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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1936

Page

2

RANGLE RIVER FILM CREW ARRIVES IN GLOUCESTER

National Studios recruited th e Zane Grey film unit for Rangle River arriving in Gloucester with about thirty six horses. The outdoor portions are to be shot at Rawson Vale with accommodations at Stobo Bonnie Doon and Airlie. A dramatic sudden death in parliament followed by a hospital dance and a antique exhibition are also noted along with cemetery concerns and a farm fire incident.

Rangle River National Studios Gloucester Stobo Bonnie Doon Airlie Rawson Vale

Licensing Court notes Gloucester Hotel plans and sewerage

At Taree Licensing Court Sergeant G T Suede reported fresh plans for a new Gloucester Hotel building. The Licensing Magistrate noted Gloucester hostelries were overtaxing facilities and urged improvements to existing services to meet hotel needs.

Taree G. T. Suede Gloucester Hotel Gloucester

Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital funding letter details costs

A letter related to Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital outlines a build cost near £13,360 with £9,000 from the Commission and about £4,000 from the Board, leaving a shortfall around £1,400 plus equipment and utilities. It cites a sketch plan cost estimate of £13,860 and confirms the Commission's prior £5,000 assistance, awaiting Board approval to cover excess costs.

Gloucester Hospital Commission Minister For Health H. P. Fitzsimons B Bennett M.L.A Teads Board of Gloucester Soldiers’ ‘Memoria Hospital Gloucester Department of Works

Annual meeting of A H P Association urged to move to evening

An old member urges the A H P Association to shift its annual meeting from Saturday morning to an evening session next year. He argues business people and dairymen face conflicts and that more members would attend if held at night, not Friday.

Committee of Management Tam

Police staffing changes at Gloucester center officers to two men

A communication from the Chief Secretary reports that Gloucester police will operate with two constables using a motor cycle and side-car, while a troop horse remains for patrols unsuitable for the motorcycle. The Foot Constable is reassigned to another center, and supervision will be provided by current personnel. If needed, three officers will be restored. The troop horse is aging but kept for specific patrols. Younger horses may be allocated as available.

Ce, Bennett Mla M. Newton Primary Producers’ Union Gloucester

Obituary for John A McRae A Gloucester figure

John Alexander McRae died Monday night after a sudden decline. He had served in Egypt and Palestine, led the Gloucester RS and St League, and was respected as a returned soldier and community leader. The funeral followed Presbyterian rites with large local and district attendance including Dungog Maitland Newcastle and Masonic services.

John Alexander McRae Dungog Maitland Newcastle Istricta Gloucester Mesdamen Johnatot Beker Newton Church Street McRae Donald McRae Barrington West Maitland Morgan, McLennan and Co Great Newcastle Land and Transport Coyma Jack 1St Lights Horee Egypt Palestine RS & St League Diggers Annie Ing Chrin Don Arch Gloucester Brass Band Perram Robina Hanna Tom H. A. Abbott Tom Westley G. A. Westley J. D. Pariah Phillips Hocquard Stockston J.C. McRae Andy A.J. Woodward Karuah Jim Ung A. J. Cavanaugh Bain Frank Willisma Cox and Family George and Jeale Arrowsmith Monto Gloucester Red Cross R.8 St.l Channel T. Creanor W. J. Harrin Gorton

School Notes and Upcoming Events at Rural School

Last Friday Supervisor G H Smith inspected the school with Pullrteen teachers from surrounding areas. A "Teaching of Art" talk by Smith inspired the day. Saturday will feature Winghams football on the toral ground at 2 p.m. The Lennia tournament progresses with Eric Young and June Davis winning singles in boys and girls divisions. Two new pupils enrolled. mid term exams are this week with results next Friday. Welfare Department officer to review attendance issues. most pupils show excellent attendance.

G. H. Smith Education Department Pullrteen Smith Winghams Toral Ure Eric Young June Davis Mary Welfare Department

Gloucester Chamber and PS Union meet in July

The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and Development League holds its usual monthly meeting at the School of Arts on Monday night at 7 30. J L Hogg is the honorary secretary. The Gloucester Branch of the PS Union meets at the Gloucester School of Arts on Thursday 30th July at 10 45 am. All primary producers are urged to attend. M Newton, Secretary.

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and Development League School of Arts J. L. Hogg Gloucester P.S Union Gloucester School of Arts Presbyterian Tunis Admiralty M Higgins

Serun Immunisation Success Against Diphtheria in Toronto

From 1928 to 1934 a toxoid prophylaxis program immunised Toronto children against diphtheria with remarkable results. Of 1022 treated in 1929, 64 died, but deaths declined each year until 1954 when the toll disappeared. The table shows six years of data with cases and deaths, including 1931 with 582 cases and 35 deaths and 1932 with 168 cases and 45 deaths.

Toronto Canada

Record fundraising total reported by New South Wales Red Cross

At the executive committee meeting the NSW division of the Avatratian Red Cross Society reported a record annual total of £10,085 8s 8d raised by branches, up from £8,921 13s previous year, for the year ending June 30. The engagement is announced of Misa Mavis Amos to Mr Ernest Redman of Mirgabene. Bob Thurlow, recently moved to Waltha from Gloucester, notes good business and bracing weather. Rabbit menace discussion cites D G Stead, urging gas in burrows as the only effective long term eradication method, with millions of acres at risk from rabbits.

New South Wales Avatratian Red Cros Society Red Cross Misa Mavis Amos Rabbit Menace D. G. Stead Queeenland Brisbane Australia

Saturday August 1st Events at Bridle Races Card

Community race day features pony races the Arete Cup Brush Hurdle and multiple open and maiden races including Cigarette Arithmetic and Appleton events. Corbett's Refreshments Booth on the ground. Start time ten o'clock sharp. Hardware and sewing machine ads follow.

Fardirs Gente Corbett N.B

Market report on pig supply at Sydney station sale

The bulk of the pig supply at Sydney station last Tuesday consisted of parkers and stir, with prime bacon weights and various cuts offered. Prices ranged from 36 to 40 shillings for prime beef and related goods, with expressions of values around 90s to 84s per hundredweight depending on grade.

Sydney

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