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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1929

Page

2

CURRENT TOPICS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting to form a branch of the Women's Association was postponed to 1591 Mure. The new branch committees include We I Backay as Vice President and other officers of the Seone branch. New branches formed at Mattland and Newcastle reported membership grows from about 80 to 95. The Golf Club annual meeting discussed plans and funds. total expenditure on the course listed as 4448. A report will appear next issue. Shire seeks 20 000 for main road grant from Commonwealth and State aid, to ease traffic and support construction.

Bern Mattland Shout Newcastle Sithoa Claucesten Golf Clu Hawdon Shire Maoteay Gre Mannix Pummer Kampaey South West Mocks Cr Main Ronda Commonwealth

Shamieers of Commerce and Decentralisation Report

Coulburn Chamber of Commerce explores a plan to unite country chambers to agree on decentralisation policy freeing government control. A second proposal seeks to bar railway demurrage charges for goods in railway sheds on Saturday afternoons. A third urges government to increase road work linking to rail lines and parallel to rails.

Coulburn Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce

Mysterious Death Of Horses At Local Store Yard

Two van horses driven by Arthur Tate died after appearing swollen at release from a store. A third horse and two other animals were affected but recovered after treatment. One horse belonged to Street & Parish Ltd and the other to Mr Fy A Isaac. Also notes a town change as L E Street sells his residence to A Laurie and a Port Stephens railway proposal is discussed.

Arthur Tate Messrs Street Patish Tate Messrs Street & Parish Ltd Fy A Isaac

Generous farmer offers Jersey bull for communal service

Mr W Burke of Lelitaire Warm Appin writes to Mr J Hack detailing Masia River farmers' grievances and proposes to donate a first class Jersey bull named Bellefaire Te siah's Magmaster from Werribee Prince. Trustees would manage the bull with a caretaker, fees paid by users, and funds split to maintain the herd and acquire a new young bull for ongoing communal use.

Masia Inagen W Burke Lelitaire Warm Appin J. Hack Bellefaire Tesiah Werribee Prince ‘Twylish R.as Australis Hull Trueres At & Interdale

The New Star Theatre Opens Nears Completion in Ghurak

The new Star Theatre built by Mesais W and A Braderilh for Mr Dewatead sits at Churak and Kingstreets with 90 feet depth plus 40 feet dressing rooms, 100 by 35 feet overall, seating 500, two dressing rooms and ample ventilation. First public opening promises a free reel dance and tentative plans for Saturday screening.

Ghurak Pirect Star ‘Theatre Mesais W A. Braderilh Oregon

O W A Seones Branch Letter Praises CWA Efforts

A repaired appreciative letter from Dr Barton of Seones praises the Seones branch of the CWA for aiding women and children with air and recuperation facilities. The doctor notes patients benefited greatly, argues the association embodies shared effort over charity, and urges continued expansion of the program for both town and countryside members.

Seones C.way C. Barton Gelling CWA Seone

Maitland Show Opens Amid Drought Affects Entries

The Maitland Stew opened Wednesday with 3763 entries plus extra exhibits, up 68 from last year. Despite January droughts hurting farm wealth, cattle and horse sections excelled, draught horses earning high praise, and dairy cattle, dairy breeds, and highlights from Ayrshire to Shorthorns drew strong displays. Poultry entries numbered 479, showcasing robust activity at the Royal Show standards.

Maitland Eark Ayrstures Mlawarra

Monopoly Fight Over Golfer Ball Patents Remains Bitter

A Midlands case claims Haskell’s wound-core golf ball revolutionised play and sought exclusive patents. The court ruled against the plaintiffs after a costly trial, with witnesses stating others had used the same principle for years. An older West Coast resident testified to prior use and demonstrated the ball making process at court.

Fegeml Scummsde Bmidlands Haskell

McDonald’s Vigit Attendance at Gloucester Hotel

A notice states F.8.0.A. McDonald, an eight-teat ing specialist from Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Opticians, will attend Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday 8 March from 6am to 6pm. The event is listed under London and Sydney firms with addresses at Martin Place and Pitt Street.

