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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 27, 1930

Page

2

Gloucester Bobcats and local sports plus new serial

The Gloucester market price lists a rise to 1184/6 per cwt for choicest quality with 2/8 for boxes per cwt amid rains reducing production. The issue also launches a new serial Derek Campbell's Quest and reports cricket with Australia versus Derbyshire, plus Bradman at Kensington Oval scoring 252 not out. Local football notes, a derby clash at Upper Manning League, and herd testing data conclude the page.

Bradman Don Bradman Kensington Oval Sur-rey

Amy Johnson Completes Historic Flight to Darwin

English aviatrix Amy Johnson lands in Darwin at 3.57 pm after a 480 mile Tasman Sea crossing. Her record flight from England to Australia draws global acclaim, with messages from royalty and plans for further travel to Brisbane and Sydney, plus a £10,000 prize from Daily Mail.

Amy Johnson Avien Trix England Australisia Fin Safe Darwin Tasman Sea Bat London “Daily Mail

Mines Thirty To Open At Aberdare Field

The Northern Collieries Association chairman Mr McDonald said 30 pits will reopen on Wednesday. Full workforce not immediately restored. as many as the pits can accommodate will return. Orders from foreign countries already reported and steady operation expected once reopened. no strike expected and seniority disputes on the Aberdare field seen as likely settled.

Northern Collieries' Association McDonald Aberdare

Car Capsizes After Passing Collision Near Forbesdate School

Mr and Mrs Mulligan of Craven and their family visited Gloucester that Sunday to care for a grave. On returning their car collided with a friends’ vehicle near Forbesdate school. The back wheel collapsed and the car capsized twice, landing upright. Mrs Mulligan was badly cut and concussed, taken to hospital with the baby. Mr Mulligan aided her. other relatives were cared for by Mr and Mrs Fenning in Craven.

Gloucester Mya Mulligan Baby Fenzing Hayes Forbesdale Blunro Forbes Urstald Fenning Munro

Cattle disease row on quarantine and inoculation debate

The P P Boards Conference praised Queanbeyan and Muswellbrook for eradicating tuberculosis in dairy herds and urged local divisions to pursue similar actions. Debate on Queensland cattle quarantine stalled as Armidale's inoculation proposal was rejected, while officials consider tougher safeguards for border cattle and Sydney market impact. Londoners average about 512 journeys per person yearly.

F. Longworth Gloucester P.P. Boards Queanbeyan Muswellbrook Muncipal Shire Queensiana

Obituary for George Abbott Sen and Ferris

The obituary notes the death of G H Abbott at 79 in Wingham and lists his four sons and four daughters as survivors with details of their locations. It also records the funeral from E J Herkes residence at Wingham. Also noted is the Mayo Hospital death of Christopher Richard Ferris of Khatumbuhi Creek aged 50, with family details, graveside service by Rev P de Lauré Musgrave, and large attendance with pallbearers J P Ferris EF Ferris W Bris bane Windsor.

George Abbott Wingham T G. H. Abbott Ram Norco Abbott Messrs C. T. Abbott Dungog George Kolodong Allen and Tom Nooroo Stivens West Wyslong E. J. Horken Wingham Muscie Glenthorne A. Laurie Gloucester Bert E. J. Herkes C. J. Ferris Mayo Hospital Taree Christopher Richard Ferris Khatumbuhi Creek Candle Flat 8. Mills Thiana Lssie T. Hadlow Winghar W. Brislane Knorritt Gitza Ferris England John Ernest Windsor Thomas France P. de Lauré Musgrave J.P Ferris W. Brisbane Fun L. Windsor

TENNIS FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY NEXT

Fixture list for A and B grades across venues including Church of England Park Blues Tugrabakh Barrington Stratford and St Josephs Copeland Forbesdate Park Gangat with byes noted. Gloucester District Tennis Association singles championship dates set for 7th and 8th June with entries closing 2nd June.

Church of England Park Blues Tugrabakh Barrington Stratford Park Reds St. Josephs Vy Copeland

Golf Notes Bogey Handicap and Cropley Shield Team

The bogey handicap winners and scores are listed with T Ashworth 1 up and several players down. Gloucester selects W Whitting, R Levick, T Ashworth, C Street, P Roddy, A J B Laurie for the Cropley Shield at Taree on 8 June. team subject to selector alterations.

