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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

2

Labour not safe for farmers under Theodore era

A Gloucestershire letter argues Labour governance in Queensland under Theodore and McCormack led to waste and debt. The writer warns voters to back the Erice-Page party to protect landowners and farmers, recalling Lang era fears and urging support for Gardner for Robertson.

Robert Bartlett Queensland Theodore and McCormack Australia Theodore Federal Labour Party South Wales Lang Erice-Page Gardner Robertson Gloucester Leslie Rye Barrington Street

Rain drenches Gloucester district with steady showers

Heavy rain continues across the Gloucester district with 153 points registered at the Gloucester Post Office by 9 am continuing into the press. The wet weather delays the Church of England Sunday School picnic until Saturday 19 October. The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in NSW visits Gloucester with services on Sunday including morning worship at 11 am and an honours roll unveiling at 5 pm. A Congregational concert as part of the Spring Festival will be held at Barrington Hall next Tuesday at 7 20 pm with gifts for sale and a program of songs and recitations by Copeland School pupils. An appearance by Mr D I McDonald of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Ltd is listed for Commercial Hotel on Wednesday November 16 from 8 42 pm to 9 pm.

Gloucester Church of England Presbyterian Church New South Wales Barrington Hall Copeland School FL Jarrett D. I McDonald FBO M.C London Webster Jack McDonald Sydney) Ltd Martin Place Pitt Etreet Commercial Hotel Wridoy Sloucester Monk J. M. Wratten

Copeland divorce case sequel ends in murder

A sensational incident unfolded in Copeland when James Curran, long-time resident, was shot dead in a duel with Alfred Lawrence Edwards. Curran’s death followed a tumultuous period including past divorce actions and claims of threats. An inquest is set for the Gloucester Court House.

Copeland James Currutt Lawrence Atyarda Edwarda Considine Curran Edwards Gloucester Webster Lee Alfred Lawrence Bawards Henry Copeland James Herbert Curran Howards

Quality Cattle Featuring Waddell & Co Sale Date October 22

Waddell & Co announce a yarding of the best quality cattle arranged for October 22 with consignments arriving from T A Laurie HB RE Laurie Kauth Station Estete inte G Robinson Alex Bourke and other well known breeders. Strong rains lift prospects for the season and cattlemen expect good buyers at the sale. The Capitol Theatre Sydney presents a big run of the film Aoser science screened at the Majestic Saturday night drawing large local interest. Early seats advised.

Messrs Waddell & Co T. A. Laurie Re.laurie Kauth Station Estete Inte G. Robinson Alex Bourke Capitol Theatre Sydney the Majestic Douglas Waddell & Co Labia Bial de Grund Bret Pat Catiem Tauvin Snl Suh Wench Carson Ltd Twain Durie Bret Bullocks Fannagara Renditens

State Moderator welcomed in Gloucester by townspeople

The Right Rev. GR Reid, state moderator of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales, visited Shire Hall as Dr A J White and local leaders led a formal welcome. Speakers praised the district, the Shire Council, and community groups including the CWA and Boy Scout movement. The moderator urged unity, recalled wartime service, and thanked hosts before a congregational welcome.

A. N. Chaplin Returned Soldiers' League C. J. Beaton Chamber of Commerce W. Whitting P. & €. Association Presbyterian Church Riv Scott Mra. A. J. White C.W.A ME Newton L. R. McGinty Gloucester England Scotland Warcome Russell Scott Dr. White Cr. White Caltvate Presbyterian White Singleton Jus Laing Munwellbrook Australian Inland Mission Burnside

Gloucester Shire Council Firefly Road Plans Examined

At today's Council meeting a letter from the Main Roads Board advised that Brown's and Firefly Creek developmental road plans, specifications and estimates had been examined. Minor amendments were needed and a four month completion and two months maintenance period were requested. the Board noted Council's desire to proceed by day eight, with final completion date to be set.

Main Roads Board Brown's Firefly Creek Ishour Council Wilson Drs. Tonks and Reichert

Polling Day Reminders For Gloucester Votes

Tomorrow Saturday October 12 polling booths open 8 am close 8 pm at Gloucester Court House. Electors must vote, penalties apply for nonenrollment or false declarations. Vote early to avoid crowds and follow rules for absent voting and numbering preferences in the House of Representatives election.

House of Representatives

Sheep Catalog of Merino and Callgrey Breeds for Sale

A list of sheep offerings includes 450 Merino ewes with various teeth and autumn marking, 400 Merino ewes with similar specs, 450 Merino ewes and wethers for game breeding aged 2 and 4 teeth, and 200 prime fat sheep. Lambs at foot noted.

Weather and event notices from Gloucester area

A weather dependent notice lists several October events including Gloucester on October 21 at Phil p s Hotel Craven on October 22 near Blanch s, Dungog October Brad at Aust House Hotel Stroud Road October 21 at Mr G Ratley s Kannat October 25 at Buckshiram s Aly AT Buckshiram s Tea Gardens October 20 at Hotel Tea Gardens Weather permitting

Gloucester Philp Craven

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