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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

2

Tennia Tennis Opens May Sixteenth With Local Matches

Competition tennis begins on Liberday next May sixteenth with fixtures including Forbestale versus Stratford A and Stratford B against Tugra bukh. Home teams listed first. note mentions of Gangala Park B versus Park A. The Governor of Rome imposes wireless loudspeakers outside shops.

Tennia Traw Sa Forbestale Stratford A Stratford Tugrabukh Gangala Park Park Rome Onder

Death of MLA William Cameron at 53 in Muswellbrook

Nationalist MLA for Upper Hunter William Cameron died at Brentwood Hospital Muswellbrook after a period of illness at age 53. A 13 year veteran of the NSW Legislative Assembly he was a prominent Scone district farmer and grazier, born at Rouchel where his family were early settlers. He served in the South African War and represented Australia at King Edward VII's coronation.

William Cameron Upper Hunter Brentwood Hospital Muswellbrook Cameron Legislative Assembly Scone Rouchel Australia King Edward

Deputation Seeks Unemployment Shelter Building at Council

A Gloucester relief deputation informed the Shire Council that the Citizens' Relief Committee would fund a building up to 50 pounds, to shelter travelling unemployed, with repayment over years from stock sale revenue. The council agreed to plans and urged volunteer material and labor, plus tonight's meeting to advance the project.

H. W. Rogers J. Donnelly M. Newton Gloucester Citizens’ Relief Committee Reichert Dr. Higgins Citizens’ Committee Couneil Higgins Council Wilson Easton Loo Counci

Wool Week Exhibits and Awards Drawn for Local Wool Show

During Wool Week May 11 to 16 the CWA held an exhibition of handmade woollen articles. Awards went to Miss J Easton for Best Woollen Jumper and Best Pair Socks, Mrs Attwater for Best Baby Clothing, Miss A Pont for Best Woollen Article, Jessie Thoman for Best Exhibit by School Child, Kenneth Dennett for Best Enlarged Drawing of Sheep, Ken Oldfield for Best Essay on Sheep in Australia, and Eva Connell for Best Map of Australia Rainfall Chart. Local shops showcased Australian woollen goods.

C.W.A A. Laurie J. Easton Hest Hawdon Dennett Ken. Oldfield Australia

Bowman Road proposal stirs debate over regional interests

A reader questions a plan by Mr J T Grant to open an old road from Upper Bowman to Cope land arguing it benefits few landholders in the Bowman Craven area. The letter urges prioritizing bridge projects over a costly road and requests a reply from Mr Grant and the Upper Bowman group.

J.T. Grant Tatlerom Upper Bowman Shire Counc Copeland Bowman Craven Grant

Football opens local league with five teams in play

The local League kicks off Saturday with five clubs Stroud Stratford Krambach Gloucester Warriors and Gloucester Reds in action. Stroud and Warriors drew 11 11 and Stratford beat the Reds 20 nil while both Gloucester sides lost. Warriors showed resilience but Stroud edged ahead late with two tries after a tense match. Stratford's win underlined a promising start with Ron Britten Cecil Britten and Farley prominent and a stronger Red's showing expected as the season advances.

Tocal Via Stroud Stratford Krambach Gloucester Warriors Gloucester Reda Warriors Reds Gloucester Neain Stroud Iwe Vetenan Andrews Falconer Tull Mr. Green Livermore Satuday Lord Hazelwood Burns Taylor Parcular Ron Briten Page Tle Cecil Farley Neilson Hem Cecil Britten Ab Clarke Fraser Swarde

King Cec Britten Concussed After Game Referee Satisfies Crowd

King Cec Britten sustained a slight concussion and sought medical advice after the match, ordered to rest for a few days. Referee W Young satisfied the crowd with fair officiating. A healthy public turnout indicated strong patronage and satisfactory gate takings for the season.

Cec. Britten W. Young

Golf notes stroke handicap shows improvement at weekend

The stroke handicap on the Jacas event last Saturday showed notable improvement among players. T. Chariton won with a net 67, while results list multiple golfers with varied scores and handicaps. Gloucester Club members enjoyed a sunny visit to Taree, where the day was praised as top-notes despite Gloucester recording only two match wins. The C N C Golf Association tournament saw Locke secure the sole Gloucester win, with Dwyer and Horner among other notable performers during the outing.

T. Chariton Curde PB. Roddy A. Laurie A. Parish Dr. Locke F. Dwyer R. Thurlow D.C. Rye T | Ashworth E. Horner Street McRae J. Grehamint J. Hawdon Taree Gloucester C.N.C. Golf Association Locke Cloucester Meloney C.N.C McKenzie Laurie Chadwick Ashworth Goodwin Rye Robinson Parieh Giovanelli Roddy Smart

Gloucester Rifle Club Defeats Local Team At Dungog

In Dungog on Saturday the Gloucester Rifle Club beat the local club by 2 points. Scorers included Griffiths von AB E Price and others amid mixed entries. Hayman counted 38 and Gordon 30, with Baker 37 also noted.

Dungog Gloucester Rifle Club Gloucester Griffiths von AB E. Price Magento Harel Thornbury Tolhnatom Sy Foley McDonald Thurlow Hayman Gordon

American Tea at Mrs Hawdon's Residence

An American Tea will be held at Mrs Hawdon s residence on Friday May 15 at 2 30 under the auspices of the Presbyterian Women s Guild. C Alexander president M Horner honorary secretary.

Public Welcome Basket Social at Methodist Church

A public welcome event for Mr and Mrs Marsh will be held as a Basket Social at the Methodist Church at 745 p m Wednesday. All are invited to attend.

Methodist Church Marsh Marzi Dorrigo Methodist Caure

Rabbit skins wanted at the Gloucester hotel

The Commercial Hotel in Gloucester seeks rabbit skins in any quantities. Bids or offers should be directed to the hotel management for purchase.

Eecommercial Gloucester

Worke Nation caregiver role noted in brief item

An obscure brief notes a caretaker arrangement involving a person named Je hatuby sven and a mention of T. The item mentions a caretaker in a civic or organizational context, with minimal details and no further context.

Nation Je ‘Hatuby Sven Jon

Rich Brush Land Auction in Two Blocks Near Wingham

480 acres virgin brush land in two blocks of about 225 acres each adjoining Wallanbah first subdivision blocks. Described as among the richest brush land in the district. Terms at sale by Diglas Waddell & Co Gloucester Haterson Reston & Co Wingham auctioneers in conjunction.

Aurdivision Wallanbah Brown's Creek Gloucester Gloucester Hotel Wallan- Dah Gloucester Tutter Ioneers Jones Tatate Gloucester Railway Station Bratt Creek Actas Diglas Waddell & Co Haterson, Reston & Co Wingham

Special Cattle Sale at Kempsey Municipal Yards May 18

A large cattle sale listing 1000 head from Moparrabah Station with Hereford and Hereford Durham crosses, young stock from 24 to 3 years, calves, store cows, and good quality cattle. Tenders invited for about 50 acres burning near Gloucester close May 16, with bids stating price per acre. Vendors offer to accept ruling rates. trucks secured.

Moparrabah Messrs Farrell Mesara Fattell H. G. Elrington Sempsey Gloucester

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