T. Ashworth Roddy Square Street D. Rye J, McRae Whitting Thurlow Parish Horner J. Hawdon Dwyer L. Rye J. Graham L. &. Stree T. Chariton F . Hi) Street Hall Gloucester Taree W. Whitting R. Levick C. Street P. Roddy A. J. B. Laurie

Forbesdale Tennis Teams Triumph On Local Court

Forbesdale tennis reports Tugrubakh and Forbesale teams dominating play on Saturday with 46 to 33 final games and six nets to three. Obituary notes extend condolences to J Forbes and Ninness of Forbesvale for a sister’s death. Visitors at Ponteland greet Howell’s home and relatives of Newton and Relf with a warm welcome and healthful wishes.

Tugrubakh Forbesale J. Forbes Ninness Forbesvale Ponteland Howell Messrs Newton Relf

Red Cross Society Monthly Meeting Report

The Red Cross branch held its monthly meeting on Tuesday the 20th with members present including Mexiames 17 Rt Wad dell Goddard Hayden Gaston J. N. Laurie Gray and Hicks. Apologies from Mestames Whit more M Newton T Ashworth Russel Scott Tule and J R Higgins. Minutes read and correspondence dealt with a letter from Red Cross Headquarters requesting funds for local needs and clothing donations from the After Care Department. Headquarters sent thanks for the Button Day Appeal. Miss Piper of the After Care Department expressed gratitude for clothing aiding sick folk. Accounts passed. decision not to hold the June meeting unless needed. Annual Branch Meeting set for the third Tuesday in July. Two sacks of clothing sent to the After Care Department. more garments received for forwarding. A standing fund received 5/ for its purposes. REPORT OF CONFERENCE Mrs Waddell gave a report on the 1930 Red Cross Conference in New South Wales noting Premier Mr TM Bavin praised the Red Cross and TB work. £20,000 yearly needed for TB dependents. Discussions covered TB care, junior linkage, quotas to be decided later, and a harbour excursion for delegates concluded the conference.

Red Croga Mexiames Waddell Goddard Hayden Gaston J. N. Laurie Gray Hicks Mestames Whitmore M. Newton T. Ashworth Russell Scott Tule J. R Higgins Red Cross Heatquarters Gloucester Loeatslek Iine Movling IL Tulso Tis Cross Piper Carn Red Cross Red Cross Society of New South Wales St. Anne's Hostel TM. Bavin Prercier Bavin Fiures HK. Centrum Department of Public Health P.B Denhayy Varios Red Cross Meedames Howden Poston Thanien

Bulls for Northern Queensland consignments noted

J Enright of Maitland has despatched three high class Hereford bulls from Blandford based stud and 19 Herd Books bulls from the Reynolds and Morrissey operation to Peak Pastoral Co at Rockhampton and Welan Estate. The bulls travel about 1100 miles by rail and road to reach Northern Queensland breeders. The same firm plans another consignment of bullocks and steers next week bought privately in the Riverina district.

Queensland J. Enright Maitland Peak Pastoral Co Rockhamptom Morrissey and Reynolds Bt. Léonard Stud Blandford Darcie Reynolds Messrs Morrissey Reynolds Welan Asme

Tomato Mangiohbe surpasses Maryana and Maryellosa in yield

Exhaustive tests in the Gosford district show Mangiohbe tomato variety equal to Maryana and Maryellosa in wilt resistance and superior in yield capacity.

Gosford

Commercial MeBush Stock Sales Open With Strong Demand

Sydney stock buyers pushed prices higher at the opening cattle sales with brisk auctioneering and broad demand for all but the plain lots. prime and heavy beef sold well while inferior stock and worn cows were plentiful. district cattle at Homebush and Maitland saw steady to firmer prices across good to prime beef and yearling categories. Pigs showed steady to higher values with best heavy pigs around 15 to 16s and bacon pigs advancing, plump hogs and sows selling firm and fresh weights maintaining demand.

Mebush Sydney Homebush Winchcombe Carson J.P. Euston Gloucester L. FR. Smith Wrupp and Sons Gresford Maitland B. W. Sparke J. Enright

Minister's plan to fund organised gold prospecting parties

The Minister for Mines Mr Weaver outlined a scheme to boost gold prospecting and employ unemployed prospectors. It would organize prospecting parties under department control and aid private syndicates with equipment ration supplies and transport. Participants would guarantee equipment refunds if no payable ore is found, aiming to relieve unemployment and spur mineral discoveries.

Weaver

Care of the Eyes and a Ladies Committee Meeting

Care of the Eyes urged as a concern with Optileans Webster Jack and McDonald of Pitt Street and Martin Place Sydney offering repairs. A meeting of 11 ladies is planned at Shire Hall on Tuesday June 8th 1980 at 3 pm to form a committee for the Association's Annual Ball arrangements convened by A M White.

