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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1939

Page

2

Gloucester Show Preparations Amid Cattle Sales and Events

Current topics cover a special cattle sale at Gloucester Shire Yards on March 21 offering up to 4200 head of quality stock and a second sale on March 30 by W Sparke Pty Ltd at 1 am. Show entries close March 20, with contests in cod stork drafting and trotting, plus hunting and high jump events. A postponed match between Wallamba and Nablestey shows awaits new date.

Gloucester Shire Tom Hiejss Ealie W. Sparke Ger) Pty. Ltdl Nave Kembesdale Hall Forvestule Mall Gloucester A. Ay FB Association Gloucester Seviniay M. Newton School of Arts Um Wallamba Nabiac Snetet Snclions Lille Oper Gad Kent Bowman Roden

Gloucester News Roundup Involving Clergy Fisheries and Travel

Gloucester items report a Gloucester minister transfer to Campbelltown with farewell events planned for March 19 and March 26. Rev Herbert Lynn from Helensburgh will start duties April 16 with Mrs Lynn. A Jersey judging appointment in NSW was given to Mr Won Garr. A sea excursion by Gloucester fishermen of 24 to Broughton Island proved enjoyable despite seasickness. Church workers honored Mrs Rogers with a reading lamp and flowers as she departs for Newcastle after 80 years of service. Optometrists visit announced for Friday March 17 at the Commercial Hotel with limited hours.

Glowteen- Haller Brannon Fs Conwaleaenier Nealti Sydney N. J. Southwell Gloucester Campbelltown South Stamford Glowester Herbert Lynn Helensburgh Lynn Broughton Island Sayers Gloreater Alr G. A. Engel Sid Schnipper Church of England Guild

Licensing Court approves plans for Taree hotel renovations

At a sitting in Taree the Licensing Court under section 404 of the Liquor Act 1912 ordered renovations to the old hotel building. A double story brick structure will replace parts, with alterations to the existing wing and a new building on the site. Plans and specifications must be submitted for approval within six weeks, with work to be completed within eighteen months. Represented parties included Mrs. FM Smith and trustees of the Will of W. A. Phillips, plus Roy Phillips and other attorneys. The project features an island bar, conversion of the dining hall to a parlour and office, alterations to the front entrance from Queen Street, and thorough reconditioning and repainting of the entire structure.

Lie Taree Wid W. L. Geile Shire Shire Faithwith Sime Licenses Reduction Board FM. Smith Liverisee W. A. Philips Martin Mya L. H. Walker Senate WA. Phillips Roy Phillips Hss Ideus Church Street Queen Street Weil

Sequel to Collision at Gloucester Intersection

In a Gloucester police court session officers cited minor breaches of the Motor Traffic Act. A collision case resulted in dismissal against a motorist who claimed glare blinded him at the Queen and Harrington Streets intersection. Solicitor Lingog defended, while witnesses noted poor visibility and sun glare affecting eastbound drivers.

Sul CF Livermore P.M. Ator Eariy Casey Johns Braneis Livermore Wilson Ernest Wilson Queen and Harrington Streets Gloucester Wilson Lingog UW Wingham Livermore Barrrington St Barrington Street Casey Ad Livermore B. B. Dawson

Completion of Highway Plan Falls to Gloucester Shire

At the Gloucester Shire Council meeting last week, Councillors accepted the resignation of assistant engineer F J Woods effective March 10. They debated finishing the Highway plan and Woods work, deferring a decision until the next meeting. Woods will be asked to quote for completing the plan now at the Main Roads Department. uncertainty remains whether the current plans are sufficient for working plans. The Shire President urged Woods to complete the project given the work he has already done.

Gloucester F. J. Woods Mrr Woods Woods Main Roads Department

Rev Brandt Leads Reopening Service at St Andrew’s Presbyterian

The Rev D F Brandt of Chalmers Street Presbyterian Sydney preached at the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church reopening in Gloucester. He urged faith in Jesus Christ as the rock of the church while noting the church is built by its people. Morning and evening services drew around 120 and 90 worshippers respectively, with gifts dedicated including a new pulpit, pews, carpets, and organ. Mrs Kit Laurie unveiled a commemorative tablet as Rev D Glyn Jones spoke.

