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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1931

Page

2

Federal Cabinet to decide on NSW default issue

The Federal Cabinet, entrusted to Prime Minister Scullin and Treasurer Theosore, will finalize decisions on the Commonwealth's response to New South Wales default. It is understood Canberra may face a moral if not legal obligation to meet London commitments next Wednesday, with actions to recover from NSW under the financial agreement. Queensland Premier Moore proposes other states urge NSW to dissolve Parliament if Lang Government defaults.

Sydney Mondry Scullin Theosiore N.8 Australia Queensland Moore Ns.w Lang

Showground Rioters Fined at Gloucester Police Court

Justice at Gloucester Police Court fined showground rioter John Wells £1 in default seven days. Showman Michael Williams drunk and disorderly in Parl Street fined 10 shillings or three days. Hermann Andrew Dignon fined 10 shillings or three days for grumk and disorderly conduct. Clarence Jan Dixon, in Church Street, fined 10 shillings or four days on first charge and four or one month hard labour for resisting arrest. released yesterday after promise to pay. Tom O Malley, boxing promoter, secured Dixon’s release. Sergeant corroborates.

Inca Glocester John Wells Michael Williams Parl Street Mivhael Hermann Andrew Dignon Church St Tom Tor Clarence

Gloucester Show Notes Highlight Dairy Stock Growth

The Gloucester Show opened with MLA Hon. Whiter Ben Nett praising dairy stock advances and Gloucester as a dependable dairying district. Mr Bennett warned of an unparalleled federal and state crisis, urging solid government. Mr Gray spoke on pigs, dairy byproducts, and cost efficiency, endorsing Tamworth and Berkshire breeds for frozen pork markets. Outside districts praised the show, and calls were made to improve housing, water access, seating, and parking for better spectator experience.

Gloucester Whiter Ben Nett Bennett Gray Ple Rsiser Sn England Australia Commonwealth Fao P.P.U Tamworth Berkshire Denny Spectatora

Gloucester Show Judging Weights and Maitland Bishop Death

In Gloucester the judge weighed a black bullock at 83 lb 4 oz, with the next year’s weight at 537 lb. The Bishop of Maitland Dr Patrick Vincent Dwyer died at 72 after thirty years in charge of the diocese. Dungog golf opened with Mrs J K Mackay praising the new course and a net 36 in mixed foursomes.

Bullock Gloucester A. Bourke Myall Maitland Patrick Vincent Dwyer Dwyer Solf Dungog Thingog J. K Mackay Marx Cowdey Associates

Presbyterian Church to Welcome Evangelist James Amos

Gloucester notes announce Sunday services led by Mr James Amos of Gorton Sydney a leading state evangelist connected with the Chapman Alexander Mission and once partner to Dr Henry. Rev Alexander absent at Port Macquarie over Easter week. Also reports a motor trip by Mr and Mrs A J White and Mr and Mrs H A Abbott to Adelaide via the Sydney Royal Show. Harvest Thanksgiving observed with decorated church and a record evening congregation. Lent note: Advocate issue delayed to Thursday after Easter with Good Friday. no issue on Tuesday 7th fast. A brief political query by Col Bruener on Labor in the Assembly with no clear answer.

A. J. White H. A. Abbott Adelaide Sydney Presbyterian Church Advocate Col Bruener Bruxner

CARE OF THE EVEA As a Main Concern for All

Government Savings Bank and Sydney Lea McDonald are noted in repair work with Webster Jack in care of Evea. Watch this paper for date of related developments and forthcoming notices.

Webster Jack Add McDonald Sydney Lea Government Savings Bank

Easter golf notes at Gloucester Golf Club

The Easter programme includes a Good Friday 18 hole stroke handicap with prizes for each 18 holes and daily aggregate, a Saturday afternoon team selection by President and Secretary, Sunday mixed foursomes of 15 holes, and Monday bogey handicap draw at 9 am with an afternoon mixed foursome. Associates' monthly medal stroke handicap is tomorrow at 2 pm with a club-house draw. A two mixed foursomes are planned during the Easter holidays.

