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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1928

Page

2

Runaway horse disrupts bread delivery near Me Gum ming’s Lakehouse

A horse pulling a bread cart bolted from a bakehouse and frightened through King Street toward a laneway beside Mr. A Taipn’s residence. The youth clung on as the reins parted the bit, steering the animal into a fence. Mr. Tate intervened, the horse was calmed, and bread delivery resumed shortly after. The incident occurred in the early morning, with no injuries reported. Meanwhile, Rev MW Russell will preach at all Church of England services on Sunday the 25th, inviting all interested in missions. Also reported are passes in the practical piano exams at St Joseph’s Gloucester, storms causing 107 points of rainfall on the North Coast and Northern Tablelands, and news of John Hawdon’s final law exam and impending admission to practice.

Althoven Mr. Tate Onurch England MW. C. Russell Diocenan Minsions

Gloucester District Cricket Association Meeting Notes

The Gloucester District Cricket Association met in Anderson's Rooms on Tuesday night with President J. P. Bastal presiding. Delegates discussed prizes for top batsmen and bowlers, selected selectors I. P. Easton J. Mitchell T. Bignell, granted L. Chandler permission to play, and approved rule changes on December to February match times and Premiers by points.

Gloucester District Cricket Association Anderson J. P. Bastal Mesara al Blewell H. Perrin C. Middlebrook E Smith A. Fenning Z. Bignell S. Greenaway H. Knight L. Monro L. Taylor J. Mitchell H. Gray Association Ing Batemen Meesry I. P. Easton T. Bignell L. Chandler Crewes

Untidy Political Seat Totals Report Weakened by Ambiguity

The text shows party tallies with nationalist and labor mentions. It states Labor has clearly gained five seats while three of five doubtful seats may also go to Labor, indicating shifting results amid unclear phrasing. The fragment mentions country party and national party alignment.

Labor

Country Women’s Association Eyes Gloucester Branch Expansion

Mrs. W. J. Maclay of Tinugroo Scone visits Gloucester for preliminary talks on establishing a Gloucester branch of the Country Women’s Association. The group aims to alleviate rural drift, provide maternity facilities, nursing support, and seaside visits, with 216 branches current in the state and 28 percent of members in Queensland. The association is philanthropic, non political, and non sectarian, with a 4.40 yearly subscription.

W. J. Maclay Queensland Victoria Association Mackay Dangog Gloucester Matt Sawyer

Wedding Bells at Copeland Town Church

The Ute Congregational Church in Copeland hosted a: wedding on October 27 uniting Nev A Fisher-Webster and Mr Thomas L Wratten to Miss Doris Forbes. The ceremony featured a wedding march and a large tea at the bride’s mother Barrington River home for about 50 guests. The bride wore georgette white dress with silver trims and orange blossoms, and the party included the bridesmaids in mauve and pink crepe de chine with black hats. The mother wore black georgette. gifts included many cheques. The couple have since returned from their honeymoon. the groom sustained a broken arm.

Ute Copeland A. Fisher-Webster Thomas L. Wratten Misa Doris Forbes Barrington River Migs P. Bithroy Elstor Mise Ethel Wratten Edna Langden Newcastle Grovp

Church Services Sunday November 20 Includes Several Denominations

Church of England in Gloucester and Invergordon hold morning and evening services led by Rev H C Russell and Sunscat. Presbyterian Invergordon Bernice and Gloucester centers publish mixed times. Methodist Bible class Thursday and services at Briatford Stratford and Group Centre. Stroud Baptist Church hosts services at Stroud Altworth Booral with additional evening events.

Methodist Church Briatford Murray Craven Stratford Group Center

Federal Elections Count Progress and Senate Outlook

Counting continues across divisions with Labour gaining ground but not a landslide. Nationalists and Country Party hold strength. Labour expected to win six or seven seats from ministers, possibly securing about 20 seats and control of the House, while Senate results show mixed gains across states including New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania.

House of Representatives Howse Country Party Labour Labour Party Miniatertalinia Sydney Lang Bourne Thal Hacken Barton Macquarie N.S.W Freemantle W.A Boothy S.4 Ind Victoria Mr. Cook Kennedy Hume Ns.w

Endeavoura and Upper Barrington Cricket Match Report

Cricketers Endeavoura and Upper Barrington played on the Unbht Barrington wicket with a home side loss by 136 runs. Wickets and bowlers listed include J Parley, J flows, K Bithrey, J. Hamberger, and J. Moflae among others. scores and retirements noted with detailed dismissals and innings highlights.

