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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

2

Death of Mr Ellis at Gira Station Saddler

The death occurred early this morning at Gira Station of Mr J B Ellis a travelling saddler from East Martland aged 63. The coroner will view the body in Gloucester with the doctor when it arrives. Ellis had visited Guo yearly and worked in saddlery at the station. Also noted, money found in Church Street may be claimed at the police station, and another sum awaits claimant. The annual pastoral and agricultural police returns are overdue. landholders must furnish details to avoid penalties. Finance Committee report shows multiple fund outlays and an proposed additional loan for sewerage. A grand gala dance at Forbesdale Hall on Tuesday 27th June is planned with Gliomenasers orchestra and supper arrangements. Gracie Fields stars in Keep Smiling at the shore theatres with a strong supporting cast including Mary Maguire Roger Livesy Jack Donohue Skippy Peter Coke and Anna May Wong.

Gira Station Ellis East Martland Anu Carses Tyree Fett Bowman Glouveéater Guo Forbesdale Hall Gliomenasers Indies’ Committee Grace Fields Keep Smalling The Shore Theatres Gracie Fields Mary Maguire Hollywood Roger Livesy London Gracie Jack Donohue Denis Avia Skippy Peter Coke Anna May Wong Gail Patrick Akiny Tamirott

Digger's Ball decor features Miss Trene Laurie world

Personal notes report on the Egyptian scenes used as background for the Digger's Ball, praising Miss Trene Laurie. Jim Channell returns to Bellingen for a short holiday while Mr P J Griffin revisits Gloucester and Sydney, and John Watkins resumes duties at the Commercial Hotel after a long holiday. Obituaries record Thomas McLaughlin 82 and Elizabeth Schnaiter 72 passing at MRD Hospital and MLELD Hospital Taree, heart disease cited.

Trene Laurie Jim Channell Bellingen P. J. Griffin Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Sydney John Watkins Commercia Brontway Band Hazel Brown

Butter Factory Pay Reveals Record May Distribution

The Gloucester Dairy Company's May results show total distributions to suppliers at £15,474 19s 11d, up £4,556 19s 3d from last May. Choicest grade butter output: 278,828 lbs, second grade: 5,874 lbs, with increases of 94,883 lbs year over year. North Coast suppliers will be paid T/ % lb for hottest butter, based on London at 110/11, export 58 4 and local 54 percent. this month’s quotas set at 60 percent local, 40 percent export.

Gloucester’ Dairy Company North Coast

Diphtheria Immunisation Campaign Exceeds Expectations

Health Inspector Mr JT Guyatt reported the diphtheria immunisation drive began June 6 and exceeded expectations. A skin test and first injection reached 248 children, with the final injection planned for June 28. He noted recent local cases spurred parental responsibility and awareness of immunisation benefits.

JT. Guyatt

Government Architect Visits Gloucester District Rural School

Last week the Government Architect visited the Gloucester District Rural School with District Inspector of Schools Mr. J. Harrison to inspect requests for more accommodation and saw the urgent need for additional buildings.

Avent Tect Gloucester J. Harrison

Imported Music Sparks Local Rodeo Controversy

A letter voices dismay at the Gloucester Band hiring outside musicians for a Monday rodeo event. The writer notes the Brass Band’s past help for the Diggers and funerals, questions the League’s support, and requests a small donation or engagement fee for the annual rodeo.

Gloucester Lund

Country Women's Assoc Meets with Plans for Baby Health Centre

At the June meeting of the Country Women's Association held in the Rest Rooms on Tuesday June 13 present were Mesdames Dears Holland Basham Pertin Turner McLeod Hicks Glover Hooke Newton Thomas Waston Rebingon and Lowe with apologies from Higgins J P Easton Hubblewhite Tompson and Punton. The main topic was a proposed part time Baby Health Centre with Miss Spencer inspecting teams on the 8th instant and passing them for use. The council will be notified the rooms are available and the CW A will confer to arrange a centre conflict. A Netherlands Night is proposed for August 15 with details to be finalised at the next meeting. The relief officer Mrs Glover reports a heavy month as winter begins and parcels of clothing may be left at Mr Cavanaughs for the chest. Representatives for the Kempney conference are Mrs Deards and Mrs McLeod. Resolutions are requested for the agenda paper. members should send to the Secretary. Sunday services text will be Stratford 11 Gloucester 7. Rev. D. Glyn Jones BA.

CWA Mesdames Dears Holland Basham Pertin Turner McLeod Hicks Glover Hooke Newton Thomas Waston Rebingon Lowe Mesdames Higgins J. P. Easton Hebblewhite Tompson Punton Spencer C.W.A Netherlands Norway

Footpath Verandahs Under Council Review

Building Inspector J T Guyatt reported verandah posts on town footpaths are in poor condition and dangerous. Council directed repairs for existing posts and no new verandahs over footpaths unless cantilever type is used.

J. T. Guyatt Council Ansiat

Dent to convert Tuncurry Prison Camp into resort

The MLA Times reports Bert Dent of Blakehurst has purchased the Tuncurry Prison Camp and leased surrounding land. About 40 huts and other buildings exist. Dent plans to develop the site as a weekend and holiday tourist resort with camping facilities, arriving this weekend to discuss details. The location offers shelter from winds and access to fresh water, making it a desirable site for his plans.

