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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1932

Page

2

Barton’s 1932 Follies Bright Show At Polites

Opening night drew a good audience for Barton's Polites of 1932 in their big canvas theatre opposite Street Parish. The program opened with Dixie sung by the company and featured Leah Leslie Tibby Roberts Lea Ashton Dorrie Ricketts and Rex Payne among others. Notable acts included Lindsay and Roy Barton in a pyramid wire act and Ethel Barton in a wire routine. The show was directed by Sam Stern with Charles Street at the piano and another program planned for Friday and a children’s pantomime the next afternoon.

Tere Barton's Polites Street & Parish Dixie Leah Leslie Myirl Tibby Roberts Lea Ashton Ukelele Rex Hohnie Cherie Art Corrie Ricketts Dorrie Rex Lindsay Roy Barton Ethel Barton Sam Stern Dorrie Ricketts Tibble Dug Duggan Rex Payne Parrie Scott Charles Steet

Gloucester green to host Dungog Club players in friendly match

Four inks of Dungog Club players arrive at Gloucester green for a 2 p.m. friendly. Local club reps listed include West, Munro, Andrews, Street, Turner, Milne, Adama, White, Lowe, Whateoa, Anderson, Graham, Teal, Wratten, Innac, Harris. Other games feature Hawson with Treslddery, Goddard with Bolton, and Kendall with Purdon, Abbott verms Reover, Alder, Bignell.

Gloucester Dungog West Munro Andrews Street Turner Milne Adama White Lowe Whateoa Anderson Graham Goddard Bolton Kendall Purdon Abbott Verms Reover Alder Bignell

Gloucester News Finds Road Perils And Local Events

Gloucester notices report dangerous creek crossings after heavy rain on the North Coast Highway with alt routes via Coolongolook Nabiac and Taree. Local events include a theatrical dance for Gloucester Football League funds, a Star Theatre revue, and a Sunshine Revue Revellers engagement with profits aiding the brass band. Dairy stock shipments to Shanghai and a Gloucester Shire yard cattle sale also noted.

North Coast Highway Coolongolook Nabiac Atten Nabiie Star Theatre D. Hines Bob Watkins Newcastle Gloucester District Brass Band

Five Boys Arrested In Gloucester Theft Sweep

Five boys were arrested after two alighted from a north bound goods train near Craven and Ward's River. Constables Considine and Gihaon recovered tobacco and sundry items valued at 22/8/8. The youths, under 16, confessed to Newcastle and Gosford thefts and faced Sydney Children’s Court after remands to probation or parental custody.

Craven Ward's River Gloucester Considine Gihaon Tamworth Sydney Moudey West

Not So Quiet on the Gloucestershire Council Front

The Gloucestershire Council met with Dr Higgins presiding as Dr Reichert faced disorderly conduct charges from a September meeting. Reichert refused to apologize, threatening action against the President and ratepayers, prompting absences and a brief disturbance before orderly business resumed.

Gloucestershire Council Higgins Reichert Adid Crs Council Laurie and White

District Rural School action at Gloucester meeting

Local boys and district centres attended a meeting at Shire Hall called by Abe Gloucester P A & C Association to discuss establishing a District Rural School at Gloucester. Key figures joined in backing the move, pledging ministerial petition and land readiness.

Abe Gloucester P. & C. Association Shire Hall Gloucester Messrs T. H. Shepherd G. McDonald B. Carolan H. Muddle B. Anderson A. E. Smith B. Snow A. Laprie E. Bowen WW. Hawdon G. Landers Snow P. & C. Anmm Ah, & P. Assn Gloucester Dairy Co

Obituary of Mrs W Tout, Gloucester

Mrs W Tout of Gloucester dies after lengthy illness following an operation eighteen months earlier. A daughter of James and Fisher of Tin, Waltham she lived in Cooplacurripa and Little Manning before moving to Gloucester. Survived by husband and six children, the family mourns four daughters and two sons. The remains rest in Gloucester Cemetery Church of England section with Rev H W Rogers officiating.

W. Tout Gloucester Rachel Mildred Tot Pout Wa- Gerwant Ton J James Fisher Tin Waltham Cooplacurripa Manning Hileen Athleen Marie Betty Bill Wl Pronkle Church of England H. W. Rogers

Gloucester CW A meets with eggs drive and stall plan

The Gloucester branch of the County Wombins Association held its monthly meeting at Kes Atoofag. Members present included Mesdames Hawdon Cavanaugh TuIl Glover Snow J N Laurie 8 Newton Hill and Donnelly with apologies from several others. An egg drive netted 120 dozen eggs for charity as schools collected and packed. They voted to host a Street Stall in November for Rev Stanley Drummond’s Burst Scheme and sent floral tributes for Mrs Tout’s family. Mrs Hawison left for Wingham to attend the Aite North Coast Conference with Mrs J Holmes, Gloucester’s delegate, who would read a paper on Provisional Schools.

Gloucester County Won Bins Association Bar Boad C.W.A Newessth Hospital Red Cross Stanley Drummond Tout Cw.a My Jeffreys Netly Donnelly Hawison Wingham Aite

Gloucester Literary and Debating Society Evening Debates Readings

The Gloucester Literary and Debating Society held a Wednesday night session with papers on Hiking Myths and Legends of Australian Aborigines and other topics read by members including J L Tonge J L Rye and J Whatson. A debate on Peace and World Progress featured D McRae and A Hum bes leading opposing sides with scores tallied and adjudicated by J W Robinson.

