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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

2

A W Mowle Architect Gloucester Address Ad

A. W. Mowle architect located Queen Street Gloucester with telephone listed as 50.

Bel Bora Public School to Open Saturday July 28

Bel bora Public School set for official opening at 2 p m estimated by our Bel bora correspondent. Minister for police Hon. B O Martin will be asked to perform the opening ceremony. Teacher Mr Curtis has already comment duties.

Belbora Martin Curtis Gloucester River Phillips Hotel Tom Hicks Benjamin Nash Mr. Nash Gloucester

Transfer of Railway Official and Local Figures

Mr. Husbands, head of the Railway Refreshment Rooms at Gloucester, is transferred to Taree. Mrs. Husbands and local workers anticipate departure with regret as Husbands led Presbyter ian Fellowship classes and presided over the C W A Younger Set. The Squatters' Daughter screens at Star Theatre next week, praised as top Australian Studios production.

Husbands Gloucester Taree Hauhunde Presbyterian Fellowship C.W.A. Younger Star Theatre

Pillar Boxes Request Refused by Postal Chief

The Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs informs Mr. 8 L Gardner MHR that after Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and Development League representations, the proposed southern and northern pillar boxes cannot be justified due to insufficient postings. Mr. Hogg is asked to be advised accordingly.

Hogg

Bennet to Stand in Gloucester Vacancy by Death

Mr C E Bennett of Dungog announced as candidate for the Gloucester seat in the Legislative Assembly, vacant after Walter Bennett’s death. He is proprietor editor of the Dungog Chronicle and active in local politics. A ballot may decide if other UAP or UCP candidates run, with by election likely within a month. Solicitor W W Hawdon of Gloucester also seeks selection for the Country Party.

C. E. Bennett Dungog Gloucester Legislative Assembly Walter Bennett Bennett U.A.P U.C.P Sydney “Sun W. W. Hawdon Country Party Canalaate

Bowls Pairs Handicap Draw Promises Strong Player Rollup

The game tomorrow will be a Pairs Handicap with completion by 2 pm. The event draws growing interest and many members and prospects are expected to attend. Prizes will be awarded to the winning pair.

Optometrist Visit At Commercial Hotel Friday

Mr Dr McDonald F B C A Hon ours W S M C London sight test specialist of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Ltd will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel on Friday 10th August from 5 am to 5 pm Appointments may be booked at A L Cavanaugh's Chemist For Coughs and Colds Woods Great Peppermint Cure

Dr. McDonald F.B.C.A W.S.M.C London Webster, Jack and McDonald Sydney

Dairy Producers Poll Extends Claims Deadline

The Minister for Commerce announced the closing date for enrolment claims is extended from July 25 to August next. Milk producers who, in the year ending December 31, 1933, manufactured or supplied enough to make at least 100 lb of butter or cheese should apply to the nearest dairy factory or the returning officer at the Department of Commerce, Commonwealth Bank Building, Pitt Street, Sydney. The poll seeks to decide if the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Act restricting interstate trade in butter and cheese should continue.

H. Stewart Department of Commerce Sydney Commonwealth Bank Gaing Pitt Street Commonwealth Dairy Produce Act

Federal Election Adjacency Planned Sessions Hint

A State Ministerial parties meeting said Parliament likely adjourn three weeks before the federal election to allow campaigning. Urgency to pass measures may require extra sitting days. Mr V Thompson of New England faces contest against UAP Labour and Lang Labour. UA P candidate to be chosen at Muswellbrook in two weeks with at least six names.

V. &. ‘Thompson u.U.r New England U-A-P Labour Lang Labour Ua.p Muswellbrook

C W A Plans Big Dance Fundraiser at Forbesdale

Forbesdale set to form a CWA branch with Gloucester ladies aiding a major finance-raiser. A dance on August 1 under Forbesdale Hall Committee, Kit Kat Orchestra, with 2/6 tickets. Pass-in option for unused tickets. Free bus from Gloucester. Also farewell basket social as James Forbes retires after 28 years. Murray to take over.

