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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1932
Page
2
A Gloucester Butter Factory report error is corrected stating misread figures from last Thursday's meeting. The corrected note clarifies monthly output figures for January 1932 and related wartime production milestones.
A well attended Shire Hall meeting noted branch activities since July with over £24 spent on local relief and gifts of clothing. Resignation of President Mrs Waddell accepted. Mrs M Newton elected President. Next meeting set for the third Tuesday in April at 3 p.m.
Gloucester Dairy Company letter to the editor argues against funding a new office for the Gloucester Butter Factory. The writer criticizes Mr Higgins for favoring the office move, cites Byron Bay as a model, urges shareholders to prioritize a new factory over an office, and warns against wasteful spending while recalling past director decisions and rising costs.
Owing to illness the Gloucester Show Secretary Mr M Newton requests early entries to aid classification. The 1932 Gloucester Show will be held March 16 and 17. Stratford Public Hall hosts a lively Haster Monday programme with horse and athletic events and a dance with Newcastle orchestra. Gloucester Club invites players for an Easter Monday Sydney trip with Balmain and Southern Districts. sign up with Mr C Britten. Euchre party and dance at Majestic Theatre on Thursday, in aid of Avon Valley Cricket Club, with orchestra and refreshments. Paling’s promotes the show and The Bridge opening draws country visitors. visit city stores or show grounds to view pianos, planes, or radios from eighty years of musical instrument experience.
A Gloucester green Saturday match with Wingham brought a social gathering as four rinks competed. The Hardyman Cup was presented to A Ten by club president L Street amid praise for overall participation and club spirit.
Good attendance at Star Theatre Thursday for Sinbad the Sailor. Daphne Hines led an entertaining program with dances, skits, and songs featuring Miss Joyce Garner Valerie Carr Alma Hines and Miss Tappin. Proceeds to A H P Association. Miss Hines to repeat with alterations.
Miss Muriel White and Mr Walter Garner wed at St Pauls Church of England on a February Saturday. The bride wore ivory satin with pearl brocade, and was escorted by her father as Mrs. J Bennett led music. A reception at Simshiné Cafe followed with gifts and a Brisbane honeymoon. The article notes Texans adopting the mockingbird as official bird.
A damaged entry mentions stamped addressed envelopes and a ticket pad bomb. Details are unreadable. no clear action, date, or responsible organization can be confirmed from the legible text.
In a Saturday event Paria posted an 85 16 69 to runaway the field in the suinlaturé cup. Other scores included Rye 97 21 78 and J Mowe 83 15 78. The summer programme will be finalised soon with trophies for stroke handicap and aggregate events for members and associates. Gloucester Golf Club to hold AGM Thursday at 8. Associates AGM set for tomorrow at Corbett's Cafe at 8.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction Edward Albert Yates died December 2 1930 Stratford NSW. Rose Ellen Yates executrix named in the will must receive debts claims and demands by May 15 1932. The executrix will distribute assets forfeiting those without notice. Dated March 3 1932. A S Borthwick proctor for executrix Dungog NSW agents Thomas Faso & Dawes 18 20 Martin Place Sydney.
Sydney stock market notes 1200 cattle sold with buyers keen from opening bids. Prices rose across all grades. prime light stock to 29s, medium weights to 21s, heavy cattle about 19s to 21s per 100lb. Maitland sales show steady demand with 2700 sheep penned and 500 pigs yarded including bacon lines. baconers and porkers varied, heaviest porkers up to 33s 6d.
The Hon W Bennett MIA reports that the electoral commissioners announced name changes for polling places in Gloucester and Patron areas, with Cragan Creel renamed Rockburnt Glen Alban renamed Fisher's Hill Upper Gloucester River renamed Tavergordem and Mt Kanwary polling place abolished due to economy and low vote counts. changes publicized in the Government Gazette dated 26 February.
Gloucester Investments Agency advertises sale of a four room cottage with kitchen offering modern conveniences and up-to-date features in Gloucester. Price £175 fixed with terms arranged free of interest. Also seeking daily plans for lease or on shares and listing agents for Mercantile Mall Insurance and Life Association partners.
The Gloucester Golf Club reports two meetings. An Associate Members meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8 with election of officers for the year. The Annual General Meeting follows at 3 pm on Thursday March 10 at the Club House with financial statement and officer elections.
The N R M A technical department greatly enlarges operations especially in used car inspections and appoints a second engineer, Mr. B. Alexander. The used car trade has grown due to low new car imports and market values have firmed recently.
Not hereby given that the part hitherto existing between Der V Munre and Dr K M Locke had been dissolved from the 25th and all accounts due to either party prior to that date should be paid to Russell Hall & Co Chartered Accountants Aust Gloucester whose receipts shall be sufficient discharge KM Locke MUNRO
Short fragment indicates Matron F. Baker with late A1F and general obstetric duties at a Gloucester location on Barrington Street. Telephone 159 appears as contact. No clear event, date, or organization beyond medical staff reference.
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