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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 03, 1929

Page

2

Gloucester topics mix church bequest and meteor spectacle

The Gloucester Advocate reports requests for church and hospital funds from the late J N Laurie, a £500 grant for Gloucester Presbyterian Church and a £200 legacy to Glew Soldiers Memorial Hospital. It notes a bright Golf Club euchre party at Star Theatre with prizes to Mrs Ashworth and A J Woodward, and a vivid meteorite sighting across New South Wales with reports from Gloucester to Newcastle.

J. N. Laurie Gloucester Presbyterian Church Gloucester Invergordon Glew Soldiers Memorial Hospital Golf Club Associates Star ‘Theatre Falconer Ashworth A. J. Woodward Mise Middlebrook L. FE. Street Amoud Sydney Newcastle Ceasnock Booral

Obituary of J. W. Laurie of Rawdon Vale

The late J W Laurie aged 76 died of heart failure after a sudden decline from pneumonia in Gloucester. He spent forty five years at Rawdon Vale, built a reputation as a stock judge and pastoralist, and was a director of J N W Laurie & Son Ltd. Survived by wife, one son, four daughters and several brothers and sisters. funeral held with large cortege at Presbyterian cemetery.

J. W. Laurie Blahome King Street Inugester Mr. Laurie Raw- Gow Vale J. N. Lawrie Gloucester Ste ‘Thomas Laurie Nowendor Station Rawdon Vale Lord Austra Ka Rawdon Bros Liverpool England Laurie Joseph Laurie Andrew Laurie Varee Thomas Lane J. Ne Laurie TN Himsel ‘M. Laurie Rawdon Vales New Souuth Wales Hie Estates J NW Laure & Son Ltd Stralh Gloucester Pastures Protetion Boads J. N. Laurie Laurely Atevive J. N- Lavine Jim Rawiloo Vale A. Mays Sydney Moore Ryan Bry. Corbett Albert Tom T. A. Laurie Nowenoo Alex Laure Muluerind Walehia J. Ry Hlzeins Faulkland Rosssen Bernice Scott F. A. Inc Masonic Lodge Gloucester Caledonian Society Board J. P. Evans W. W. Rawdon Goddard Waddell John Morrissey J. Enright Street & Parish Ltd W. A. Phillips LB. Street Geale Roger Feesla W Onto Jammy Tardy and Famby

Flying Doctor aids vast Australian frontier救

Australian radio aided flying doctor plan expands in Queensland. Ambulance aircraft and wireless kits extend medical service to remote Kimberley and Cloncurry districts. First year logs show 196 calls and 14,000 miles with several lives saved. The ALM vows further support as a second year begins.

Central Australis Kimberleyn Tniand A.lm Cloncurry New South Wales ATM Nso

Death of German War Veteran Peter Zoephel in Orange

Peter Zoephel known as German Peter died in Orange on Anzac Day at 36. An 1870 Franco German War veteran, he settled in Gloucester district 45 years ago and worked in gold mining. Ill eight months, he was cared for by J G Geale, then in Maitland Hospital, Newscastle mental hospital, Callan Park, and finally Orange. He left no relatives in Australia or Germany. the Geale family of Dilgate were his closest friends.

Orange Peter Zoephel Oetter Peter Gloucester J. G. Geale Maitland Hospital Newscastle Mental Hospital Callen Park Wlwaye Germany Geale Dil Gery

Rexonolas Made From Copeland Timber Process Shown

A film series at Mr H Jarretts Musical Supplies Shop on Monday night showcased Amber timber extraction from the Copeland brush. It followed tree selection, logging, log snigging, and milling at Graham-Tunker Co in Gloucester, then moving to Sydney where timber was crafted into gramophone cabinets at the Rexonoth factory. The company plans to use softwoods and has a contract for at least 20,000 feet monthly, with 200 workers in Sydney shaping Rexonoth cabinets.

