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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

2

270 Cattle Yarded At Winchcombe Market Returns

Market reports from Winchcombe Carson Ltd and Pitt Son Badgery Ltd note 270 cattle yarded with firm prices and prime bullocks dearer. Gloucester consignments to £8 3/ per head and calves around £8, while fat cattle average under prior week and pigs totaling about 690 head show high quality and strong demand.

Momeburh Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd Gloucester John Morrissey Pty. Ltd Winchcombe Carson F. W. Sparke Pty Ltd J. A. Ross

Market Report on Livestock Prices for All Classes

On brisk, and the market very first for all classes. Best heavy pigs to 110/. others from 5a/-. Rough from B0/. Best baconers 64 to 77/. others from 58/6. Nest heavy porkers 47/6 to 52/6. Good 39/6 to 46/6. Medium 34/8 to 38/6. Light 22/6 to 11/6. Slips and suckers 10/1 to 18/6.

Late Night Award Hearing Shapes Separate Shops Pact

The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission heard the Shop Assistants Federation seek a late night award covering country shop staff. President Justice Browne indicated a general shops award would be made first, with separate awards possible for fish tobacco newsagents and cake shops. He noted the late shopping peak runs 7 20 to 8 30 pm and that closures after 8 30 were contested.

Shop Assistants’ Federation Justice Browne Cauhlers

Visit of Rev H Arrowsmith to mark 400th Bible gift

The Gloucester Advocate reports that on Sunday June 19 the 400th anniversary of the Bible’s English translation will be observed. Rev H M Arrowsmith will address a Presbyterian Hall meeting on June 5 at 7:30 pm. He is noted for his Bible Society work in Australia and will visit Gloucester.

H. Arrowsmith H. M. Arrowsmith Gloucester Presbyterian Hall Arrowsmith Bible Society Australia A. Beaumont Cole MLO Challis House Martin Place Sydney United Bank Commercial Prose Hotel AL. Murrow Tmurtatune Parte Niftus Mo. Cote Schentot Avis

Rawdon Vale Meeting Reports Strong Attendance And Drought Relief

The Rawdon Vale Progress Association held its monthly meeting with many members present from across the district. Rain in recent months has revived the area and grazing stock from drought areas have arrived for rest. Mr Tony Markewitch reported a splendid crushing from his Cobark River mine, processing a large amount of ore.

Rawdon Vale

Gloucester Triumph Over Wauchope In Turbulent Rugby Clash

Gloucester defeated Wauchope 46 to 13 in a fast paced rugby match marked by penalties and rough play. Gloucester led 11-5 at one point and built a large margin as Oldfield Fordham and Townsend shone, while Wauchope struggled without key forwards Monsey Meni and Hoppy Monro. The referee kept control amid a bruising second half, with Stratford edging Gloucester 6-5 in the other reported result.

Case Wauchope Monsey Meni Gloucester Hoppy" Monro Gorton J. Giddey Atwell Hope Trotter Meggs Byrnes Kent Gal O'Doherty Bymen Thale Giddey Fordham Jordon Clufiel Waurhope Fox NEUE Ansi Ais Hess Connelly Wacchope Westtack Tno Wanthope Slrousehope Bak Purina Liyrnes Mulsgel Lanwarus Angi Gidlley Dordain Olkiield Haltime Waucanpe Weconi Kent Townsend Oldfield Schneider Big Williams Mor~com Wauchope Hall Reg. Giddey Ken. Oldfield Ken Clufield Hebblewhite Stratford

Goldfish Pond Plunder Strikes Melbourne Guest House

A Melbourne guest house on St Kilda Road reported a theft of about 250 goldfish from its ornamental pond after a blue crane allegedly arrived on Sunday and began fishing in the low pond. No goldfish survived the raid.

Aarden St Kilda Road Melbourne

Taree Dominates Gloucester In Regional Hockey Bout

In a Saturday match at Jocula Park, Taree defeated Gloucester 6 to 1. Taree surged ahead from early play with a series of corners and attacks, while Gloucester struggled to clear steady pressure as Taree extended their lead, despite several near misses by both sides.

Golf Notes Jat Ot PULTON CUP First Round Results

The first round of the Fiction Cup was played on Saturday. Colin Speace led with 73 net, followed by Wyd Channel 74 and Drinkwater 77. Other scores included McCown 78 Street 80 and Leedham 90. The draw for the Gavanough Cup round follows with pairings and times.

