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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1931
Page
2
The Church of England marks the 24th Sunday after Trinity with services in Gloucester at 8 90 and 11 30. A memorial service is planned for Mrs G King, with details noted for late arrangements in Gloucester.
Gloucester Red Cross Branch met at Shire Hall with Mrs Waddell presiding. Officers and members discussed social fund receipts of £16 1s 6d from October events, approved payments for local aid, and planned a Monster Carnival on 26 November to benefit the Red Cross. A banking transfer from ABC to Bank NSW was approved due to a merger. The minister noted licensing for keeping rabbits. Obituary: Mrs Elizabeth Ryan died aged 72 in Bathurst, born in Limerick, survived by family and extended issue.
The usual C W A gathering met last Tuesday in the Rest Rooms with Mesdames Evans President and others attending. It was decided to keep the cave bearers in office until March and not elect them at the December annual meeting. A dance and card party will be held December 2 in aid of the local branch funds. Members admired the verandah furniture painting and thanked Mrs J H Smith for a cane lounge gift. The general conference date was discussed and moved to Hunter week to align with the Wood Exhibition and Royal Agricultural Show. Afternoon tea followed before adjournment.
The Associates finished their season with a Tenole event won by Mrs. Roddy who scored 408/80 326. Mrs. Cavanough presented with a palm stand by the President. Net last round scores list Mrs. Cavanough 78, Mrs. Yate 81, Mrs. Street 84, Parish 84, Christie 85, Roddy 86, Middlebrook 2, Thurlow 90, M. A. Middlebrook 2, Hogg 93, Donnelly 90, Bnow 108. Locke and Carolan incomplete. Mrs. Street received a bouquet and Mrs. Street was commended for secretary work with a cut glass vase.
Diatthenvon and Co. report about 240 pigs yarded at their last Thursday sale with good quality weighty pigs in demand at advanced prices. Individual buyers paid varied prices from £1/0/6 to £3/16/6 with many entries across C Fraser A Gallagher and others. Next sale scheduled for 26th November with a lighter yarding but general value improvement noted.
Gloucester trustees promote Wednesday community singing starting next week to fund a Christmas tree and treats for unemployed residents. Promoters Arthur Turner and Ken Shaw lead the effort with Mrs A Turner directing music, no admission charged, song books sold at the theatre.
The Mayfield Silver Band and Quartettd Party visit Gloucester Park Sunday November 22 with two hours of music at 4 p m weather permitting followed by a 7 p m theatre service and an 8 p m grand after church concert Ministers and friends invited. Road tour includes morning stops at Broad Road at 10 a m and Stratford at 1 90 p m with music in main street. Officers Capt C Newman and O Newman urge broad attendance.
Nomination Day for the Triennial Shire Elections reveals keen interest as three Ridings contest. Dr J G Wilson retires after twelve years as Councillor and two-term President, praising ratepayers support. Nominees listed for A B and C Ridings. Polling Day set for Saturday December 5 with post voting.
About a dozen gentlemen attended the Wednesday meeting at Dr Munro’s home to form a Cricket Umpires Association in Gloucester. Dr Munro elected President with Sen Monro as hon secretary and A J B Laurie as hon treasurer. An Examination Committee was created and a 2/6 annual membership fee set. The group aims to include a delegate in Cricket Association meetings to discuss umpiring in matches and player umpires.
Stratford v Barrington Avon Valley v Tugrabakh Kia-Ora v Erideavours in the First Grade. Stratford IT v Avon Valley Endeavours I v Endeavours 11 in the Second Grade. Stroud Road and Stratford T pull out after meeting. Avon Valley first grade to play Tugrabakh at Avon Valley with captain J Wellaré leading a seven Wilsons and Dennet among the listed players.
A posted notice declares no fishing allowed on Bowman Farm property owned by W. A. and J. H. Relp Belcher A. Blearlay, dated 4th November 1981.
Mrs J Burley and family offer thanks to Dr Locke and others for kindness around the retirement of a relative. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction, the will of John Burley of Gloucester is cited. Application will be made after fourteen days to grant probate to Herbert Abbott and Thomas Ashworth, executors named in the will, with George Jess Robinson noted.
At a Dyers Crossing reunion of Upper Wallamba River Butter Factory suppliers chairman J W Startin presided. For year to June 30 1910 output was 27 196 lbs of butter with suppliers receiving £13 629. For year to June 30 1931 1 100 684 lbs were produced and £69 281 cashed to suppliers, showing no per pound increase but substantial cash paid. Over 21 years about £1,000,000 was paid to suppliers. factory is farmer owned with a dairyman board guiding operations.
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