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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1937

Page

2

Crushing Ore to Four Tons at Mountain Maid Mine

A report notes a four ton ore crushing operation at the Mountain Maid mine near Copeland yielding gold. In other news an Easter Combined Services ad invites the town to a Majestic Theatre program next Sunday evening with three local ministers presenting the merger hymn and Easter pieces.

Mountain Maid Copeland Ula Issie Yaw Majestic Tle Eoeyone H.W. Rogers Asor

Children Injured By Motor Car Near Stratford

At 12 30 Sunday morning Patricia King eleven and Marion King ten were struck by a motor car while walking home with an elder sister near Stratford. Patricia suffered a fracture and shock. Marion had bruises and shock. They were taken to Kemal Private Hospital. The driver, Austin Tull, faced a local police court charge of negligent driving, remanded for eight days with bail set at £50.

Patricia King Marion King Wenssrael Craven Stratford Austin Tull Sweety

NSW Junior Farmers selectors pick two boys for UK trip

Blair Athol Blair Athol’s J C Smith and Ho ton Nowra’s J Henry win NSW Junior Farmers Club spots for an intern Himacalle contest at the English Royal Show in July. They sail May 1 and return in October with four English club peers. Funds sought to raise £300 via the sub AMV representatives.

Janes C Smith Blair Athol Alstonville James Henry Hoton Nowra New South Wales Australia Junior Farmers’ Club Council AMV Shiels Invitai Barrington Street Gloucester National Federation of A.M P. Society Young Farmers’ Clubs London Mrt. M. Breckenridge Iissuie Insmirarice

Millable nut oil district shows high kernels and potential

A report from a rural meeting notes Nut oil yields from reed samples. Mr Ron Maxton showcases trees at Kgraneh with 61 percent oil content in whole oil analysis. City council records a free property transfer for £148,500 to Prudens Mae Asancalien Company at Martin-Place.

Ron Maxton Planetaoon Kgraneh Coft Agricuiir Fay Martin-Place Wetemn

New Books for Gloucester School Library Shelf

A list of newly acquired titles at Gloucester School Library includes works by Selion, Duffieul, Meg Christie, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Fran Evans, Sapper, Sax Rohmer, Lartha Buck, Cori Roberts, Janet Beith, Ernest Raymond, A S M Hutchinson, Ann Rand, Max Brand, Laurence Keating, Nigel Mor land, John Russ, Christopher Bud, Francis Beetling and others. The catalog features mysteries, thrillers, romances, historical novels and adventure tales from authors such as Van Dine Be, We the Living and The King Bird Rides among many others.

Houksmith Selion ‘Tenge Bards Hiss Ann Duffieul Meg Christie Sapper Doctor Mary Roberts Rinehart Fran Evans Keith Bassett S. Vane Dine Man In Temple Thurston Raffles Barry Pernwne Ro Sita Forbes Sax Rohmer Lartha Buck Pamela Cori Roberts Mampion H. Lulofs Judy Bunter

Taree Wins Wocthern U B Pen Final Qualifier

Taree defeated Gloucester 115 to 77 in the Western section final of the U B Pen. The win secures a place in the Newcastle division final against the leading team from Newcastle, set for Saturday at Newcastle. Players listed include TG Wells, Walker, Stiles, Woodley, Evbeck, Lowe, Anderson, Munro and others. Club notes mention weather disruptions, canceling the electric light pairs handicap and plans for the clubs championship starting in early April with players arranging partners at the club home.

Taree Gloucester Wocthern U. B. Penpity Taree Freeh Sucresari Newcastle Wells Walker Stiles Woodley Evbeck Lowe Anderson Munro

Knights youth camp at Gloucest Showground

During the weekend between sixty and seventy young men and big boys will camp at the Gloucest Showground. They are members of the Newcastle District Methodist Order of Knights, a youth wing of the church. Various sports are planned for Saturday and they will feature prominently at Methodist church services during their stay.

Gloucest Newcastle Methodist Order of Knights

Legislation Aims to Move King’s Birthday Celebration

Government considers introducing a bill in the State Parliament to celebrate The King's Birthday on May 12 instead of December 14. Retail traders favor May, arguing the December date disrupts Christmas shopping and causes inconvenience. The issue was raised with the Government.

Railway trespass case at Weal Police Court

Three youths Allan Lee Joseph Allen and Francis Woods were remanded for unlawful trespass on railway property after police application at Weal. A companion in the Children's Court faced assault charges against railway guard Charles Royal. a Frasier docket ended with a £1 fine and two days in custody. Fingerprint records show prior similar incidents with varied names.

