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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 10, 1938

Page

2

Parents and Citizens Monthly Meeting Highlights

The Parents and Citizens share held a Friday meeting with Mr JH Shepherd in the chair. The secretary reported profits from euchre socials totaling £11 17 10 and £3 4 4 from the final social, praising Mr and Mrs Gray for their pivotal help. Empire Day picnic plans progressed, with some collections completed and concern over an extra meeting before the event. Debates covered school arrangements, a Magestic Theatre program, and the Empire celebrations planned for the 24th. The group discussed purchases for the domestic science room, clarifying that the line and floor coverings were locally bought and installed, with receipts available if needed.

JH. T. Shepherd Gray Newton Majestic McGawn Pateria Abe Hazelwood P. and C. Association Mra Tate

Gloucester Beats Dungog In Harria Cup Bowling Match

In Gloucester versus Dungog, Fiverinka visited Dungog and reported a pleasant game resulting in Gloucester's win. Scores mention Shapman Byron Thomas White 25 to Crowfpot Abbott Williams 18. Harris Cup sees Houghton beat Lowe 34 to 25 and Abteck beat White 32 to 0.

Gloucester Dungog Fiverinka Shapman Byron Thomas White Crowfpot Abbott Williams

Gloucester Topics and Notices May 1938

Local Gloucester items cover rabbit depots for trappers during winter, April butter pay increases to 4 1/1d per lb with May quotas, and the Bushmen’s Carnival at the showground with trotting races and a School of Arts dance. Personal notes include Miss Nina Miller returning from Sydney and a Gloucester Shire cattle sale, plus annual golf tournament details and a parking debate sparked by a doctor case.

North Coast Butter Factories Association Lismore Lnst Gloucester Returned Soldiers Gloucester Showground School of Arts Nina Miller EJ. Miller Taree Sydney Bondi Mise Miller Teachers' College Milley Forbus Gale School Perth Tam Miramer D. H. J. Holl Orognising Seo

Gloucester P. P. Board Elects Chairman For 1935

Regular quarterly Gloucester P. P. Board meeting notes the unanimous election of J. G. Wilson as chairman for the year starting May 1 1935. Discussions cover conference attendance in Sydney May 17–19, stock inspector salary adjustments, subsidy plans for Glenfield research, permit officer appointments, reserve access appeals, rabbit control opinions, and other district management matters.

Messrs W. H.unicomb J. E. Hammond James Baston George A. Andrews J. G. Wilbon A. J. B. Laurie W. T. Abbott G. W. Titcume A. 0. Moore M. Newton J. G. Wilson Wilson Moore Andrews Mr. Moore GA. Andrews Dagen FP. P Boars Sydney Gloucester Hammond Council of Auvier Payne Upper Hunter Boat Council Gloucester Bonnl Glenfielf Research Station Mel Weraity Veterinary School Mr. Andrews J Glenrieta Woodhouse T the University Laurie Glenfield Laurie Gald Victoria Mr. Payne Council For Scientific and Industrial Research Garr Fraser Scientific and Industrial Research Council Glenfield Law Laurie Aid Council of Advice Newton E. Maybury Wootton Maybury Mathewson John Mathewson R. Buttsworth Hannam Moorland-Stewart's River Westywool Aiso B.C. Laurie Monteville Westwoods I Thomas W. Batchelor T.S.R D. J. Batchelor Cootongatook-Bullahdelahros Batchelor Riley Nabiac Farid Resolvent Sulney Smith Stratford Reserve Smith Forentry Department Tavis Forestry Department Pigna Barney-Little Manning Rawdon Vale Progress Association B. Hooke Hue Hooke iPhe Afl Hur W. A. Nash Hinaman Nash Mr. Laurie

Commercial stock sales report from Homebush and Maitland markets

Sydney’s Homebush yarded 8721 cattle with prime prices weak and most categories 5/ to 10/- lower, while Maitland fat cattle totals neared 1100 head with an easier tone 1/10 per head. Calves pigs and porkers ranged with varied gains and declines across classes.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Pitt, Son and Badgery Maitland

Cattle auction results and a bizarre Budapest shop claim

A Winchcombe sale lists 2000 cattle and 22 heifers with prices from £7/6 to £7/12 and averages around £6/1. A Budapest shop claim by owner Julius Gont features a dwarf proprietor and a workforce of dwarfs serving Little People customers, a claim described as unique worldwide.

Robinson Bundock Male Yealera Winchcombe Carson PLE Budapest Itm Juline Gont Lilliputisma Julius Himnelf Hia

Northern Suburbs Triumph Over Gloucester in Fast Rugby Standout

Northern Suburbs Newcastle defeated Gloucester 19 to 10 in a fast, hard fought match. Herb Narvo starred for Norths with a likely three tries and several goals, while Gloucester fought back with two tries and goals. Both teams showed strong forward play and quick backs, with key moments including Narvo breaks and a late Norths try finished by Giddey.

Northern Suburbs Newcastle Gloucester North Norths Herb Narvo C. Hagelton Tose J. Giddey R Gidwy Jordan Berry Theat-Named Northy Tongey Hazelton Greenaway Mac Suire Mitt Northa K. Old- Held Norths Neons Johnson Narvo Giddey Greenaway Vistors Hawke Bell Grace Dennett Johnson Gould Tonvey Hurths Pusanine Glauventer Worthy Unie Oldfield Ayerry Northa Crowi Nucths Passmore Hull Tisdale Ruex Joxuma Tull Gloueter Oldfield Mon AL Will Allack Glenveater Nome Gentry

Varied Diet and Bets of the Traveling Showman

A traveling showman in Ywgoalayin entertains crowds by swallowing unusual items for bets. He consumes raw rab bits and other bizarre fare, while a large crowd watches and wagers on his hot round. One day he swallows two Yinar coins and a dollar piece as part of a bet.

Armidale Lord Wakehurst Sydney Woolwich Highiaway Paine Champtonship Britain Ywgoalayin

Gloucester business sold to Glow Cestering Co

Messrs W L Tull and Sons announce they have sold their Gloucester business to Glow Cestering Co and thank customers for past support. They trust patronage will continue with the new owners. Pianos, players and expert tuning offered by Jenkins Music Studios.

Gloucester Butchering CO Gloucester Messrs. W. L. Tull & Sons W. L. Tull & Sons GLOW Cester Butchering CO

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