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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1931

Page

2

Amazing case girl turns into boy in Australia

A 15-year-old girl in Rockhampton Queensland reportedly transformed mentally and physically into a boy. The change began with a voice shift from female to male, followed by other developments. The family moved to Newepheters amid public interest, and the Brisbane Registrar altered the birth certificate to reflect the sex and name change. There is mention of a sheep-skin sale and wool yield, but details are unclear and likely garbled.

Australis Rockhampton Commonwealth Pew Ephers Ams Brisbané

Euchre Party and Dance Troupe Reminder at Majestic

Readers are reminded of the Euchre Party and Adult Dance to be held at the Majestic tomorrow night with a juvenile dance the night after. Judging of costumes and sets at 8 p.m. Competitors should arrive by 7:45 to avoid delays. Also notes a movement for separation of Cumberland and Sydney from NSW with local self government advocates.

DALOR Inter Sydney Cumberland Nsw Chicago U.S.A Minota Uhurch England Women's Guild Majestic Theatre

Merger talks end as Commonwealth Bank withdraws

In Sydney on Monday the Premier delayed reply on a proposed takeover of the State Savings Bank. By 2:30 pm Governor B C Riddle said the matter was at an end and no further payments would be made by the Commonwealth Bank to GS B departtors. Later Mr Puddle indicated a letter from Mr Lang would be considered, but the bank’s decision to withdraw from negotiations stood.

Sydney Commonwealth Bank State Savings Bank B.C. Riddle Robert Gibson Gs.b. Departtors Puddle Lang Tran See

Cricket umpires in New South Wales move toward association

In Sydney last week Dr. Monro spoke with a senior NSW Umpires Association official about forming an Umpires Association Inc. The official outlined cricket rules and umpiring challenges. Dr. Monro will be examined soon and may become a district examiner, a boost for local cricket.

Sydney Monro NSW Cricket ‘Umpires’ Association Umpires’ Association Munro

Fluff Comedy at Gloucester Amateur Players Draws Laughs

The Gloucester Amateur Comedy Players stage a Thursday week August 6 performance. The show features popular long-running farce material from London and recent local works. Proceeds aid the C.W.A. local ranch with all funds supporting Total charities. Box plan open at Cavanaugh's Pharmacy. patrons urged to book to avoid disappointment. ticket tax has been withdrawn.

Gloucester London Jane Proceerda C.W.A

Obituary Mrs Mary Beaton of Barrington

Mrs Mary Beaton aged 74, relict of Angus Beaton, died Thursday night in Barrington after a long life marked by courage and faith. Born near Forest on the Hunter River, she moved to Barrington at age 12 and married Angus Beaton 61 years ago. Survived by five sons and two daughters, the family includes Angus, John, Donal d Barrington, Kenneth, Allan in Queensland, Mary Beaton in Barrington, and Mrs Ramonay in Inverell. A large gathering attended the graveside service at Barrington Cemetery, conducted by Mr S J Buttle, Congregationalist.

Barrington Mary Beaton Angus Beaton Beaton John McInnes Forest Hunter River John Taylor Isle of Skye J. Buttle

Clearing Sale at Barrington for Mr John Taylor

Attention drawn to a clearing sale at Barrington of Mr John Taylor on Thursday next at 11 oclock. Items include milking cows jeremy and jerwey crag milking cows, spinners helpers calves pigs farm horses forming plant and household furniture. Auctioneers are Messrs.

Barrington John ‘Taylor Taylor Han Mappeed Mle Jeremy Jerwey Crag Hive J. Taylor Wba

Krambech Edge Stroud In Scoring Draw At Park

Krambach and Stroud played a tight football match with a 13 to 13 draw. Krambach led 3 0 at half time and 8 to 0 after a late surge tied by Stroud, as both teams fielded makeshift lineups and issued a balanced, effortful display amid a quiet crowd.

Krambech Stroud Barackers Athough Krambach Kramhed Gloucester Reds

Tricket Association Holds meeting on cricket protests and prizes

Meeting chaired by Mr J P Waston finalised last season cricket matters. Stratford retain first grade Shield for next season after protest against Tugrabakh was rejected. Second grade winners Stratford to receive Shield at social on August 44. Rules for association amended with matches possibly lasting two Saturdays. Clubs urged to study changes before annual meeting.

Gates J. P. Waston Strafford Tugrabakh Club Bluea Glzo Stratford Stratford Oj Easton Shiniita

Keen play marked Monthly Mental golf, Hawdon wins by one

Notes from the Monthly Mental indicate a keen contest on Saturday with W. W. Hawdon taking the event by one stroke over the runner up. The report lists scores for several players including Hawdon 194/26 78 and others such as Street 97/18 70, Roddy 99/15 81, Snow 122/95 87, Charlton 117/22 182. The following is the draw for the Bog ey Handicap to be played by Associates tomorrow with matchups including Cavinough vs Hogg and Donnelly vs Christe, among others.

W. W. Hawdon Runnor Soares W. W. Haydon T. Thuylow Dr. Locke D.C. Ryn le Dwyer Donnelly Hawdon Street Cavinough Hogg Christe Caratan Misa Gar Jner LE. Street Snow C. W. Street Miss White Thurlow Lovke Roddy Ashworth M A. Mifdiebrock Bennett

Gloucester Bowls Storm Dungog 70 Point Win

Gloucester journeyed to Dunbogarden for a match on Saturday and defeated Dungog by 70 points. Scores show Dungog’s strong showing by lines including Anderson Bastin Tse Steart 18 and Annett Dark Eliott Almond 41 while Gloucester’s list features Brighton Berman Valentine Tydenan 312 and Annett Dark Eliott Almond.

GB Anderson Bastin Tse Steart Brighton Berman Valentine Tydenan Wratten Andrews White Annett Dark Eliott Almond Boorer Christie Harts Poppleton Robertson

Liquidation notice for Graham Timber Company assets

Receivers invite tenders for rail, land, haulage equipment, and stock from the Graham Timber Company in liquidation. Creditors must prove claims by August 31, 1931 with liquidators R. W. Hall and M. J. Graham. Tenders close by August 1931 for various lots including plant, freehold land, and office equipment.

Graham Timber Company, Limited Finesell Hall and Company Chartered Accountants Gloucester Smith's Show Smith's Planey Wageon Gloucester Estate Wits Cletrac Studebaker Buick

Stratford Blues Defeat Warriors In Tight Sat Match

At Stratford the home team treated the Warriors to hard work and a close win. The Blues did not win by as large a margin as Krambach did the prior Saturday, but they won comfortably. Gloucester Reds fared similarly at Wingham, the Cup team defeating them 16 to 0.

Stroud Krambach Smith Bailey Hie Hick Krmbach L. Gallagher Tctck Dungas Kitty Gnucester Tonty Dietanre Sweet Marie Stratford Warriors Blues Gloucester Reds Wingham

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