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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1931

Page

2

Political Sensation Lands in NSW Debt Row

In the House of Representatives last night Minister Seu Tin read telegrams from Lang declaring New South Wales would not meet interest payments due in London. Canberra says the Federal Government will provide a temporary measure to meet next week’s payments and may take action against New South Wales as London papers report a disorganized Australian stock market.

House of Representatives Seutin Lang London New South Wales Canberra

Manning Centenarian Alexander McDowell Honored

A Manning River veteran, Alexander McDowell born in Inverness in 1836, celebrated his 100th birthday last Monday after arriving in New South Wales 85 years ago. He and his late wife lived in Morpeth and the Maitland district before moving to the Manning River area. He has two brothers who died aged 64 and 87. Now a resident at Sasrea Heart Hospice Darlinghurst, his family once ran a Commercial Hotel function notice for April 2 remains unclear.

Alexander McDowell Manning River New South Wales Sasrea Heart Darlinghurst Inverness McDonell Ee Ee William Nicoll Morpeth Maitland Manning Fiver Jems Thieson McDowell

Missing airliner Southern Cloud search continues

No trace has yet been found of the missing airliner Southern Cloud which disappeared on Saturday with six passengers and two crew. In other brief items, Sydney cattle sales report Yarded stock, prices for prime and bargain lots, and a Barrington Harvest Festival attendance and profits after a weather postponement.

Southern Cloud Pike Legislative Council Barrington Barrington Hall Congregational Copeland Gloucester S. Webeck Matthews

Gloucester Golf Club Members Fixture List 1981

Gloucester Golf Club announces the 1981 fixtures led by opening day archave handicap on April 8 and a series of stroke and handicap events. Highlights include the Fulton Cup first round on June 18, inter-club matches, President versus Secretary events, and the monthly medal stroke handicaps through August with final rounds in late August.

J ‘Maretti Cassains Poursoone Jans Falton Suns

Monster meeting on Monday night in Gloucester

Dr Earle Page visiting Gloucester for a large address at Star Theatre. He will discuss repudiation of government interest payments and the movement for a New Northern State. Mr A J White to chair the 8 pm meeting, expected to be one of the biggest in Gloucester.

New South Wales Labour Carle Page Federal Country Party Star Theatre Gloucester A. J. White Earle Page M.H.R NEW England Movement

Special Cattle Sale Boosts Prices Across Districts

Matthewson and Co report a successful sale last Tuesday drawing buyers from Singleton Maitland Gresford Dungog and Myall districts. Trade rose 25 to 30 shillings from prior sales with 606 head sold at an average of £4 17s. Prices list numerous steers cows calves stores and heifers traded by multiple vendors. next sale scheduled for 2 April 1981.

Matthewson and Co Singleton Maitland Gresford Dungog D. Brims D. Brimston J. Mills Farley Bros H.W. Laurie N. Shaw Bind L. Cooper Nelfer C. Bird W. J. Laurie E. P Allardice J.W Westley G. Schmaer J. Delah Singh Testereili P. Webeck Bullock J Webeck F. G. Farley J. Eb Farley B. Pow Helfer J. B. Grant J. Merchant L. Penfold F. Johnson H Green Miller A. Blanch B. Steenson J. T. Grant J. German W. A. Fitzgerstd CO. Wellard Borham D. J. West

Sydney market reports and dairy figures from February

Pigs at Sydney sales totalled 1500 head with Porkeshs forward in large numbers but weaker for other classes. Backtraters 40 to 120 per head, baconery 88 to 46, parkera 17 to 36. Sydney calf market notes farmers reports prices from 12/6 to 3/10, paddies 18/8, dairy output of February at Wallamba shows 112,212 lb butter produced and cream purchases 6143/14/7, prices paid 2 1/4d per lb to suppliers for choicest butter. Continuous discussion of market trends and pricing.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Hany Wallamba

Twenty first Gloucester A H fe P exhibition held with fine weather

The twenty first annual Gloucester A H fe P exhibition ran Wednesday and Thursday with excellent weather and satisfactory attendance. Gate receipts exceeded last year by 412 or so on day one and fell by 26 on day two, total £187 10s 3d versus £214 5s 8d prior year. Dairy cattle and poultry excelled, beef cattle weaker, farm produce poor. side shows were large and ring well ordered. Officials praised, with opening by the Hon Walter Bensett.

Gloucester A. H. Fe P. Age Rome Payne's Kratzy Gloucester Wsttr A.W.A H. Barrott Bill Brown C.W.A

Gloucester Show Pavilion Shines Amid Mixed Floral Exhibit

At Gloucester Show the pavilion met expected standards with dahlias claiming top blooms while flowers and plants were fewer overall. Main prize winners included Mr. E. Anderson Mrs. Jack Tull and Mr. J.T. Hicks. Non competitive display by Mr. A. E. Wella showcased twelve decorative varieties. Asters by Miss McDonald impressed as did fine rasen Pyil plants.

