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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1934
Page
2
Death of Mr A Bleakley at Bowman Farm
Death reported of Mr A Bleakley aged 40 at Bowman Farm Gloucester. Funeral planned for Wednesday at 11 am from his late residence to the Methodist portion of Gloucester cemetery. Messages of sympathy to Mrs Bleakley and family. Plus local notes on protest against compulsory government electricity supply and weather updates with frost reports and club decisions on pennant competition from Taree Wingham Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bleakley
Bowman Farm
Gloucester
Hienley
Mae West Troupe Teases Majestic in I’m No Angel
Mae West comes to the Majestic in Paramount’s I’m No Angel. Director Wesley Ruggles praises her energy and method, noting long hours, multiple roles from carnival dancer to lion tamer, and her hands on script, music, and casting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae West
Wesley Ruggles
Paramount
Ange
Majestic Theatre
Iri
Miss West
Mrs West
Mae
Ruggles
Angel
Bull Struck Dead in Thunderstorm at Woodfora Dale
A lightning strike during a twister storm near Graftem split an ice fence, toppled 18 posts, and fatally hit a tethered bull named red and valuable. Authorities report the incident occurred along the Woodfora Dale area, with the animal dying on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodfora Dale
Graftem
Star Theatre Show At Taft's With Wallace and Comedy
The Star Theatre will present that Australian comedy A Ticket in Taft's on Friday and Saturday featuring Ceorge Wallace, a well known comedian noted for lively productions. Also included are notes on Don Bradman’s postoperative recovery and radio station bulletins, with reports from Wireless Week lye about broadcasting and growing grasshopper damage in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Taft
Ceorge Wallace
New South Wales
Pai
Mt Uc
George Wallace
George Street and Bullock Dray Days tale explained
Dr Harolf Norrie former Royal Historical Society president told NRCMA members that George Street widens near Haymarket as bul loverays and a creek forced drays to cross sides. A pedestrian bridge built later sits 14 feet below street level, buried when the creek was filled. A Sydney businessman recounted a comment on cheap butter at Crosn/Creoyron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Street
Volney
Haymarket
Harolf Norrie
Royal Historical Society
NRCMA
Norrie
Sports at Waukivory Saturday Card Draws Crowds
Readers are reminded of the Sports at Waukivory on Saturday with horse and athletic events. Proceeds go toward a building fund for a hall at the centre. Nashs lorry leaves Gloucester at 11 a.m. fare is return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukivory
Nash
Gloucester
Allwie
Horsu Kivents
Hroun
Milwucester Tl
Jrinkins
Finn See
New Library Books From Arts Club Boost Library Stock
The School of Arts Club donated about 50 additional books to the library, including many recent publications. The Committee plans to add more new books each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts Club
One Better Jones Best Salesman Joke
Jones claimed to be the world’s best salesman in a letter to a firm. Sent on the road with a new line of reports he spoke little for a month. Returning home he confessed he was only the second best, since the top seller was the man who sold the firm that line of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Gloucester Rail Way Station annual report 1994 details earnings
The Railway Commissioners report for year ended June 30 1994 covers Gloucester to Dungog Stroud Craven Mount George Wingham Taree earnings and passenger totals. Total revenue rose to £11482 with goods and livestock contributing £7197 and staff costs £1777. Stock truckings show 8508 cattle and 8840 pigs. monthly tallies list cattle and pig movements and headtruck figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Dungog
Taree
Stroud Road
Gloucester
Culhane
Gloucester district allows passenger permits for motor lorries
Mr W W Hawdon reports a Department of Transport ruling permitting quarterly passenger permits for goods motor vehicles in the Gloucester district. Passengers may ride behind the cab when no rail or proper passenger services exist, with a 1 shilling quarterly fee. Permits will be issued by the local police officer, except on the Gloucester Krambach run where a passenger service already operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hawdon
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner of Road Transport
M. F. Brixner
Gloucester
Krambach
Bolton
Gloucester —Krambach
Gloucester Jeweller H Coote Offers City Price Goods
H Coote the Gloucester jeweller sells at city prices and offers repairs guaranteed to watches clocks guns rifles and other mechanical instruments. Also advertises spectacles to relieve eye strain and invites inspection of his stock and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Coote
Gloucester
Coalition Discussions Signal Possible Lyons Page Pact
The Melbourne conference proposal between Mr Lyons and Dr Earle Page offers new coalition hopes after three years. signs of a new working relationship emerge in the UA.P as Page hesitates over dual portfolios and an honorary ministership. If a pact forms a Lyons cabinet could gain strength with GP speakers and a revamped ministry, shaping transport and tariff policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lyons
Earle Page
Melbourne
Wakty Say
Dr. Page
Country Party
Lyons
Repeniia
Page
UCB
U.A.P
Paige
T. Paterson