Graham - Tunker Co Gloucester Sydney Tmber Reronols Wibley Warke Jacrett Testahe Company Multebie Nnsexfras Copeland Brush Graham Timber Co Rexonoth Goya Rexonoth

Commercial Special Cattle Sale At Gloucester And Sydney Markets

Gloucester reports a very successful catire sale with high quality bullocks and steers, many cows and calves, and strong prices across multiple lots. Prices reach £10 4s for 4 year old Hereford bullocks and similar top figures for Devon and Laur ie consignments. Gloucester pig sales show heavy yarding of bacon pigs and improved rates, while Matthewson and Co report 70 head sold with notable bids. Homebush stock sales in Sydney note good trade later for better lots, with prime weights and calves improving. Overall market strength observed with dealers active and prices firm.

Homebush Winchcombe Carson's M. Laurie & Son Gloucester R. Easton Gloucenter Douglas Waddell & Co Sayers Prises Durham Hereford Devon T. A. Lauri Miss L. Laurie Laurie Bros Parley Bros HL. G. Saxby W. Ridgeway J. B. Laurie Bullock M. M. Laurie Heifer A. J. B. Laurie Miss Laurie Stra J. and T. Watts HE. Allardice Stag W. Easton W. N. Laurie J.C. Power G. Deards W. J. Laurie W. Brassington J. L. Laurie K.lawrie Jas. Merchant Mrs. W. N. Laurie G W. Murray J. Watts B. Allardice Matthewson and Co E. G. Moore HJ. Channell Maslen Matthewson and J. J. Landers W. J. Adams EG. Moore Ww. Baston J. A. Ross K. Bithrey M. Bartett J. Wenham Mrs. C.N. Shaw H. A. Abbott A. Bagel Newton Bros F. G. Fawards C. Farley C. Jones Shaw W. Murray W. Turner F.T. Parker W. Bransington HA. Low Tey A. Martin S. Smith J. Taylor R. Paterson Slade Wis Sydney

Gloucester first grade team vs Nablac tomorrow

Gloucester to-morrow fields first grade and reserve squads at Nablac. Names listed include captain I. Oray, W. Devils, J. Hughes, Godwin, A. Clarke, C. Gordom, C. Falconer, A. Tilcom, L. Oldfield, J. Moffatt, R. Burns, C Britten, with J. Morris as reserve and Care leave Garner's at 1 pm. Cedar Party also represented by E. Davis, J. Syron, J. Clarke, J. Cummings, S. Greenaway, P. Baker captain, C. Cheers, E. McDonald, E. Falconer, R. Britten, A. MeInnes, J. Cheers, A. Smith and reserves J. Watelwood, M. Crawley, Lt Stanford, T. McDonald.

Gloucester Nablac I. Oray W. Devils J. Hughes Godwin A. Clarke C. Gordom C. Falconer A. Tilcom L. Oldfield J. Moffatt R. Burns Sutton Britten J. Morris Care Garner Y. Cedar Party Gloucester To-Morrow E. Davis J. Syron J. Clarke J. Cummings S. Greenaway P. Baker C. Cheers E. McDonald E. Falconer R. Britten A. MeInnes J. Cheers A. Smith J. Watelwood M. Crawley Stanford T. McDonald Stanford

Golf The Associates Wednesdays Stroke Handicap Results

Wednesday stroke handicap results for The Associates list players with nett scores led by Mrs Emmett at 43 and Mrs Pariah at 44. Others include Mrs Cavanaugh 48 Mrs Street 49 50 Miss Hawdon 52 Mrs Doudney 53 Mrs Roddy 55 Mrs Horner 59 Miss Middlebrook 60 Mrs Ashworth 61 Mrs Christie 62 and Mrs Phillips 79.

Emmett Pariah Cavanaugh L. Street Levick Miss Hawdon Doudney Roddy Horner Middlebrook Ashworth Christie Phillips

Woman's Story Under Scrutiny in Drewett Case

London inquiries into Minnie Rebecca Drewett a cook found her claims of service with the ALF and Australian forces highly implausible. Neighbours noted no documentary proof or uniform photographs while questioning mental state and inconsistent career details. A 1927 London newspaper had reported her joining the ALP and parading in male attire with the British Legion.