Colin Speace F. Drinkwater W. McCown R. Street Anderson Glover J. McRae Leedham Wool Rye L. Stevens

Bowling Notes Rink Championship Opens Saturday

On Saturday the rink championship competition will commence with some players and will continue Monday afternoon. King’s Birthday schedule has Games 16 starting at 1.49 pm each day. Players unavailable should contact the Secretary. Forenoon Monday may see games played as players arrange.

Wdsork

Stratford Progress Association Meets to Press Council

Stratford district residents condemn Shire Council handling of works already promised. Meeting urged inspections of Crowther crossing and Dog Trap Creek crossing, and questioned highway tar via Main Road Board delay. Cemetery condition discussed. trustees urged to cooperate on improvements. Strong local sentiment on neglect of cemetery noted despite wet night.

Progress Assn Stratford Progress Agaociation W. L

Epilogue of the Australian Babes in the Wood Mystery

A 1804 tragedy unfolds as Isaac Cooper dies at 83 while recounting the search and the lost children Tanae, Dane, and Frank Duff near Spring Hill station. The tale describes a long wander amid scrub then a brutal, harrowing trek ending with discovery far from home and scarce sustenance.

Black |Enckers Chilchen Nmi Victoria Cenny Isaac Cooper Tanae Dane Sinter Ana Frank Duff Boundary Iider St. Duncan Suaiunia Spring Hill Mt. Araphiles Peter Mecarihy Ue Nhill My. Smith McCartney Atation Hill Dick-aebick Dick-wDik Ahraboripimil Eriekel Waieh Biante Diik-a-Dirk St. Tusl Serif Thi Winiumma Nwt Herries

Mystery letter sparks customs scandal in Sydney

A mysterious letter signed by A Percival, allegedly a deputy secretary, critiqued duty on a paper dragon for an anniversary event. The signature matched an employee in the Treasury, leading to a court finding a messenger boy guilty of forgery and a small fine. The case stirred debate on official letters and duty policies.

Bury Titterton Sydney Canberra Customs Department Custom Jim Cansherrs A Percival Department of the Thterior Mig Percival Cstoms Anil

Church Services Schedule Across Gloucester Area

Church of England and other denominations hold services in Gloucester and nearby towns. Rev H W Rogers leads Trinity Gloucester with services at 2 30 and 7 30. Congregational Rev N J C Southwell at Ward s River and Lower Bowman events scheduled through mid month.

Church of England Trinity Gloucester H.C Copeland H.W. Rogers Belbora Fy Holmes Géngat Bowman Farm D. Glynn Jones N. J.C. Southwell Lower Bowman Craven Creek Upper Barrington Bundock Bulliae B. Martens Stroud Baptist Church Stratford Ward's River Stroud Thuraday Girvan A. Baker

Nutrition of Mother and Baby

Doctor Grace Cuthbert, head of Maternal and Baby Welfare, discusses preventive medicine’s role in saving infant lives through vaccination and proper nutrition. She cites mothers embracing health centers, the impact of infant feeding, and the need for early pregnancy guidance and correct diet to protect mother and child.

Grace Cuthbert Ihab Mathers Rome Pentres Guy Courtry Women's Association Fidence

Majestic to Screen Califorms Stars in Thrillin Action

Majestic Programme presents a trio of films with Ricardo Cortez in The Californians and Joan Crawford in Love on the Run. Supporting comedy features Patsy Kelly, Jack Filey, Emmet Lawrence, Laurel and Hardy. Also shows Out Cast of Poker and a holiday programme with Call of the Prairie and Millions in the Air starring William Boyd and John Howard.

Majestic Theatre Rivarno Cortez Marjorie Weaver Katherine DE Mille Morgan Wallace Palipornta Jean Muir Preston Foster Virginia Weidler Margaret Irving Poker Flat William Boyd Windy John Howard Wendy Barry Sailor Man California Harold Bell Wrights Ricardo Cortez la of & Famed Cali Hare Patsy Kelly Jack Filey Emwint Lawrence Laurel and Mardy Clark Gable Joan Crawford Europe the Majestic Jean Mahy

Special Directors Meeting Notice at Gloucester Co op Dairy

Shareholders interested in reviewing company rules are invited to attend a special meeting of directors at the Registered Office on Friday 16th 1988 at 2 p.m. A Bror son is listed as signatory.

Gloucester Co-op Dairy Company. Ltd

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