Vic
J. A. Hunter
C. L. A. Abbott
Bruce-Page
Electric power debate at Local Government Conference
The Local Government Association conference at Goulburn debated and carried a motion criticizing the State Government for forcing councils to take electricity from government owned undertakings despite cheaper private options. Alderman B Dunkley argued the government plans would benefit NSW once supported by councils. Supporters said the policy curbed ratepayer interests and forced council acceptance of low bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Government Association
Goulburn
Ald
B. Dunkley
New Lambton
New South Wales
Cobark and Wilgery Progress Association Form
A large Cobark Wilgery meeting at W N Laurie’s on Monday 24 September elects John Morrissey president W N Laurie vice and A B Hays honorary secretary. Roads are deplorable isolating residents so the group will work with Copeland to complete a road to Cobark linking to Gloucester and aiding local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland Progress Association
Copeland
Cobark
Gloucester
Domeatoad
Challenge Matches Close Gloucester Tennis Season
The Gloucester District Tennis Association concluded its season with two challenge matches. The Church of England A Grade defeated Park Reds 58 to 49, umpired by R Gennon of Stratford. Barrington beat Church of England B Grade in a tight finish, under W West. The management committee graded 1925 season players, listing many B Grade players seeking inclusion in A grade clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester District Tennis Association
Church of England
Park Reds
R. Gennon
Stratford
Barrington
W. West
Mars
FL Taylor
Norton
Mieses Henderson
Boorer
L. Muintyre
Houghton
Joe Bignell
Jack Bignell
Yates
V. West
K. Smith
TP Murray
Murrell
Berry
D. Mekue
Osmond
Mrs. Farley
Miss Batger
Miss Muitae
Pairs Handicap Bowls Winners and Trophy Details
The pairs handicap event last Saturday saw Lowe and Andrews win 38 to 1. Results include Boores Lowe and Andrews beating Richardson and Graham 33-19 and Smith and Boorer 18 beating Kall dall and Anderson 32-20. Tresidder and Street tied with Metyre and Adams 19-9. Peter Anderson Trophy handicaps list top players and behinds for the 1984-85 season. Newcastle Alsn's visit notes a Thursday event with President Kilgour to Grovers ter for a friendly bowing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Andrews
Boores
Lowe Ant Andrews
Richardson
Graham
Smith
Boorer
Kendall
Anderson
Tresidder
Street
Metyre
Adams
MacAndrew
Thomas
Rey
Alexander
Teal
Peter Anderson
J. McIntyre
B. MacAndrew
A. K. Smith
J. Whison
J. Thomas
F. Lowe
J. Woodward
Dr Munro
Tehind
W. W Hawdon
R. Kendall
H. Goddard
T. Andrews
A.J. White
L. BE. Street
W. J. Adams
D. Boorer
J. Tresidder
P. Amberson
Four-ball best ball golf notes and Locke Cup draw
In the four-ball best-ball event T Sharitonim and Rye tia? with Dr. Anderson and M. Rye led to a count back victory. The Associates note the Locke Cup and Monthly Medal final pairing draw for tomorrow including Mrs Cavanaugh versus Miss Middlebrook and many other matchups among club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Sharitonim
Dr. Anderson
M. Rye
Cavanaugh
Middlebrook
Snow
Higgins
Hogg
Roddy
Hawken
Matthews
Yates
Street
Armstrong
Carolan
Newton
Garner
Horner
Olufield
Northern Co operative Meat Co to begin chilling at Casino
The Northern Co operative Meat Co Ltd announced plans to start chilling calves pigs and cattle at the Casino Co operative Dairy Society factory on Thursday October 4. The plant installs motors and a 10 ton compressor and aims to process 10 to 12 tons of meat weekly four times a week with marketing of 88 tons in Sydney and an expected 50 tons weekly from operations. Directors are assured of supply from district farmers and sharers to keep works busy year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Co-operative Dairy Society
Northern Cooperative Meat Co. Ltd
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whatson
J. Whatson
Warwine
Hobart
Warwick Pink
Filetcher
Joan Sutherland
Beatrice Grimshaw
Compton McKenzie
Robert Hitchens
Ethel Dell
Mary Roberts Rineheart
Jackson Cole
Laurene Iscelling
Zane Grey
Edgar Wallace Packard
Mulford
Cpppenhein
Rapper
Orezy
Richel Dell
Ruby Ayres
Oher
Abo
Indy
Pathon
A. 1
Cavanough
Gloucester Pharmacy
Paris
Manchester
Grime & Small
Phone
B. P. Dawson, B.A
Oid Bank N.S.W. Building
A. W. Mowle Architect
Queen St., Gloucester
Trom Wingham
Titre Ani Gloucester
Wingham
Newcastle Association
Rnits
Newcastle
Majestic
Bull
Don Bradman
Douglas Shields
Addstraiian Press Association
Braeman
W2xar
Pam
A. G .Turner
FYA
G8r
GSD
DIA
Tsing
George
Australia
the Ormonde
England
A. Holland
Croyron
Empire
New Library Books
Gloucester Railway Station
Hove
W. M. Hughes
Fleury Guillet
F. A. Stewart
Caase
Commerce
Paterson
Councils and Government
Newcastle Alsn
Mr. Kilgour
Groverster
Casino Meatworks
Chunch
Gloucester Shore
Menora
NA. Finlayson
J Will
4. Allan
L. C. Atwater
J Croaby
Laurie Bros
A. J. B. Laurie
A.J. Smith
HE. Lynch
Summerville Bros
Matthewson & Co
H. Pile
Stratton Park
Unas
Masbicap
Boya
E. J Bowen
Ghorge Dee
Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
Gystock Yard
Joe Cornish
Pappu
Vera Pryor
FOYLE
Woltara's
Lane
Fortendate
Forbesdale
H. W. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
A. Alexander
Methodist Church
Upper Barrington
Bible Clase
RC Pereiry
Congregational Mission
Nugrabakh
Pastor
J. Eastile
Stroud Baptist Church
L. H. Shakespeare
Independ't Baptist Church
Stroud
Johnson's Cree
H. Johnston
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