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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1932
Page
2
Phar Lap, starting favorite at 6 to 4, triumphed in the Agua Caliente Handicap before about 50 000 fans in San Diego California. He set a track record with a time of Yimin 24 5 secs as police cleared the course while the colt surged past rival horses to win by a little over two lengths.
The Gloucester branch of the CWA met in the Rest Rooms on Tuesday March stemming from its third year. Officers elected for the next year included President Mrs J Dennett and Vice Presidents Mesdames Hawdon Evans, with Hon Secretary Mrs J Glover and Hon Treasurer Mrs J Hill. A farewell to Mrs D R Waddell marked the event as she departs the district after years with the CWA and Red Cross, receiving flowers and gifts. The gathering included a tea service and an afternoon recess.
The local police urge that food relief orders this week be issued tomorrow Wednesday due to the upcoming Friday holiday and potential Thursday delays. The report covers show events at the Sydney Royal, cattle sales, rifle shooting, and notices on adulterated petrol.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in brilliant weather amid unmatched pageantry. An estimated 750000 people watched the procession, the largest crowd in Sydney. Captain de Groot of the New Guard severed the ribbon and declared the bridge open on behalf of decent and royal citizens. Three deaths occurred during the celebrations and about 1000 people fainted. Archbishop Wright led a thanksgiving service on Sunday. Between midnight Saturday and 1 am Sunday, 4800 cats crossed the bridge and 7600 between 6 am and 2 pm.
An out of control car plowed into a flock of about 400 sheep owned by Jas Coney of Mimosa near Cootamundra, scattering the mob and killing one animal after nine were outrun. The driver fled before the number could be recorded, according to an exchange report.
A kitchen tea for Miss Bell Martin was hosted by Belbora friends on the 8th at Mrs G Belf’s residence with about 60 guests. Rev A Alexander offered best wishes and gifts were exchanged. Earlier, the Bellora Tennis Club held an afternoon on February 23 to bidFarewell to their secretary with a lighthearted tennis session and a small gift from Miss Gwen Holmes.
Delightful weather greeted Gloucester Golf Club opening with 28 members 18 associates and five new members taking part A. Hawdon president welcomed all and presented Summer Programme cups to J. McRae A. Parish P. Roddy Mrs Yates and others A mixed foursomes and week end play produced several high scores Major events and the Associaties programme for 1982 are listed with dates and venues Local business premises announce Easter holidays closing from Thursday night to Tuesday morning with Thursday late shopping until 9 pm.
Mr Joseph W Notley who died at West Wallsend aged 84 recalled as a boy playing with Thunderbolt. He said Ward turned to crime after assisting horse thieves to Sydney without realizing the illegality. Notley, from the Lower Hunter, witnessed early northern settlement and the 1862 Cope land rush. An elder, Richard Stevenson of Singleton, also linked Pred Ward to crime in similar circumstances.
A consistency rink competition will be played on Gloucester Green Easter Monday afternoon starting at 2 PM. Teams are chosen by M J Graham and L A Harria. All members available are urged to roll up for what promises to be an interesting game.
The Advocate announces schedule changes due to Good Friday. This week the issue will publish four on Thursday March 24. There will be no issue on Tuesday March 2. The paper will resume on Friday April 1. Advertisers are asked to note these arrangements.
Selected Balmain players Hazelwood Smith Gray Dempsey McDermid Woodbury Bailey Wilton Lord Livermore Baker Monro Britten Livermore join Easter Monday curtain raiser to Balmain versus Southern Districts at Sydney Sports Ground. Focal players depart Saturday, return Monday night, with Hec Gray as manager and Woodbury coaching Gloucester League duties on return.
Gloucester Investment and Agency Company lists properties for sale including Cottage seven rooms with land £600 and a four room cottage £975. Also advertises a beautiful modern home with terms and insurance agency associations Mercantile Mutual and National Mutual Life. Church services details follow for Good Friday Easter and local congregations in Gloucester Stroud and surrounding areas.
Mr B Lowrey hosts a 10 30 Bridle Races and various competitions at Stratford Public Hall. Events include Bridle Races Bending Race Ping Race All comers Hunt Pony Hunt and many track and field tests with prizes listed. Competitors participate at their own risk and the committee offers no responsibility. Referees listed and admission details noted.
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