Latcester Literary and Debating Society Wotrteen J Miwa J. W. Hawdon CM. Rye Mars A. K. Humbles Tein der Hove J. Whatson Sen W. J. Robinson Glass House Muunrain Stan Burna Penny Decndlii H . Jarrett L. Rye Gloucester Don. McRae Messrs. AK Humbles Stan Burns W. Hinwaon Messrs C. M. Rye Jack Whatson D. McRae A. K. Humbes Burns W-Tawikin C. Rye J. Whatson Totil J. W- Robinson J. L. Hogg Engome

Sydney Optician's Visit By Mr Chas W Knoll

Sydney optometrist Mr Chas W Knoll of 821A George St will attend his monthly visit at Phillips Hotel Gloucester on Friday with consulting hours from nine to five. A Dowling Street car incident caused a hen to lay a fresh egg on the footpath amid surprised spectators.

Sydney Chas W. Knoll London George St Phillip’s Gloucester Dungog Dowling-street

Spectacular Night At Star Theatre Highlights Pine And Help Co Show

Crowded Star Theatre viewed a pulp and paper display by Pine And Help Co Ltd. Audience heard W J Sutherlin urge public support for afforestation and wood pulp industries. Company reps Burns and Hay to tour Gloucester district to explain debentures and the process, with Boustead thanked for arranging the program.

Star Theatre Pularuiu Pine and Hulp Co. Ltd Ubeir Clurtune Suesting Ates Une Pulp! Film W. J. Sutherlin Yddrepssl Australia of Industries Burns Hay Gloucester Gorge Boustead

Golf Notes Soviet Hole Competition Draw Published

The draw for tomorrow's Soviet Hole Competition lists matches including Rye versus Thurlow, Riddy versus Snow, Menee versus Donnelly, Freys versus Lawrie, Parish versus Oldfield, Conte versus Charlton, Hawdon versus Caralan, Garner versus McRuell, and Ashworth against Ashworth. The Associates Nay competition on Wednesday was won by Miss Midlebriuk.

C. Rye R. Thurlow Vb. Snow W. Menee J, Donnelly Ryo T. Ashworth the Associates

Cricket season opens with district association matches

The Gloucestor District Cricket Association announces the season starts tomorrow with four first grade teams and two Saturday second grade fixtures. Points assign win 4, draw 4, deaths game 2, win on six innings 2, win on the first innings 3. Fixtures include Crane Farrington v Upper Bartinssyn, Avon Valley v Stratford, Endeavour No 1 v Wardy River, Rookmirat v Endeavours No 2, all played on the era and the first-mentioned team.

Praw Puromi Ino Leal Gloucestoy District Amdning Setuid Grate Wtenilayer Tullmys Oulight Tal Grade Tigeabirth Avon Valley Stratford Endeaveus Crane Farrington Upper Bartinssyn Valley Endeavouy No Wardy River Rookmirat Endeavours Matoter

Cattle Auction Ad Attracts Large Buyer Attendance

Sommerville & Sons announce a joint cattle sale with Matthews and Rofley promising extensive advertising and a large, representative turnout of buyers. The notice emphasizes broad participation and strong bidding prospects at the event.

Rofley's Uly

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Draper W. W. Hawdon Glouceste John C. Hogg Strathfield Hawdon's Buildings Church ST T. S. Wells Albert E. Wells T. Corbett David H. J. Hill C. Sutton Corbetts Gloucester Bours Brambach Roma Private Hospital Barrington F. Baker AIF Atala Wab General & Obstetric Telephone Miss Rose A, Jenkins Terme Miss Middlebrook Queen Street Madame Lesleigh Merbalist Tare Welling Glouchater Star Theaters Barton Annacar Majeste Gloucester Football League Ethel Verona Barton's Follies Longeleg Comedias UHLNA Wing, Lang & Co. Ltd Shanghai Winchcombe, Cartan Ltd Ross B. Lamond Wondalya Terara Nowra England America Messrs Paterson, Easton & Co Devon W. P. Reichert Messra Paterson, Baston & Co Tom Hicks Wis Mat C.W.A Wight Channell’s Iss D. Hives Sunshine Revue Bob. Watkins Hineeeris Britt J Ryan Hon Sees Majestic Theatre Ethe Verona Players F. Foley Hos Lee Barrington Public Hall HL McSwan D. M. Beaton Barrington Public Fall Gloucester Electric Supply Coy., Ltd Church Street T. Melvitle Spencer Irks A. G Hicks Robinson Estate Burilock W. C. Ridgeway W. J Laurie W. N Late J. Meuarthy Bode W. Naan Gloucester Shore Yards Mist Ty Piiger Tumut Fuente Alles Town Chapman & CO. Stock & Station Yass Wionkerai Laurie Myra Detmer Borthmwick Solicitor Dungor Nowendoc Stour Horse NEW Model Sind Taylor W, Henderson Gloucester A. H. 1&P Asociation Mc Hall Howard Matl Saxby Crurcr St Gloucester Shire Yarns WIL Gloucester Shire Yarda Nie Lea Meare Durham J. C Summerville & Sona Ayy Estate J. FE Laurie G. Cameron Robert Easton Laure Hereford L. Cox Durham Cross Chapman J. Dayoren Cooper Brom A. J. White W. Bell Broomfield FL Holmes Strens W. Bastion J. McCarthy Davi Sibson Puyhow Armberger B. Laurie Herefort W. P Reichert Matthewson Got Beyon Bulle We Are Good Sons Homewood Sterrs & Bullocks John Mills SPARS Wnd Sommerville & Son Matthewaon Gloucester Shore Atlam Paterson, Easton & Co WC Ridgeway Jersey Ae T. Edwards Mediately T. Hicks Paterson, Easton & Co Suire Yards Pat Wallareah Estate el Meres Paterson, Easton
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