mr. Studdert Fr. O. Martin Studdert Sydney Treatt

Retiring after 40 years in Newcastle police

Superintendent Gibson, long in charge of the north eastern district, begins retirement leave after four decades with the force. His notable career includes a dramatic encounter with two demented Turks who fired on a Broken Hill picnic train, injuring several people during a thrilling gun duel that also left officers wounded.

Newcastle Gibson North-Eastern Police District Broken Hill

Golf notes reveal mixed foursome scores and upcoming club draws

Saturday championship and handicap foursomes produced a range of scores from 90 to 111, with Rye and Ebert winning handicap event on 98 24. The Gloucester associates beat Wingham ladies seven to four and plan a return match. The club champion qualifying draw lists many matches including Mrs Garner versus Mrs Newton and Miss Dawson versus Mrs Ebert, among others.

Parish Coote Oldfield Roddy J. McRseansd Thurlow Laurie and Woodward Anderson Coates L. Rye Ebert C. McRae Turner Garner Channel Snow Bramble Moore and Hollingsworth Snodgrass Dawson TRE Associates Gloucester Na Sociates Wingham Wingham Ladies Wingham Associates Tsm Hopen Newton Carolan Hogg

Gloucester win O'Neill Shield in Stroud thriller

In Stroud Gloucester defeated Stroud to reclaim the O'Neill Shield. A fast, open match saw Gloucester lead early, Stroud rally to tie, and key moments involved Street, Clarke, Dempsey, and Groves. Final score stood at Gloucester 19 Stroud 12 amid late Gloucester pressure.

Gloucester Stroud Gloucester Barrackers Dempsey Groves Goa A. Clarke Giddey Street Ray Clarke Short Snow Farley Oldfield Graves Farley Chadban Connelly Denven Clarke Pritchell Barrackers Clarkes Hoppy Monro Garner Eather Glouces Mallett Hing Strest R. Clarke Topham Straud German Deaves Morgan Green E. ‘Ropham Landera Teriiory Monroe

Stroud Seeks Rematch After Narrow Draw in Trophy Tilt

Stroud were penalised but Otafield’s kick missed as full time loomed. The Admiral’s bell sounded and Gloucester fans flooded the oval with cheers. Stroud, eager for another crack at the trophy, believe they can improve 100 percent after Saturday’s showing.

Stroud Otafield Keick Gloucester Oval

Gloucester Triumphs Over Taree in Hockey Victory

Gloucester travelled to Taree and defeated the Taree Business Ghia 1–0. Gloucester pressed early but both sides failed to convert chances. a late corner led to Landera scoring, sealing the win as Gloucester backs and wings showed improved play.

Gloucester Taree Taree Business Ghia Witane Tate Landera Flet Vitory

Bowls match ends with close secretary team win

Owing to the absence of two vice presidents the President's and Secretary's teams met in a rubber of contest. Achise Tinieh cesmutted in the Secretary team winning by a narrow margin of 4 points.

Achise Tinieh

Mail closing times updated for Kempsey train route

Central North Coast mails discuss letter from Taree Council about mail deadlines. Ordinary letters close at 4 45 p.m. weekdays, with urgent posts accepted until 5 p.m. at a box, and late fees accepted at the Late Fee Office until 9 30 p.m. or on the train until 9 45 p.m. From July 1 Kempsey train departs 9 20 p.m., shifting the late fee office close to 9 05 p.m. and train closing to 9 20 p.m. The Mayor notes GPO posting until 6 p.m. may resolve the issue.

Dievetor Byey Taree GPO Central North Coast Kempsey P.O Central Railway St Ion Tmes

Optometrists Visit at Gloucester Hotel

UeTOMEtRIsts will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday August 23 from 9 am to 5 pm. Consultations may be booked in advance at A. T. Cavanough’s, Uemist. Dr McDonald F.B.C.A. honorary is among the attendees.

DT. McDonald Fb.c.a Honoury F.bm.c London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney Oplucians Optometrista Commercial Hotel Gloucester A. T. Cavanough Uemist

Impounded Horse At Gloucester Park Pound

Impounded at Gloucester on 12/735 by the impounding officer from Gloucester Park. One Jersey Huiser, bran white like MG fountain and G rever sed, one Chestnut Horse branded LA. Pot replased will be sold at the pound Thursday July 25 at 12 noon. R. Nichols, Poundkeeper. Return thanks to Dr Anderson and friends for sympathy and floral tributes in bereavement.

Gloucester Gloucester Park Jersey

In Memoriam Nash Father Grandfather 1934 Remembered

In sad memory of a dear father in law and grandfather who died July 10 1934 at age 73. Loved and missed by his son Albert daughter in law Mary and grandchildren. The note laments sorrow and longing, with a final message that those who loved him will never forget him.

Nash Insiaw Dad Father Albert Mary

Sewing machines and insurance agency in one notice

Wilson and McIntosh advertise Mercantile Mutant Insurance Co Ltd and wealth savings bank agency with rents collected and insurance effected. Singer sewing machines offered at modest prices and repair services for all makes available through Redford Bros at the Commercial Hotel Augusten.

Singer Redford Bros F. Web«Ton Ihe Commercial Atoucustien

Gloucester School of Arts Club Annual Meeting Notice

The Gloucester School of Arts Club will hold its annual meeting in the School of Arts Hall on Wednesday July 17 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes annual report balance sheet officers and any other business. H Gray secretary.

Gloucester School of Arts Club Sehool of Arts Club Bchool of Arta Hall Pusipega

Presbyterian Free Church Barrington Scores and Times

Barrington Hall hosted a service at 11 with Bernico at 2.15 and Barrington Church at 7 led by Rev. J. A. Webster. Local worship notes reference Barrington Parishes and church activities on the given dates and times.

Church OF England Gloucester H.C . Barrington Faulklands HW. Rogers Nabiac H.C . Dyer Forster Presbyterian Free Church Barrington Hall Bernico Barrington Church J. A. Webster

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