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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
3
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce urges a full airing of public grievances about sewerage connections. Members should express complaints for thorough investigation ahead of representations to the Council at the meeting on Tuesday the ath. July. The note is signed by H. Gray acting secretary.
A Grade semi finals saw Barrington defeat Factory and Park beat Ward's River in sets with games. B Grade quarter finals had Upper Barrington, Rookhurst, Presbyterian T and Stratford results. Draws list Barrington v Park I for A Grade final and Upper Barrington v Rookhurst for B Grade semi while Presbyterian T and Stratford I clash. Play to begin at 1 30 pm on Park courts.
In the Fulton Cup final round Dr Channon posted net 62 to clinch the cup after a strong overall showing. Final scores show L Higgins 217, W McGown 724 in the results and a series of rounds with decisive totals. A Monday stroke charity event raised funds for the War Chest Fund, followed by another Sunday competition won by Miss M Yates with a nett 68. Future Associates draws list several pairings among Miss Relf, Mrs Street, and other members.
Jas Fleming Funeral Director of Dungog notifies Gloucester and District that Mr Frank Foley is appointed local agent. Any business entrusted will receive prompt and careful attention. Latest model motor hearse available.
On Wednesday the 19th June the people of Bretti formed the Bret ts Patriotic Association at Mrs A Carter s house to help win the war and to host farewell parties for local boys. G McDonald chaired, Crouch named Secretary, L Carter Treasurer, with a committee including Mrs G McDonald and others. A guest contributed 10 shillings to the association, and T Breese offered to cover expenses until funds allow. A dance and euchre party was set for Saturday 28th June.
A dance at Mr. R. Shuitz's barn on Saturday 15th inst. drew a large crowd and netted £21 10s 6d for the Gloucester Red Cross. A tea cosy won by Mr. K. McCarthy was re-sold for £2 7s. A Jersey heifer donated by Mr. McCarthy yielded £14 for Mr. J. W. Latimore. A new charity group was formed at Rockhurst to handle non P and C scope with E. Fraser secretary and R. Shultz treasurer, to work with the War Chest Fund.
Commercial Homebush stock sales report 1556 cattle yarded with firm opening as steers cattle and heifers range 28 to 48 shillings per 100 pounds and 31 to 37 for bullocks. Pitt Son and Badgery note 1586 cattle yarded with prime portions and prices up to £16 8s for bullocks and £12 12s for cows. At Flemington a Bundock account shows 26 heifers to £9 15s with averages near £9 6s 5d. Maitland fat cattle yarding about 900 head plus 70 store and bulls. best bullocks to £15 5s, cows to £12 12s, yearlings to £9 5s, others lower. calves light and fair quality. pigs about 500 with varied prices and firm back fatters and haconers.
Church of England listings for Gloucester and surrounding hamlets. Services at Aven song Barrington Hall Heatherdale Canon William son. Rawdon Vale Inver gordon July 7th Rev D G Jones. Presbyterian Gloucester 11 am 7 pm. Methodist Gloucester 11 am 6 45 pm Praise Service National Service Are We Hiding From God Stratford 2 pm Wednesday July Ltd Carsonville 7 pm Rev H Lynn Congregational Nowendag 2 30 pm. Stroud District Baptist Craven 11 am Stroud 7 pm Pastor A E Baker.
Applications for enlistment in the AULF may be made with Mr. D. H. J. Hill, Secretary of Soldiers.
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