D. F. Brandt St. Andrew's Presbyterian Couren Gloucester Jesus Christ Brandt Chalmers’ Street Sydney Peter Christ Thildiy Kit Laurie D. Glyn Jones Hi. McLeod G. McGregor

Washaway disruptions halt North Coast trains near Bundock

Flood waters forced suspension of all down and up mail trains on the North Coast on Friday night. Bridges near Bundock at Bune were endangered, delaying the Brisbane Limited Express Kempsey Mail and North Coast Mail. Engineers inspected the sites as a ballast train reinforced weakened foundations and the three down mails remained held at Gloucester awaiting the all clear.

North Coast Bune Brisbane Limited Kempsey Mail North Coast Mail Brisbane Express Brisbane Kempsey Taree Mt. George Bundock Newéastly Railway Kemprey and North Coast Mails Newcastle L. Pitapatrick Vi. Burrows Gloucester

Road Damage After Heavy Rains Hits Shire Roads

Reports from across the Shire show extensive road damage following last week's rains. The new engineer is under pressure to secure relief as roads on the Rifleita, Bufftons, Belbora and Gurju catak routes fared badly, with Bowman Farm road also affected in parts. At the local butter factory drainage caused water and damage. chairman J G Wilson and manager A Brason met the engineer to seek action as water from the treatment plant ran into the office and damaged flooring while the engine room flooded.

Shire Puid Rilitac Bufftons Belbora Gur Jucabatk Bowman Farm Age Water Nas J. G. Wilson A. Brosun Cor

Gloucester Show Butter Fat Winners Report

In the Gloucester Show the top dairy awards include Class 136 for cows over eight years with Rosewood Lady Trinket earning 2.5571 pounds of butter fat in 24 hours for A J Everett, and Avon Valley Lady with 2.587 pounds for J G Wilson. Class 187 features cows under eight years, Lyndhurst Trifte owned by J J Atkins scoring 4.794 pounds. M F Green’s Jersey Mead Latin Find placed 1,762 pounds and Mrs Shaw’s Ardahetl Princesa 5tm won the AL Cup for the greatest butter fat by AJ S cows in classes 186 and 137, totaling 1.682 pounds.

A. J. Everett J.G. Wilson Avon Valley J. J. Atkins Lyndhurst Shaw Aj.s

Rain and flood haze Gloucester show prospects brighten

Over four inches of rain since Friday has transformed the district from brown paddocks to green pastures. Rivers and river flats near the town were flooded, with 990 points recorded at the Post Office on Friday and 407 more over the weekend. By Tuesday morning 1397 points had registered for the month. Officials expect fine weather to bring a highly successful Gloucester Show Society exhibition, though humidity remains high and temperatures peak around Th deg.

Thic Eragpeda Gloucester

Gloucester School Hosts Metheul Music Demonstration

A large gathering of 22 teachers attended a music demonstration at Gloucester School conducted by Mr. Treharne B.A. Supervisor of Music to Schools. The session showcased required class demonstrations for Education Department standards, aiming to train teachers to guide Juvenile Fistediford in August. Inspector J. N. Harrison commended the effort and noted weekly test results across classes with pupils named for top performances. Weakened by staff illness, relief coverage was arranged, and the annual P and A meeting is expected March 16 with hopes for good attendance.

Maren Gloues - Ler Metheul Treharne Trehame Tcause Gloucester J. N. Harrison Ethel Lowe Julie Williams Lynnn Gray Betty Brewer Clare Yardy John Jory Daphne Summer Ville ME. Moore Vane Rose

Ramona at Majestic Theatre With Technicolor Splendor

Canonic epic Ramona screens at the Majestic Theatre with Technicolor for the main feature. Loretta Young stars as Ramona with G. Ameche as Alessandro, supported by Kent Taylor Pauline Frederick and John Carradine. A 55 000 acre Mesa Grande ranch provides authentic California scenery. The Last Gangster with Ed G Robin screens as the secondary feature.

Kanon Majestic Theatre Century-Fox UN Uon Kamona Helen Hunt Jackson Loretta Young Eamons Mesa Grande San Jacinto Mountains California Ramona Allesandro Ed. G. Robinon

Pennant Fixtures Delayed by Wet Weather

The pennant game vs the Combined team was postponed due to rain and will be rescheduled. If weather permits, Gloucester will face Tarce on the cat at home next Saturday.

Agaist Gloucester Tarce

Family thanks for kindness from many in Australia

Mrs Argees Ruth Phytl eciary thanks Dr Muurn ish McRae Sister Basham Mr anit irs Abort and family and the many Ariens in the pariah put of Mlowcester Cessnock Nubia New castle Sydney and Metbul for their loving kindness to the late husband and father The Rooliry Gloucester.