C.W.A Forbesdale Gloucester Yirel Forbesdale Hall CWA James Forbes Murray Forbsdate Hall Forbes

Gold Mining Copeland Mines North Level Reports

Mining company notes dated 16th July report progress at Southern Cross Mine level 5 North drive advanced 11 feet total 83 feet back crosscut 17 feet south advanced west 4 feet total 4 feet face 1 in middle. Brideg and Newtons Mine bottom tunnel winzes and crosscuts with low grade reef noted. Radio South G M L reported 16th July prospecting shaft from number 3 sunk 4 feet width 21 feet exposed wall. Northwest Gold Mining Co on 18th July deepened costeen and sunk prospecting shaft 4 feet joint 4 test width 53 feet general eastern block trend.

Winse Radio South G.M N.L Costeen North West Gold Mining CO

Funeral for Hon. W. Bennett at Dungog in large turnout

A large representative crowd attended the Dungog funeral of Hon. W. Bennett MLA. Speakers included Hon. L. Martin and S. L. Gardner who praised his state service and founding of a district newspaper. The service at Shrigt Church was led by Rev D T Rees with a Masonic graveside rite led by G B Waller.

W. Bennett M.L.A Dungog Shrigt D.T. Rees G. B. Waller Messi S W. L. Bennett Sydney Cyril Bennett Kempsey Charles Bede Bennett A. Pleasant Taree L. O. Martin S. L. Gardner M.H.R J. A. Lyons Major Jarvie M.la A. Howarth Wallarabba Stroud Glowester Bolwarta Gloucester Measra B. Carlton P. O'Neill Lodge Hiram Bennett L. C. Martin New South Wales Walter Mra. Bennett Mr. Martin Mr. Bennett Dumgog

Memorial Service Held For Walter Bennett MLA at Cremorne

A memorial service for Walter Bennett MLA was conducted at St Chis Church of England Cremorne by the Rev Harley Jones. Many Bennett family members and relatives attended, with a large turnout from State and Federal Parliament members, officers, and friends. The private interment proceeded to the Central Railway station for transit to Dun Boe.

Walter Bennett M.la Cre Morne St. Chis Church of England Cremorne Tieaday Harley Jones Mears Gordon Lionel Cyril Charles Bennett Essie Bennett Lever W. Mahoney Mahoney W Cunningham Cunningham Misa B. Mahoney Cribb Alice Eileen Lever Inieces Bede Gordon Wally Bennett S. B. Stevens L. O. Martin R. D. Weaver J. M. Cunningham Labour and Industry E. S. Spooner Tressurer E. B.C. Lawless H Main Agriculture H. Paul M. F. Bruxner D. Mason Daniel Levy Legislative Assembly D. A. Campbell Dun- Boe

Tributes for Late Walter Bennett Move Assembly Adjourns

The Sydney Legislative Assembly paused to honor Walter Bennett, Gloucester representative and former minister, with a motion to record the House's loss and convey sympathy to his family. The House stood in silence as it adjourned.

Sydney Walter Bennett Gloucester Legislative Assembly Bennett B. Stevens

Walter Bennett remembered as longtime public servant in Parliament

The obituary recalls Walter Bennett a respected figure in Durham politics and national service. He served in the Assembly before Federation, was Honorary Minister from 1901 to 1904, and Public Works Secretary 1904 to 1907. After a 10 year absence he returned to the House in 1917, highly regarded for kindness and dedication. The outback champion and local editor is mourned as hard to replace.

Walter Wennett Durham Bennett Stevens Mr Bennett Atbangs Siti Lang Yue Ministed BA. Buttenshaw Country Party Bruner Mn Bennett Condobotin

Land sales and cattle sale reported by local firms

Tom Hicks with Paterson, Watson and Co report selling No 18 panelock to Myr John Forbes of Sugaront Creek Dungog. Cattle sale notes light yarding at fortnightly sale with buyers present. individual prices include B Reif one cow at £3 1s, Fy Green two cattle at 63s 3d, next sale set for Tuesday 83st inst.

Tom Micks Paterson, Waston & Co G. BE. Maston M. Laurie Myr John Forbes Sugaront Creek Dungog Tom Hicks Shah Monro Lros Matthewsen and Co B. Reif Martin, Tattler

Pigs fetch varied prices at fortnightly sale notes

Yarding yesterday saw 460 pigs with buyers present and prices firm for best lots. Top values included several consignors such as M. Fraser and J. Slade, with bids ranging and strong demand for heavy porkers as local buyers and regulars attended the sale and set prices across many lots. Next sale scheduled for Thursday, 2nd August.