Webster Jack McDonald Optletans Pittst Martin Place Sydney Shire Hall A.M. White

Wanted to Buy Skinned Rabbit Carcases

Short notice ad seeking to purchase skinned rabbit carcasses at sixpence per pair. Apply J. Tassé 3 Barrin.

Thanks for swift aid after Tuesday night fire

Mr and Mrs J G Geale and family express formal gratitude to Mr J P Burnett for prompt action that saved them from fire. They thank Percy Jocks Ted Dayies and Mr Neilson gen ains for help, and especially Mrs Burnett Mrs Neilsonsen and Mrs Neilson Jnn who aided Mrs Gene. They also thank New Zealand Insurance Office for promptly repairing damaged parts.

J G. Geale J. P. Burnett Percy Jocks& Ted Dayies Neilson Ains Burnett Neilsonsen Neilson Jnn Gene Geale New Zealand Insurance On

Important Dairy Farm Auction at Port Macquarie

Administrators of the late Al Blair sell by auction on the Hastings River at Port Macquarie two dairy farms and associated grazing lands. No.1 Parm Farm, 97 acres with dwelling and outbuildings. No.2 Farm, 100 acres used for grazing and dairy facilities. No.4 Blackmans Point, 1 acre with small dwelling. No.5 22 acres near Blackman's Point School. No.6 Hayden's Creek, 95 acres with 6 acres of second class cultivation. Possession July 1. Inspection invited. details from Graham & Lindsay Auctioneers Wauchope.

al Blair Port Macquarie Glen Bwan Hastingsiver F. Wood Wauchope Blackman’s Point MacSonter Garriener Hayden's Creek

Wanted Dairy Farm on Crown Lease No. 4717

Government Gazette notice from April 11 1930 sets apart 65 acres in Bindera parish Gloucester land district for grazing only Crown land. Area located about four miles north of Copeland village. J Herlihy Under Secretary for Lands states full information and application forms provided by Crown Land Agent free of charge.

Bindera Gloucester Copeland J. Herlihy

Comprehensive Oak Lownie Hed and Bedding Set Bundle

A historic listing describes a large roomful of furniture and household items for sale or inventory in a tearoom setting. Included are wardrobes, beds, dressers, tables, chairs, blinds, curtains, pictures, piano, gramophone, kitchen cookware, glassware, shelving, and a range of laundry and farming implements. The catalog details multiple rooms and a veranda setup with extensive furnishing and household goods.

Private Boarding Establishment Proclaims Trespass Prosecution

Notice from W W Wilson acting for Upton and Cromarty warns against timber cutting cyaniding shooting or any trespass on Geneac property after May 13, 1930 with pursuit of legal action.

Geneac W. W. Wilson Upton & Cromarty

Revival service with A Dicksort Stroud at seven

A church revival begins at 7 pm featuring speaker Reverend A Dicksort Stroud and MC Hooke guiding the program. Attendees are invited to join the evening event hosted by the congregation.

Dicksort Stroud T. MC Hooke

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. W. Hawdon A. A. Doudney Cuurch Gloucester Dam Sam Cecil Sutton Corbett Erle Welne Albert E. Wells T. Corbett T. 8. Wells T. S. Wells Russell Hall & CO Public Accountants & Income Tar Consultants Church St Mies Derek Campbell Derbyshire Australia Ponsford Jackson Jim Mottatt Miggins Ryan Chih Indies C. H. Turner Turner Dorrige Tler Ming Johnson Brisbane Foreign Inquiries Foir OAL Air Henry Ae Pleure Armidale Crown R. Trinder L. R McGinty J. Matthewson Tugrabakh Tennis Club Rom RED Cross Society Monthly Meeting BULLS Northern Sire Dutovery Milne London Brigh- Loi Monwlist Ladies Baturua Graham & Lindsay Gloucester Investments & Agency Co Douglas Waddell & Co B. J. Brown FAT Sheep Sale Douglas Waddell Bond Penced S.W Tn Douglas Waddell & Co Drisaing Tulle Eric Douglas Waddell & Co Stire Gloucestri Crossley The Poland China Douglas Waddell & CQ Wolseley Engines Gloucester Motor Sales CO T. 3. Wells Spencer Relf Barrington ST. Gloucester Asman Blonche of Nabiac Philip's Craven S. Blanca H.C. Stratford B. W. Rogers Methodist Church Watkivory Ribbons Barrington Hall Congregational Mission Zopeland J, Battle Our Union Salon Wille A Douglas Waddelligen PG Rale Hamilto Proprietary Coy HAM Renedie Hamilton Gloucester Motor Sales
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