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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1931

Page

2

Jumbo Fraser Dead A Noted Rugby Forward And Writer

Jumbo Fraser died in Sydney at an advanced age. A former notable Rugby Union forward from NiS.W. and brother of Donald Fraser, he wrote under the pen name Jimmy Pannikin. Fraser once contested Robertson as a Labour candidate against W. Fleming.

Jumbo” Fraser Sydney Jumbo" Fraser Nis.w Jumbo Donald Fraser Behools Jimmy Pannikin Manning Robertson W. 2. Fleming

Dairy Welfare Policy Aims for Flexible Premises Rules

Australian dairy policy under the new Dairy Manual to be issued next week seeks to standardize dairy premises with local flexibility. No hard hardships anticipated for producers, though Muswellbrook and Aberdeen report costs of £2000 to £4000 for improvements. Individual farmer grants estimated at £50 to £100, with rights to appeal to the department if ordered improvements.

McInnes Prosducers’ Union Sydney Moore Glen Muswellbrook Aberdeen H. Garshie Darbrook Upper Himter PPT Metanes

Profit in Childrent Eight, Fourteen, and More

A widow with eight children marries a widower with fourteen. They have two more now and all live on Government support. Twelve benefit from the childhood endowment, eight draw the date, including the parents, and the father will soon be old enough to draw the pension.

Wyong Way

Air-Commodore's Rome flight nears Milas after 1400 mile trek

Fragments recount Lord Smith leaving Aleppo at 4 am en route to Rome 1400 miles away, with late reports saying he landed at Milas and aimed for Athens while staying ahead of Mollison's time. Red Cross and sports notes fill the page, including a Warriors lineup and a Monday sports meet at Upper Barni Hinton Crikey Ground.

SMTA Sn Lalas Sangs Lord- Smith Aleppo Syria Rome Kingsfons-Smith England Smith Milas Athens Mollison

Park Improvements By Gloucester Part Committee

The Gloucester Part Committee has planted a row of fifteen Plane trees and ten Cypress Aurora Lambertiana along the stock route and seven Cassius near the entrance gates for a bright display. Sewers were donated by Mr. Andrew Laurie. Despite tight funds, improvements continue with help from the Bowling Club and hedges, roses, and beds of annuals planned to enhance the park’s beauty.

Gloucester Andrew Laurie Bowling Chu

Victorian Manufacturers Face Tax and Wage Gap Debate

In the Assembly Hon W Bennett asks the Premier about NSW versus Victorian manufacturers. He cites taxation, legislative disparities, longer Victorian working hours, and production costs 15 to 47 percent higher in NSW. The Premier replies NSW Chamber statements prompted the inquiry and promises Labour-guided aid to relieve industry and unemployment including tax, rent and legislative relief.

W. Bennett J. Dybang New South Wales Victoria New South Wales Chamber of Manufactures

Banks Ready Funds for Municipal Works in Canberra

Canberra reports bankers may supply substantial funds for local relief and roadwork after representations to the Commonwealth Bank Board urging 9 million pounds for relief works. Ministers Scullin and Theodore cited usable municipal schemes and banks may approve immediate Nymboolda hydro electric and Warrnambool drainage projects in Victoria.

Elicn Canberra Commonwealth Bank Board Messrs Scullin Theodore Nymbolda Warrnatbool Victoria

President and Secretary Select Golf Teams for Tomorrow Match

A match arranged by the President and Secretary lists player pairings: Hawdon vs Dwyer, Rye vs Laurie, Parich vs Locke, Roddy vs Street, Charlton vs Ashworth, Homer vs McRae, Graham vs Thurlow, Hawdon vs Rye, McIntosh vs Munro, Donnelly vs Fogg. In the Associates event, first round of 12 holes yields scores for Mrs Cavanough Cup players including Ashworth 75/25 48 and Donnelly 71/21 50 among many others.

W. W. Hawdon F Dwyer DC Rye A. Laurie A. Parich Dr. Locke P. Roddy Street Charlton T. Ashworth E. Homer J. McRae J. Graham

Gloucester Rugby League Social Dances Through Season Success

The Gloucester District Rugby League held a social at the Majestic Theatre last night with Renwick's Krazy Kat Orchestra and M C Jack Hazelwood. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Shepherd and Mr Wickman while Stratford Club received Landis Cup and Knock-Out trophies for undefeated season. Harold Monro won the Warrior Cup as most improved player amid entertainments organized by Mrs Turner and committee.

Gloucester Majestic Theatre Renwick Jack Hazelwood M.C A. Turner Gloucester District Rugby League Stratford Kent Thhrough Tull McGee Harold Happy) Monro Warriors

Extra General Meeting Notice for Gloucester Company Directors

An Extra orditorial General Meeting will be held at the registered office King Street Gloucester on Wednesday October 7 1991 at 12 noon. Business includes counting and declaration of ballots for the election of directors. Mr Kenneth Shaw announces elocution and dramatic art courses and invites prospective pupils to interview at the Majestic Theatre between 3 and 5 pm daily.

King Street Gloucester Kenneth Shaw Shaw Majestic ‘Theatre

Broken Again Wool Price Record Sydney Market

Sydney reports record wool prices with a 16d top for greasy merino. Demand climbs on French German and Japanese accounts, Yorkshire support remains strong as brokers note firm closing levels and a healthy week. Also notes Manning River Co op Bacon Society annual report shows piga and porkers dealt, and Upper Hunter dairy output nearing peak with rain welcome. Britain reports over 100000 war widows remarried, 140550 still on pensions.

Sydney Yorkshire Wingham Bacon Factory Manning River Co-op Bacon Sociery Ltd

Gloucester Red Cross Branch Meeting and Help Wanted Notice

Gloucester Red Cross Branch invites members to a meeting at the Shire Hunt on Thursday October 8 at 3 pm with important business. Also a young married woman with a 12 month baby seeks a position as housekeeper or helper with good references and small wage, contact Mrs Pollitt at Majestic Cinema Gloucester by telephone 78.

RED Cross Society The Red Cross Shire Hall Realhouse Nicholson Meitland Charles Ke, Nicholson Aner Pollitt Majestic Cinema Gloucester

Council of Nations presses Manchuria and China truce move

A Lease of Nations council request urged Japan to speed troop withdrawal from Manchuria and to China to protect Japanese subjects. A committee from Britain France Italy and Germany drafted the resolution, later adopted by the full council.

Japan Manchuria China Council of the Lease of Nations Great Britain France Italy Germany

Advocate accounts urge early settlement amid heavy quarter payments

The notice flags many subscriptions and small ads unpaid for the Sept quarter and warns creditors to substantially reduce balances or face recovery actions. It stresses ongoing heavy payments and no apology for urging prompt settlements and collection measures. The item ends with wedding news from Ward's River. Parish and Ruby Gam wed on Sept 12 with Rev. Almond officiating.

Ward's River Stanley Parish Ruby Gam Jacob Gam D. F. Almond Mise Elsie Parish Charles Gam Waa Best

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