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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

2

Butter and Milk Pay and Local News Roundup

For April the Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd produced 170 618 lb of butter and 585 lb of second grade. First grade paid 1s 1d and 1s per lb respectively, with vital distribution £9790 11s 8d. From 9d to 27th April the factory paid 22 102 gallons of mille at 10d per gallon, distributing £1337 12s to dairymen. Robbery at Ocean View Hotel Brunswick Heads. wire net is owned by J Carolan of Gloucester, once stolen in Armidale and recovered by Tamworth Police. Collisions in Bullahdelah. injuries minor. A man fined £20 for dairy cow mistreatment. youth left in charge while owner away. Infant bitten by dog. dog bitten by infant. Obituary: Mr Lewis Street, Gloucester Bowling Club founder and president. Film: Marie Antoinette at Majestic Theatre praised for Norma Shearer performance and overall production.

Gloucester Co-op Dairy Co. Ltd Grafton Ocean View Hotel Brunswick Heads Jack Carolan J. Carolan Gloucester Armidale Tamworth Carolan Tumur Sydney F. Grugeon P.M

Debutantes Presented at Church of England Ball at Majestic

The Church of England Annual Ball at the Majestic Theatre featured the presentation of twenty three debutantes to Bishop of Newcastle and Mrs. F de Witt Batty on Thursday night. honored guests included Very Rev T M Armour and other clergy. The event showcased a horseshoe shaped debutantes cake, roses and greenery, music by Vineer's Orchestra, and reflections by Canon Williamson praising organizers Mrs Hicks and Mrs Thompson.

England Majestic Theatre Newcastle F. de Witt Batty de Witt Batty T. M. Armour Newesade Mra. Single Maitland McCullough Canon Williamson EE. Weekes Edith Wharton Hazel Taylor Danny Portens Peggy Mills Joan Maunder Lilian Merchant Joyce Merchant Phyllis Smith Mavis Bithrey Gwen Taylor Leslie Burrage Alice Ninhels Norma Harris Daphne Morgan Jean Ninneas Doreen Arrowsmith Stella Penfold Helen Tonks Doris Rudkin Joyce Bithrey Cynthia Perram June Robinson H. J. Channel Star Theatre Ladies’ Guild Hicks Thompson Vineer Reg. Andrews M.C

Surprise party for Miss Joan Deards at Deards home

After a CWA Younger Set meeting, Miss Joan Deards received a silver cake dish and flowers from the group as she nears marriage. Isabel Aston presented the gifts while music filled the evening. Also noted: Mr. Carthew becomes Gloucester postmaster tomorrow, with Mrs. Carthew arriving from Cootamundra. Local health and hospital updates follow.

C.W Joan Deards P. H. Deards Miss Deards Isabel Aston Joan Narraweems Hospital Stan Isaac Mr. Power Cobar Gloucester Dick Lloyd Cobarkt M. J. Graham St. Luke's Hospital Sydney A. Brown Commercial Hotel John Major R. Jenkins

Gloucester PP Board Elects Wilson Chairman Again

The Gloucester PP Board yesterday unanimously re elected J G Wilson as chairman for the ninth year in a row. Directors praised his harmony keeping and impartial handling of meetings and business. A J B Laurie was named Deputy Chairman, with high praise for his diligent public duties. King reported 45 points of rain at Copeland Tops for the week ending May 22.

Gloucester PP J. G. Wilson Laurie Wilson P.P. Board J. King Copeland

Gloucester Court Hears False Pretences Case

Edward Freeman Naylor faced charges of false pretences at Gloucester Police Court. He allegedly passed a forged Bank of NSW cheque for 260 pounds to obtain a Nash sedan, claiming it was genuine and intending to defraud Northern Motors and George J Robinson. Evidence linked him to dealings in Sydney and Maitland, with the car later found at a Hornsby garage. He was committed for trial at Taree Quarter Sessions and granted bail.

Gloucester R. Selling Edward Freeman Naylor John Phillip Chapman George Jesse Robinson Bank N.8.w West Maitland Northern Motors Cran Chapman Nash Howard Constant Chisagne No. 4 Sydney Naylor Hornsby Maitland Robinson Joan Phillip Chapman Defendant Chapman Maudie Philips Mauches Taree Geo. J. Robinson Geo. J. Robinon Chamagne George J. Robinson Harvey George Robinson Lnst Mr. Chapman

Trial Date Set for Defendant at Taree Quarter Sessions

A prior case was committed to stand trial at Taree Quarter Sessions on 10 July 1940 or another time as Bay may be appointed. Bail was allowed with self in £5 and one surety at £5.

Taree Self

Gloucester butcher faces notice to slaughter case

Police Court proceedings in Gloucester involve Cy il Hamberger, a butcher, for failing to give notice before slaughtering one heifer and two pigs. The case stands over to the June court to allow progress with other actions and possible remission considerations.

Gloucester Cy Il Hamberger Gungat Ib. P. Dawson Hamberger W. W. Howvaont Dawson Une Séc. Tion Unier Haydon Hawison Dawnon Jiine

Motor Traffic Cases Involving Couple and Offender

In a mina motor traffic matter two fines of 2:5 were imposed while in a third case no conviction was recorded. The offenders' representative was required to pay court costs.