McDonald's McDonal Hancurs M.G London Webster, Jack McDonald Sydney Martin Plage Pitt Street Commercial Hatel Gloucester

Abandoned Show Debate Marks A.B. &P. Meeting

A B and P Association held a committee meeting last evening with fair attendance. Discussion centered on whether to proceed with the annual Show given flood devastation along the Manning River and disrupted crops. Members weighed risks, potential turnout, and the impact of delayed bridge repairs, with a majority favoring continuing the show if conditions improve.

Sboyo Sia Manning River Society Arca Uni Cray Tip Se Cholo Vic Murray

Commonwealth loan terms issued by Treasury

The Load is lesved by the Commonwealth Government on behalf of the Governments of the States. Schaeriptyn may be paid in full at the time of application, or by Insti mertia-the Jaat of which a payable on 4th June, 1929, and Interest a gifl he paid from the date of lodgment of moneys. Bonds, payable to bearer, or Stock may be pure honest, Interest will be subject to Commonwealth Income .Tas, but free of all State Income Taxes, Aplications may be lodged at any Bank, State Saving Habk, Money Or der Post Office, or will any member of a recognised Block Exchange. 'The 'Treasurer reserves the right to clone the Lead at any me and refuse subscriptions. COMMONWEALTH TREASURY.

Public show planning and prize details urged by association

The meeting discussed declaring a public holiday for the show’s second day and promoting the event in outside papers. President and Mr. Ben Miller led efforts on special prizes, committee roles, and fundraising for the dairy cattle shed, with costs around £200 and pledges from Mrs. Harris and others. Plans covered shed completion, ground inspection, drafting cattle, and pool marketing debates under the Marketing Act, citing regional pool examples and future stock arrangements.

Rural workers wage award in Queensland ends trial

A conference of representatives from Producers Associations in Queensland reviewed the first year of the Rural Workers' Wages Award. They found it impracticable to apply a fixed method for wages due to the irregular and varied nature of rural work. The panel urged continuing discussion and possible court application to alter or abolish the award.

Queensland Equitabio Vy

Piano tuning service notice for Gloucester week

Messrs Nicholson and Go announce piano tuning in Gloucester all next week. Anyone desiring piano attended should advise A Elviage at G/o Jarretts or Gloucester Hotel.

Nicholson & Go Gloucester Meir

Notice Country Women's Assn Meets Postponed Rescheduled

The meeting postponed due to the flood is rescheduled for Friday March 16 at 9 30 p m in the Shire Council Chambers Gloucester Convenors M White and E M Higgins say Mrs M Sawyer and Mrs W H Mavkay will explain the association's divisive objects All are invited Also a dance at Barrington Hall on Tuesday March 12 featuring Falkoner Orchestra with all funds raised.

Gouncil Chambers Gloucester M. Sawyer W. HW. Mavkay M. White E. M. Higgins Barrington Hall Falkoner Élook Matthewson 8& Co Randilion Rullo New England Moore Laurie Mesare Fenwick

Reward offered for whereabouts of missing Cedar area timber

A public notice from Gloucester Advocate invites tenders for removal rights of cedar timber on at least 1000 acres near Cobark River in Hol E Geuck Parish MilL County Gloucester. Tender bids with deposit must reach Inspector G MePHER SON, Taree, by 2 pm Monday March 1st. upset price 4 shillings per 400 super.

Cobark River Holé Geuck Mill County Gloucester Copeland Omee Taree G Mepherson Tare

Thanking those who aided at fair and barnyard needs

We the undersigned sincerely thank Messrs D. Waddell A Reeves and H. Abbott for the use of their paddocks during the fund and after, and W. P. Robbert for a house of a shed for hay for our stock. Signed W. Parish W. A. Fitz Gerald TyTGume.

For Sale Player Piano In good condition For sale

Classified item notes a player piano for sale in good condition with about one year's use, price £110. Contact G. Page for inquiries.

Pianh G. Page Riven

Wanted. Start own business selling Hawleigh's Liar Healthy Products

WANTED. Responsible people sought to start in business selling Hawleigh's Liar Healthy Products direct to consumers. Capital needed or special credit arrangements. About 70 household necessities with steady demand. Free sales and advertising help. Pleasant and profitable work for industrious men. Correspondence only to W T Rawleigh Co Ltd Dept NS31 144 Flinders Street Melbourne.

Hawleigh W.T. Rawleigh Go, Ltd Flinders Street Melbourne

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