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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

2

New State Savings Bank Bill Enacted By Governor

The New State Savings Bank Bill was enacted by the Governor last Friday and proclaimed to take effect Monday. The act provides for new commissioners to meet on operation date to elect a chairman and set retirement order: one member retires at seven years, two at five, two at three. An informal trainee meeting was held with old commission members and Treasury official Mr Chapman. The Savings Bank reopens at 10 am Monday for business. The new trustees met yesterday. Malley Wood, former president of the commission, was appointed president and Sir John Butters named vice president for 12 months.

State Savings Bank Governmnt Savings Panik Malley Wood Commassioner Bark John Butters

Bank Reopens Under Hall As New Management Takes Charge

Mr H D Hall named general manager of the old bank’s reorganization body and announces opening of new accounts deposits and payments. Commissioners plan policy for the bank’s business while awaiting a public stance. Liquidation of the old department hinges on support for the new unit and cash reserves. Mr R W May serves temporarily as assistant general manager of the new department.

H. D. Hall Hall R. W. May

Talented Boys Present Sleep Fog Camp at Star Theatre

Talented Y A L Boys with 1110 party members an accompanying orchestra and 30 instrumentalists will stage a big revue The Sleep fog Camp at Star Theatre on Wednesday September 8 The troupe features band emen rheatres acrobats and caricature sketch artists with a world renown from royal and presidential audiences Admission priced at 2 shillings and 1 shilling for children Reservable at Cav endoughs for 6d extra PIGEONS AND DIPTHERIA Namol Shire Council declares 24 pigeons nable within its boundaries One fatal diphtheria case reported in Queensland warning of epidemic danger health officer warns disease could spread Pigeons kept as pets must be destroyed as the outbreak is linked to diphtheria.

Y.A.L. Boys Star ‘Theatre A.L. Boys King Prince of Wales Hoover Sydney Cavenough's Namol Queensland Star Theatre Cavanaugh’s

Alleged Cattle Stealing at Gloucester Police Court

In Gloucester on 1 September 1931 William Taylor faced charges of stealing a roan bullock valued at £6 from James Calvert Hooke. He was remanded until 14 September with bail set at £30, or two sureties of £15 each. bail was forthcoming.

E. C. Howard J.P. William Taylor Bowman Gloucester James Calvert Hooke Ball Self

Carrying liquor into a public hall at Wingham

David Stanley Cameron appeared at Wingham Police Court before Mr E T Oram on a charge of carrying spirituous liquor into Killabakh Hall while open to the public. He pleaded guilty and was fined £2 with costs. OpticianVisIt notice for McDonald sight testing specialist to attend Commercial Hotel Friday 25th September from 9 am to 5 pm.

Wingham Police Court David Stanley Cameron E. T. Oram Killabakh Hall Optwcian DT. McDonald Fonaurs Fsm.c London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney

Bank Merger Sydney Unites Two Banks Under Shares Plan

Merger announced between Bank of New South Wales and Australian Bank of Commerce. NSW will issue 640,000 shares to ABC shareholders, each valued at £20, in exchange for 69 shares of £1 each. Combined capital after merger about £8,780,000 with assets around £107,000,000 and liquid items £28,250,000.

NEW South Wales and Australian Bank OF Commerce Bank of New South Wales Australian Bank of Commerce The ABC Beale of Commerce Ja Beng New South Wales

Reds and Blues Battle Ends Narrow in Stratford Clash

In a hard fought Rugby match Stratford edged Gloucester 9 to 6 as Blues rally late but fail to overturn an early Reds lead. Key moments included Joe Clarke and Alex Wilson efforts, late Blues pressure and missed goal opportunities.

Reds Protest Over Short Half in League Play

After the game the Reds announced a protest asserting the second half did not reach the full forty minutes. The dispute has been lodged and will be reviewed at a League special meeting. Players listed include Reds E Beattie Gray Britton R Aiken Jim Oldfield V File P Maggs 0 Falconer R Wilson R Britton A Wilson Leg Oldfield S Sutton Mascot Coogan Johnston Stratford A J Clarke C S and G Greenaway Joe Bignell R Brown G Fraser 3 Rudin T Tull Johnson Mascot Baby Kertz.

Stratford Cloucester Beattie Clarke Reds Blues Joe Clarke Falconer Lmen Gray Reis R. Britten Britten Wilson Gloucester Charlie Greenaway Alex Wilson Glougester Britt Red Maggs C. Falcon Star Oldfield Ping Stmitford Jim Oldfield Bues Ari Bines George Greenaway Redz Walconer W. Feang E. Beattie Britton R. Aiken V. File P. Maggs T Tull Johnson Baby Kertz

Pitlochry Deviation Letter on Bundock Road Flood Issues

Mr Muddle replies to a letter on the Bundock road deviation noting the gully and boggy creek risk, arguing for a flood proof solution with concrete pipes. The author, B Booke, defends the chosen alignment, emphasizes stock safety and future crossings, and urges residents to support a practical, cost effective road plan.

Pitt Lochry Namin Tengit Muddle Tran

Commercial stock sale at Sydney yard shows small supply

Commercial sales note at Mebush Stock Sales in Sydney reports a small cattle turnout with about 1760 head in the yards, down nearly 300 from Thursday. Quality mainly mid grade with prime light and heavy weights well represented, ordinary inferior sorts common. Auctioneers quote prices near previous levels as prime light stock tops the day.

Mebush Sydney

Maitland stock sales report strong cattle and sheep demand

About 1000 fat cattle yarded with good to prime light and medium weights plentiful. Values rose 10 to 15 shillings. best bullocks to 10 pounds 20 shillings, heavies to 8 pounds 10 shillings, best cows to 7 pounds 10 shillings. Email: 2,000 sheep penned, shorn sheep plentiful. bidding firm. Union Sales Paterson Easton & Co note poultry and produce prices with a varied assortment and next sale Friday at 2 p.m.

Maitland E. W. Sparke Ltd Paterson, Easton & Co Dover Mall Tiemps Mont

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