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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 27, 1928

Page

2

Gloucester Police Court Drunkenness and street disorder

At Gloucester Police Court before Mr L R McGinty JP two strangers Robert Ranger and Ernest Foster faced charges for drunken or disorderly behavior in Church Street with fines or short detentions. Redman and companions faced accusations of coercion and assault during a party incident. The bench noted unusual daytime revelry, while the clerk announced new court hours and direct telephone link for public access.

Yestareh LR. McGinty Starley Church Street AML Accusid Charmes Panzer Fester Mey Redman Fenaws Jon Fiedman

Robbery at Bulliac School Reported Break-In

Word in town says Bulliac School was broken into between Friday afternoon and yesterday morning. About 44/4 dollars stolen. Police went out in Bullide the morning to investigate the matter.

Bulliac School Bullive

Motor Car Registration Locally Figures for 1927 to 1929

Registration figures show 78 cars 24 tor pedes and 26 motor cycles issued since July 1927 with some plates reissued for damage. Total receipts for vehicle and drivers licenses about 860 pounds. year end near 900 pounds. Street and Parish Ltd reported Whippete during the past two weeks.

Messrs Street & Parish Ltd

Lands inquiry favors attaching Porster urban area to Stroud Shire

In a local land board inquiry at Taree on severance of the Porster urban area from Manning Shire, the board recommended attaching it to Stroud Shire as petitioners requested in the proceeding.

Gloucester visit boosts air display and updates

Captain G. C. Wilson arrived in Gloucester aboard the Bris. ’ol Tourer from the Old Bar, announcing plans to stay until Saturday and invite the public to view flights from Avon side. Other items note amateur theatre, a Pastures Improvement demonstration near Stratford, and trout fry releases into Gummil Creek.

G. CG. Wilson Gloucester Wilson Mount George

A H and P Association Holds Friday Committee Meeting

The A H and P Association met Friday evening with President A dl Willy presiding. They discussed rebuilding a ring fence, fence completion next week, and two sideshow applications for a tax ing teal and a razzle dazzle and merry-go-round. Certificates of merit were approved for the Midrivers branch dairy cattle show, with one certificate to Illawarra male and one to Illawarra female. Tender bids for a dairy cattle shed were discussed. labor-only tenders will be sought as quoted prices exceeded funds. The next meeting is set for December 6 to review the shed and prize schedule. Condolence was offered for Mr C N Shaw.

A. dl. Willy Tion Illawarra Wilson

Tugrebakhh v Giratford cricket match on Saturday

Cricket match at Tugrebakh and Gloucester Park produced a home win by 30 runs, with detailed batting and bowling figures for Tugrebakh and Endeavours sides. Notable performances include Bignell and Jack Bignell for Tugrebakh, and Ennis and W. D. Wood for Endeavours, as well as several batsmen listed with scores and dismissals across both innings. The Stroud Road and Gloucester Park results show Endeavours winning by an innings and 36 runs.

Tugrebakh Giratford Tuarabakh Trateond Endeavours Vy Strong Road Gloucester Park Endeavours Learse

Avon Valley Team for Saturday at Upper Barrington

The Avon Valley selectors name the team for Saturday. A Wilson, 8. Wellard, J. Welter. Bennett, M. Welland. J. Went, J. Morrin, 4. Ryan, V. West. G. Wilson, 8. West, J. Latham.

Ronewing Plyers Avon Valley Upper Barrington A. Wilson Wellard J. Welter Bennett M. Welland J. Went J. Morrin Ryan V. West G. Wilson West J. Latham

Memorial Hall in Gloucester urged for war memorial

A Gloucester letter urges quick action on Memorial Hall site and urges cooperation among the Memorial Hall Committee the old School of Arts Committee the Returned Soldiers League and other groups to start work now. It recalls past delays and argues for a fitting memorial to those who lived and died for their country and predicts progress will unite and improve the project.

Memorial Hall Old School of Arts Committee Returned Soldiers’ League Returned Soldiers League Gloucester

Rabbit marketing and shipping trade steady at Brtees market

RadSct Garret and Paterson report in a Tow er market note that rabbit marketing remains quiet in shipping trade. Prices around 876 to 4 shillings, with steady demand and average activity observed.

Frank Auckett Paterson

Barrington School Stage Show Impresses Barrington

Comair presents a lively school function featuring a dance Baronrolle with John Dewberry in the lead and strong student performances across overtures songs and choruses. The second act opens with Gun Tree Chorus and the ensemble closes with Spring Lane Waltz amid heavy attendance and a clear profit. The Grey Nall committee plans Boxine Ma Day sports and handicap events while noting a prominent dancing folk display at Barrington Manor Dance Hall.

Elsa Falconee Nellie Cor Pait Anne Farhus Doreen Moore Homie and Gladys Mises Erie Marstis M.aud C. Landais Marjorie Bers McRae Stella Penfold Norian Corbell Clem Perram Wallace Wik Brice McSwan W. Tassell W Lonnolly Guevin Peeraw Tom Forebes Ronnie She Hea Comey Watromer

Memorial Hall Site Debate in Gloucester Continues

Leslie Rye argues against the Arts site for a Gloucester Memorial Hall preferring a business district location to ensure viability. He urges erection of a simple monument instead if a suitable site cannot be purchased, warning that the Arts site risks district burden and failure.

