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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1930

Page

2

Stratford Cricket Fixtures Delay Amid Gabber Roundtions

Stratford and Avon Valley clubs faced Saturday fixtures postponements due to Gabber roundtions. Readouts show first grade matches at Stratford with Avon Valley winning the first innings by 11 runs. injuries to Tom Bigall noted, requiring stitches and rest. Match totals list numerous players across Avon Valley, Craven, and Endeavour clubs, detailing wickets, runs, and sundries with final results indicating Stratford and Endeavour outcomes and team selections for next matches.

Stratford Y Avon Vaulen Stratford Tovat Tom Big Endeavour Reds Craven Hexts W. Whiting V. ‘Fitzgerald M. Buckshoram F. Easton J. Mc Ree W. Beattie C. Gordon B. Watson C. Bamberger Dr. Munro W. ‘Thomas Avon Valley J. West W. Atkins J. Atkins G. Arrowsmith Wellard R. Britten Ho Monro A. Collins J. Morris P. Baler K. Maield Bowthe Py Priser Maitland Welland Laurie D. McEnearney Col Hemberger Hy Brettl Mar Hazelwood Lamerton 1St Brothers V. West F. A. Teawo Glucester McEnnarney Eb Davis pFreder Barrington Rawdon Vale Kia-Ora Craven Stratford Gloucester Reds Gloucester Blues Avonalley Upper Barrington Ourk

Secret hole competition yields D Rye net 45 win

Golf notes report the 74 hole secret event held Saturday afternoon won by D Rye with a net 45. Other scores listed include Dr Locket 46 and T Chariton 47, with several incomplete names and figures. The Associates note the President and Secretary match postponed due to Mr Newton's absence, a stroke handicap set for tomorrow with draw at the club house.

Aernun D. Rye Dr. Locket T. Chariton Linger Fit Graham L. Rye Ashworth R. Thunowan Newton

Burning Off Blady Grass Practice Warns Stock Farmers

A landowner advised against burning blady grass in spring or summer and recommended autumn or winter burning to yield young grass for stock. He noted a North Coast station distributed two matches to workers each March to burn hindy grass, ensuring cod feed for cattle through winter.

Freemasons Hotel plans blocked amid state finances debate

At Wollongong Licensing Court on Friday, MLA A A Lysaght opposed police plans to demolish and rebuild the Freemason's Hotel owned by him, arguing state finances cannot support rebuilding. The court ordered plans for a new building to be filed by March. In other notes, reports from Brisbane discuss wild horse culls, stock disease bills, Darwin aviation hopes, and Gloucester Union sales with poultry, vegetables, and fruit pricing, plus local cricket results.

Supreme Uous New South Wales Charles Richard Parker Stratford Gloucester Supreme Court King Street Sydney L. M. Addison Hawdon Aubrey Halloransq Bull's Chambers Martin Place

Important Points for Electors in Gloucester Election

Electors must vote for all candidates and use numbers 1 2 or 4 to indicate preference. Those unable to attend polling booths may apply for postal votes via Returning Officer Mr Ginty, Fleetor District, Gloucester Court House. Polling is October 2 at Gloucester Court House from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MrGinty Fleetor Gloucester Cowt House W. Bennett W. H. Barns Bennett Harris Court House

MOTOR SMASH NEAR GLOUCESTER INVOLVES BURRAGE LORRY CRASH

A severe crash near the Homestead south of Gloucester involved a car driven by J W Burrage of Stratford and a motor lorry driven by Bob Johnston. The lorry was wrecked and six occupants were aided. injuries included a severed left thumb tendon and leg cuts. Mick Goolam of Craven suffered a severe knee injury and was treated at Narraweema Hospital. John William Burrin faced a police court hearing for driving while intoxicated. bail set at 30 pounds with surety.

Gloucester J. W. Burrage Stratford Bob. Johnston Alex Johnston Wea Mick Goolam Craven Narraweema Hospital Locke Richi 'Sson and McGinty I'S.p John William Burin

Kingsford Smith Lands In Darwin After Epic Flight

Wing-Commander Smith completed a record dash from London to Darwin, landing at 1.56 pm after a 9 day 1 hour 40 minute flight noted as a possible final distance record. Fellow aviator Bert Hinkler’s 1928 record was surpassed by five days amid a race with Hull. Smith to Sydney by midweek. Matthews reached Darwin after departing England September 14 aiming for another record attempt.

Einestor Smith Suday Darwin London Atamboca Bert Hinkler Kingsford Smith Hull Air Sydney Australia Tisluck England

Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Syndney Monday

A dull tone pervades the cattle market with opening sales down about 10s to 1b. Quality was good with 2600 head including 815 from Queensland. Prime light descriptions strong, heavy bullocks fair. Young cattle in good condition ranged 388 to 428, prime light 37a, prime heavy 303, best cow beef 34s per 100lb. Local sales: R. Roberts Bundoo’s 12 cows to 19/6, P. Lampell Gloucester 10 cows to 6/4, average 6. MAITLAND FAT STOCK SALES: about 1000 fat wattle forward, useful quality well represented, one consignment extra prime weighty bullocks. Full attendance of buyers but dull competition. values generally lower. About 1800 sheep forward chiefly good quay-shove consignments and some lambs hoggets. large attendance of butchers, prices 1/- lower. J. Spright reports selling a ord ING Obeatte KE toy fates.

Homebush Queensland Noice R. Roberts Bundoo's P. Lampbell Gloucester Maitland E.W. Sparke Ltd Wwer J. Rpright

Are Garage Proprietors Profiteers Exposed In Ad Rant

A letter attacks garage proprietors as profiteers citing mechanic wages of 2/6 per hour and customers paying 5/ to 7/ per hour, alleging no wage books kept and sometimes operating on percentage. It claims mechanics require qualifications and tools, charging high prices for shed work, and promotes Bert Carpentier offering cash quotes and round‑the‑clock service from Gloucester.

Returned Soldiers League A Meeting Notice

Meeting of members of the Gloucester Sub-branch at the secretary's office set for Saturday next the 26th at 7:30. D R Waddell serves as honorary secretary.

Corbett's F. Brockwell Gloucenter D. R. Waddell Hon Seo

Church Services Almanac for Gloucester and Surrounding Faiths

List of Sunday services in Gloucester and surrounding towns. Includes Church of England Gloucester Trinity observances, Presbyterian Gloucester, Methodist Gloucester Stratford and Craven, Congregational Mission, Stroud Baptist Church at Booral Union Hall, with times and officiants such as Rev. B. W. Rogers Rev. C. F. R. Whitmore and Mr. Laurie Griffin.

Church OF England Gloucester H.C Tugrabakh Methodist Church H. Miller Stratford Laurie Griffin Craven C. F. R. Whitmore Stroud Baptist Church Booral Union Hall Allworth

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