Gloucester Golf Club Asociates

Local Cattle and Stock Sales Report From Homebush and Maitland

Commercial stock sales at Homebush showed improved quality with more prime cattle and fewer inferior grades. Yardings reached 2600 cattle and 2800 sheep were penned at Maitland with fat cattle about 20 shillings lower. notable consignors included Andrews Bundock Titcume Bros and Laurie Gloucester with steers and bullocks sold to £14 5s and £11 18s respectively. A rider notes a spectator’s fall at a show and a rider’s retirement from the game after a broken rib.

Homebush Sydney Andrews Bundock Titcume Bros Stroud Road FN. Laurie Gloucester W P Retchert HL. J. Mc Tynes W. A. Hudson Maitland E. W. Sparke Ltd

Showground incident ends with detentions

Mr Leo Gallagher faced three harassment episodes while removing show cattle at the Showground on Friday morning. He repelled the threats by forceful action, prompting two assailants to be captured by police and one to flee. A sergeant lodged one of the suspects in custody, and Gallagher was praised for his calm handling of the matter.

Leo. Gallagher Leo Jstock Gallagher Timself Bolton

Trespass Notice Issued For Barrington Property Ky Wong

A notice warns that anyone fishing shooting rabbiting or trespassing on Ky wong in Barrington after January 20 1981 will be prosecuted without respect to person All previous permissions are withdrawn issued by L Ki Lawrie on January 20 1981.

L. Ki Lawrie

Bridle races and athletic events at Kitty Kitty meeting

From our Correspondent UPPER MANNING Kitty Kitty Saturday event drew a good crowd despite poor weather. Opening handicap won by B Tolmes Beauford. Thorn ridden by R McNaughton second. Tommy by P Perrin. Pony by T Dodd. Skip by J Perrin. Chester won high jump. Morta 100 yards won by C Cheers with C Brislane second. Men’s 100 yards won by T Burke. Ladies by D Mettany. Moonlight baths, dancing at Mrs Burke's home, music by Wilks and Breese. MC Jim Perrin. Proceeds to MR D Hospital funds.

Kitty Kitty B. Tolmes Beauford R. McNaughton Thorn P Perris Tommy T Dodd J. Perrins R. Gordon Chester Morta C. Cheers C. Brislane T. Burke Indies G. Perrin Geo. Wilks Wilks A. Breese Jim Perrin Burke Famiy Mr.d. Hospital

Cricket notes Gloucester Reds versus Kia O7A draw

Park wicket produced a drawn match with Gloucester Reds facing Kia O7A. Key scores include J Avery not out 108, L Monroe F Easton 27, J McRae 1, R Henderson b dt McRae 0, R Laurie 10, T Ritter b W Thomas, A Monro c Gordon b W Thomas, S West not out. W Thomas took 7 wickets, Gordon 1 for 33, McRae 3 for 40 assisting bowling with Watson and Ferguson.

Gloucester Reds KIA Kta-Ora J. Avery L. Monroe Easton Tj McRae Higgins J. McRae Henderson Laurie W. Thomas T. Ritter Thomas A. Monro Gordon Chisholm S. West W. Weber Sundefes W Thomas C. Gordon B. Watson W. Ferguson F. Easton L. Monro Hamberger Gorton

Gloucester church services and cricket score notes

Local church services listed for Gloucester on Good Friday and Easter Sunday with times and venues. Cricket score notes include players McRae Avery Monro and Monro bowling figures and a partial match summary. Also mentions medical ad and upcoming visits to the town by a Mire hay caravan.

Property sale in Taree at 12 noon under mortgagee instruction

Auction to be held at Mr J Batchelor's Coolongolook area 6 miles away. Property comprises 314k acres of freehold grazing land plus 262 acres homestead farm grant with about 100 cleared, 6 cultivated, and balance brush. Five paddocks, good five roomed house, well fenced, subdivided, in excellent grazing country. For details contact Auctioneer Mead Batten or H Wilson Newcastle.

Lue J. ©. Batchelor Coolongolook C.P

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