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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1931

Page

2

Deaths and local notices from Dungog district

Death reported of Mr Joseph Atkins aged 45 at Dungog on Sunday father of Joseph Atkins of Forbesdale and sister Mrs Cox of Gloucester. Also an accident in Dungog where Mr Bruce Abbott was thrown by a pony and left unconscious. Gloucester Bowling Club plans night lighting with fees set for joining and membership. Public notices urge farmers to file stock and crop returns with local police by month end. Brief personal note on Rev S B Stewart leaving Dungog for Taree after years of service. Labor rally planned in Domain with Premier Lang leading a procession.

Atkins Dungog Josep Atking Joseph Atkins Forbesdale Cox Gloucester Chronicle Bruce Abbott Renniworth Philips’ Creek Gloucester Bowling Club Lowe Labour Mr Lang Philip Gamne Parliamentary Labour Party State A.lp

Gloucester shop break and enter plea by Ronald Funter

Ronald Funter pleaded guilty to attempting to break into a Gloucester shop owned by Ellen Garner using a screwdriver. He had just finished a three month sentence for stealing the tool, claimed destitution, and was reportedly hungry. The judge gave a three month sentence from the offence date, noting possible aid from the police and charitable clothing.

Ronald Funter Ellen Garner Gloucester Treatt Sydney G4al

Gold production climbs in Queensland in first half

Brisbane reports a rise in Queensland gold output for the first six months of the year with 4170 two ounces produced and valued at £17,721. This compares to 327 ounces valued at a similar figure last year. The increase is linked to family-based Pedersl awards noted in the period. An optician visit and medical ad follow, listing D I McDonald and Webster Jack & McDonald in Sydney.

Brisbane Queensland Pedersl Basia Man Optician McDonald FAMC London Webster, Jack & McDonald Bydney

Gloucester Polling Place at Gangat Advised

Electoral Commissioner announces a polling place at Gangat for Mr F T Parker Gloucester with notification published in the Government Gazette on the 3rd instant. Gloucester news item notes Walter Bennett MLA in receipt of advice. Tax returns discuss including interest from State Government Savings Bank deposits with penalties for omission and potential refunds. Barrington Tops reports snow and Newcastle visitors enjoying weekend trips. Robertson seat likely contested by J P Abbott Country Party at Beecroft era elections. Dole inspectors restored after mass dismissals. Dog rescues man from fire in Auckland.

Gangat Walter Bennett Gan-gat F. T. Parker Gangat Gloucester Gasetts Mr. Armstrong Te Taxation Department

Whoopee Ball Dances Delight Gloucester Crowd

Afle Warriors hold the Whoopee Ball on Wednesday evening in Gloucester drawing about eighty couples. The Chequers Orchestra from taree provided bright music with regular encores. Beverages and hot beet tea warmed guests as lavish supper and elegant decorations enhanced the scene. A golden lottery prize was donated for a lucky spot dance while the masked golfer from Brisbane to Adelaide mingled among attendees.

Star Theatre A. J. White A. G. Turter Misa Middlebrook A. Gerton Missy J. McIntyre Itmre O.K. Fn Gloucester Brisbane Adelaide Moltelt

Trade Treaty With Canada Benefits Australian Markets

The Canadian Australian Trade Treaty was tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister Parker Maloney. It promises a 14/owt advantage for Australian butter over New Zealand, opens markets for fruit and wines, and offers concessions for Australian meat. Maloney estimated the treaty could yield at least £4,000,000 in the period, with over £1,000,000 gained this year, as an important step toward economic unity within the British Commonwealth.

House of Representatives Parker Maloney New Zealand Tris British Commonwealth of Nationa Moloney Australia

Rich gold strike near Cancona fields reported

A Rockhampton party from the Cancona district returned with 75 ounces of gold after a single day’s work. They report a new find near the old Cancona field, one of Queensland’s largest during earlier times. The gold was weighed at the Rockhampton Commonwealth Bank, causing a sensation among onlookers. A large unprospected area surrounds the find and many plan to stake claims.