Cloucester Mabwret Bamne Timmary Aden J. H. Smithy Chun Street Sitippronek Ghureh Street Aris Hawison Miss Newell

Flying Drangie froms Avge Platy from TURSPAY nie es eee ta dae Roo

A garbled aviation note references a Brlatckburge airport and a two passenger cabin type aircraft, fitted with an engine credited to G. C. Wilson of ATR Services Ltd. The address 115 Pity Street, Sydney is listed, with minimal readable context about the flight.

G. C. Wilson

Party Politics Curse to Local Government Says L.G.A. Official

The Lannt Government Association's secretary Mr A A inet laments party politics harming local governance. Mr Bluett argues party influence violates common sense and could be limited, asserting that voters should choose by civic fitness, not party lines. He warns political parties have worsened City Council tensions and hopes elections remain less party driven.

Lannt Gov A. A. Inet Party Politins Areta Thorntralusilon Elvie Pall Twn Shire Hiltty M— Agin Mr. Bluett

Demons tation attendance and auctions at local venues

AML invites attendance at a demonstration to be held by Mr B Lowrey at Paldeck Stratford with times listed for Friday and Tuesday events. Gloucester Girls Auxiliary plans a meeting at Mr Waddell's office. Notices warn against trespass on Jack's Lane property and announce vehicle sale of a Vulcan truck. Gloucester land board meeting set for December 7 1928 at 9 46 am with FP Pry as chair.

AML B. Lowrey Paldeck Stratford Sinstford P.O Jack's Lane Wauklvory Lees Land Board Wietriel of Gloucester Rauel K. Pry Flo Mathumb Church of England Girls’ Guild Mission Fund Miss Loan Ton Gloucester Shire Hawk J. G. Wilson Forth H. J. Dennett

Care of the Eyes Advice From Optists in Sydney

Writs to Webster, Jack and McDonald, Optists, Pitt Street and Martin Place, Sydney, seek advice if sight is defective. Send on your repairs. We specialize in repair work with water pipe repair for state of societyinto.

Webster Jack McDonald Pittat Martin Place Sydney

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A. A. Doudney Queen Street Moore Cecil Sutton Qloucester Erina Weine Russell Hall and Davies Income Tax Consultants Church BT Omos The Gloucester Advocate Gloucester Police Court Mrtt McGinty Mable Presbyterian Girls Scott Waddell Ma Lismore Earle Page Bruener W. Bennett Seater A. H. & P. Association C. N. Shaw White Associaon Shaw J. 1 Erin Bignell Be. Smith H. Perrin B. Merchant Jock Bignell H. Eliott K. Germon Yates H. Elliott Joe Bignell J. Smith Hibtt Martin Oy Pisher EB. Smith Tul Smith Prager Colomen Moate Fisher Sundries B. Smith Merchant S. Smith L. F. Smith G. Merchant Jack Bignell Smith O A. Perrin Taylor Gérmon Noir Perrin H. Bienen He Bignell Perrin Sandriea A. Ennis Gordon V. Fitzgerald W. D. Wood Bolton Cy. Uamberger Thomas T Angle Esnton Rodgers Munro Rodgera W. Ferguson J. McRae Easton Suniron Gorton Rogie Wood Stroud Road Isl Thomas A. Boge Corton P. Boston W. Wood Hodgers Sweeney Thompson O Fitzgerald Swaton Mason Sundries Total A. Frguson F. Easton Strough Road Berton Mos Enel O Munto Thomas W. Wood Moad H Thoman Thompson H Thomse Sweeney Rodgers Th Thomay Hagie J. Wood G. F. Fan Tar Gloucester Memorial Hall Barrington Prom Sur Hall Matters Ersonal Alf Springees & Dairy Cowey Doggles Waddll Co Douglas Waddell & Co Gatvle Sale AL Statt TON Ani Airy Syne Springers Torvant UsynEs Hajliyasy Morris Cowley Morris Oxford Lyngyeam, Arm Strong Slhipkuky & Rilny Ars Lstucenia Noy Wireless Sey Kent Heneming Eood Shywire Union Sale W.iles, Poultry & & Dries Wolesley Dalgety & Co Wolesley Separators &c. and Wolesley Engines P. W. Russell. & CO Hany Gloucester Acris Roinwl House Daley Furie Parlicutars Tullock Lufbiecks Matthewson & Co Gloucester Stock Sales Salre Varts LE Otelock Plas Party Polition Hicks Howell Simplex Baltic Machinery CO. Lyd A. Sansom W. Nancarrow Rast Gresford Austin Gallagher Haw Joajo Ke Tietoar, Esq Eel Krambagh Hotel Krambach Gloucester Shire Council Fendere—Fark Lavatorine Harry N. Chaplin Shire Clers Ehire Olea Tar- Fnaton M. Landers Netoher Elton Yiur H. J. Flannery Amin A. J. White J.P. Easton Ross Monroe L. Lawrie Dundee C. Parley, “Dundes Wi Jobonon Nuétiog Aig Jersey Durham McCormark Wolseley Kettsen Muanedtt & Co Buick Gloucester Notor Sales
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