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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1928

Page

2

Charity event at Majestic for Master Keith Chapman

The Gloucester Advocate notes a Tuesday July 24 1928 charity evening at the Majestic to aid Master Keith Chapman. Proceeds will go to his treatment, with dancing supervised by Joe Higan and jazz numbers. Also reported is the death of jeweller John Hart in Sydney and a Homebush stock sale showing strong demand for sheep and cattle with prime prices rising.

Ini the Majestic Keith Chapman Tad Jane Joe Higan John Hart Sydney Hart Mls Jewellery Busiess North Maitland Stamla Benjamin Hart Maitland Boys’ High School Fred Griffith Homebush

Popular Girl Competition Entries and Beneficiaries

Interest grows in the Popular Girl Competition held to aid the Church of England fund. Leading contestants include Miss Gladys Channell Miss Lorna Young Miss Florrie Blanch Miss Emily Atkins, each representing different local groups such as Sporting Bodies Returned Soldiers Railway and Dairy Farmers.

Church of England Funda Weta Gladys Channell Lorna Young Florrie Blanch Emily Atkins

Gloucester Meeting on Abattoirs Bacon Manufacturing Powers

A Gloucester Shire Hall gathering presided by A J White discussed granting Newcastle Abattoirs Board authority to manufacture bacon. Agents explained the aim to lower costs for pig producers and consumers by enabling cheaper bacon and broader market competition. Members noted open markets, the need for a sure buyer, and the potential to boost yarding locally while maintaining producer interests.

A.J. White Shire Hall Newcastle Abattoire Board T. L. Lawson Manier G. Melville Melville Altoria Bacon Wight Syriiny Abattoira Board Lawson Stols Onor Bours Amt Glosseter Rudeoty Glowrester Abattoire Board Lawsay J. HK Smith Gloucester Belis Rlahtt S. Jones Matthewson Sydney Waddell Bootth

Presbytery of Hastings Meets at Glouc ester

The Presbytery of Hastings met at Glouc ester with ministers Scott Wand and McGrath y present. Elders Gibson, tenlerson, Weal, Andrews and Wuttden attended. Kempsey representatives joined. Calls were presented for Rev Sidney Knight and Rev John Bursley Thorn, with moderations granted and referrals to other presbyteries. Deputies were named for the General Assembly to be held in Brisbane on September 12, 1928.

Iwslinkes Presbyterian Gloucester S Thus- al Scott Glouwester Mintor KR. W. Wand Port Macquarie Dw. Megradhy Maree J. J. Gibson Lerson Weal Andrews M. Wvutl W. T. Costey J. Lewis Kempsey I. A. Terrussind T. A. Miller Miller Sidney Thomas Knight Belligen Clarence John Bursley Thorn Manilla Mesars W.T. Coshey F. Lewis Gall Preahyl Iy New England Seatt Row Winnan W. J. Andrew I. J. Gibson Presbytery Gears Assembly of Australia Brisbane Reid Nsw D. F. Brandt Nambucca Commonwealth Board of Ariist Education Wilra Tmawarra Maconville Gloucester Ladies’ Guild J. Wi "McCredis R. W. Wannas R. Waddell J. P. Bantry

Wanted Bullock Teams Haul Logs Three Miles

Wanted bullock teams to haul logs from Bnah to Mump about three miles. Good feed and water. Twenty five miles from Singleton. Two to three years work. Pull particulars from USAWCASTLE SANT Transport Co, MEBEWETHER.

Bnah Mump Singleton Twa Usawcastle Sant & ‘Transport Goy Mebewether

Gole Flag Competition Wins by A Eula with A Heme Runner Up

Unclear text describes a local flag competition on Saturday in which A Eula, aged 86, won the event and A Heme, age 28, finished second. The report lists numerous players and fairways, mentioning qualifying rounds and several named participants, with scattered phrases about scores and lanes. The passage is largely garbled but centers on a golf style event with multiple entrants and post-competition notes.

A. Eula Α. Heme Nnis Hear Fairey BF Warner Fairway Sbilick Kemet Rintie Tabeway Tole Woodward Chariton W. Garner Ly Kye I Uthots AL Toutney J. Grataan Hluwan Mecinty Roddy Munkay Suwel Re Mall

Gloucester Victorious In Rough Second Grade Football Match

Gloucester defeated a visiting Wingham team 5 2 in a hard fought second grade football clash at Hy Park. standout play came from Charlie Battenar and Baker while Gloucester’s defense held strong as Wingham pressed. a late surge by Gloucester sealed the win.

Jay Gloucester Winglin Hing Glavcester Rymid Hisham Charlie Batenner Willy Sefieh Whitham Gloucester Jawanaden Wineham Eqtunioy Monelaseion Vsilirx Wingham Hays

Wingham Defeats Gloucester in Rough Rugby Bout 19–3

Wingham seized early control with the wind aiding them and scored after a kickoff through Goon and Palvoner near the posts. Gloucester fought back with strong runs from Falconer and Palen but failed to convert, while Wingham added a late try and a goal from penalties as the referee Mr. W. Young kept order.

Wingham G. Palvoner Gordin Baker Falconer Clarke Moffat Palen Anio Gloucester T Wfree W. Young

Church Services and Probate Notice of Stageman Estate

Sunday services listed for many denominations including Church of England Presbyterians Methodists and Stroud Baptist with times and locations. Also a probate notice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales announcing administration of the estate of Cornelius Stageman late of Waukwry and calling creditors to file claims within 14 days.

Supreme Court OF New South Wales Cornelius Stageman Waukiwry New South Wales Decilda Asia W. We Rawdon Aubray Jalloran Martin Place Sylney

Licenses to Inoculate Stock Debate at Agriculture Ministry

A deputation representing the PP Board Convention the Cumberland PP Board and the Dairymen Association pressed for rapid licenses to inoculate stock. They argued some veterinary surgeons failed to satisfy, seeking immediate approval for capable stockholders. Mr Thorby said he would review a list of capable men and nearby residences to meet the demand.

Woddell Stuard Lawson J. Lander Mr. Lawson Mr. Smith Berkshire Tam Bleakley Poland China Messes Smith and Sanders Walt Sit India P. Dearda Ronn Anitalaa Orden Drards Sal Sydney Mir Humer Department Sna Gumberland P.P Dairymen's Association Thorby

Boy of 13 Beats The Champions

Melbourne report notes 13 year old Harry Williams of Tiighton Grammar School tied the course scratch score of 78 at the Commonwealth Jinks, setting a standout mark for the event. H W S Fymill, 19, won the L A State amateur title at Seaton defeating Leigh Winsor one up before a record crowd.

Melbourne Harry Williams Tiighton Grammar School Commonwealth Gate Club H. W. S. Fymill Seaton Leigh Winsor

Farmer Thomas Duck Gored to Death by Bull

An 18 year old farmer named Thomas Duck was killed by a bull while in a paddock near Seville Victoria. He reportedly cried that the bull “got meat” as he perished.

Thomas Duck Seville Victoria

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