Weal Messrs Thomas Newton J'Sp Allan Lee Joseph Allen Francis Woods Childrens’ Court Charles Royal Lata Hare William Fraser Childrens Court Hughes Frasier Royal

Easter Holidays Delay for Advocate Publication

During the Easter holidays the Advocate will publish Thursday afternoon instead of Friday. There will be no edition on Tuesday March 30. Afterward publication resumes its usual schedule and readers are asked to note the change for subscribers advertisers and correspondents.

Gloucester A H and P Association Show Postponement Discussed

A Gloucester A H and P Association committee meeting led by President J R Higgins debated postponing the upcoming show due to weather, noting efforts to protect ticket holders and maintain show value. Discussion covered fruit stalls, car reservations, and arrangements for two workmen and a nightwatchman on April 6 and 7.

Acove Messrs J. R. Higgins Reg. Andrews W. H. Crowfoot A. McRae C. Masten Blanch W Thomas K. McIntosh T. Higgins A. Farley P. G Mid- Webrook H McSwan J.J. Atkins M Newton W. Newton K. A. Crowther BB Dawson A. JB Laurie AJ Woodward V Newton K. Matthewson Mr. Higgins Nove Ley Higgins B. Saxby Wins M. Newton Uti Alands Atlundings Clemune Trey

Gloucester Golf Notes Opening Day 1987 season

Opening day golf notes recount a sunny Gloucester event with many players and visitors turnout. Winners include A Penn and Mrs Leith Easton in mixed events. Mrs Mallet Middlebrank won the ladies stroke. Plans outlined for upcoming Open tournament on May 15 and 16 with stroke handicap format. Mayor noted as obliging at council meeting amid consideration of action against the Mayor over cement tender voting.

Gloucester Bovis Pawson Pearson Maston Mh Anderson Russ Laurie Hy McRae Mins Newlin Parish B. Higmins Aohnston Pavis Cent Street Cwnell Spence Peargan Harleville Ald McGregor J. ©. Allen

Not usable product claim from 19th century ad text

An advertisement touts a rheumatic remedy offered by Street & Parish Ltd of Aske promising a money back guarantee and a free booklet. It asserts sufferers could not rest eat or sleep but claims to cure lumbago and rheumatic pain, with testimonials implying strong personal relief despite garbled wording.

Sydney Street & Parish Ltd

Cricketers Wind Up Their Season

The Gloucester cricketers closed a strong season with praise for the club’s spirit and leadership. President Dr Anderson and secretary Mr Wilson were thanked for their efforts, and Mr Ryan toasted the president for his enthusiastic, steadied guidance through the year.

President Dr Anderson Thanks Guests at Toast

In a heartfelt toast Dr Anderson expressed his gratitude for the warm remarks while noting he served as figurehead. He credited the other committee members for their work and praised their fine support that made the event possible.

Anderson

Commercial Homebush Stock Sale Report From Sydney

Market opened firm with vealers and heifers strong as buyers sought quality stock. Prices varied across cattle types with brisk competition for calves and prime feeders, while at Kent Bullocks and sired stock fetched higher bids amid robust demand and active buying.

Homebush Sydney Wineticombe Carson Ltd Stens Lusewy Pullerke Nusa Pitt Sondint Badgery Ltd Yardelst Wemlers

Gloucester AHEP Association Tender Notice Summary

Gloucester AHEP Association advertises tenders for relief work at Booths. The notice lists required bids and demonstrates the bustling auction, with names and roles including MAT THEMWSON. The fragmentary text indicates local procurement with unspecified dates and bidders.

Gloucester Pastures Protection Board election details announced

Nomination lists for Divisions A B C and D of the Gloucester Pastures Protection District exceed the number of directors to be elected, prompting a poll on April first. Voting by post is permitted with ballots due to reach the Returning Officer by 4 pm on polling day.

Direstome Vanturaa Aapi Pastures Protection Glowcester Millowine Vision Laurie Andrew Joseph Brice Bellevue Gloucester Cyclo and Dairyfarm Sumermites Baterh Kingston Beaudet Mown George Grazer Wilson James Graham Tidueerter Brairyyuriner Mavilion Andrews George Mey Vik Longog Grazer Titcome George William Monkeral Pastors Protection Board Gloucester Pastures The Pastures Protection Board

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