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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1929

Page

2

Federal Election Commentary Urges Bruce Page Victory

The Gloucester Advocate voices support for the Bruce Page government in the upcoming Federal election on October 12, praising its arbitration stance and rural aid programs. It argues Hughes and Labour offer no alternative, calling for stable, sensible governance during a time of national crisis.

Australis Hughes Bruce-Page Commonwealth Australia Labour Bruce-Pacy Gloucester Leslie Rye Barrington Street

Gloucester Water Supply Progress and Civic Events

The Gloucester water project nears delivery as the reservoir near the Presbyterian Church fills and testing of pipe lines proceeds. Gloucester Electric Supply Co handles pumping with satisfactory machinery, and council action is awaited to provide households with water for the coming hot weather. The State Moderator visit includes a civic reception at the Shire Hall and a welcome at Gloucester Presbyterian Church. Personal notes report Mr. Dan Titeume recovering from a motor accident with pneumonia and Miss Olive McCarthy departing for Tamworth. Australia defeats England in the First Rugby League Test 31 to 11, with Parkin absent and Fairclough as captain. D McDonald of Rodney Ltd will attend at Commercial Hotel.

Gloucester Water Supply Presbyterian Church Hs Gloucester Electric Supply Company Dan Titcume Quirinal G. W. Titeume Olive McCarthy Messrs Russell Mall & Co Tamworth Australia London England Parkin Fairclough

Jarvie Re elected in Ashfield by election results

In Ashfield the byelection to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Jarvie's resignation resulted in his re election with a majority of 248 over Labour candidate Mr Clancy. Jarvie 436 votes Clancy 189. Spring racing at Randwick drew about 78 000 spectators with Phar Lap winning the Derby in record time and Night March taking the Ipsom Handicap. The Metropolitan saw Loquacious win while Night March narrowly missed the big double. East West air race reports a crash of D Pratt's Gipey Moth and James Guthrie with both severely injured. H de Havilland expected to win fastest time. Bungwahl to Forster road plan indicates funding and maintenance shares, with potential £7 000 to £10 000 from council funds. Church of England Sunday School hosts a basket picnic at Gloucester Park. Open season for Australian bass starts October 1 with restrictions on certain waters and gear in effect until December 30. fishery notices follow. A Kempsey chemist anecdote about a dancing girl seeking rouge ends with a joke about stocking rouge.

Jarvie Legislative Assembly Ashfield Clancy F. L. Jarvie Lab AJC Randwick Phar Lap Nightmarch D. Pratt James Guthrie de Havilland Perth Heath Lee Murray Bardsiy Farmer Sydney HC. Milley Adelaide HC. Miller H. de Havilland Cunningham Lode Havilland

Memorial Roll of Honour unveiled at Gloucester Church

Mrs J R Higgins presents a polished memorial roll to the Gloucester Presbyterian Church honoring Great War dead and service members. Made by Anthony Hordern & Co, the tablet replaces two flags, and will be unveiled at 3 pm on Sunday October 18 by the Right Reverend G R S Reid. A reception will follow during the Moderator's visit.

Isie Presbyterian Church of Gloucester J. R. Higgins Paulkland Anthony Hordern & Co Brickfield Hill Sydney Gloucester Presbyterian Church General Assembly of Etvte

Poppy Day Appeal Emphasizes Debt of Honor

At a New South Wales meeting of ladies the Poppy Day Appeal was opened with a warning that every sold poppy aids Returned Sailors and Soldiers. Lady de Chair urged support as proceeds help disabled veterans and families, stressing Australia’s pledged debt of honor remains unpaid until last shilling is raised.

United Returned Soldiers’ Fund Tam Lady de Chair New South Wales Australia Mr. Chapman

Government’s arbitration plans aim to refine system

The piece argues that voters should focus on whether the federal government should curb arbitration or abolish it. It notes NSW Premier Bavin denies plans to end industrial arbitration and hints Cabinet proposals aim to preserve and improve the system. The author stresses conciliation remains possible and that NSW will not abolish arbitration. S. Hewins, 66 Pitt St, Sydney.

