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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

3

Avon Valley and Endeavours battle in tight Stratford cricket day

Stratford hosts a packed Saturday with first grade action as Avon Valley beat Tugrabukh by 100 on first innings. Smith tops Tugrabakh with 76 and Merchant adds 42, while Endeavours vs Stratford ends in a 4 run win for Stratford after a tense run chase. Second grade results show Avon Valley and Endeavours II grinding out modest totals amid mixed bowling.

Stratford Eindeavours Price Avon Valley Tugrabukh Tugrabakh Smith Ken Merchant S. Smith H. Wilson Endeavours HL. Bignell G. Easton Fraser Dr. Anderson Enden Vours Oldfield E. Béattia Thimberger Blanch Hamberger Lian Manke Wing Langford Giddey Foghtler Radeavours Bhatford Wali Bndeavours Vey Mnuchel Dauner West Tupire McIntyre Thi Wea Price Stintiond Trive Rockhurst Upper Barrington Barrington Tookhurst W. Wilson Ross Copeland Barrington A. Curran Bartlett Stroud Road Ward Stroud Roud Ward's River

Discoverer of Coolgardie Dies at Chatswood Home

William Ford, discoverer of the Coolgardie goldfield, died at his Chatswood residence aged 60. He and partner Arthur Bayley sparked a矿 prospecting boom after their 1892 discovery near Southern Cross, leading to a field that would yield millions. Ford's legacy includes the famous Bayley Reward and long years of quiet life after the epic find.

William Ford Coolgardie Anderson-street Chatawood Murchison W.A Arthur Bayley Perth Southern Cross Cai? Gardie Farthyr Ford Bayley Gol Bayly Chatswood Coolgarulie Bayle Hy Mate

Largest sheep claim sparks Commonwealth challenge from Duntroon

The Sydney Herald reports a dispute over the heaviest sheep in Australia. Largests claim goes to Dutedoo New South Wales, while Canberra's Duntroon owner C Egglington challenges with a two year old crossbred wether weighing 25 lb, said to be heaviest. Witnesses confirm the Duntroon animal's weight and average weights on Egglington’s property are cited as support. The Territory opens an Australia wide challenge for heavier average weights from other flocks.

Dutedoo N.S W Commonwealth Federal Capital Territory Australia C. Egglington Duntroon Egglington Territory Rests of Australia Herald

Revesting Travelling Stock Reserves Under Boards Control

The Minister for Lands Mr Buttenshaw moves to restore government policy by re gazetting 2206 reserves in the eastern and central divisions under Pastures Protection Boards. These reserves are returned to board control and available for travelling stock use, kept in ready condition by the boards.

Mr. Duttenshaw Lands Department Buttenshaw

Page's Action Endorsed by United Country Council

The Central Council of the United Country Party approved a resolution rejecting the terms offered to Dr Harle Page to join the Federal Ministry calling them impossible and prejudicial to Australian primary industries. A second resolution backed Dr Page and Senator Hardy for their push toward a currency commission to examine exchange and tariff concerns.

Page Federal Country Party Harle Page Central Council United Country Party Australia Hardy

New States Policy and Boundaries Committee Debate

The Premier clarified in the Legislative Assembly last Tuesday that the government intends to pursue constitutional reform and new state proposals. A UA P member pressed for a fuller debate on costs for legal assistance and the Boundary Commission plan, while ministers reported on a cabinet committee including Disimmond Vincent and Tekson, with counsel Nickolas contributing to a report not yet acted on.

Stevens Legislative Assembly Wic Govermuyet Eabry Jargle U.A.P Bad Ucen Catud Muncalion Boundaries Commission Chittman Cabinet Treasury Mekell Lab Mesers Disimmond Vincent Tekson Aya Bolley Nickolas Nichols

Closer Settlement Policy Debated in Thin Assembly

In a halting session the Assembly discussed closer settlement policy across industries including coal, railway freight, and manufacturing. Questions arose about resuming estate activity, bonds in full payment, and the existence of older institutions, with Mr Stavern Commit eration to review details amid scattered registers and lingering entities.

Legislative Assembly Carter Ware Haye Coal Ry Jweidd Stavern

Fresh Supplies of Fruit and Vegetables at Saxby's Stall

Fresh items three times weekly at Saxby's stall include lettuce tomatoes cucumbers and onions with oranges grape beans bananas and apples. Vegetables on wanes broad beans peas marrows celery sweet potatoes and pumpkins also listed with bag prices. Pree delivery promised and emphasis on best prices and value for money.

Saxby's Multen Newcanthy Prien Saxby's Church

Advocate accounts due for settlement by October

The Advocate announces subscription accounts up to 30 September 1932 have been issued. Subscribers are urged to settle any arrears of three years or more by October 1. If not, the proprietors L. and D. C. Rye warn they will take steps to recover the debts.

Siar

Bargain clothing sale through all departments

A late model sale lists cotton gabardine trousers at 3 shillings 11 pence, striped oxford shirts at 2 shillings 94 pence, khaki shirts 4 shillings 11 pence, and athletic singlets 1 shilling 9 pence. Parma nap trousers 7 shillings 3 pence, fancy socks 1 shilling 9 pence, sport coats 17 shillings 6 pence, silk stockings 4 shillings 11 pence, and ladies rayon hose 4 shillings 3 pence with slight faults noted.

Meng

Swarming Germs and Fly Threats Warned by Rex Foundation

An excerpted report discusses the Rex Research Foundation’s efforts to combat disease-carrying insects. It notes tests showing a fly can carry billions of bacteria, and cites a chemical spray as the most effective control method. Also included are scattered items on Freemason history, a canine anecdote, and radio ad blurbs.

Rex Research Foundation Rami Canselves Bers Tex Research Foundation

Sunday Church Services Across Gloucester and Surrounds

Church listings for October 5th include Church of England at Gloucester 8:30 H C Copeland 2:30 and 7:30 with Rev. J. W. Rogers. Presbyterian Gloucester 11 and 7:30 with Sunday School 9:45 and Fellowship 6:30. Methodist Gloucester 11 Sacrament 2:25 and 7:30 with Rev. Marsh. Congregational Mission Number One Cedar Grove Mount George 7:30. Free Presbyterian Barrington Church 11 and Barrington Hall 7:30 with Rev. 5 P. Stewart.

Church OF England Gloucester H.C . Copeland Methodist Church Congregational Mission Cedar Grove Mount George J. Butt Free Presbyterian Church Barrington Church Barrington Hall

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