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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1936

Page

2

Assembly Questions on Drought Relief for Bunyah

A NSW assembly member from Gloucester district pressed for water supply aid amid a 40 year drought in Bunyah. He urged transport of water from Gloucester Taree and Wing to affected settlers. The minister said agriculture department does not supply water. railway transport and commissioners should arrange relief.

Bunyah U.ap Gloucester Department of Agriculture Railway Department

School notes report progress on exams and projects

Dr Murico will screen Harrier Reef pictures after the Intermediate Examination. The District Schools Sports cups are listed with donors including Mr La Quesne and the Gloucester Associations. Teachers Federation meets on November 1 and November 21 to elect delegates and discuss the annual conference. A farm plot shed is nearing completion under Mn Purdon, with travel rail passes and daily allowances for traveling pupils. Mr Breakwell plans an Agriculture inspection on November 27 as work continues next year with super-primary classes. Cattle judging phases will occur at the school with an assessor to be arranged and prizes to be awarded at break-up.

Murico la Quesne M. Newton Pitlochry Po and Association Gloucester P. and C. Association Glucester Teachers’ Federation Mn Purdon Bain Sgain Breakwell Education Department Purdon

Weights for Tomorrow Gloucester Races and Madrid Bombardment

In Gloucester the weights for tomorrow's races are announced with QUANAVON MAJESTIC LORD CANONBIE ONCE FAIR BRONCHIAL TRE-OLIVE EMPIRE KING DIXIE BOY VANITY FAIR WIRRAPIT JOHN JENSEN HANLEY and others listed across several handicap events. Meanwhile Madrid endures heavy aerial bombing with 600 confirmed dead and 500 killed and 11 000 wounded this week, streets ruined and refugees evacuated as government and rebels clash around the Bridge of Spain.

Gloucester Lord Canonbie Empire King Dixie Boy Vanity Fair John Jensen Hanley Coon Carmen Hood RED Cross Handicap Quanavon Majestic Lord Canonete Tre-Olive Wirrapit Johnie Jensen Vellars Madrid Ab waLi Hanley Mollir Catalonia Vatenata Ule Londo Tlim Barcelona Tat Prosident Azans Senor Companys Senora Aguirre Valencia Ileele Franco Wil Wattic Crantier Perignan Cus San Salvador Conattitar Cordoba Uiele General Franco Spain Lie

Warrah telephone line approved for departmental cost

In a response to Rt Hon Dr Earle Page and MLA G I Bennett the Postmaster General advised that a telephone office at Warrah is warranted at departmental expense. Work will proceed and be completed as soon as possible at Mr H E Power’s premises. Dairy registration reminders urge overdue fees alongside police updates and court notes from Forster.

Warkar Earle Page G. 1. Bennett MLA Page Posta and Telegraphs Warrah H. E. Power

Improvement of Dairying Pastures

The Department of Agriculture highlights pasture improvement as crucial to dairy success. Examples include Tweed River farmers gaining 7 percent more output after winter pastures, and a Jasper’s Brush dairyman doubling cow numbers on the same area by sowing winter grasses and top-dressing. On the Clarence, A F Alford's irrigation using Nymboida hydro power supports a 70 head herd on 19 acres, with lucerne and pasture feeding boosting production while drought rages nearby.

Department of Agriculture Tweed Jasper's Brush Clarence A. F. Alford Grafton Alford Nymboida L. T. McTnnes Tsewn S Mall

Anderson Trophy and Electric Light Singles Handicaps

Bowls results begin with Adams defeating Andrews 126 to 114 and others as listed. Electric Light Singles handicap straw shown. preliminary bye rounds set. pennant skippers named for 15 team event.

Adams Andrews Hawdon Woodward Boorer Whatson Thomas Chapman Street Hebblewhite Smith Whateon J. Thomas F. Andrews Adama P. J. Griffin G Chapman PB. Anderson G. Chapman P. Anderson FV. Munro J. Woodward F. V. Munro L. E. Street J. Adams D. Boorer

Forbesdale wedding feted Lorna Dare and Vic West in gift evening

At Forbesdale Hall friends gathered to honor Miss Lorna Dare and Mr Vic West on their approaching marriage. C Howell praised Lorna’s charitable work and long devotion to the community while others from Gloucester and Dungog lauded the couple and their families. Gifts were displayed on the Fall verandah as a token of esteem.

Forbesdale Lorna Dare Vic. West C. Howell Lorna Howell Vic Forbesdale Funation Gloucester Ull~est J. J. Aiking Wald Cave West Atkins Vince Newton Dungog Mr. Newton Reg Andrewa Todd Thone Wes Andrewa Mins Dare

Gloucester riflemen postpones Taree prize shoot due to entries

Insufficient entries caused by dry conditions force postponement of Gloucester rifle club's annual prize shoot at Taree. Last year Gloucester nearly won the Glen Kindle Cup. this year hopes center on the £4 cash prize. Practice noted, with E Gerrard scoring 37 at 600 yards.

Gloucester Riflemen Gloucester Gren E. Gerrard C. Hitchcock N.R.A J. Davey NRA Cavanaugh Chulora Aar

Kyogie Shire Council Plans Road Courtesy Initiative

At the final Kyogie Shire Council meeting members decided to erect visked signs to promote courteous driving on roads. The measure follows reports that some travellers do not show proper courtesy.

Kyogie

Local charity thanks donors as entertainments mark gifts

Mr W Dare expresses thanks for good will and gifts after a charity event organized by the Misa Family Atkins and Miss Joyce Latter. The entertainment included a dance with Mr Andrews as MC and performers Lorna Tiare and Viv West. The couple Miss Tange announces marriage at St Paula Church on November 21 at 7:30 PM.

W. Dare Misa Atkins Joyce Andrews Lorna Tiare Viv St. Paula Church of England Gloucester

Local Paper Confronts Gossip and Advertising Pressure

A fragment discusses gossip and advertising fear in a town, where a man avoids ads to keep his name private. Residents debate whether public notices harm reputation and the paper weighs if readers will ridicule or overlook those who opt out.

Gloucester sewerage pipe tender notice 1936

Shire of Gloucester invites tenders at Gloucester Shire Chambers until 10 am on Monday 14 December 1936 for 30 000 lineal feet of 600 millimeter sewer pipes and 9 900 lineal feet of 450 millimeter pipes. Specifications available at the Council Office via the Shire Clerk with payment. Preference given to Australian and Empire goods. bidders must declare origin. Harry N Chaplin, Shire Clerk.

Gloucester Commonwealth Harry N Chaplin

Council discontinues street grazing permits

Notice states the council will cease issuing street grazing permits as of December 1936. Holders of discs issued on the connection are required to return them to the undersigned, Harry N Chaplin Shire Clerk and Chancellor, in Gloucester.

Counil Harry N Chaplin

Tenders invited for luncheon event at Boxing Day Sports

Tenders are invited to provide light refreshment books at Barrington on Saturday 26 December. Tenders close with the tender signed on 30 November. The investor or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Br Neht Barrington Invest

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