Gloucester E. Anderson Jack Tull J.T. Hicks A. E. Wella Newcastle Hlinor Vandaneer Dr. Bijls Doris May Millionaire Don Franz W. D. Cartwright Fl Jarrett Baricia Bf. Thurlow Druban

Ring Events at Local Show Highlight Fine Hack, Pony, and Jump Rounds

A busy ring show featured strong hacks led by L. B. Street and A. I. White with notable horses including Victor. Kratz's Pancheta won the 11 stone hack and later claimed the champion hack ribbon. Open hunt by G. Kratz’s Lady Grey impressed, while Eric Higgins excelled in pony and open events. A serious fall involving W. Tout and a brush hurdle incident marred the day, but skirmishes remained nonfatal. Cattle drafting drew praise as the best exhibited, with a novice chestnut from the Upper Hunter promising future success. The high jump showcased top State horses like Koongal and Kit tle. the committee is urged to upgrade the hurdle for safety.

G. B. Waller Messrs L. B. Street A. I. White Victor Bint Nana Gien Vic. Ford Fim Kratz Pancheta Panchets G. Kratz Lady Grey Smith Eric Higgins Mr. Waill W. Tout Kas Taylor Bert Lynch Alex. Stewart A. J. Payne Koongal G. Krats Mr Radium A. G Stewart Kittle Koonsgal Alex Stewart Kiltie

Obituary of Mr Schneider of Krambach District

Mr Schneider, 72, longtime Wal arabe and district figure, died Friday afternoon at Krambach after six months illness and a December stroke. Native of Brookfield near Dungog, he leaves a large family including five sons and four daughters. Survived by wife Mrs Schneider. sons George Schneider and Joe Pat- among others. The family resided at Watang Creek area for about 67 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Krambach Wal ‘Arabe Sehneider Brookfield Dungog Schelder Watanga Whelly Creek Taut Mins Schneider George Schneider Junea Joe Pat

Tom Hicks Auctioneer 3 Gloucester Property Sale

Mortgagees instruct an auction at His Rooms Victoria Street Taree on Wednesday at 12 noon. The property held by Mr J C Batenelor lies miles from Coolongolook totaling 1411 acres and 263 acres. includes homestead farm grant, 100 acres cleared, grazing country, 6 rooms house, subdivided into 5 paddocks. For further particulars contact the auctioneer.

F. G. Hole Victoria Street Taree J.C. Batenelor Coolongolook

Dairy farm with grazing property in Gloucester district

WANTED buyers sought by Paterson Easton & Co Wingham for a dairy farm of about 300 acres in Gloucester District and a grazing property of about 400 acres suitable to a small dairy operation. Send particulars to Wingham Office.

Douglas Waddell & Co Ing

Easter Holiday Trains Excursion Tickets to Sydney

Excursion fares set at one and a quarter for double journey with a two month return. Valid on trains calling at Sydney and intermediate stations, Gloucester departure 10 49 pm April 2 and 12 am April 3 1981. First class and second class berths available. sleeping berths may be reserved on departure day for first class. Return privileges extended with fewer restrictions. details at stations.

Sydney Gloucester W. H. Newman

Fragmentary community notice on local residents

The text lists local names including Mrs.St Relborn and Miss Sarahier with references to brothers Frank and George Schnei dee at Firefly Creek, plus Phillip and other family details. It notes the late Mr Schneider as a hard working man who helped worthy movements, with community sections represented at a demonstration, though details are uncertain.

Dyers Crowning Mee Taree St Relborn Sarahier Frank Mind George Schneidee Pirefly Creek Phillip Schneider

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J. Whatson THE City Price Draper Jucestor W. Hawdon ETU Il. Hogg Dentistate of Strathfietay Doudee Satudays Albert E. Wells Wil T. Corbett T.S. Wells David H- J. Hill C. Sutton Manning Centenarian Thurs Fam Glousester Borcenty Homebush Gloucester Golf Club Monster Ftage and McDonald (Sydhey) Ltd Government Savings Link Cantlereigh Street LU Farris Markey Ace White Boorer A. J Ross A. ©. Christie L. A. Harris Don, Shaw A. Archinal TK Higgins Hu J. Higgins J. G. Parley Les. Farley W.H. Crowfant W. D. McIntosh C. Blanch A. Masten AC. Parish D. R. Waddell Geo.’ Schmierer H. W. Murray J. J. Atkins Wm. Lowrey D. Boorer Ken Boorer W. Newton H. J. Dennett Tom Elkin Elskin Monster Meeting Shire Me, Chistopher Schneider Gloucester Shire Yards Statian Tom Hicks Riverina Muyers Messrs .Matthewson Devon Sire Yards SAU Hunter River Havilay ATR AM Douglas Waddell & Co Choice Allie Douglas Waddell Mny Lumber Dairy Paddlex Beaf Gloucester Shire New England Mesars Douglas Waddell & Co Matthewson & Co Southern Gloucester Stock Sales Parrington River Akai Ep Penranes Gloucester Motor Sfies Company Mathewson & CO Deal P. A. Smith Street & Parish Ltd Issac Gloucestek Woodward's Tyrell St. Charles Denison St Gloucester Investments & Agency Asman Blonche Nabiac Phil- Deietine Troud Rosa Ben Ratley Pone Court House
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