A. Everett A. J. Smith M. Fraser G. Munro H. K. Lynch J. Barbour J. R. Smith W. J. Dare T. Kirk and Sons J. Slade C. Tiedman Jag. Wenham J. S. Grant Holmes F. Berry Atkins and Mowle Joe Jupp Relf Bros Reg Andrews A. J. Reeves Palf 'Bros J.J. Atkins J. McRae K. WD. Borer Jas Atkins A. Gallagher J. Aiken P. Bithrey W. Sansom W. J. Ralston Reif Estate Chas, Perram A. W. Sansom Gen. Isaac W.it. Ribbons W.T. Relf Hy Muddle Miss Green R. Osland A. Engel H. A. Harris J. G. Wilson We Reif G. d. Gliven K. Dodd H. A. Abbott W. Bramington

Gloucester Roads Tender Call for Girders and Capsilla 1934

Department of Main Roads Gloucester issues tenders closing at 2 p.m. on Friday August 1934 for supply and delivery of girders, corbery and capsilla for the Bowman River bridge on the Gloucester Giro Road. Tender forms available at the office. Tenders must be endorsed and advertised. The lowest bid is not necessarily accepted.

Department OF Main Roads Gloucester Bowman River

Impounded cattle at Gloucester pound in 1934

A damaged notice records cattle impounded at Gloucester pound with brands AS and reversed F on a Jersey cow. Also listed are 9 heifers, 1 cow and calf, 3 cows and 1 steer branded 8K, and 1 cow branded PG. Notice warns sale if not released by moon August 1934.

Gloucester Moon

Homebush stock sales report from Sydney yard

Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 4870 cattle yarded at Homebush Sydney with bulk Medium to useful quality. Best quality bullocks and steers were unchanged.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd

Best Cough Remedy With Heenzo Ends Shortage

A historic advertisement promotes a cough remedy named Heenzo priced at two shillings per bottle. It claims superior quality to rival mixtures for coughs cold and influenza and offers to supply the chemist with soccktepan soir for free, implying a cost saving and easier stock for merchants.

Remedy guarantee certificate claims in Christchurch street notice

A fragmented notice advertises a remedy obtainable with a money back guarantee certificate. It mentions Street and Parish Led and references a period of three weeks since it started, with unclear details about location and fulfillment.

Christchurch Eo Street Parish

Also Mentioned on This Page

Whatson's J. Whatson City Price Draper Edgar Wallace Sapper Seltzer Horter Zane Grey A. 1 Cavanough Gloucester Pharmacy B. P. Dawson, B.A Oid Bank N.S.W. Building A. W. Mowle Architect Queen St., Gloucester Gloucester Adriaen C. E. Bennet C.P Dairy Producers’ Poll Forbesdale News St. Chad's Cremorne Mr. W. Bennett Commercial Vane Auens Peporus Pasey Rehays Wes West Pryser M. Westley C Reif Ravi Aik BC Blanch Claude Blanch Tohaia G.W. Murray W. Rumbet Xai Payte S. Phillips H. Phillips Philips Middlebrook Turner Gloucester Dairy Company, Limited Measie T. W. Ashworth David Boorer P. H . Deards H. J. Dennett Herbert Muddle Alex. Shaw J. G.wilson Byrer Wratten The School of Arts Galway TN School OF Arts Hall Methodist Church E Whatson Laucrene Kay Hugh A, Grant Alan A. J. Everett Barrington Narraweema Private Hospital R. Nicholls Poundkeeper Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd Isterstes Prel Minary Gloucester Shire Yards Laurie W. Webeck Parrell Chas Taylor Gloucester Shire Matthewson & Co H. McCarthy School of Arts Cab Nechpot of Arts D.C Rye Church OF England H.C . Tugratakh H. W. Rogers Presbyterian Church Faulkland sMesday Yellowship A. Alexander Stratford Congregational Mission Cedar Grove George Bundook Candle Flat Battle Stroud Baptist Church Craven Stratford Toan L. H. Shekaspeary Independ't Baptist Church Boorat Union Allworth Johnston
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