Times Bert Dent Blakehurst Tuncurry Dent

School Notes Reflect Enrolment Rise and Transport Hopes

The School reports total enrolment reaching 320 with 85 in super primary. Transport for neighbouring schools' super primary pupils is being pursued by the Department, with about thirty eager district children hoping to attend Cloncester District Rural School if feasible transport is arranged. This week Practical Test in Lavell Cookery under Matron Baker. Intermediate girls take the exam. half yearly tests next week for super primary. Weeder policy reclassification after results. Eisteddford syllabus for Taree’s 26-27 October includes all ages and classes.

Chilren Cloncester Lavelld Taree

Gloucester sewerage report on water sufficiency

Gloucester Shire Engineer L W Turner told the Friday Council meeting that river flows in Gloucester and Barrington are too low for a full sewerage scheme. He noted underground water during low flow and said pumping stations could tap or be examined, and that current arrangements are workable. The engineer's recommendation was adopted.

L. W Turner Gloucester Barrington Weilard’s Lane

Council Refuses Railway Property Dwelling Erection

Building Inspector reports at last Friday's Council meeting that the Resident Engineer for Railways at Newcastle seeks permission to erect a settler's dwelling on railway property at Gloucester but plans fail to meet the law. E&L Patmore's bid for a cottage in Gregson Street is approved. Amendments to Ordinance 70 restrict timber external walls to not be ban] than 4In x 2in.

Newcastle Gloucester E&. Patmore J. Carolan Gregson Street Cminelt

St George Triumphs 16–13 In Rugged Manning Clash

A splendid crowd saw St George beat Manning 16 to 13 in a fast rugby match. Key plays featured Allen and Y Jobson for Manning and strong runs by Steinmetz Perrott and Simmons for St George. Morley scored goals, Quinlivan added a late goal, with St George securing the win 16 to 13 after a hard fought second half.

Inez St. George Manning Allen Sir. George Y. Jobson Jack Quinniven W. Simmons Miggins Perrott Steinmetz Nic St. Grorps Morley St George St. Googe Hart Steinmers Simmons Middlemiss Issper Quinliven Finiss Jack Quinlivan Jasper Quintivast Shetty Bell

Tennis Competition Results From Saturday Matches

A Grade results show Ward's River 6 sets 46 games defeating Park 2 sets 48, Upper Baivington 4 sets 51, Church of Fingland 1 set 2, Factory 5 sets 25, Presbyterians 2 nets 20, Stratford 7 sets 11, Teachers 2. B Grade Zone 1 Upper Barrington 7 sets 61 beats Copeland 2 sets 27, Stratford 7 sets 5, Barrington 2 3? sets. B Grade One 2 Ward's River T 7 sets 47? defeated Ward's River II 2 sets 28, Trebyterian 6 sets 4? defeated Park 35, Stratford 7 sets 48 defeated Teachers 2 nets 31.

Ward's River Stratford Doteater Barrington Rockburst Wards River T Ward River TI Trewbyterian Park Teachers Nets

Fulton Cup final round set with tight scores and matchups

On Saturday the final Fulton Cup round will feature J McRae 73 76 totaling 149 and B Hy Antier ton UA 153, Glover 79 73 157, T Collins 86 84 170, W Mr Gown 88 89 177. Glover wins the stroke handicap on Saturday and draws announce Jena-Rev Lynn versus A Parieh bi Hi with Anderson vs Glover. The Associate notes a Secret Hole contest won by Mrs Street with a net 51 alongside other standings.

Buwres J. McRae B. Hy Antierton UA Glover T. Collins W. Mr Gown Lash Jena Rev. Lynn A. Parieh Bi Hi Anderson Vy L. Stevens H. Coote T. Leeihans J. Ma-Rae Cox F. Drinkwater W. Sme

Wauchope Girls Triumph Over Gloucester Side In Weekend

Wauchope hockey girls hosted Gloucester for a weekend clash with a Saturday night dance and Port game, the match played Monday ending in a 1 nil victory for Wauchope. Scorers listed include Joyce Rose Nancy Nicoll Betty Wallace and Doria Eggert among the acotera.

Wauchope Hockey Girs Gloucester Port Sucay Wauchope Girls Acotera Joyce Rose Nancy Nicoll Betty Wallace Doria Eggert

Optometrist Visit in Gloucester Friday August 1

D L McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald opticians will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday August 1 from 9 am to 3 pm for consultations.

D. L McDonald M.C London Webster, Jack & McDonald Bydney) Pty Commercial Hotel Gloucester

Obituary and notices from Corindi and Gloucester district

Obituary for Henry Matthew King aged 1 who died on his Corindi farm near Grafton mentions his Paterson River origins and work as a gardener at Concord for Dame Eadith Walker before a life of farming across Orara and Coramba. Also notices inviting applications for an Auditor in Gloucester and probate action in the Supreme Court of New South Wales for Isaac Milner Thomas Ellis Ellis.

Henry Matthew King Corindi Grafton Paterson River Concord Sydney Eadith Walker Hunter River Miss Family Parry Enalong Orara Mr. King Coramba Rorindi Wil Colnig Corlaci Gragh George King Bowman Farm Supreme Court OF New South Wales Isaac Milner Thomas Ellis Jate Bowman Gloucester New South Wales Charles Peel Ellis Hawdon Cloucester Thay Aubrey Hiioran Rsy Marin Place

Gloucester AH and P Association Committee Nominations

Nominations invited for the Gloucester AH and P Association committee year 1939 1940. Each candidate must be nominated in writing by two or more members and submitted to the Secretary by 6 pm on Saturday July 1. M A Newton, Secretary.

Gloucester AH & P Association M. A Newton

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