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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate notes a forthcoming Show Ball with lively plans. A Merry Sparklers band, special dance program, and novel ties promise a bright function. Poultry for supper is being prepared by Mr Laurie with numerous birds. Tickets available from the Hon Secretary or at the ball.
The Gloucester Poultry Club staged its third annual exhibition on the local showground on Friday, drawing a record near 400 entries. Birds were largely penned, with about 70 extra coops built by members and supporters as lights aided evening viewing. Judge Mr. Robert Russell praised many winners, notably Minorcas, Black Orpingtons and Wyandottes, while the champion was a standard black Orpington cock exhibited by Mr. Birnie Relf and the opposite-sex trophy went to a Minorca hen shown by Mr. Bert Jory.
Utility classes feature Billott and Han cock J utility female 4 and Jory. standout birds include Silver Wyandotte best, Mrs Wl Tembel Bantam, and Osborne entries. The Chamber of Commerce erects a pillar-box at Beat Soft Feather Bantam in Barrington area. a charity dance raised 148 for Mr. Alan McInnes. Other winners include Best Light Utility Male Elliott and Hancock, Best Heavy Utility Female Exote, Best Standard Leghorn pairs, and various Wyandotte, Game, and Sussex entries led by Jory, J Thomas, G. Vickrage, and Jupp among many exhibitors.
Gloucester debating team argued nationalism endangers civilization with a stance against trade barriers and demigration boycotts while countering League of Nations effectiveness. Dungog won narrowly as adjudicator Mr Borthwick noted. A return debate is planned at Lake River in July with expectations of a Gloucester victory.
GOLS NOTES records mixed results from local club play with Cessnock and Avon Valley teams in action. Cessnock beat Gloucester 4 0 in a weekend clash while various matchups and handicaps feature lists of players and results, including round details and handicap scores. A memorial notice marks Harry Shelton’s passing in June 1921.
The results show A GRADE wins by Forbesdale Blues over Forbesdale Reds 5 sets to 2, Park Berry over Stratford 7 to 2, Presbyterian Thistles over Ed Barkelding 7 to 1, Park Blues over Park Whites 4 to 4 with 89 games, Church of England over Factory 4 to 2, Waratahs over Copeland 5 to 4. B GRADE results include Factory over Church of England 6 to 3 and Stratford over Pari 7 to 2, Gungat over Waukivory 7 to 2.
On Saturday Adams and Boorer paired to contest a bowls event. Adsme and Whatson led Boorer and Milhead down early but Adams used a late push to win by two. Final scores show Adams 79 to Boorer 77 with pairs like Street and McIntyre for Adams delivering strong support and Kendall and Tent among rivals.
The listing details Sunday services for CHURCH OF ENGLAND Gloucester Nabiac Forster Nabiej Coolongolonk and other locations with times such as 8 30 1 5 and 2 30 H C and 7 pm. Congregational Mission Candie Flat Tei Mt Pastor Battle Stroud Baptist Church Stratford Craven Shakespeare and Mr Theo Hecke lead evening services.
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