Endeavoura Upper Barrington Berrington Bowlina J. Parley K. Bilhrey B. Lauele Upper Barrington J. Farley Fitzgerald Col. Hamberger Lurie Hamberger J. Mitchell J. McRae Humber A. Shelton M. Fraser Higgins

Tugrabakh versus Stroud Road cricket match report

Scant readable lines describe Tugrabakh at Stroud Road with scatterings of batsmen scores and dismissals. Mentions Vic Kempsey Mall Gloucester area and a memorial note for Malcolm Ernant Campbell, killed near Gloucester in 1919. Team rosters show Merchant, Gorton, Rodgers and Wood among others, with bogey runs and outs noted throughout the fragment.

Mason Smith Campresis Memry Malcolm Ernant Campbell Vic Kempsey Gloucester Awa Campe Helland Family Lartstowne

In Memoriam Webrck at Copeland

Memorial notice for husband and father who died on 21 November 1946 at Halmlea Copeland. Inserted by Mrs. A Webrck and family. Lives in hearts though gone.

Webrck Halmlea Copeland A. Webrck

Meeting of Glow Crster United Cricket Club November 26

A meeting of Glow Crster United Cricket Club members is set for November 26 at 5 30 pm in Anderson's Rooms to discuss disposal of club property. Also noted is a separate sale of work at Majestic Hall on December 7 at 7 30 pm for Mission Fund proceeds. Gloucester impounding and a local cricket match Avon Valley versus Craven Me with scores and bowling details included.

Gloucester Pro Douglas Waddell and Co J. Landorn Porkers F. Farley L. Parley H. McCarthy Lowrey Wilson Gloncretor United Club Last Yea Club Glowcrster United Cricket Club Anderson HB G. Gray Majestic Hall Mission Fund Miss Lord Avon Valley Graven Me Avon Valley S. Wellard C. Wellard J Atkins A. Clarke MH. Monnox AJ Witson Bt Bbbek HW. Gry J. Bbbeck Wilson HA. Clarke B. Miller Y Burry A. Glarke Morris Coleman A. Clarke Wellard Fenning V. West H. Monnox J. Ryan Botham Bibeck Bignell

Petition Fixtures For First Round In The Competition

Remaining first round matches listed for Saturday November 24 include Avon Valley versus Monkeral at Monkeral Tugrabakh against Stratford at Tugrabakh Craven 1 versus Barrington at Craven Endeavours against Stroud Road at Quesalter Kiln Ore versus Craven at Kin Ora Saturday December Fat Avon Valley versus Barrington at Avon Valley Monkerai versus Craven 4 at Monkeral Craven Tl against Endeavours at Craven Stratford versus Kin Ora at Stratford Saturday December Ath Tugrabakh against Barrington at Tugrabakh

Faltowing Avon Valley Monkeral Tugrabakh Stratford Craven Barrington Endeavours Stroud Road Quesalter Kiln Ore Kin Ora Monkerai Craven Tl Y Endeavoure Saterday

Shiral Election Candidate Seeks Re-Election

A local notice signals a forthcoming Shiral election with a candidate for the position of Councillor in B Riding. The speaker claims three years of faithful representation and offers to continue serving the Electors and Shire if trusted again. Signed submission.

Gloucester Shire election disqualifications to vote

Gloucester Shire Council warns voters of disqualifications under Section 55 of the Local Government Act 1989 for the election to be held on December 1988. It lists disqualifications including mental incapacity, receipt of charity aid, imprisonment, certain convictions, bribery or intimidation, habitual drunkenness, maintenance orders, aggravated assault on a wife, allegiance to foreign powers, and more, with the Returning Officer to enforce these rules.

New South Wales Waray'n. Chaplin Gmeer Gloucester Reveiber

Candidate for Gloucester Shire Election Promises Reform

A letter from H. J. Flannery declares candidacy for the Gloucester Shire Riding. He states fourteen years residence in the shire and pledges best efforts for the welfare and improvement of the town and district. He seeks votes for better shire administration and more government grants.

Gloucester Shiral H. J. Flannery

Swedish Cans Stockpiled In Various Sizes

Large stocks of supported Swedish cans in all sizes pledge durability, lasting twice as long as ordinary cans, appealing to buyers seeking longer lasting storage solutions.

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