Rockhampton Cancona Cancona Feld Queensland Commonwealth Bank

C W A Meeting Notes Rest Rooms Tuesday East

The monthly CWA meeting in Rest Rooms on Tuesday East listed members Evans presiding and votes to send delegates to the Group Conference in Dungog in October. Plans include a social evening, August 6 fundraiser, and seeking cooperation with the Continental Relief Committee for the Gloucester Memorial Cat Fund.

C.W.A I Mesdames Evans Donnelly J. N. Laurie G Shaw J. H. Smith A. Ross Hawdon Glover Locke Tull Snow Dennett Kent Waddell Delegstas Neta Dungog Fly Mom Iquito Mra. J. K. Macksy Hil Hed Mi Wan Goncenter Relief Committee Gloucester Memorial Bnew

Gloucester Golf Notes and Associates Championship Trials

Gloucester golf notes list team representatives for the Cropley Shield at Taree and a Canadian foursomes draw for tomorrow. Qualifying scores for the Associates' championship include eight players advancing to match play, with several others noted for total scores. The column ends with a separate piece on a church sermon by Rev. George Cowie about memorials and funeral costs.

Yates Roddy Street Thurlow Parish Miss Hawdon Cavanaugh Miss Middlebrook Miss Donnelly Mis. White Ashworth L. E. Street Hogg Mis J. Garner Carolan Christie Snow Bennett

Nomination Notice and Rabbit Advertisements

In accordance with the Articles of Association the board of directors including T W Ashworth D Boorer PB H Deards H J Dennett L A Harris A Shaw and J G Witeop retire by effluxion and are eligible for re election. Nominations to fill these vacancies are invited until September 10 1931. Also rabbits wanted 10 per dozen prime plus carcases and skins by M A Partington & Co 138 Brunker Road Adamstown. ADVOCATE accounts for year ended June 30 now issued and urged early settlement. delinquent accounts may be pursued for recovery without further notice.

M.A. Partington & CO Brunker Ros Adamstown Ures Aime

Gloucester Relief Committee Meeting and Auction Items

Gloucester relief committee will meet at Shire Hall tomorrow evening to hear a deputation from Western Australia and discuss other business. An auction note lists saddle and harness broke mares and cattle accounts from various owners with auctioneer Tom Hicks.

P. Bridge W. Farley Tom Hicks Gloucester Gloucester Relief Committee Shire Hall W.A A.J. White A. Alexander

Will and executor notice for Charles Emanuel Tones estate

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction an application will be made after fourteen days to grant probate of the last will of Charles Emanuel Tones late of Gloucester. Executrix Ellen Tonks Edward Charles Tonks and John Stanton are named executors. Creditors and others with claims against the estate should forward particulars to Proctor A S Borthwick at Dungog or Sydney agents Thomas Rose & Dawes 18 20 Martin Place Sydney.

Supreme Court OF New South Wales Charles Emanuel Gloucester New South Wales Deceaa Ellen Tonks Edward Charles John Stanton Borthwick Dungog Sydney Thomas Rose & Dawes Martin Place

Modern Home for Sale Faithfuny Cottage Style Property

Modern weatherboard cottage with four large rooms, verandahs front rear and side, bathroom with pedestal bath, shaving cabinet, laundry, built in copper, brick fireplaces with mantel recesses. Water laid on. Electric grid and power points. Solid concrete pile foundations. Good garage, lawn and garden. Price £776. Terms available.

Faithfuny

In Memoriam Germon Sons Harry and George

In loving memory of Harry Germon who died July igth 1929 and George Germon killed in action July 31 1916. Grief has no comfort and the heart bears wounds unseen. Those who miss you deeply strive to be brave and content. Inserted by M B Germon and Lanally.

Germon Harry George Gasly M. B. Germon Lanally

Indian consulting ees duty at Phillips tel Stroud Mead

A fragmented notice lists meetings proposed by Indian consulting firms at Phillips telegraph office and Stroud Mead on July 22 in Mr G Hatley's home, and another entry mentions Sara St Comet Fyne Gresford on July 24 at Beatties Motes.

Ees Phillipstel Stroud Mead Mr G. Hatley S. Er Eps Sara Comet Fyne Gresford St Beatties Motes

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