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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

2

Sentenced to six months in Maitland Gaol

At the Gloucester Police Court on Friday Stanley Dungay an aborigine was convicted under the Vagrancy Act and sentenced to six months in Maitland Gaol. While intoxicated he disturbed Denison Street homes, was found asleep near a saw mill boiler, and after police involvement he spent the night in the local lock up. The bench included Messrs L R McGinty and A J White.

Stanley Dungay cNet Maitland Gee, Chapman W. R. Bewin Denison Street Stanley Dungay McGinty A. J. White

A GOOD NIGHT OUT JULY 1

A Brisbane Limited Express derailed north of Armidale after frost damaged the line. Four hundred yards of track and a rock wall kept carriages from tumbling, nine passengers injured while others escaped in nightclothes and lighted fires along the line. Old time dance and euchre at Majestic Theatre July 10 promises music and prizes. Golfers report two holed-in-one coincidences at Woggab Golf Links with F Sullivan and A J Molwan achieving the feat at the 160 yard third hole. Industrial observers discuss railway dismissals due to depression with about two thousand workers affected. Influenza fears rise among Colts audiences.

Brisbane Limited New England Armidale Mile Black Mountain F. Sullivan Sullivan A. J. Molwan

Illnesses and notices from Australian press item

A Sydney doctor flies to Gloucester to treat tetanus after a rusty nail injury while probate is granted to George Robinson. death notices for Mrs. Hodgins and veteran journalist Mr. Gale. July events include a Catholic ball and local football postponement. wireless telephone intrigue at Taree. auction sale of children’s footwear. anecdotes on temperature and dogs linking Canberra search lore.

ME. G. Robinson Isle George Robinson Glenmation Bundock

FOOTBALLERS EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE AT MAJESTIC THEATRE

Gloucester Football Club held the fourth euchre party and dance at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night with a large attendance. Prizes awarded included ladies and gentlemen euchre champions Mrs Bingle and Geo Farley and W Doan, with runners up Mrs A Gorton and T W Rabworth. Celebrity guest Pat Maher, accompanied by Bernie Maher and Miss Maher, added interest. Pat earned praise for his career from North Coast to England, receiving a gold-mounted fountain pen and pencil. He thanked Gloucester and said he would like to return. he left for England soon after a public presentation in Taree.

Gloucester Football Club Majestic Theatre Bingle Messra Geo Farley W. Doan Mira T. W. Rabworth A. Gorton Bernie Maher Far North Coast Miss Maher Garner Gray Pat Sydney Combined City Combined Country N.S.W England Nsw Queensland Gloucester Munro Paddy Utem Taree Newcastle

Wedding of Mrs Elsie Martin and Mr Howard Reeves at Gloucester

A quiet Methodist Church ceremony in Gloucester united Mrs Elsie Martin daughter of W Martin and the late Mrs Martin with Mr Howard Reeves son of Mr and Mrs A J Reeves. The wedding featured Ivory crepe de chine gown with orange blossoms, bridesmaid Amy Martin, best man Douglas Reeves, and a reception at River View. The couple will reside in Gloucester.

Martin—Reeves Methodist Gloucester Elsie Martin W. Martin Misa C Akhurst H. Martin Amy’ Martin Douglas Reeves River View Ht. Reeves Jast

Canadian foursome highlights tomorrow's golf fixtures

The tocal links feature a Canadian foursome with pairs drawn across the field. Notable results from Wednesday afternoon’s Associates event show Mrs Street and Mrs Ready leading as winners with a string of close scores and multiple pairs competing for top honours.

Tocal Street F. Isaac McRae T. Charlton W. Whitting A. T. Woodward W. W. Hawdon F. Dwyer D. C. Rye Drymweke L. Rye T. Ashworth R. Thurlow P. Roddy de. Muarapal Phelane R. Hall D. Cummings L. Mediaty Homer v. A A. Doudney M. J. Graham Associates Mra. C. Street Ready. Beores Mra. Reddy Mr. C. Street Locke Miss White Mra. Parish Mra. ‘Thurlow Mra. Newton L. E. Street Ashworth Ashworth & Miss Middlebrook Rye Mra. Harmer

Truce Plunges Over Mountain Killing Ten, Wounding Dozen

A truck carrying high school girls overturned in a remote Honduran mountain region near Tegucigalpa on Tuesday, killing 11 and wounding 22 as they returned from a country picnic. The vehicle plunged about 1000 feet, tearing through the terrain and leaving a scene of tragedy.

Egucigalpa Hondurna

Pleuro Outbreak Hits Queensland Cattle at Bowling Alley Point

Pleuro outbreak spreads to 300 cattle at the holding of Mr. Hill at Bowling Alley Point after cattle from Queensland arrived. Quarantine barriers close the Goo Boo Gooneo road from Woolorin to Nunos. Inspector Madden reports Queensland neglect contributed to disease spread and criticizes border crossing certificates as ineffective.