Argees Ruth Muurn Ish McRae Basham Anitirs Mlowcester Cessnock Nubia Newcastle Sydney Metbul Gloucester

February Butter Pay At Gloucester Factory Rises

February butter wages at the Gloucester Butter Factory show a pay rise with correlative production figures. The highest grade produced reached 284,725 ths of Chowest grade and 5,993 Tha of second grade, reflecting a drop from last year. Total distribution for February was £16,097 10s 1d.

Gloucester

Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report Big Yardings

In Sydney on Monday Pitt Son and Badgerys Ltd report cattle yarded at 178% with mixed quality and rising values. Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes cattle at 1795 yarded with market about 10% dearer and best steers around 3 to 5 guineas per head. Maitland stock sale describes smaller fat cattle yarding, high competition for good cattle, and best yards reaching £13 to £14 10s with cows up to £10 1s. Calves ~500 forward, generally cheaper. pigs ~400 yarded with firm market and varied weight prices.

Homebush Sydney Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd Winchcombe, Carson Lta Neil Bullocks Cows Maitland Kem West

Between Gloucester and Wankignry PATR SPECTACLES

BERT NASH is noted in a case where PATR SPECTACLES are mentioned between Gloucester and Wankignry. The fragment suggests a dispute or listing involving these parties and locations with no explicit outcome.

Gloucester Wankignry

Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association Annual Meeting

The Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association will hold its annual meeting at the School on Thursday night next, 16 March, at a specified time. Business includes the annual report and balance sheet, elections of officers, and general business. President H. T. Shepherd and Hon. Secretary H. Gray are named officials.

At & Pm H. T. Shepherd H. Gray

Beattie's Island Trespass Warning Issued in 1989

A formal trespass notice warns the public not to fish or trespass on Beattie's Island properties. It states that anyone caught will be prosecuted and that all prior permissions are withdrawn. Signed by J. S. Germon and W. S. Germon on January 15 1989.

Beattie's Island Germon Loth

Church Services Schedule for Gloucester and Nearby Parishes

Church services and meeting notices across denominations in Gloucester area listed with times. C A Brown presides at evening service conclusion parish meeting. Rev D Glyn Jones leads Presbyterian events with dates March 1st and 17th. Rev N J Southwell oversees Methodist services including Craven locations. Pastor B Martens directs Congregational Craven Creek and Plateau services. Rev J Webster covers Presbyterian Free Church Barrington Upper and Lower, Craven Cle 2.10. Stroud, Allworth, Boorn and Union Churen Baptist mentions included.

Church of England Gloucester C. A. Brown N. J Southwell Craven Creek Craven Plateau Barrington Hall B. Martens Presbyterian Free Chiven Barrington Upper Church Barrtmgton Lower Church Craven Cle Jf. Webster Streed Baptist Church

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Smart Millinery Lequesne Draper and Mercer A. i. Cavanough A. & A. Hazelwood A. Hazelwood Pruhnicolor Loretta Yulno Don Ameche Kent Tayloe Pauline Fredenck Jane Darwell Tom Sawyer Sonja Henie Hopatong Cansid J. Bennett Chas. Blanch & Son R. S. Wilson & Coy George St ASA ALS AFCA ABAA The Association of Accountants of Che Gloucest Optometrists D. I. McDonald F-B.o.a F.S.M.C London Webster, Tack & McDonald Optivians Optometrista Commercial Watel Ancester Gloucester Hotel Mit R. Solling Ory Hout Presbyterian Church Washaway Goodster Majestic Programme James Theatre TE Wattle Club T. Uarlten Gloucester Shire Yards W. E. Sparke Gloucester) Pty., Ltd B. Reif Utter M. A. Newton Guo Cathy Bleady Eauurie Ay Lainie Bert Laure G. R, Hicks W. J. Eun Me Laie W. C. Ringeway Farley Bros Bind BR. Bird B, Lynch Ayam & Sons Sansom Bros Brwrri Bros Hendevon En Forbesdale Morhesdale Hall Gloucester A. TD & P. Association L.A. Crane Vtchens' Stroud Orchestion V.S. Ribbons Alovtirste Whiting KS Wilson & Coy Bos Glouceste Goa hueRe TB Lanne TA. Laur Beit Lauro Ray Simpson Go. Hike Alg Hicks Spencer Hicks Tom Hicks Golders Tlhursday Bert Nash John Major Miss Jenkins Moucester Gloucester Parents & Citizens’ Assn Church Services
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