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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
2
The Gloucester district reports high temperatures and widespread fires as landowners struggle to protect homesteads. Additions planned for the School of Arts building include a Returned Soldiers’ lounge, library, and large meeting room.
Mervyn Drew of Gloucester was seriously injured when a log rolled off a truck at Viegers Mill Craven while unloading. Doctors say he has multiple fractures and may require amputation. Gloucester bowling officials welcomed NSW Bowling Association visitors and praised the club’s hospitality and green.
An emergency message warned fire fighters near Upper Buiamin of a fierce blaze threatening homes and farms. The fire reached three quites with serious danger to Mr. M Cragh’s residence, prompting strenuous efforts to save it. Reports said fires spread to Bowhna Farm and Faulkland area, with Avon Vottey paddock and Back Hill also affected as authorities urged vigilance against careless or deliberate fire use during dry conditions.
Parents and the Parents and Citizens Association report unbearable heat in a weatherboard shed used as a classroom. Inquiries show the room has long suffered from extreme temperatures, affecting children during hot days. Urgent representations urge department action and temporary relief for pupils until proper facilities are provided.
The 6th class thanks the ladies and gentlemen who helped as supervising committee for the Primary Final at the School. The Gloucester district Primary Final examination results will be available in about three weeks and published in the Gloucester newspaper Autodate. A cattle judging contest was held at the school with Bots Fordham of the 5th class winning. Intelligence tests were given to pupils who sat the Primary Final. the tests form part of experimental work. Desks were installed in the new room and more are planned. An entrance exam for the Postal Department will be held at the School on Saturday November 7 at 2 pm.
D. J. McDonald of Webster Jane and McDonald Opticians and Optometrists will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Wednesday November 20 for consultations. Appointments may also be booked at A. J. Cavanough's Chemist.
A partial page item shows player names like Boorer Abel Dalley Johnson Sargeant and others with scores around 18 and 20. The readable lines mention Allworth McLeod Phillips Fettier Smith Andrews Street White and Cowdery Rigney Bolton Jones in a series of team rosters or match results.
The Gloucester Branch of Primary Producers' Union discussed sending a delegate to a Singleton water conservation conference. They welcomed funding updates for Gloucester Police Station works and debated calf and livestock transport permits, road improvements on Howman Farm Road, and culvert repairs, urging council action and better planning.
Members of the Younger Set hosted a surprise party at Miss Maria King’s home Saturday evening to bid her farewell before her upcoming marriage. Miss Charlotte McInnes presented a bouquet, Mrs. W. Webeck praised Miss King’s work with the group, and Miss King thanked the visitors along with her father for the hospitality.
Kempsey rodeo events drew strong crowds with top prizes for title horses, victory by Mr Glow Weis on Radliway with X-Ray second, and Sovereign ridden by WoW Beckn placing. Stockmen’s loft and stock draft prizes awarded, while injuries were reported from a horse incident. Local conditions include mentions of fires and river activity nearby.
In Gloucester Maine a Scout troop faces leadership change as Me A Purdon unable to continue, with Man Britny offering to assume leadership. Ahrens and Agrivuture figures participate in the audition, while Scout duties and patrol assignments are restructured.
A rooster perched on a spare wheel during a town pictures night drew surprised glances. The bird stayed calm as a family loaded a car and left, then returned to its perch as the procession dispersed and other vehicles moved away.
Wanted agent to sell intoxicating liquor directly for British Breweries Ltd. No license required to take orders. Position for a shoemaker or commission agent to represent the company in Sydney area. Apply British Breweries Ltd Petersham Parramatta Road, Sydney.
Owing to continued dry weather the Stratford sports event scheduled for Saturday has been postponed indefinitely. Secretary B Pereifa notes no new date has been set.
Subscribers and their wives invited to a Basket Social in the School of Arts on Thursday night next the 12th. Subscriptions to be left at the Bank of New South Wales by Tuesday noon. Gentlemen holding lists to hand them in before Monday. J. White president M. Newton secretary.
In memory of John Burley who passed away on November 11 1981. His wife and family insert a tribute calling him dear husband and father, forever remembered with affection.
Mrs W Andersons sale by auction of her Church Street property Gloucester includes 1ro 20% perches part of Lee 142 Suburban land with a dwelling and complete household furniture and effects. The lot features a pinean, settee, chairs, dining room suite, beds, bedding, kitchen items and various utensils.
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