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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 06, 1936

Page

3

Gloucester batsmen shine for Lower North Coast in Sydney clash

In a country week cricket match in Sydney Lower North Coast faced Bathurst. H. Wilson led with 47 while K. Oldfield added 33 as Bathurst restricted them to low totals. Bathurst won on first innings as the Lower North Coast side faltered in both innings with several ducks and modest scores.

Gloucester Lower North Coast Sydney Bathurst Wilson Ken Oldfield R. Abbott Purnell Nixon Parnell H. Wilson Sharwood Howell K. Oldfield Webb Linnane McIntyre R. Lee Ilawarra K. Clifield North Coast

Junior Farmers' Club stock judging draws praise and prize

At the school on Thursday March 29, about nineteen members competed in stock judging led by J G Wilson as standard and M Newton as adj udicator. Robert Fordham tied with William Wilson for top marks with ten of twenty. Bruce Wilson of Avon Valley close behind with nine. The three-section contest awards 7/6 to the winner and 3/- to the runner up. Beer for the asking at St Cross Hospital Wayfarers' Dole feeds and six hundredth anniversary noted.

J.G. Wilson M. Newton Robert Fordham Wilson Bruce Wilson Avon Valley St. Cross Hospital Wincheater

Rifle Shooting Club Plans and November Schedule

Saturday 24th saw members vie for the Cock-the-Walk Meal won by C Baker from J Davey previously. Mick Parish scored 42 points amid challenging wind as Gerrard and Hitchcock led the medal contest. November fixtures include Chullora RSRC vs Glowester on Saturday 7th with a range shoot at 10 am and banquet at Corbett's Café at 7 pm.

C. Baker J. Davey Mick Parish Chile Gerrard Uterifte E. Gerrard K. Whatson Hitchcock M. Parish Phillips’ Hotel Corbett's Cafe Taree Rifle Club Aishinar A. T. Cavanaugh

Country Chemists Fight Chain Store Plan Across Australia

Australian chemists oppose a London based company proposal to establish chain chemist shops in New South Wales and other states. They urge Parliament to shield country towns arguing the move would drain profits from local towns and erode professional standards and public service. Petition solicits citizen signatures to press for protective legislation.

Australia London N.S.W New South Wales Queensland Victoria Tasmania N.8

Gloucester pig sale reports mixed demand at fortnightly sale

Matthewson and Co. yarded 200 pigs including porkers and stores with few heavy pigs. Prime pork drew competition while other lots were irregular. Prices ranged from 1 shilling 3 pence to 2 shillings 4 pence per pound, with numerous consignors named and inquiry noted for the next sale on the 19th of November.

Gloucester Matthewson and Co Sansom Miss Bleakley S. San Fom R. Paterson B. G. Moore G. Stanton DK. Redman L. Vintner L. 3. Deards S. Blanch J. Ross W. T. Relf E. Sehmierer A. Martin Newton Bros Lord J. Borham F M. Forbes TD. Boorer B. Lynch R, Osland C and Paff J. Wenham W. J. Adams and Sons West Green Atkins and Mowle Ray Edwards Alf Moore Lowrey Gritin W. BR. Ribbons Tom Hicks Beaton T. B. Yates R. Ellis

Market report notes brisk cattle and pig values for NSW auctions

The market opened with brisk competition and a 5s rise to 105 on last day’s favored rates. Good to prime beef cattle up. yearlings 28s to 34s per 100 lb. Pigs at Sydney sales 1600 head with strong demand. baconers and backfatters largely at or above prior highs. various weights and prices listed from 20s to 50s per head.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney

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