Mina

Obituary of Mr Kennedy 62 Political Activist in Wallamata District

The death occurred on May 1 at Glourun tor of defn Farlitat known as Nail Kennedy age 62 after years of ill health. He served on Vii Glohestry Shire Council road staff and later encouraged road building in Wallanball and the Upsor Wallamata estate subdivision. Survived by wife five children and siblings, funeral held at Gloucester Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev D Glyn Jones officiating.

Glouruntor Defn St! Kennedy Kurinady Vii Glohestry Shire Council Uppor Wallamata Rice Wake Renny Progress Association Wallanball Wesdon Bucca Wavika Kennedy Gloucester Thomas Ashworth Bowman Farm Dw Mills Ruby Thoras D. Kennedy Borex Watka Maxwell J. Kennedy ALF Palestine C. L. Kennedy Randwick Franvia A. Kennedy Bucci Wauka Aiter Glocaster Gloucester Cemetery D. Glyn Jones

May Weather Prospects by Mr Thigo Jones

Mr Thigo Jones outlines May weather with cycles and sunspot activity. He notes potential wet openings in the southern states due to sunspot groups in the south east and hints at cold periods that may curb rainfall. The forecast suggests arrears in season rainfall may be completed as the cycle progresses.

Thigo Jones

Barefaced Drive for Mandatory Vision Tests

A note denounces the Institute of Optometrists proposal that all drivers be given optical exams at ages 40 50 and 60 and then every five years for motor licenses. The writer calls it an axe grinders’ scheme and argues reckless speeding and drunkenness are the true hazards, not average vision.

Institute of Optometrists

Gloucester A H P Association Meeting Notes

Gloucester A H P Association members attended a Friday committee meeting. President Dawson thanked members for their work on Camp Lime, while remarks praised the committee’s cooperation and the show’s success under adverse conditions.

Menta Dawann Dy C. Witvolt Tt Inwin W Radten Ot Woodward He Crowfoot BD Workws J. A. Atking McRae G. Wilson ackioWleaz J. G. Wilson SH Warlyy J.S. Wilsen Weekes

Hernia Specialist A Brown To Visit Local Hotel

RUPTURE SPECIALIST. Of great Interest the coming visit of MR. A BROWN, the well known Hernia Specialist. His new moulded to the form system of treatment has helped many who could not gain relief by other means. Consultation free. He will be at the Commercial Hotel on THURSDAY, 16th MAY, from 10-1, 2-5, 7-8.

A. Brown Brown Comemreial

Church Services Across Denominations In Gloucester Area

Church of England services listed for Gloucester and surrounding areas show multiple a m and p m meetings at Barrington Hall Heatherdale Bucca Wanka Stratford and other venues with Canon William and Rev A Lynn noted. Presbyterian Gloucester holds a 7 30 p m service with no service at Stratford. Congregational Craven Creek Copeland and Stroud District Baptist notices follow with times and pastors named.

Church of England Gloucester H.C Hoensong Barrington Hall Heatherdale Canon William Stratford A. Lynn Presbyterian Gloucester Bowman Farm Craven Creek Copeland B. Martens Stroud District Baptist Church Girvan Stroud Booral Union Hall A. B. Baker T. M. Hooke

In Memoriam Germon Oscar James Jimmie

Sad memorial notice for Oscar James Jimmie Germon who died May 3 1939. Absence cannot take away the heart’s dear memory as loved ones, Jean Gwynne Fay and Joy remember their son and little brother. Memorial inserted by his mother father and sisters.

Germon Oscar James Jimmie Jean Gwynne Fay Joy

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P. L. Quesne THE City Price Draper and Mercer A. J. Cavanough Hazelwood’s Farciaus A.hazelwood Norma Shearer Tyrone Powys Marie Antoinette John Barrymore Robert Morley Ani Charles Starrett Donald Grayson Aris Meredith Window London Laurel & Hardy Blockheads Jeanette MacDonald Holeen Eddy Bulldog Drummond Secret Police Gloucester Hotel F. M. Smith Roma McCarthy Bullahdelah Ted, Avery Bette Bourke Colin Newell Ted Hackett Newcastle Ambulance Waratah Hospital Clive Peek Kendall L. E. Street New South Wales Gloucester Bowling Club Lewis Street Street Lew Majestic Tyronne Power Anita Louise Joseph Schildkraut Gladys George Miss Shearer Antoinette France Debutantes Man R. Solling Aoi Ernes Kennedy Gloucester A. H Fay Wardet Cde Wayeo Newenade Dom Messrs Wilgon My Newton Rees Berf Yards McSwan Wood Church Services Tom Wicks Mtr Fl Anderson Mousehold Church ‘Street Glouceater A. R. Wilson Tom Hicks Cali L. M. Carson Farrow Berkshire Tamworth Tamworth Bow Berkshire W. E. Sparke Gloucester) Pty. Ltd Presbyterian Victor S$. Johnston Music Studios Nelson Eddy Rte Firet Hall of F. Burnett Grahame Denigon Street
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