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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

2

Farewell gathering in Bretti for H Risson and family

Upper Manning reports a Friday June farewell to Mrs H Risson and her son D arcy with dancing and a supper hosted by local residents. A handbag and a gold mounted pouch were given to the guests, acknowledging their departure for Newcastle. Obituary notes P J Sweeney of Rose Bay passing with family sorrow and a memory of athletic days.

Bretti Wara Mesure N. Carter S Barnes F. Breese Dennis Bisson Darey Jamie Advocate P. J. Sweeney Rose Bay Alexander Paul Edward Robert

New South Wales Stock Sale Totals Mixed

Commercial market reports from Homebush and Maitland Stock Sales detail cattle yardings of 2996 and 925 respectively with firmer and dearer tones. Prices rise for fat cattle and calves while pigs show brisk competition. notes include all forward-forward figures and buyer activity across fat cattle, cows, bullocks, calves, and pigs.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe Carson el Pitt, Son and Basgery Ltd Maitland

Special Council Meeting approves works costing £17,163

At a special Shire Council meeting on Saturday all councillors except Drs Tull and Monte attended. The programme totals £17,163 and covers road works, culverts, bridges, drainage, and a high level bridge proposal. Gifts and pledges from local donors were discussed, with funding to be sought from a minister and the council to Sydney for ministerial approval. The meeting also addresses sewerage site plans, labour checks, and a ban on Sunday tennis at Gloucester Park.

Drs. Tull and Monte Uist King and Radway Nairn’s Lonsdales Kerripit Bignell’s Cobark Road Thief Crossing Pumpkin Creek Currierbark Dead Bird Westley’s-Bindyra Gloucester River Barrington A Teni's Vine Bowan and Claver Plateat Battery Site Avon Jacks Lane Baker's Creek Dr Great Wellard'y Lane Rossnig Os. Germon Ani Coumneil Germon B. Hooke Das Merchait Germanesch Merchant Bignell Bundowk Rad Wilson Sydney Kui GN Shan FegArdine Leian Gloucester Blair Shah G N. Shah Cornell Coune

Norwegian Night to Dazzle at Majestic Theatre Cabaret

The Country Women's Association held its monthly meeting in the Rest Room on Tuesday June 4 with President Mrs Weekes in the chair. Members present included Mesdames Hooke McGregor Turner Hebblewhite Woodward Dawson E Newton Bignell W W Hawdon Dears Watson Hicks M Newton Chas Peprum Thompson J Holniva Youts Sister McRae, Treasurer Mrs Leon, and Secretary Mrs F Lowe. Apologies from several others. Two former members, Mrs R P Wergugon and Mrs T Brith, were noted as lost. Secretary noted plans for a Norwegian Night on Thursday June 28 at the Majestic Theatre with a cabaret format, promising a departure from the ordinary and urging members to obtain Norwoutin ovipes from the Secretary. Mrs Glover was unable to attend but has since recovered. her report highlighted charity efforts with parcels to local families. Afternoon tea followed.

CWA Bi. Weekes Meadames Hooke McGregor Turner Hebble Thenerense Philla Majestic Theatre Glover Uist Ray Wevlits Dawson

England Names 18 for Second Test Against Australia

The selectors announce England’s 18 for the Lord’s second test with Harmond captaining Glouces tershire and Verity from Berkshire among notable inclusions. A. W. Wellart replaces G Pope, while Trent Bridge and Lord’s venues frame the tour.

Bowling Notes Show Narrow Singles And Pairs Wins

Ushampionship results see Woodward beat Anderson 31 to 2 and Kenda defeat Boorer 8 to 0. Pairs champions were Houghton and Thomas who won 32 to 10 over Janne at the Rye. Warner team praised. Wink championship begins next Saturday with 25-ond knock-out games featuring Penn Kendall White Munro Chapman Andrews Hawiey Street Ebbeck Holland Anderson Boorer Lowe Werkos Auims Woodward.

