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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 14, 1930

Page

2

Slaughtermen Strike Extends Weighing Sydney

Slaughtermen's strike widens as wagons refuse to deliver meat from Hometush Abattoirs to key Sydney shops after a black labeling claim. Farmers urged not to rail fat stock until the dispute ends. In Taree four local buyers halt purchases for Sydney firms, sending lots home. One buyer reports 212 head on hand at Mykosville, with others holding consignments.

Sydney Taree D. H. Smart Australian Mercantile Company Myksville

Visit of Fire Commissioners to Gloucester on 27th Inst

The Shire Council heard that the Hean of Fire Commissioners will visit Gloucester on the 27th to discuss bringing the Urbis Area under the Fire Bergedes Act. The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce has been engaged on this matter for some time. Mr Arthur Reginald Bamford, longtime Wingham Chronicle employee, died after a brief illness at 65. He was a prominent Oddfellow and spent 20 years with the Molen Argue.

Board OF Fire Commissioners Gloucester Urbis Bergedes Chamber of Commerce A. R. Bamfold Arthur Reginald Banford Wingham Chronicle Pst Spe Wingham Bamford Molen Argue Sydney P. J. Ryan Commercial Hotel Labour Mr Sculling Loan Council F. Anstey Commonwealth Canberra Tattersall Hobart Government Genem Lyons George Adams Tasmania Tattersalla Glenvestry Ginudtster Park Thay Hives Posinas Furthoe Cami Beiet Heth. Shelton

Rises for Langs Officers in Premier’s Dept

Big salary rises for officers in the Premier's Department follow appointments approved by the Executive Council on Wednesday. Marcus Quinlan becomes Administrative Assistant, salary rising from £477 to £680, minus an 8 13 per cent cut. Treble previously earned £800 as Administrative Assistant. Harold McCaum moves to head the Publicity Branch at £900. Winfrey Lynch appointed private secretary. appointments date from November 4.

Lang Executive Council Marcus Quinlan Treble Harold McCaum Winfrev ‘Lynch

Death of Mr Thomas P Hils Bowman River area

Bowman River district mourns the death of 88 year old Mr Thomas P Hils after a year of illness. Born in Sheffield England and educated at Wesley College, he served in the British Navy as an Admiralty salvage engineer before settling in Gloucester district 25 years ago. A mail contractor and farmer, he grew tobacco for cigars and was known for hospitality and reading. He is survived by wife, five children Isaac Charles Thomas Mrs J Rose Stewart’s Brook Mrs Daniel Grady Bowman, and brother Charles Elms of Newcastle. The funeral was held at Bowman in the Church of England cemetery with burial service by Rev H W Rogers and arrangements by Mr Shepherd.

Thomas P. Hils Bowman Ells Elis Sheffield England Wesley College Admiralty Gloucester Jobliffs Paterson River

Younger Set Novelty Night Draws Gloucester Crowds

A lively Younger Set novelty night at Gloucester Park drew a large crowd from town and distant areas, with about 400 attendees. The grounds were well lit, the Gloucester Band performed, and many young people enjoyed games such as miniature golf and rink activities, while food and dancing entertained attendees into midnight. Proceeds and donations totaled £24 11s 12d, funds to aid public or charitable aims.

Gloucester Park Gloucester Jarrett Elb W. Stiet Fnally Mte Vern Gorton Ti Ty

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting Notes

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce hears correspondence on direct telephone links with Krambach and Brisbane mail trains, rail concessions, and park campsite changes. Cricket team selected for Craven match. Wool price record set at Sydney sale for a Horton clip.

Usui Abe Chamber of Commerce A. C. Christie SL. Gardner Gloucester Krambach Turez Bulla Me. Gardger Upgard GPO North Coast Railway Acca Brisbane Sydney United States A/Horton Ms. A. H. Horton Tye Park Bureows

Plouce ster Red Cross Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

Irene Hicks announces an afternoon tea fundraiser for the Red Cross at the residence of Mps Rawdon by Pribsy att Sas. Aimed to aid Oz City relief, the event features a tonka dog novelty and proceeds noted as 8d.

Gloucester Manon The Red Cross Rawdon Pribsy

Possum Skins and Cyanide Probe in Gloucester Court

William Burley, a Bowman River dairy farmer, pled not guilty to possessing 12 opossum skins and cyanide tied to a mining battery. Evidence showed skins aged up to 20 years and cyanide used in mining, with defense claiming skins were for a rug and mixed not for poisoning opossums.

William Burley Constable Freeman Upper Bowman River Defendant Tefendant Burley Anlin Southern Bil Newton Mr. Hawdon S. Isaacson Sald Isaacson Harry Feddick Bill Newton Bolton Verantinh Tsaac' Son Sergeant Bolton

Court fines over skins and cyanide possession

The record notes no suggestion Burley traded or sold opansum skins. Circumstances tied to the cyanide of potassium undermined the defendant's denial. A skin fine of 2/5 was imposed with 16 court tests, and a £5 fine plus costs for possessing cyanide. An order confiscating the skins and cyanide was issued.

Burley

Sunday School Farewell Party for Mrs Burton Held

The Ward River Sunday School held a social evening for Mrs Burton the superintendent last Friday in the church. Large attendance of parents and children, a short program, gifts including a cut glass water set and bouquet. Turner and Martin praised Mrs Burton for her work, Mr Burton spoke in reply. Games and refreshments followed, a cordial gathering. A special meeting of the above group noted for Monday 17 at 7 20 p.m. with important business.

Wards River Burton Lee Turner Martin Sra. Burton Corbett's TSA M. Thurlow Hon Ste

Public notice of sale of re tread plant transfer

Mr. L. Penfold informs the public he has disposed of his re treading plant to Mr. F. B. Livermore and thanks supporters while hoping the same regard will be shown to his successor.

L. Penfold F. B. Livermore

Livermore Takes Over Glou Cester Rubber Works

Mr F B Livermore informs the public he has taken over Mr L Penfolds Gloucester Rubber Works and hopes for continued generous patronage. Recorded Mr Penfold. All work will receive the very best and prompt attention.

F. B. Livermore L. Penfold Gloucester Rubber Works Penfold

Methodist Cemetery Trust appointed for Gloucester

The Gloucester Methodist Cemetery Trust is appointed to handle all business connected with the cemetery near Gloucester. All affairs must be transacted through the Secretary, E. Anderson, of the Gloucester Methodist Cemetery Trust.

Gloucester E. Anderson Methodist Cemetery ‘Trust

Thanks from Mrs T P Ellis and family

Mrs T P Ellis and family thank friends for sympathy, floral tributes, and expressions of condolence during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Sid Smith, Mr. Shepherd, and Locke for their kindness.

T. P. Ellis Sid Smith

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