Gloucester Gazette News Wrap for November 3 1931
News items from Gloucester include dairy registration changes with new deadline to be lodged at the local police station, a charity theatre show Star Theatre Thursday proceeds to Gloucester Parents and Citizens, and Poppy Day appeals for the Returned Soldiers League. Also reports on a burglary at Dungog Co operative Butter Company, Methodist Church Synod travel, and Yarrawonga court case over wages for a hypnotism show with a verdict in favour of the claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtonth
Wungog
Dungog Co-operative Butter Company
Karmo
Yarrawonga
Vic
Ernest McMillan
Ray Hiltom
Raymond Karmo
McMillan
Bin
Rabbits harming Gloucester districts big loss on pastures
Harassed landowner writes to the editor detailing how rabbits in Manning Wallamba and Port Stephens watersheds devastate grazing. He cites drought fears as aggravated by rabbits, criticizes pastures protection practices, urges inspectors and stronger actions, and argues higher rates to finance eradication. He warns absentee landowners and calls for coordinated rabbit destruction on reserves and private lands.
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Gloucester
Manning
Wallamba
Port Stephens
Pastures Protection Board
Foli
Unis
Bunny
Mam
P. P. Board
P. P
Mixed Foursome Winners Dominate Raindamp Day Notes
Sporting notes report weather disrupted cricket fixtures on Saturday with postponements and bogey rounds. The weekend Mixed Foursome was won by R Thurlow and Mrs Reddy with a net 75, followed by several pairs scoring in the 60s to 80s. The four ball versus bogey match was abandoned due to weather as the course bogied for the first time in 38 by A Laurie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Thurlow
Reddy
T. Ashworth
Parish
A. Laurie
Lauria
Tssac
Prime Minister Appeals for National Prosperity Campaign
The Prime Minister J. Scullin announces a National Prosperity Campaign to re absorb unemployed into useful work and promote Australian goods. A Sunday broadcast on November 8 will urge cooperation from the press and public to keep the effort before readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
J. & Scullin
Scullin
The Society Strollers Comedy Musical Revue in Gloucester
The Society Strollers a 20 member comedy musical revue led by Mr Ken C Shaw will premiere at Star Theatre on Thursday December 3 with Mrs Mc Laughlin conducting an orchestra and Frank Foley in charge of the comedy portion. An Indian Scene Extravaganza closes the first half and the show aims for a novel, wholesome entertainment with public support urged for the benefit event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken C. Shaw
Star Theatre
Gloucester
McLaughlin
Frank Foley
Shaw
Tnested
Star Talkies Presents Danger Lights at Saturday Show
A nearly full Star Theatre audience enjoyed the all talkie program despite a late start due to late delivery of the Austrian made equipment installed by R. McIntosh. The highlight was Rip Rita with clear sound and radio effects, and next Saturday will feature Danger Lights with Toute Wolhelm Robert Armstrong and Jean Arthur, plus Buster Keaton.
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Star Theatre
Rip Rita
R. McIntosh
Magna Coustians Aus.) Ltd
Capital Theatre
Canberra
Toute Wolhelm
Robert Armatrong
Jean Arthur
Buster Keaton
Melbourne Cup Result and Notable Odds
White Nose led from start to finish at the Melbourne Cup, winning by 21 lengths ahead of Phar Lap in a strong field. The list of starters includes Shadow King, Concentrate, Cimbrian, Second Wind, and Carry On, with various weights shown. Also noted are a tiger snake incident at Byron Bay and an optician’s visit by D I McDonald, plus appointment details at a local hotel and chemist.
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White Ness
Phar Lap
Second Wind
Wellmond
Concentrate
Cimbrian
Shadow King
Carry On
Mary
Madstar
Aloman
Prince Dayton
Koomeéla
White Nose
Sartaress
Byron Bay
H. Smith
Muleald
Optician
McDonald
FF O.A
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Arthur Cavanough
Churches Drive for Citizenship Campaign in NSW
Protestant churches across New South Wales plan a three Sunday November drive beginning November 8 to lift public mood. Clergy will unite from pulpits to present a single theme, arguing that bread and butter depend on broader factors and that religion underpins an orderly society. Citizens are urged to reflect on Psalm 4:6 and attend a church if possible.
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Nsw
U.S.W
Death of Mrs Sarah King at Oakey Creek near Bowman Farm
Mrs Sarah King, widow of George King, died after a brief illness at Oakey Creek near Bowman Farm. Born Salisbury near Dulgor seventy years ago, she lived in Gloucester district for twenty years. Survived by sons Mesory George Percy Walter Thomas Herbert Sidney Albert and Alex and daughters Mesdames Middlebrook Fred Snifith and Miss Maude King. Funeral held at Church of England and Gloucester cemetery with Rev H W Rogers officiating and H J Shepherd arranging.
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Sarah King
George King
Burnat Oakey Creek
Bowman Farm
William Everett
Salisbury
Dulgor
Agi
Gloucester
Oakey Creek
Percy
Walter
Thomas
Herbert
Maitland
Sidney
Newcastle
Albert
Alex
Strand Road
Mesdames J
Middlebrook
Fred Snifith
Nabiae
Miss Maude King
Will
Rusty
H. W. Rogers
Mr. H.7
Shepherd
Gloucester actors clarify unpaid service to local troupe
Ken C Shaw writes to the editor denying claims that his role with Gloucester Comedy Players in Lord Richard in the Pantry was paid. He states his services were voluntary and asks for prominence of his letter in the column. The notice mentions a Victor Radio battery offer from Paling's for up-to-date wireless developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Lord Richard
Ken. C. Shaw
Paling
Poppy Day Appeals and Local Notices in Gloucester
Poppy Day sale for TB relief asks ladies to help on Friday November 6 and Saturday 7 at the homes of Mrs Hooke and Irene Hicks. A social afternoon follows on Saturday at 3 pm. Gloucester Shire announces its triennial council election with Nomination Day November 13 and voting December 5. Apologies issued by Arthur Ninnes and RW Newton. Notice also of a dividend declaration for the Gloucester Coal Company in Liquidation with 21 days to prove claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.B
Willie
Priday
Church Street
Gloucester
Council
Harry N. Chaplin
Soincil Chambers
Russell Hall and Company
Chartered Accountants
Sydney
Newcastle and
Unclear OCR fragment on Thai boxing event
Fragmentary text mentions boxing bout and Thai references. Contains multiple garbled tokens and insufficient readable names or details to identify participants, location, date, or outcome.
Family Endowment Tax Returns Urged for 1931 Quarter
Under the Family Endowment Act 1927 1931 wage and board lodging totals for employees from July 1931 to September 30 1931 must be sent to the Commissioner of Taxation Warwick Building Hamilton Street Sydney by November 14 1831 Forms available at post offices courts and police stations Penalty up to 50 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Mrmahon
Seed sale notice for grasses in Coffs Harbour
Paspalum and Rhodes Grass seed available with ready cash offers. Prices quoted as 1 shilling per pound for mix or unmixed, with smaller quantities at 24 pence per pound for Coffs Harbour area. MacNamara's Seeds, Late P. J. MacNamara, Coffs Harbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macnamara
P. J. MacNamara
Coffs Harbour
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