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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 27, 1934

Page

2

Current Topics And Local Notices From Gloucester

Vandalism hits park gates and wire netting as culprits go unchecked. The Star Theatre fire probe continues with Detective-Sergeant Mundy in Gloucester while the comedy troupe readies Just Like Judy. Personal notes celebrate Miss Phyllia Abbott’s exam success and Mr. Martin’s admission to the Bar. Also reported: a severe wrist gash to Mr. Wright, and the Postal Workers Union opposition to black butt poles. Majestic Theatre to feature Paddy the Next Best Thing with No Please as support. Relief workers may work on public holidays without compulsion. Barmaids numbers remain high since the 17 year rule. An optometrist visit is announced for Gloucester.

Tragic Accident Claims Little Frederick Ridgeway

The district mourns the death of three year old Frederick Raymond Ridgeway after being struck by a mowing machine while watching his father cut oats. He died Saturday afternoon at Roma Hospital from shock after the injury to his right ankle. The funeral was held Sunday at Gloucester cemetery with the Rev H W Rogers officiating. sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Ridgeway.

Sam Ridgeway Frederick Raymond Roma Hospital Munro Church of England Gloucester

Herd Averages Debate Sparks Local Dairy Controversy

Our Daily Correspondent reports Mr. Gallagher pushes herd statistics as controversial. Mr. Holmes and others dispute Gallagher's sources and accuracy. The letter favors using grade section stores as practical and notes only purebred registered cows qualify for the official scheme. District dairymen largely agree on practicality.

Gallagher Holmes Manchester

Primary Final Examination candidates listed for Taree High School

A published roll lists successful Primary Final candidates and High School Entrance and Bursary nominees for Taree High School. Names span multiple towns such as Barrington Craven Gloucester Krambach Waukivory Ward's River Pitlochry and Bowman Lower, with schools including Ma I tlans High School.

F. Ravenscroft District Inspector of Schools Taree High School Lewin K.vrinder Copeland Jess A. Yates Craven John Staunton Rosdview Tris J Arrowsmith Barrington Bruce Wilson Forbesdale Ronald Melmeth Noe'ene Barrington Marie McCaffrey Bundock Mervyn H. Hazelwood Gloucester Ruby Bridge Roadview Thomas A. Moore Minnie Blanch Alexander Pike Ward's River Joyce E. Bithrey Barrington Scott Murray Pitlochry Alex. J. Campbell Molly Rye Robert Fordham Justina E. Cook Frederick Wisemantel Bucca Melba I. Ninness Bowman Lower Harold Tonks Pitinchry Ponard Akers Kenneth Tull Stratford John Grahame Gordon Turner Daphne J. Taylor Thea Mowle Dorothy Haggarty Johnson's Co Harold Basham Krainhach Keith Sansom Edna Bowen

Dairy Returns and October Payments by Suppliers

In October the dairy society paid 14,949 pounds 5 shillings 4 pence to 485 suppliers for choicest and second class butter. The Board plans a further year end distribution from profits on butter shipments to London received after the year balance sheet. A December cheque will add 3 15th of a penny, making a total of 10 16th of a penny per unit for the year.

London

Well Bred Stock Gains for Local Pure Bred Herds

Five head of Beef Shorthorns joined the district from J. McMaster Ltd at Binnia Downs Stud Coolsh by J. P. Easton. Bulls include Binnia Snowdrift White two-year-old sired by Binnia Royal Review from Binnia Bianca Jewel daughter of Edgecate Filbert Revolunte imp. Binnia Dependable roan from Revolunte line and Binnia Fac tive red by Bean of Milton from Binnia Emily Undine. Heifers Binnia Bellona roan and Binnia Fairy Undine roan daughters of Royal Review and Bean of Milton. Stock described as high quality from top bloodlines, valuable to new owners herd.

J. McMaster Ltd Binnia Downs Stud Coolsh J. P. Easton Binnia Snowdrift Binnia Royal Review Binnia Bianca Jewel Edgecate Filbert Binnia Dependable Revolunte Binnia Bean of Milton Emily Undine Binnia Bellona Fairy Undine Royal Review

Cricket update from grade matches with Stratford and others

In B Grade Wison hammered 110 for the second wicket against Stratford while Hur atford leads the table with no losses and 1 point tied with Endeavour 1 Ward's River and Gangat on 10. Endeavour 1, Rockhurst, Barrington trail. four points gained after Rockhurst no show. A Grade saw Atkins and Oldfield open for the Colts against Stratford. Oldfield made 40 plus. Wilson hit 110 with two sixes as Giddey and Smith added 14 each. Colts 46, Stratford bowled out for 80. Barrington and Endeavour draw with 4-4 points. G Grade saw Cyril Hamberger 63 and G. Taylor 89 in Stratford draw at 9-55. Burlington and Endeavour Tie, both scoring 4. Barrington benefited from Ellis 27. Next Saturday’s fixtures include Rockhurst vs Endeavour Ten at the Park, Stratford vs Barrington, Endeavour TI vs Ward’s River, with Gangat on a bye. A note on India’s military horses, many from Empire nations, Australia supplying ~2600 annually.

