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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

2

LAND DEVELOPMENT AND HIGHWAY LINKS AT BULGA PLOTS

Government officials report on Bulga Plateau land for 23 farms valued at £10,643 with £50,000 for access and £23,000 for Oxley Highway mail provision. Timber reserves divide the area. development could draw timber-getters northward as Cabinet reviews. Cross notices on Red Cross Button Day and local price wars in Grafton appear. a rare pediatric brain surgery using selective nerve connections is reported in Sydney.

Mre LO. Martin Wingham and Upper Manning Development League BS. &. Stevens Bulga Plateau Oxley Highway F Bruxner Martin Danats

Gloucester Town Whats Next Urban Area Committee Debate

Gloucester Shire Council hears deputation on town welfare and the proposed Urban Area Committee or an extra riding. Speakers urge local control, outline finances and valuations, and push for stronger town representation within the shire. The council agreed to consider the matter and prepare riding particulars.

W. W. Howdon J. L. Hogg B. Street W. Batger C. B. Snodgrass B. P. Dawson Gloucester Hawdon Cornell Counell Ui Shire Husedon Hawcon Main Street Hawdor V Hawron Gloucester Park Memorial Park Mémorial Park Batger E Town Barger Hogg Chamber of Commerce Mire Hanaon

Munro and Adams Reach Bowls Singles Final

In the semi finals Dr. Munro defeated Anderson 82 to 24 while Adams beat Boorer 31 to 26. The two winners will meet in the final Friday at 2 30 p.m weather permitting. A strong turnout is expected for a likely thrilling contest.

Dr. Munro Anderson Adams Boorer Munro

Gloucester Magpies Defeat Nabiac 17–3 In Local Rugby Test

A lively football match at the local Park saw Gloucester Magpies beat Nabiac 17 to 3 in front of a decent crowd. Key moments included tries by Britten and Deeves, a late score by Clarke, and strong defence from both sides as the Magpies wore down Nabiac in the second half.

Gloucester Magpies Nabiac Gloucester Giddey A. Clarke Magpies Nablac Ricketts Oldfield Tull Berry Laniers J. Cheers Monro Ana © Britten Britten Monty Kn Livermore Syron Mappies Jack Ricketts Scrugna C. Britten Neblac Rus Gorton Art E. Beattie

Gloucester Triumphs Over Taree In Narrow Hockey Win

Gloucester traveled to Taree and edged the locals 2 1 as forwards broke through the defense. They opened with a penalty corner score and added another to lead 2 0 before Taree struck back, final whistle showing Gloucester 2 Taree 1 amid post match tea. The report also notes a Rockhampton murder case and drought conditions impacting Darling Downs.

Gloucester Taree Taree Lusinegs Gloucestay Utereystart Onis Darling Downs Australia Lemans

June Golf Notes Preview Annual Open Tournament

The June golf column notes entries close Saturday June 20 for the Annual Open Tournament to be held June 27 to 29 with players urged to submit entries on time. Luncheon and tea will be provided by Associates, and a School of Art social on June 30 will crown the trophies. Bettington Cup results feature Gloucester beating Singleton on Dungog links with morning and afternoon rounds.

Ue Associates School of Arte Gloucester Singleton Dungog Horatenes Anal Hy Chufiekl Lioya L Anderson Bailey Parish Foggo Habesy Habesy Ti v. Purner L ; Roddy 1 v. O'Brien 0> McRay Tv Warburton 0) Chariton Costes Geary Woodward Finch Oldfield Ov Lloyd Papier Fogg Haley Turner Roddy V. O'Brien McRay Ty Warburton Charlton Gloucestertering G. Dark Gloucester A Cessnock Oldfield Pansh Nahesy McRae

Park Tennis Club Summer Tournament Schedule and Notes

The Park Courts host a busy Saturday with Gent’s and Ladies events, quarter finals and semi finals set from 9:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Matches may be played during the week by mutual arrangement. A lively June social dance at the School of Arts hall follows with supper and drinks. A Stroud visit to Gloucester showcased strong tennis and Ken Merchant’s victory over Fred Taylor highlighted the day. The Park Club also announces an American mixed handicapped tournament on King’s Birthday weekend, inviting players to join and be paired with partners for a full tourney.

Park Gourts P. Clarke Fraser J. Henderson E. Fraser L. Fletcher C. Harberger Gent J. Kenney Winney Henderson and Fraser S Smith Fletcher and Hamberger Ren Merchant Bert Merchant Factory Britt Brorson Tiedman Monravy Greenwood Court My ‘Thompson Miss Atkins Sliss Rorer Vhs Farcles Park Tennis Club School of Arts Hall Stroud Gloucester Ken Merchant Fred Taylor Ken Park Court Satuday Park Club Messrs. McAlpin L. Pletcher W.O' Shannessy Ajper Pale

Farewell Service For Mr and Mrs Buttle In Gloucester

A farewell service was held at the Gloucester Methodist Church for Rev S J and Mira Buttle. Friends and officials praised their work in the district, presented gifts, and wished them happiness in Exlington as they depart. A brief repast followed with attendees saying farewell and singing You Be With You Till We Meet Again.

S.J Mira Buttle R. C. Pereira Pereira Kinmond Tesith Tab Excleston

Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report

Sydney market notes large fat cattle supply much lower quality than previous day buyers present prices steady to firm bullocks £10 to £11 cows £11 buyers despite scarce heavy cattle calves in light supply best heavy calves to 80s hoggets notes 400 fat cattle penned pigs 50 penned with firm rates across porkers and bacon pigs best heavy pigs to 89/6 diverse weights and prices recorded for a range of stock

Homebush Sydney Usta Luyers Rales

Education Bill empowers local advisory school bodies in state reforms

Under the Education Bill parents and citizens associations gain official recognition as local advisory bodies. They may report on school needs, advise on repairs and site selection, and assist with teachers' accommodation and student transport. District councils of two reps per association arise to promote state school interests and funding. A note on local farming reports a bumper potato yield with one seed bag producing 234 bags and 52 tubers unearthed.

Parents and Citizens Echogis

In Memoriam Shelton Loved Ones Remembered

In memoriam for Shelton who passed away in 1921. The notice expresses enduring grief, recollections of a husband father and son, and a family message of love. The fragmentary text references a car accident and bereaved relatives, with insertions from relatives and familiar phrasing of memorials.

Shelton

Church of England Gloucester and ALC Barrington notices

Gloucester church notices list services at Gloucester and surrounding parishes with times including 11.15 H C Faulklanda 2 Gloucester 71 Rev H W Presbyterian Rawdon Vale 11 Thvergarden 2 Gloucester 1 Rev D G Jones BA Methodiat Gloucester 11 and 6.45 Forbendale 2 Stratford Wed 17 Carsonville T Thurs 18 Wards River 7 Rev F C Pereira Mhaw s 235 Upper Barrington Church 1 Rev J A Webater Stroud Baptist Stroud 2 ABworth 230 Booral Hail T Rev Maxwell Howard

Church of England Gloucester & Alc Barrington H.C . Faulk-landa Gloucester H.W

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