8. Hill Bowling Alley Point Queensland Woolorin Nunos Fr. Madden P P

Church and Social Problems Speech by Rev Geo Cowie

Rev Geo Cowie of Ful lerton Presbyterian Church in Sydney argues the church fails to tackle real poverty and unemployment among the poor and to engage unaffiliated people. He urges a vivid gospel message and a return to spiritual tone to restore the church’s influence.

Geo. Cowie Fullerton Presbyterian Church Surrey Hills Sydney Gloucester Otter Day Church God Stirgulus Fellowship of the Christian Church Jesus Christ

Salt and Its Uses in Daily Health and Hygiene

Salt touted as a versatile stimulant and preventive in a dated health note. It describes dissolving salt in hot water for a towel soak, drying and rubdown, repeated use until evaporation, plus warm footbaths and a salt tub. A French specialist links salt to cold prevention and quick cures, quipping on human nature.

Judge Mocatta Humor At Appeal Court

In a Metropolitan Appeal Court session last week Judge Mocatta quipped to a young man seeking leniency, calling him greengrocer and noting he was grosser than green from his record. The audience smiled as the judge dismissed the appeal. A supervising constable appeared uneasy while a separate domestic scene faded into memory.

Mocatta Judge Mocatta Metropolitan Appeal Court The

Commercial Special Cattle Sale At Homebush

Matthewson and Co report strong cattle demand at the private mule sale with high prices for Hereford steers and cows. Prices ranged widely with numerous lots selling above ten pounds per hundredweight. next sale scheduled for August 6 at Homebush Stock Sales Sydney.

Matthewson and Co Daman A. G. Hicks Hereford Teers B.S. Here Rig J. Dillon H. A. Bignell McCarthy A. McRae W. Dillon J. Testorella W. Ribbons Laurie Bros A. Blanch A. Shelton G. Deards Springer J. Webeck Simmons SS. Simmons D. Wandell & Co J. Robson Durham Bulls Bagus Hooke Hereford Burton Jersey New England

PIG MARKET WEARER REPORTS Sydney sale totals

Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sale totaling 1200 head with easier competition and weaker values across classes. Rabbit skins at Wednesday's Sydney sale total 874 tons with irregular Tower grade prices and overall no quote change. Prices listed include backfatters 60/- to 180/- per head, parkers 26/- to 63/-, and various pelts and skins across multiple grades.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Baronets Ted

Chandos Arms closes oldest Rogland tavern tale ends

The Chandos Arms Hotel at Edgewire, claimed as Rogland's oldest tavern, closed after its license moved to a new Colindale hotel named the New Chandos. Legend links a trap door to a subterranean passage to Canna mansion built by the first Duke of Chandres, once frequented by Dick Turpin and Handel.

Chandos Arms Edgewrire Rogland Chester Colindale Chandos Chandos Hotel Dick Turpin Canna Duke of Chances Handel

Catholic Ball Aids Gloucester Band And Post Office Tenders

Catholic Ball in Forbesdale on Thursday advertised to aid Gloucester Town Band and the Postmaster-General Department. Tenders due by 3 pm Monday 8 August 1929 for erection of subscribers lines and reconstruction from Candle Flat Post Office, supply and delivery of poles, or labor only. Notices from Divisional Engineer Newcastle and Post Offices at Forstar Nabiac Krambach Taree Gloucester Dungog Bullahdelah West Maitland and Wingham. Also probate notice in NSW Supreme Court Probate Jurisdiction No 36548 for Herbert Walter Laurie deceased. Seventeenth accounts filed at Supreme Court Sydney. claimants to object by 10:30 am 7 August 1929. L M Addison Registrar. Hawdon proctor for executors Aubrey Halloran solicitor Sydney.

Sydney Iinea Bunyah Newcastle Krambieh Gloucester Dungog West Mattland Bullahdelah Nabiac Wingham Stroud J. W. Kitto Candle Flat Newcastia Forstar Krambach Taree Supreme Court of New South Wales Herbert Walter Laurie New New South Wales Supreme Court King Street L. M. Addison W. W. Hawdon QLOW OSTFR Aubrey Halloran Bull's Chambers Martin Place

Dairies Invite Tenders for Cream Cartage 1928

Glouster Dairy Company invites tenders for cream cartage from Barrington Gloucester River Craven and Stratford runs. Tenders close Friday August 9 1928. Applications through the undersigned. Lowest tender accepted. Trespassers on Wauhi property will be prosecuted. previous permission cancelled. F Grainger and R Bleasdale managers.

Barrington Gloucester River Craven Stratford J.M. Wratten Wauhivory

For Sale and Help Wanted Notice from Parkes

For sale 12 hp Robey portable steam engine now working at Parkes. Also list items for sale under Flist Cine, Job. Changing to Electricity and Reid Ltd, Vinmber and Jednery merchant. Situation wanted by a young man able to mile and do dairy work, strong and sober.

Robey Parkes Flist Cine Electricity, & Reid Ltd Vinmber & Jednery

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