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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1935

Page

2

Fatal crash injures two. youth killed in Maitland collision

A Sunday crash at the foot of the High-street overhead bridge in West Maitland injures a motor cyclist named John Donald Brilliffe, 14, who dies almost instantly. George Slater, 24, suffers severe leg injuries and is in a critical condition after a car capsized on the Pacific Highway between Gosford and Narara. The Monday accident on the same highway killed Mr. B D Clurton and injured Mr. Finucan.

Pacific Highway Gosford Narara B.D. Clurton Kunlesstreet Sydney Mr. Finucan Market-street Brisbane

Vagary of Lightning Stroke at North Carolina Farm

A vivid, unheard of lightning incident near Earl Menales' property in North Carolina described by the Gas Rates. A bolt struck the ground ripping a shallow path toward Smalltree, then traveled up a tree and along rootlets, lifting soil along each root tip as it advanced. No nearby structures or objects were harmed.

North Car ‘Lun Earl Menales P G‘styes Smalltree

Jersey stud stock gains with Mr Davenport purchase

A valuable Jersey addition arrives in Stratford as Mr L Davenport buys Rosecliffe Masters Brave from W J Hammond. The young bull, sired by Friendships Brave, boosts Davenport's stud future with strong butterfat lineage. Rosecliffe Pearl, a 2 year old heifer, produced 563 lbs fat in 278 days and helped the Rosecliffe team place second in a Palmer & Settler contest.

Jersey L. Davenport Rosecliffe W. J. Hammond Davenport Stratford Friendships Brave Commonwealth Brampton Basilya Australia Basilya Bonny Friendships Provo Jersey Island Friendships Bravo Basilia Palmer & Settler N.S.W Werribee Starbright N Bravo Morea Bruce W. German Bruce Gloucester Glengarra Sateen Leo. Gallagher F.G. Farley Gloucester River Eal Brigbane Grove Leigh Cid Leigh Thorn O Hope Arthur Archi Bowman Farm Lex Jerseyn

Stratford girl critical after Cul Hill accident

Miss Edith Ruth Twill aged 16 of Stratford was taken to Roumia Private Hospital in serious condition with extensive head injuries after a single seat car crashed on Cul Hill Road. Driver Erle P Cirson of Carsonville escaped with shock as bystanders called for medical help.

Edith Ruth Twill Stratford Rouia Cul Hi Erle P. Cirson Carsonville Gloucester River Cul Hill Tull Carson Althorsh Land B. Sand Grass W. Anderson Cat Hill Anderson Norriweema Mias Tull

Local robberies strike at E P Holland home

Between Friday 5 pm and Sunday 9 am burglars forced a window at the Ty G Insurance Co representative Mr E P Holland’s Was home on Hume Street. About £85 in jewellery stolen, later reduced to around £60 including valuables found missing after Holland returned. No clues to culprit. neighbour Mrs Nash alerted police. Also theft from lorry in Church Street Friday night left with a hydraulic jack and tools and a heavy tyre missing, likely Friday night’s collection.

E. P. Hulland Ty & G. Insurance Co Hume Street Holland Anit Bob Taylor Church Street

Green bowling rink reopens for John Young Shield

The green, closed for six weeks, is ready for use and 18 players bowled evenly in practice. Club members are invited to prepare for the John Young Shield on Saturday December 7 as the Pennant season approaches.

Truck Overturns Near Mallanganee Injures Three

A motor truck overturned near the Butter Factory at Mallanganee in darkness after missing a culvert. Driver Kenneth Leis, 24, was pinned and severely injured with a nearly severed left arm and a fractured hull. Passengers George Smith, 24, and Tir Smith, 30, suffered severe head and chest injuries. All three were admitted in serious condition.

Mallanganee Kenneth Leis George Smith Tir Smith

Optometrist Visit by D J McDonald in London and Sydney Firm

An optometrist event featuring D J McDonald of the Sydney firm McDonald Limited will attend at the Gloucester Hotel. Public consultation possible Friday November 24 with hours from morning to afternoon. Appointments can be arranged through A I Cavanough.

D. J. McDonald F-B.c A. Honura Iesmlc London Wabster Jack ‘McDonald Sydney Opticiana and Optometriote Gloucester A. I. Cavanough Supreme Court OF Wee Lie Hstale Skinner Guuuagl Lace Auavenani Supreme Court of New South Wales M. C. Nott St. James Bulliing Eilaabeth Street

Gloucester Criticizes Town in Davison Excerpt

The article quotes F D Davison and Brooke Nichols on Gloucester’s dull main street and rugged Buckets Range. It notes decaying privies and plain shops, calls for urban improvements, and urges a municipal urban committee amid calls for road paving, drainage, and tree planting ahead of a Newcastle excursion on December 26.

F. D. Davison Brooke Nichols Gloucester Fever River Blackfellows Dia Liver Tie Store Bringslow

Cricket scores highlight busy Saturday games

First grade batsmen posted over 300 runs in each match led by Roger Garner 98 and Bert Merchant 82 not out. Ken Oldfield 327 at 163 average, with others like Jack Bignell 58 and H Lambley 48 not out contributed. Wattles beat Barrington 232 in first innings as Garner fell just short of a century. Stratford 208 all out, Tugrabakh 160 for one, Ward's River defeated by Gloucester all rounder Doug Young 4-80 and 32. Saturday team lineups include Wattles Stratford and Thistles vs Barrington with Conveyance at 1:30.

Roger Garner Bert Merchant Ken Oldfield Jack Bignell BI Atkins H. Lambley Jon Wratten Watty Thomas D. Young Fon Warataas Jack Giddey Jack Norton Wyn Easton Carda Wattles Barrington Bill Atkins Jim Wratten Vely Wattles’ Bowers Watty Thomas Sid West Stratford Tugrabakt Lambley Ken Merchant Tugrabakh Merchant Bert Keith Ward's River Gloucester Doug Young Hebblewhite Ward River Martin G. Cami Young

Church Services Schedule for Gloucester and Surrounding Areas

Church of England and other denominations list services for Gloucester and nearby towns. Names include Rev H W Rogers, Rev J Lundie, Rev R C Pereira, and Rev H Johnston with times ranging from early morning to evening across Bowman Farm, Nabaliac, Belbora, Stroud, and Copeland plus baptismal services and Bible classes.

Church of England Gloucester H.C . Bowman Farm Forbisdale H. W. Rogers Strauord Mr. Thompson Fuirford H.C . Forster H.C . Dyer'n J. Lundie Methodist Upper Barrington Tuen Ward's River Caronville Bowman Farm R. C. Pereira Stroud Ind Stroud

War report from Addis Ababa on Gorahal and Ogaden fighting

An unconfirmed Addis Ababa report says Ethiopians may have recaptured Gorahal in Ogaden. It cites emperor instructions to avoid direct attack and let Somali forces extend the front to find a weak link for a later counter. Reports describe Somali resistance, refugee suffering, and Italian tank and bombing operations near Gorahai.

Addis Ababa Una Gorahal Ogaden Nasibu Dishang Hara Tiy Audis Abibu J Grin Anu Gally Addis

Federal loan extended instalment period to May first

The Federal Treasury extended the period to five months for New Loan subscriptions. Small subscribers may pay 10 percent upfront and staged payments through January February March and April, with the final on May 1. The extension aims to let depositors earn interest through each month before funding the loan.

Federal Treasury Learly Jrect

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