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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1931

Page

2

Carnival Night Procession At Star Theatre Next Thursday

Gaiety and revelry headline the event with a decorated motor car procession and tableaux gathering at Star Theatre at 7 15 pm. Society Strollers features special tableau with coloured lights and stalls offering amusement for all ages. Remember the date November 29 and join the festive display.

Star Theatre Im‘snough J. L. Hogg Red Crony Society Glene Gloucester Park Pan A. J. Cavas Macarthur Onslow

Community Singing Opens With Mixed Reception At Star Theatre

A community singing event at the Star Theatre drew a smaller crowd than hoped but a willing audience enjoyed a varied program led by Artin Turher and Ken Shay under conductor A Turner. Notable performers included Miss J Burns and Messrs Christie Tur ner Moore Livermore Shaw, with a fall orchestra and a collection of £2 1s 4d aiding unemployed children. The series continues next Wednesday.

Gloucester Artin Turher Ken Shay Star Theatre A.turner J. Burns Messrs A. C. Christie A. Turner T. Moore F. Livermore J. Shaw A. Turner Stesers Hy L. Marsh E. Falconer Comets T. Moore A. McInness A. Alexander L. A. Harris Alexander Lso LU. Farris A. ©. Christie H. L. Marsh

Rich reef gold discovery in Orbost district Gippsland

A very rich reef gold find was reported last Friday in East Gippsland. Balmsdale School of Mines processed two tons of ore yielding a historic Victoria record of Blor 1 dwt and 1 7gr per ton, crushing valued over £720. Ore mined by Menara, Noel Stagg, and Conrad Olsen came from ridged terrain north of Combienbar, sixty miles east of Orbost. Before crushing he sent samples, revealing £108 of gold worth about £185.

Orbost East Gippsland Balmsdale School of Mines Victoria Menara Noel Stagg Conrad Olsen Combelnbar

Car crash injures two on Brisbane trip near Gloucester

A Baby Austin driven by Miss K M Baynes and accompanied by Nurse D Holloway rolled at a bend beyond Jack's Lane on a Wednesday afternoon, injuring Holloway who required stitches and leaving Baynes shaken. Also new constable A J Gibson began duty, and dentist T S Wella sustained a burn during a wellington fire in his surgery. A 1884 shilling was found in town. Methodist Continental night featured stalls, tea, competitions, and entertainment. Star Talkies advertised Conspiracy and Framed, with The Society Strollers to perform in December at Star Theatres.

Jack's Lane K.M. Baynes Wagga D. Holloway Mosman Brisbane Miles Holloway Narraweema Howital Miss Baynes Methodist Continental Methodist Church Marsh Ken. C. Shaw Star Theatres Mesdames Hill Bennett Baker Joyce Garner Eva Gladys Channel Bien O'Halloran Grace McLean Mena McCann Mabel O'Brien Rita Hazelwood Iris Burns Jean McDonald Jean Baston Bryce Watson Arthur Turner Ken Shaw Frank Foley J E Livermore Fred Smith Rex’ Skinner Brian Williams Daphne Hines Newcastle Gloucester

Commercial sales report from Ashworth and Homebush stock sales

Tom Hicks reports privately sold 40 bullocks and steers. Matthewson and Co note a very satisfactory clearing sale at Barrington last Wednesday. Cows quoted at various prices. Privately sold head of animals for H G Saxby A J B Laurie W Rumbei and A J White. Homebush stock sales in Sydney report 2168 cattle yarded with strong demand and higher afternoon prices. Stronger pig market with 1100 pigs sold, porkers and baconets up. Nurse girl seeking work at T S Laurie tyre station.

Tom Hicks Ashworth Matthewson and Co St Barrington H. A. Bignell H. G. Saxby A. J.B. Laurie W. Rumbei A. J. White Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd

Avon Valley and Tugrabakh clash in first grade cricket

Sporting notes from the first grade competition show Avon Valley and Stratford Endeavors in positions after Saturdays play. The Avon Valley first grade team to play Tugrabakh at Avon Valley tomorow is listed with Wel lard A Wilson Wilson W Wilson H Wilson D Dennett C Dennett J Atkins W Atkins Dr Munro and I Livermore. The piece also covers second grade fixtures and forthcoming golfing and bowls events with draws and participant names.

Avon Valley Stratford Endeavors Avon Valley Tugrabakh Wellard A Wilson Wilson W. Wilson H. Wilson D. Dennett C. Dennett J Atkins W. Atkins Dr Munro I. Livermore

Fortnightly Cattle Sale Tuesday November 24

A Gloucester electric notice blends a cattle sale ad with a property trespass warning. It lists Jersey cattle and heifers to be sold on November 24 at 11 am, names J Middlebrook J Bourke and A Wlanch as agents, and warns against fishing shooting or trespassing with prosecution threatened. It also demands overdue accounts by November 24 or service disconnection and a reconnection fee of 10 pounds.

Choice Jersey Town J. Middlebrook Jersey J. Bourke A. Wlanch Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd Sisi Leu Dole Cornell Waukivory Couric W. P. Reichert

Election pledge from Bowman Farm candidate letter

Nominated for the Riding in the Shire Election the writer pledges to put ratepayers first with economy in spending better roads for country residents and seeks voters favour. Signed WJ and STANTON Bowman Farm.

Gloucestershire Stanton Bowman Farm

Gloucester Shire Election Statement by W P Reichert

W P Reichert announces his candidacy for Riding C in the Gloucester Shire Elections. He pledges impartial service, criticizes past council spending, and argues for permanent road maintenance, cheaper administration, and better use of government funds for roads and bridges.

Gloucestershire Ubal Carnnell Bat T Hat T Mayntali Stratford Craven Main Roads Board Walsh Anfe A. Jd B Laurie

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