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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

3

Gloucester Triumph Over Dunfog To Claim Shield

Gloucester defeated Dunfog 12 to 2 to win the Wally AfeNeil Shield as forwards matched Dunfog’s pack and Gloucester’s threequarters produced a decisive try. Standout Jack Gready fed centres Milne and McGuire. Gloucester’s line overwhelmed the visitors and prevented late Dungog chances. Bill Clark and Han cock shone in the forwards with Middlebrook and Hannan, while Gloucester’s backs fumbled at times. Next Sunday Waratah Mayfield visit Gloucester for proceeds to Gloucester Central School. Gloucester 1st Grade: Beaton, Buchan, Milne, McGuire, Gallagher, Giddey, Deards, Eade, Sheriff, Allen, Middlebrook, McRae, West. 2nd grade to play at 1:45 pm. reserves J. Dodd.

Gloucester Dunfog The Chronicle Mys Dungog Jack Gradey Milne McGuire Gluwcester Waratah-Mayfield Gloucester Central School Beaton Buchan Gallagher Giddey Deards Eade Sheriff Allen Middlebrook McRar West J. Quick D. Farley J. Yates K. Pile Bo Berry J. Jaggers A Meisnnes J. Chaumont J. O'Brien G. Hasehword B. Drewe P. Flynn C. Wilson J. Dodd

Tennis Notes Gloucester District standings and upcoming matches

Gloucester District Tennis Association notes current A and B grade standings with Copeland Park Narraweema Upper Barrington and Ward s River leading. Captains must attend committee meeting Thursday to decide on a third round. Next Wednesday June 25 matches include C of E vs Inv 10 and Warriors vs Park 2 Park 1 vs Wanderers.

Gloucester District Tennis Association Copeland Park Narraweema Upper Barrington Factory Ward's River Rockhurst Barrington Bellora C. of E Ta. Laimes Committee of Management Nv. Lo Warriors Wanderers

Golf Notes Associates Handicap Winner Named

Last Wednesday an 18 hole stroke handicap was won by Miss Middlebrook with 29 net. Another hole stroke handicap event is scheduled for next Wednesday.

the Associates Miss Middlebrook

Abbott Opposes Salary Increase Amid Debate

Mr. Abbott in the House of Representatives objects to raising members pay to 1500 pounds, pledging to refuse the increase until electors voice opinions. He would donate any excess beyond tax if needed, and warns the Salaries Bill threatens Parliament and fuels inflation and authoritarianism.

House of Representatives Abbott P. N.S.W Commonwealth Australim Chifley

Presbyterian Services for Sunday Next 22nd June

Presbyterian services announced for Sunday 22nd June with Rockhurst at 11, Barrington at 2, Glon center at 7. Rev. H. A. Shaw.

Presbyterian Services Presbyterian Rockhurst Barrington Gloncenter H. A. Shaw

War Service Land Settlement amendments outline

The Gloucester Sub-branch of the RAL will submit four proposals to the Minister for Lands to subdivide Kennedy's Flat between Bulline and Baindock under War Service Land Settlement and closer settlement schemes. The Bill amendments reduce the minimum promotion applicants to one, treat joint or shared land as one parcel, shorten occupation time after resumption, lower retained land value, raise dwelling loan limits, and grant discharged force members full benefits even before discharge.

Gloucester RAL Kennedy Bulline Baindock War Service

Harvey Ivers' Radio Shop offers piano tuning repairs

A notice states a person is now a resident of Gloucester District and will undertake piano, player and organ tuning and repairs with full guarantee. Second-hand pianos bought with highest prices offered. For details see Harvey Ivers' Radio Shop Advocate Office cr-

Gloucester Harvey Ivers

Daily Train Schedule Between Tuncurry and Gloucester

An excerpt shows early morning departure from Tuncurry at 7.45 am linking to a Bremer train via Gloucester and an afternoon 2.10 pm service from Gloucester meeting a Sydney-bound train. For more details contact the driver or telephone Taree 342. Proprietor Brian Iwenza.

Tuncurry Bremer

Flannel Dress Fabrics Described By Color Options

36 inch dress flannel offered in pink blue marone and red priced at 6/3 and 1 yard increments per yard. 54 inch flannel shown in green red fawn and pink priced at 8/6 and 2 pieces per yard.

Gloucester Pig Sale Report Shows Firm Market For Quality

Sparke (Ger.) Pty. Ltd reports a fortnightly sale with weighty pigs, strong competition, and firm late rates for good quality pigs. Baconers to £9 14s 6d, stores in demand. calves and pigs show lighter yarding with prices easing for some classes. Homebush stock sales in Sydney indicate steady to easier pig values with backfatters and porkers finding ranges up to £12 10s per head.

Gloucester Sparke iGer.) Pty. Ltd Baconera J. Rheinberger R. A. Willen Ftig . Landers Keith Dare J. Wenham FR Paerson Jun Tull Bros P. J. Radford White and Corbett Carter Brom E. K. Moore A. Ribbons W. T. Avery King Bros Tom Hicks T F. Bretse T. O'Hare Croker Robt Ireland Joe Kellehear Sam Bidner Eniomle Boorer Tome Les A. Martin Laurie and Banch M. W Holstein F. C. Smith Riggins Breese G. Paterson Rose Newell Jack Nixon Jack Bidner A. V. Carey A. J. Everett T. F. Breese Jeannette Carter A. Hadden W. J. Arrowsmith C. Burton FL Oe Smith Eric Wade W. E. Sparke Ger.) Pty. Ltd Jersey Helfere F. G. Wiliams T. W. Dodd RA. Wilks H. E. Green J. Gorton Wilson Isaac C. Middlebrook K. A. MecIntas Don Shaw Alma Grant Grant Taylor FD E Edwards A. E. Harris BR. H. What Tore Relf Est J Siewert G. GO. Rielberger F. W Patmore W. Lowrey Homebush Bydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Athens

Rabbit levy keeps hat prices down in Australia

Australia applies a rabbit skin export levy of 1 shilling sixpence per pound for six months then revisited. Funds aim to equal local and export prices. removal could raise men’s hat prices by about eight to ten percent. Minister Pollard notes the plan mirrors other export industry measures. Also a publication deadline alert for the Advocate due to late copy and bus/mail services.

Australia Pollard Australis Advocate

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