Ushampionship Woodward Anderson Kenda Boorer Houghton Thomas Janne Rye Warners Wen Penn Kendall White Munro Chapman Arttvews Hawiey Street Ebbeck Holland Anderson Yy Lowe Werkos Auims Woelward

Gloucester A H and P Association Nominees and Death Notice

The Gloucester A H and P Association lists nominees including Andrews Atkins Biuneh Carvtun Cortett Grawther Davenport Dawson Kastan Graham Green Hannatuy Henderson Hickman Higgins Hill Howell Latimore Laurie Lawrie MarAndrew McRae McLian Masten Matthews Mudie Newton Nixon Pagel Parish Shaw Shaw Webeck Weekes Westley Wilson Woolware. Ballots to be posted soon and due midday Friday July. Death of Mr John R Stanton aged 52 in Sydney. brother of W J Stanton of Bowman Farm and Mrs R Stanton of Gloucester. longtime Dungog resident. Gloucester cattle prices mixed with prime stock selling at late rates. Mr J T Grant of Gloucester sold 20 steers for prices around £6 18s to £8 14s 1d average.

A. Ho Stewart Shaw Wm. Webeck P Webeck B. Weekes J W. Westley Wilson Woo the &H. and P. Association Hie 4. R. Stanton Sydney John R. Stanton W. J. Stanton Bowman Farm BR. R. Stanton Gloucester Stanton Dungog

Gloucester Defeat Taree Cup Team at Taree Showground

Gloucester defeated the Taree Cup Team 14 to 2 at Taree Showground amid a large crowd. Gloucester led by Fordham, J. Giddey, R. Giddey, and Connelly shaped the late scoring with multiple strong rushes, while Taree fought back but could not overcome the visitors on their ground.

Gloucester Aplendiary Taree Showground Gumday Lant Taree Rack W. Weston A Northam G. Webster G. Chine J. Devine B. Williams P. O' Elt M. Nicholson Fairhurst J. Maddalena BL Norham J. Campbell A. Gaggin J. Giddey V. Berry Jordan R. Giddey F. Connelly J. Madale Fordhumn N. Bell Monroe Gorton Hebblewhite J. Atwell Didfield Tindale Tareeth Oldfield Mark Weston Williams A. Giddey Berry A. Northam A. Taree Kickell O'Heir A.J. Northam Ling Fordham Con Muly Irvine Connelly G Ne Lurvey Gageth Oisy Saree Clune Gaggin Northam Webster Atwell Tareas Tisdale Okifield Mono Weston Ume Gloucestr Tarré Ohrit Gag- Rin Irvme Glouester Pans Tiedale Consnelly Thi Monte Uthcia Ulmont Monro Giddey Campbell Findlay Crows Jortan Andy Refi Blue

Hockey Notes Girls Fall To Gloucester In Rough Match

The local girls lost 6 to 1 at Tarss as rough ground and poor markings slowed play. Gloucester opened the scoring, Ta ree and their center forward linked to add three more before half time, and after the break Gloucester pressed while the local forwards struggled with stamina and mis-hits. Postmatch the team enjoyed tea and a social at Tinomer Suet Club.

Tarss Gloucester Searé Pont Taree Boone Aome Msc Oval Inner Thal Tarte Helst Tinoner

Fulton Cup and Stroke Handicap Golf Notes

F L Wood reduced his handicap last Saturday by eight to break par and net six in the stroke handicap. Winners and leaders include Ross Street with a Fulton Cup net 222 across 4 holes, Channell 223, H Anderson 232, J McRae 294, Wood 267, and McGown 259. Secret Hole Competition draws list pairs such as Thomas versus Ashworth and Holland versus Parish with multiple entrants. An invitation from the Wingham Club invites attendance at Open Day on June 30, with programmes available at the Club House.

F. L. Wood Street J. Channel C. Glover H. Anderson W. McGown J. McRae T. Chatton L. Stevens Ross Street J. Channell E. H. Anderson F. Wood Carolany Garner Mise Higginay King Yates v Mra Hanson Pariah Bye Wingham Club

Optometrists Visit Prompts Public Consultation

D. L McDonald of Webster Jack McDonald (Sydney) Pty Limited will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday August 5th from 2 am to 5 pm. The notice warns wives to ensure their husbands attend and seek eye care.