Australia Mr Bavin New South Wales Bavin W. M. Hughes Bagin S. Hewins Pitt &J Sydney

Paris Girl Smiles Through Longwy Taxi Debacle

Adrienne Pranjols, 28, rode a taxi 200 miles from Paris to Longwy and refused payment saying her gracious ride was reward enough. The taxi driver reported her, and she was brought before a magistrate who jailed her for 20 days and fined 64.

Adrienne Pranjols Paris Longwy Adrienne Rai Petro

Golf club monthly medal won by M J Graham net 70

M J Graham won Saturdays monthly medal with a net 70. Scores listed include Beorea M J Graham 94 (28) 70 and A Christie 107 (30) among others. Members urged to attend a working bee next Sunday morning to weed greens. Associates begin play tomorrow afternoon for a second palm stand donated by Mr. F. Tanac. Competition to be decided over three rounds.

M. J. Graham Beorea A Christie M Levick A. Laurie A A. Doudney F. Dwyer J. McRaa R Thurlow J. Hendon T. Ashworth L Street P. Roddy C. W. Street TL Chariton F. Tsnac

Maitland Stock Sales Record A Mixed Cattle Market

About 2120 yarded with many good trade cows heifers and steers. Prices opened 10 to 20 lower than yesterday with uneven fluctuations. Prime bullocks to 10/12/6, cows to 11/16, yearlings to 9/4, veal and undersized beef common. pigs strong with heavy porkers to 8/6, baconers to 3/6.

Maitland F. W. Sparke J. Enright

Motor van capsizes at Gloucester gates in fog

The Foggitt Jones vehicle capsized near Gloucester railway gates on Saturday night as dense fog caused the embankment to be mistaken for the road. Separately, a note on cod liver oil for stock praises its vitamin A and B content and claims it aids calf growth when added to separated milk.

Messrs Foggitt Jones Gloucester

Polling Booths Linked to Coolongolook and Dyers Crossing

Public notice from Mudgee October 4 1929 by Returning Officer George Edward Lonnon for Electoral Division Robertson states polling booths will be at Public School Coolongolook A Murray's Store Foot Dyers Crossing Public Hall Coolongolook Gallagher's Garage Dyers Crossing previously advertised.

Coolongolook Dyers’ Crossing A. Murray Dyers Gallagher Mudgee George Edward Lonnon Robertson

Gloucester District Cricket Association Meeting Notice

Gloucester District Cricket Association announces a general meeting of delegates to be held Monday Oct 14 at 7 30 pm at Masselos Bros. All clubs in 1st and 2nd grade must affiliate with the Secretary by Oct 14. Frost In loving memory of Elizabeth Frost departed Oct 10 1823 sadly missed by husband, son and daughter in law, and granddaughter Jean

Masselos Broz Buslovs H. Gray Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce Shire Hall Spm Goddard

Representative Wanted and Probate Case From New South Wales

A progressive firm seeks a smart representative for sole agency of their Mines with broad local reach including farmers and shopkeepers. Also in NSW Supreme Court probate jurisdiction, will and codicil of George Deards from Loch Bonya Gloucester seeking probate granted to executors Stanley Deards and Charlie Wellard. claims to estate must be filed within fourteen days.

Imanufacturen Carmnells Parmera T. B. Pearson & CO Wentworth Building Dalley St Sydney Supreme Court OF New South Wales George Deards SATRO W. W. Hawdon Church Street Gloucester

Fitzgerald Labour Candidate to Speak in Gloucester

Robertson will give an address in Gloucester on Wednesday October 9 at 7.30 PM. The event is authorized by L. Stamford, Cowper Street, Gloucester.

Labour Robertson Gloucester L. Stamford Cowper St

Sunday Church Services Across Gloucester Diocese

Sunday timetable lists Church of England services in Gloucester and Copeland with notable events including the Moderator of the General Assembly of New South Wales visiting Gloucester. Additional services span Methodist, Congregational Mission, and Stroud Baptist churches with times at Bowman River Craven Creek Copeland Barrington Hall and Etroad Wartre River Booral Hall and other venues.

Congregational Mission Bowman River Craven Creek Copeland Bundock

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