London Minnie Rebecca Dréwett Thames ALF Drewett ALP Western Australia Cook Europe Prince of Wales Netley Hospital Hastings British Legion

Missing Sentry at Buckingham Palace Stuns London

London May 1 report an unheard of incident at Buckingham Palace. A sentry box stood empty at dawn and soon after the guard’s busby belt pouch and rifle with fixed bayonet were found in the Green Park near the Royal Residence.

London Buckingham Palace Palace Green Fork Royal Residence

Coal unions reject NSW Treasurer's settlement proposals

After half an hour's sitting the combined conference of joining industry unions rejected the proposals of the N S W Treasurer Mr Stevens for a settlement of the coal dispute. It was decided that a letter should be sent to the Treasurer conveying the rejection and presenting counter proposals. It is understood that the counter proposals include reopening the mines under present conditions and that a Royal Commission make an award on the evidence before it.

N.S.W Mr. Stevens

PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES AT BARBARA SUNDAY AT 2 PM

Bar bara church notices correct an error from Tuesday's issue stating that the Presbyterian service will be at 2 pm instead of 3 pm this Sunday. The report also mentions other local items including a police court case and rubber road exhibits.

Barbara Isaac

Inherited fortune and a drunken charge in pitsrey court

Charles Holdsworth 4Tryeura cut ter was charged before Pitsrey court with drunkenness and consuming methylated spirits. He appeared dishevelled and in poor health after a week in gaol. The bench remanded him for another week. References to Berlin dining rooms for dogs and old Gotham legends appear in the report.

Charles Holdsworth Cutter Pitsrey Wittt Mr. Nacnamara

Cattle Sale at Winghan and Gloucester club notices

Paterson Easton will sell at Winghan on Wednesday May 8 with mixed cattle and Devon stock. An annual meeting of the Ladies Committee of the Gloucester Pool ball Club will be held at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday April 7 at 8 pm. A Local Land Board meeting for the Gloucester Land District will be held May 16 at 9 20 am. Probate notices in New South Wales court seek probate for Joseph Laurie with executors Laurie and others. creditors must file within fourteen days at W. W. Hawdon’s Gloucester office.

Gloucester Poolball Club Majestic Theatre T. Ashworths M. Tonks Local Land Board For the Land District of Gloucester Ceri N. Harris Supreme Court OF New South Wales Joseph Laurie Joseph N. Laurie Rawdon Yale New South Wales Ustus Herborn Codicus Pius

Death of Peter H Zoephel at Grange Mental Hospital

Peter Heinrich Zoephel aged 86, native of Germany, died April 26 at Grange Mental Hospital. Rest in Peace offered by friends of the Geule family. Mr J Trésidder thanks Dr Munro Sister Foster and the Shepherds for sympathy and assistance in the bereavement.

Zoephel Grange Peter Heinrich Zoephel Germany Geule

Thanks for Kind Assistance in Recent Bereavement

Mrs. Anderson and family sincerely thank Dr. Munro Sister Foster Maitland Mr and Mrs Shepherd and family and all friends for kind assistance and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.

J. Trésidder Willhes Dr. Munro Foster Muitland Shepherd Afl

Bereavement thanks from the Channel family

Mr and Mrs HJ Channel and family express sincere thanks for letters flowers and other expressions of sympathy and kind help during their recent sad bereavement.

HJ. Channel

Fred Lee Directs Gloucester House Painter Business

Local notice states Fred Lee operates a painting business in Gloucester under the name Senwiter Housepainter. The document mentions materials and goods from Ripotan Paint and references tennis racquets and a Kent brand, with a promise of satisfaction guarantee.

Senwiter

Vague technical frame on vibration reducing cushion design

A fragmentary description mentions a rubber cushioned frame reducing vibration and transmission. It appears as an OCR fragment with unclear terms and lacks identifiable dates names or organizations. The readable portion notes vibration damping and transmission reduction in a frame.

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