Optometrists McDonald F.B.C.A F.bmlc London Webster Jack McDonald Sydney

Wimbledon Style Tennis Notes Division One Schedule

Division 1 tennis notes list June 26 to August 60 fixtures with Wongas Forbestill Park Reda Kookaa Stratford Presbyterian Teachers Fortesdale Wongas Stratford South matches July 1 2 23 30 and August 6. Division 2 fixtures run June 15 to August 10 featuring Upper Barrington Barrington Bulliac Tugrabakhis Park Reds Gangat Belbora Park Blues and Tugrabakh with multiple pairings and results noted across weeks.

Wongas Forbestill Park Reda Kookaa Stratford Prgsbyterian Stratford & Presbyterian Stratford South Forbesdale Kookas Presbyterian Park Reds Kookay Stratford Scully Kookus Bulline Belbora Tugrabakh Barrington Park Blues Upper Barrington Gangat Balling Bulliae Gangat Bulliae Togerabakh Tugrabakit Bulliacy

Church of England Women’s Gx Preliminary Notwe Ball and Juvenile

WELSRS. GRIME & SMALL announce they have disposed of their business and thank customers for support in Gloucester. Mr Grime will be at the Gloucester Hotel in the coming days as they wrap up their residence in the city.

Church of England Women Welsrs. Grime & Small Gloucester Grime Tor

Piano Bargain Offers From English Auction Notice

Bargain piano for cash or best offer sale note says perfect condition with walnut finish and light use, no cover. Terms to suit purchaser. Particulars by writing to HY not Advocate Office.

Weiting

Impounding Notice at Gloucester on June 1888

Impounding notice from Belhara by MiALE Monte Stock Inspector Jersiy Cow notices animals impounded at Gloucester. Animals are to be released or sold at public auction at this pound at noon on July 10 1888. F.GIDIDRY Pointingkooper />

Gloucester Belhara Mi Ale Monte Jersiy Cow Mi Sini F. Gididry Potindtkooper

Gloucester Rifle Club Annual Meeting Held at Corbette Cafe

The Gloucester Rifle Club will hold its annual meeting at Corbette Cafe on Saturday June 2 at 8 pm. Members will hear the annual report and participate in the election of officers and directors.

Gloucester Rifle Club Corbette Cafe Difleera

Important Notice to Rabbit Trappers at Gloucester Sports Oval

Cash buyer of rabbits will be calling at Gloucester Sports Oval on Monday next at 10 30 am. Stratford 11 Crave Lane, with or without skins, highest prices given.

Gloucester Sports Oval Stratfort

Lost tobacco pouch found in Gloucester street

A tobacco pouch engraved with the name Charles Waugh of Goulburn was lost on Main Street Gloucester. A five shilling reward is offered for its return to Northern Motors Gloucester.

Gloucester Charles ‘Waugh Goulburn Northern Motors

In Memoriam Britton Mary Ann

In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Mary Ann who died June 20 1935 Cherish her memory for we never missed our mother till we saw her vacant chair Inserted by Beat Oldweld Richard Oldweld and grandchildren

Britton Mary Ann Beat Richard Oldweld

Church Services Schedule Across Gloucester and Nearby Areas

A fragmented schedule lists forthcoming church services and meeting times across Gloucester and surrounding towns. Notable entries include Rev H. W. Roger at Bas. Hington Hall, Rev. D. Glyn Jones at Bowman Farm, and Rev. N. J. C. Southwell in Stratford. Also mentions Stroud Baptist Church and various local ministers with dates from June 21 to June 28.

Chief of England Trinity Gloucester H.C H.W. Roger Rockhurst Bas. Hington Hall Bowman Farm D. Glyn Jones Glucester Bure Wanka Stratford Ward's River

Proposed closing of part of public road Craven district

Government Gazette notice from June 7 1838 calls for objections to the proposed closure of Ro 5.281.003 near Craven Land District within Gloucester Shire. Interested parties must lodge notices with the Minister for Lands within one month from publication date. Identifies Guy Allman as Lands official.

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