Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Gloucester Advocate in Gloucester, New South Wales

Page 1

We have pages in New South Wales

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1951

Page

1

Gloucester Fancy Dress Ball Delights Gloucester Night

Gloucester hosts a lively fancy dress ball at the Majestic Theatre on Melbourne Cup night. Costumes ranged from doctors to beer barrels with winners named for best lady and gent in old world outfits, most comical, and most original. Newcastle Yacht Club Orchestra arrived late after road breakdowns. supper included oyster patties and sweets. event organized by Gloucester RBL Sub-branch.

Majestica Theatre Stella Farley Gloucester BR. Smith Trevor Laurie Bert Carthew Paul Ryan G. Faircloth Alan Hazelwood Joan Jory Miss Best Jory Mr. B. Carthew Ron Smith Noel Sansom Fadden Newcastle Yacht Club Stroud T. Slade H. Gray Gloucester R.B.L A. 3. Woodward A. L. Parley

Soldier Settlement letter on land schemes and fairness

ALAN BARNES of Forbesdale argues against delaying tactics in the Soldier Settlement land scheme. He contends the present plan is flawed for not delivering enough farms quickly to ex servicemen and criticizes landowners and delays. He urges fair pricing to enable settlers to repay loans and boost production for the country.

Advocate United Farmers’ Association Renshaw Dept. of Buckley Alan Barnes Forbesdale

Rural electricity subsidy debate reveals rising costs

In a public inquiry, Mr J di Qehil admitted the original electricity cost estimate was inflated. He said the subsidy plan aims to extend supply to remote areas despite labour and material price rises, noting subsidies reach about £250 per consumer with some cases at £300.

For Public Works J. di Qehil M.L.A Gov Inc Fitzgerald Cahill

Ward's River Sunday School Anniversary Service Prizes

Ward's River Presbyterian Church held its Anniversary Service and prize giving on Sunday night October 28. Rev D S Campbell presented state awards to prize recipients as Mrs Burton Sergeant, the superintendent, and teachers Miss Laurel Parish and Miss Aletha Newton were praised for their service.

Ward's River Presbyterian Church Burton Sear C. Burton D. 8. Campbell Ward Burton

Cutting Block for Competent Cutters in Timber Trade

Cutting block available for competent cutters of Masonite log and spit timber. Contract begun in districts near Etro ad Allworth and Big Suitable, with timber standing, cut, or delivered at factory. Prices and specs via Mr N J Ford Timber Supply Officer, phone Raymond Terrace 22 or 154. Advertisement authorised HL Morgan General Manager.

Etroad Allworth N. J. Ford Raymond Terrace HL W. Morgan

Scripture and Memory Work General Assembly Exams

A list of prize winners from the General Assembly exams includes Patricia Hopping Jun. 190 prize 1st in the State, Ian Persica Jun. 183 prize, Doreen Shelton Ad. Jun. 170 prize, Shirley Payne Jun. 169 1st Class Cert, Dora Schofield Inter 168 1st Class Cert, and others across grades. Attendance prizes mark not missing a Sunday in 1650/51 with Jean Fenning Vera Beggs Valda Hile Frank Beggs Daryl Hie San Pereira Fay Ince Marie Blanch Colleen Fenning. About forty scholars appear on the roll. nine children attended all Sundays. A message from Rev. A. G. Gibbons Tallong former minister sent best wishes for the Anniversary and asked to be remembered to old friends.

General Assembly Patricia Hopping Douglas Walking Inter Ian Persica Doreen Shelton Shirley Payne Dora Schofield Inter Madge Hopping Ad Ruth Bhelton Jean Fenning Vera Beggs Valda Hile Frank Beggs Daryl Hie San Pereira Fay Ince Marie Blanch Colleen Fenning Ube

Gloucester A H P Committee Sees Booth Renovation Offer

Gloucester A H P Committee discusses possible long term booth use and an £80 to £90 offer from K W Kearney for improvements. Members weigh publican terms, tent arrangements, and a grant option while noting a letter from the Gloucester branch of the CWA about a rest tent at the Show.

Gloucester M. Newton Glaunguay AX. & P. Association. Co W. Everett K. W. Kearney Mra. Newton Kearney Newton CWA Farley Ayrahire Committee 8. P. Radford G. Ritter

Wanted to Buy Palings Second Hand Pianos

WANTED TO BUY Palings seek second hand iron framed pianos. Full value paid. Contact by call write or phone B 1238. Palings 150 Hunter Street, Newcastle. Local agent J Bennett Radio and Sports Store.

Palings Hunter Street Wewcastle 3. J. Bennett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garners P.O Charles Hope Bennett's Soldier Settlement May Ward's River Sunday School H. Thornton Phillip St Masonite Corporation Aust Optometrist Webster, Pats & McDonald Tae Ltd Ptometrists & Optic J. Bell Street & Farish Pty. Ltd PHONE Webster, Jace & McDonald Sydney A. G. Gibbons Tallong Stroug Gloucester A.H. & P Mesdumen Webeck B. T. Higgins Gloucester A. & P. Association Messrs A. T. Higgins P. J. Radford E Martin H. Muddie B. Relf F. T. Parker Ridgeway F. G Farley J. C. McFadyen T. K. Higgins C. G. Ritter A .R. Wilson D. Bhaw Henderson EW. Everett W. and C. R. Maalen J. M. Hooke G. C. Blanch F. G. Wiliams W. 0. Forbes F. K. Smith Mra. M. Newton A. J. Woodward J. R. Higgins W. A. Relf A. D. Crowfoot Kylle Tennant Lau- Tieton Iis Sydney Morning Herald Miss Tennant GOOD Jones Save Wiely Lowry Church Street Segee Electric Peas Famitare Sinmiss Hoover Hoover Washing Machines Cleaners Hoover Junior
Search Courier

Search the Gloucester Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Gloucester Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication