Glowerly Advocate reports tennis results and local notices
In the Gloucester area of New South Wales the Glasgow style regional paper notes W B McGrath defeating J H Crawford in the Cessnock Tennis Carnival singles final with D Thompson of Sydney losing to Crawford in the semi finals. The issue also covers a post office presentation to Mr F E Brockwell, school fence discussions, a stained glass window dedication at St Paul’s Church, a furniture sale, obituaries, golf results, a WAUKIVORY dance, and various local notices.
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W. B. McGrath
J. H. Crawford Gibs
Cessnock
D. Thompson
Sydney
Crawford
McGrath
Thompson
Gloucester Park
Broc'well
Joces
F. E. Blackwell
Gloucester
McGregor
Brockwell
Postal Department
Church OF England
W. Latchant
Taree
Hax
St. Paul's Church
Holman Hunt
Pirton
Gloucester Defeats Newcastle in Friendly Bowls Match
A 16 player Waratah and Newcastle South party visited Gloucester for a friendly bowls gate. Gloucester won 110 to 70 after warm welcomes from Dr. F. W. Munro and Shire President A. J. White. Local rinks listed include Whatson Hawdon Munro Adams and others.
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Dunlop
Waratah
Newcastle South
Gloucester
F. W. Munro
A. J. White
Glouester
Sydney
Doltes
NSW, Bowling Association
Wit Inrée
Kempsey
Glolester
Thvy
Whatson
Hawdon
Munro Adams
Woodward
White
Street
Andrews
Kendall
Anderson
Boor
Tennis results from Summer Competition matchday
Park 1 defeated Teachers and Forsdale while Pennies beat Park 2 Stratford defeated Park 2 and Forsdale. The draw shifts from Tuesday 21st October to Wednesday 28th October due to exhibition matches. Notable players listed include A Savern H, Bignell, Ken Tull, Yates, Mrs. Pereira, Wan Tull.
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Park 1
Forbesdale
Presbyterian
Pennies
Park
Gangat
Stratford
Porbesdale
Savern H
Bignell
Ken Tull
Yates
Pereira
Four Genes
Wan Tull
Gloucester Cemetery Trusts to be Vested in Shire Council
At a public meeting in Shirs Hall Gloucester representatives of local denominations approved dissolving existing trusts and having control and management of Gloucester Cemetery vested in Gloucester Shire Council under the Local Government Act. The motion, moved by J R Higgins and seconded by M d uandera, was carried with speakers noting cemetery neglect and urging Council oversight to ensure upkeep and interment fee income funds. The meeting also urged Minister for Lands to act to dissolve trusts and empower Council to manage the cemetery.
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Shirs Hall
J. R. Higgins
M. Duandera
Btr
di Hy Pauley
Gloucester
Council
Shire of
A. J. White
Mra
Geale
Messrs, JR. Higgins
H . Chaplin
Br. J. Landers
Gus, Forbes
A.C. Pariah
J. H. Farley
J. W. Hawdon
J. P. Easton
Aree McRar
A.J . Luarie
R. C. Pereira
Glyn Jones
M. Newton
Higgins
Lo Beal
Higems
Shire Council
MFM
J. Landers
Abe Shire Council
Mme
J W. Hawdon
Church of England
Newcastle , RC
P. V. Dwyer
Jas
O. Meagher
Pierce Lanters
Augustus Forbes
John C. Bourke
Cornelius AS. Shay
John McIntyre
Johness Higgins
Chas
H. W. Losiroh
James Paston
Douglas Ftunaird Wadden
Hugh W. Murray
Albert B. Trpet Wille Martin
Dotin S. Tresidder
Anderson
Pereira
Newton
H. W. Rogers
Laurie
Mrt
Corneil
McRar
Cornella
Shire Coun
White
Rovers
J. W. Hawson
Gloucester Cemetery
Cyuncil
Shire Presi
Desperate Madrid Urges Surrender as Trenches Strengthen
Madrid reports a dire scene with women calling for immediate surrender to rebels while the city remains largely isolated. Workmen dedicate Sunday to fortifying trenches as authorities strive to dig the tomb of Fascism amid ongoing siege conditions.
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London
Madrid
Ses
Valencia
Golf Notes A Coote wins at 19th hole in close match
On Saturday the fife competition was won by A Coote finishing in the 19th hole. C B Snod was finished on the 19th green with W Dawson and A Oldfield nearby. The Associates draw and the annual meeting will take place at the club house tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Coote
C. B. Snod
W. Dawson
A. Oldfield
Million referendum pamphlets issued to electors
More than 4,000,000 copies of the referendum circulars will be issued through the Electoral Department and posted to electors. Each letter will contain two documents of about 2000 words, postage free, with printing costs heavy and bags full. Debates over Canberra handling versus division to state printers. Optician D. T. McDonald to visit Gloucester Friday November 20 for consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electoral Department
Canberra
Dressmaker Mrs Hollingsworth Opens New Studio in Denison Street
Mrs L E Hollingsworth, a dressmaker, has relocated to Denison Street opposite Grabames Garage. The move positions her shop to serve local residents with custom garments and alterations.
Gloucester District Cricket results and match reports
Cricketers from Gloucester District clash in a set of matches with Thistles defeating Stratford and Wattles, Gangat, and Gloucester goals described. Notable scores include Best 108 retired, Langford strong bowling, and Langford’s 21 wickets in the Thistles win. Ward's River tops Rookhurst in a separate fixture. Selection lists announced for Barrington and Gloucester clubs for upcoming Saturday fixtures.
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Gloucester District Cricket Auvocation
Thiatles
Sitratted
Ty Brill
Lewcouter
Best
W. Langford
J.onday
West
Gangat
Wattles
Way
Beattie
J.giddey
Ay West
Ygeve
Sven
Gungat
Geort Taylor
Sored
F Baston
Harry Herger
Senthi Wattles
Gangat G
Taylor
Ganwat
Thistles
Stratford Stratton
Tate
J. Bignell
K. Oldfield
W. Lang
S. Mel Alpine
Phistes
Stratford
Iambies
Jack Bignell
Bill Langford
W. Thomas
J. Monro
Gloucestein
Gloucester
Mcintyre Ant Gil
Connolly
Mae On
Wee Sikters
J. Higgins Taleng
J. Forbes
Whither Glouvester
L. Atkins
Ward's River
Rookhurst
Ward
River G
Coleman
Landley
Rook
Grant
Shaw
F Simons
G. Coleman
Ryckhurst
H. Fraser
Atu
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Pidasow
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Gelina
Haytee Factory Pay
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J. Ernest Inglis
William Inglis
Homebust
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Wallelisa
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Thomas Ingila
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Jersey Herd Society
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Butler and Bacon Society Ltd
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John Spence
Revere
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