Wison Stratford Huratford aUill Ieading Mey Endeavour Ward River Gangat Rockhurst Barrington Endeavour II A. Grade W. Atkins K. Oldfield Oldfiv'a Purley Wilson R. Smith J. Giddey Jack Bignell J. Rud Kin Tor Endeavours Rookhuest Grant Breese Gangut Cyril Hamberger Ty Bignell Greenaway G. Taylor Frank Livermore Ivan Livermore R. Sansom Burlington Wil Fitzgerald Monle Endeavour I Dr. Anderson Webeck J.wratten W. Connelly Ellis Park

Australia seals London loan conversion brightens credit

Canberra announces a conversion loan of £24,602,000 closed November 19 and largely oversubscribed. The issue at 1 percent price £99 yields 6 1/2 percent over 40 years, saving £125,000 annually in interest and exchange for South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Eight conversions in two years total £124,457,000, showing sound government finance and lower overseas costs.

London Australia Canberra R.J. Casey House of Representatives South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Levins Hye Lown Tareaett

Cattle and pig sales ease at Sydney market rate declines noted

In the Commercial Homebush sale Sydney market activity showed a dull tone with prices slipping 10s to 20s on the previous day. Heavy bullocks topped near £9 16s, cows to £6 6d, yearlings to 25s 10d, calves strong but porkers and pigs in shorter supply.

Homebush Sydney Queensland

Bullock and Turkey Contest At Rodeo Derby

The article reports weighings and results from a bullock and turkey judging event at a recent rodeo show. Donald Beston won the turkey at 18 lbs 5 oz, with other top judges near the mark. a playful spring poem followed, inviting support for the Diggers and Gloucester Show.

Hla Abbatt Turkey Donald Beston Donalo

Beep Chillers 1 From Dairy Heads

A fragmentary local notice describes a beehive of activity around dairy heads and a young infant. The text presents garbled names and phrases, implying a domestic or community event with unclear details. Further readable bits mention Hesue Flin AMALIE and Lili Tinie, but no coherent action or outcome is evident.

White Hawks at Berrico Fight for Mountain Access

A fragmentary account describes White Hawks near Berrico with references to a local skirmish or dispute over territory on the Berrico mountain. The text mentions a woman figure, a boy named Kiss, and a request for funds tied to a local political effort, with hints of community tension and scrutiny.

Tender Notice for Erection Project in Gloucester District

Tender invitation for the erection of a waterworks building in St Bloucester area. Submissions must be addressed to James With WW McWwnas, Architect, Gloucester. Contact details provided by phone for inquiries and submission deadlines.

Abra Ormont Tyre St Bloucester Aire Invilen Yeasce James

Impounding Notice for Bay Horse at Gloucester Pound

Impounded on the 2nd November a bay horse branded R3 over 3 near shoulder and 339 on off shoulder with a white star. If not released it will be sold at Gloucester Public on 11th November. Fincholls Poundkeeper.

Gloucester Poubil Fincholls

Bowls Anderson Trophy results resumed with pair scores

The consistency handicap competition for the Anderson Trophy resumed yesterday after two games. Results show Thomas 126 defeating P. Anderson 67 and T Andrews 126 defeating J. Thomas 86, with further matches incomplete in the fragment.

Thomas Anderson T. Andrews

Also Mentioned on This Page

Whatson J. Whatson Fayser Grime & Small W. W. Hawdon B. P. Dawson, B.A Oid Bank N A.W. Mowle Architect Queen Cricket Oval Star Theatre Mundy Newcastle Judy D. HL. J. Hill Misa Phyllia Abbott St. Mary's Priory West Maitland St. Joseph's Convent Conservatorium of Music Gh. O. Martin Martin Jus Coneac W. Wright Postal Workers Union Legaly Director of Posts and Telegraphs Majestic Talkies Majestic Theatre Janet Gaynor Warner Baxter Paddy Mr. Cunningham Victoria D. I McDonald F.B.C.A M.C Webster, Jack and McDonald Sydney Ltd Cavanough's Maitlans High School William Dougall Audrey Yates M.K. Co-Op, Dairy Society Ltd Cricket India Maitland PAT Cattle Sandy Andy Diggers and Gloucester China Doulton Shelley Nessind A. i Cavanouch Gloucester Pharmacy Stationer & Newsagent Dairy Heads Awedlie Lovins Uae Hesue Flin Amalie White Hawks Berrico Walt Faye Mv Buiter Hawig Berriey Mountain Pou Kiss OF Gaptisa Ohio Ped Yunn Tonerne Seth Wativinen Ronan Sam WW. McWwnas Gloucerter Tom Hicks Auchonver Ars.ef Boustead Proprietress of The Mesare Monro Hroa Tussell Gorton Lespers Sloucester Shire Yards Aetlark MAT Shewson & CO Cudlhe & Vegetable Plants Wiig Shyerkent Tony F. Gregory Loucester Bela Jy Copeland Dan McGee F. Waters T Gaynor & Warner Smithy Porbesdale Duckely Merry Makers Barrington Hall Red Cross Society Paney Gorvon Creagh Chirch Services Susdas Whuilch England Alvan Surnday Doucester Rhc Statford Bardesdale H.W. Rogers Presbyterian Church Er T Mr. H. Monson Methodist Church Upper Birrington Glouceste Mr. It Pereira Cloucester Strattond R. S. Walker Ngregational Mission Tugrabakh Girn Ria Muka S. J. Buttle Stroup Baptist Church L. H. Shakespeare Independ't Baptist Church Stroud St . Johnson's Creek H. Johnatom Prer Presbyterian Church Barrington Church Craven Ck Mr. A. Shaw J. Webster
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