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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

2

Star Theatre to Stage Two-Costume Show on Thurs Night

A Sydney society plans a musical and dramatic night at the Star Theatre on Thursday next. Will Dooley is billed for a lively performance with magic effects and a two-gun man in a high art production. Scenic pedal scenes by a leading artist promise striking visuals as Arctic explorers are noted for high survival rates.

Star Theatre Dooley Sydney Thurelay Lune L. O. Martin Railway Department Gloucester Fellowship Association Musical & Dramatic Society Colin Dyster Dreamland Cavanough J. L. Hogg A. Alexander Ile Hotetele Bola Tatatefapay

Ration orders limit food relief for vehicle owners

In Gloucester on June 23 1937 new ration guidance states owners of motor vehicles who refuse to hand over registration certificates are not to receive food relief, except utility trucks with a declaration. Farmers and land settlers are included. Orders issued 10 am to 1 pm on issue day.

Memorial Clock Tower Unveiling Honors Gloucester Soldiers

The Gloucester District commemorates fallen soldiers with the unveiling of a Memorial Clock Tower. Brigadier-General Macarthur Onslow presided as Major Had and QM G assisted. The ceremony featured hymns, the Australian Anthem, and a call for funds to complete the project.

Memorial clock tower event honors returned soldiers in district

Brigadier presides as veterans gather for a public event with afternoon tea to raise funds for the Memorial Committee. Rev H W Rogers cites history of the landmark project begun years ago with £600 in hand, now seeking further donations to keep the tower debt free and grounds beautified. Brigadier Onslow champions voluntary service and remembers fallen comrades, while praising the fellowship of soldiers and nurses amid district history.

H. W. Rogers Messrs L. A. Harrie B. Anderson HM. Chaplin A. J. White G. HL Smith J.T. Hicks J. G Wilson Hi. A. Abbott R. Henderson Rogers

Memorial tablet unveiled by Brigadier General Macarthur Onslow

A large gathering attended the unveiling of the Great War memorial tablet in Gloucester. Brigadier General Macarthur Onslow spoke on sacrifice and duty, a Recessional Hymn was sung, and a public vote of thanks followed. Funds for the memorial rose from initial gifts and pledges, with afternoon tea to its donors. The memorial tower near Bent and Hume streets features a clock, brick walls, and a Muntz metal roof, designed by Cantieden Brothers and built by Isaac of Gloucester.

Gloucester G. Macarthur Onslow C.M Had A.A Qm.g Waddell H. W. Rogers A. J. White Macarth A. Purdon J. Bourke Met HN. Chaplin T. Hicks Rogera Macarthur Onslow Astralian Imperial Forces Australia Egypt Gallipoli Trey France Alighing Daly G. Macarthur Onstow Cmg Dso J. Baurke Macarthur Gnslow H .N. Chaplin Returned Soldiers League J.T. Hicks Morocco Macarthur-Onstow North Coast JP. Hick Vien Wales Bent Hume Armnite Muntz Hume Street Messrs ._G A. G. Cantieden Newcastle

Obituary: Death of C E Tonks in Gloucester District

Charles Emanuel Tonks died early Saturday at 68 from Brights disease and complications. Born near Dungog, he lived in Gloucester after land purchases at Bullae and Leman's Flat, ran a butcher business, worked on the North Coast railway, and served on Gloucester Shire Council from 1921 until his death. Survived by widow, three daughters, six sons, two sisters, four brothers. funeral conducted by Rev H W Rogers with wreaths from council staff.

Charles Emanuel Tonks Tonk Bright Mr. Tonks Dingadee Dungog Edward Stanton Chichester Tonks Pub- Me Works Department Roads Gloucester Bulllae Leman Grafton H.W. Rogers H. T. Shepherd Gloucester Shire Mesdame Best Campbelltown Ellis Banal Aatley Stockton Charles Clifton Harold Victor Leslie Claude Kempsey Redman Young Newcastle Messrs George Toronto Albert Islington William Wallsend Wellesley Sydney

TABULAM CATTLE SALE FRIDAY JUNE 26 SALE NOTICE

Weekend auction at Tabulam features 800 head of cattle including 110 bullocks 4/4 years Durhams Devons and Herefords, 20 mils two-year steers, 40 speyed heifers and 20 dairy heifers plus vealers store cows and fat livestock. Sale begins 12 30 sharp with careful classification and transport links to Sydney train connections. Warrell Oratke Co and Galgety Co Ltd auctioneers. Also mining machinery sale at Cope Land Wardens Court June 27 1931 11 am includes 18 hp boiler 8 stamps stationary and other items. Proceeds aid HC Church funds Stratford.

Hereford Durham SoRntacreek Feld Sydney Warrell Oratke & CO I'Stiulum Oalgety & CO. Ltd Copeland Wareden G.L Copelend F. J. Considine

Harsh Trespass Warning Issued Near Back Creek Paddocks

A terse, legal style notice warns against trespassing on Mograal and Back Creek paddocks. Mentions prosecution and unspecified penalties, dated Ridgeway May zeta 108i with unclear prior periatesion text.

Ridgeway Zeta

Calf Trunk Tuesday Nent Station Aevum Cows

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Paterson Easton 4 CA and a purchase. Details are unclear. actionable entities include Paterson and Easton with a reference to California.

Bor Alea Dterofinel Orie Paterson

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