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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1947

Page

5

In Memoriam Remembrances for William Ridgeway Elsie Channel

In memory notices for loved ones from 1940s era. Messages insert family names Bam Dorrie Don Bill Heather Stan Gladys Eena Allen Fay Dick Ted Carol Judy Olive Mick honor long lives. Obituaries reflect heartfelt grief and enduring remembrance from survivors.

Ridgewayt William Ridgeway Stan Gladys Channell Elsie Maude Channel Fay Ted Carol Judy

In memory notices for Elsie Blair and others

A sequence of memorial notices for Elsie Channell and Blair Channell with verses and tributes from family, plus Gloucester Cricket Club announcing its annual meeting at the School of Arts on Friday September 12 and a note about a misused portrait on the Newcastle Centenary stamp.

Elsie Ted Nell John Jan Channell Ept Stan Elsie Maud Aes George Daphne John Shortland

Two youths admit breaking into Wirradgerie home for smoke

In Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions two youths, William Fater eon and Douglas Fre ton, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering Wirradgerie to steal food and small items. They were committed for trial at Taree Quarter Sessions on October 7. They also faced separate charges over possession of rope linked to railway thefts and were fined or sentenced to hard labor. Witnesses including Mrs Latimore and Constable Beuzeville described the break in and resulting belongings found.

Gloucester Meners B. Muddle A. L. Farley JP Taree William Fatereon Cleveland St Chippendale Douglas Henry Freaton Thomas Bt. Redfern Laurence Beuserville Wey Wirradeerie Sei Laurence Aid Preston Kempsey Tle Paterson Sgt Garden of Rosen Pre Beuzeville Doris Latimore Wirrad-getrie Bulliac John Thomas Latimore Wirradgerie

Missing Items Reported After Home Break In Near Gloucester

On Wednesday a man left for work and saw two strangers, later identified as the defendants. He returned home around 2 pm to find the back gate open and the back door ajar. They found tobacco missing from the lower boy and later discovered more articles gone after a search with his wife. The Dearest house lies about 300 yards away. The witness reported the incident to Gloucester police.

Gloucester

Callaghan's Creek Rodeo Postponed to Sept 27

The Callaghan's Creek rodeo, originally set for Sept 2, has been moved to Sept 27 to avoid conflicting with Wingham Races. A full programme with prizes includes £25 for open stock draft, £15 for maiden stock draft, £5 for bullock riding, and a £5 Callaghan's Creek Handicap. Buckjumping allows riders to supply their own horse, with scrubbers and flag races also on the card.

Callaghan's Creek T. Burke Candle Flat Wingham Callaghan’s Creek

Wake Up on Indonesia Speech at ACTU Congress

A 71 year old ex serviceman at Melbourne ACTU Congress challenged delegates to wake up to Indonesia. He claimed Indonesians acted against Australian soldiers and aided the enemy, prompting criticisms that the speech was an attempt to smear Indonesia.

Indonesia A.C.T.U Melbourne Itis Robert Carroll Thornton FTA

Gloucester Cricket Club annual meeting agenda adopted

The Gloucester District Cricket Association will hold its annual general meeting at the School of Arts on Monday September 15. The session will cover the annual report and balance sheet, election of officers, and the management committee. Clubs are asked to nominate two delegates to vote.

Gloucester Cricket Club School of Arts Gloucester Crichet As&n Gloucester District Cricket Asam Clubeere

Community events and races announced for September and November

Local notices list dances and fundraisers at Bowman Farm Copeland Gloucester and Diggers Ball with cakes and donations. Wingham and Krambach race meetings set for September with prize money totals and officials named. Nowendor Carnival November 22 supports Nowendor Memorial Hall fund. Presbyterians host Freezles card night September 18 with Fool for Britain proceeds. Proceeds from Majestic Theatre Diggers Fall Sept 9 aid Food for Britain. Strollers Orchestra provides music.

Bowman ‘Farm Church of England Copeland Copeland Parents and Citizens' Association Farley Becoo of Arts Wingham Upper Manning Nowendor Memorial Hall Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild Laurie Memorial Hall Fool For Britain Diggers Majestic Theatre Britain Strollers Krambach G. P. Hocker

Cattle sale at Homebush Sidney yarded 2631 head

Traders report cattle yarded at Homebush Sidney 2631 with mostly good quality light to medium weights. Heifers scarce. market opened a shade easier. Prices cited: bullocks to 82 shillings and cows to 51 shillings per 100 pounds. various consignors including Munro Moree, Davies Weemalal, HeNaugh ton Pokutaroo, Waddell North Star, Winchcombe Carson Ltd.

Homebush Stoch Sidney Fitt, Son & Badgery Loui A. G. F. Munro Moree J. H. Davies Weemalal J. L. HeNaughton Pokutaroo Waddell Bros North Star Winchcombe, Carson Ltd

Newcastle Tourist Camps for Centenary

To handle Centenary visitors Newcastle opens two camping areas. New Lambton Park will host 220 army‑style tents with lamps, tables, stools, four stretchers and blankets, plus trench fireplaces, showers, and sanitation. tents cost 30s per week or 5s per day. Jesmond site offers natural camping with enlarged facilities, showers, wash basins, and rates of 7s per week or 7s per day, booked by M.R.A.M.L.A. Newcastle/Sidney offices handle space bookings.

Newcastle New Lambton Park Jesmond M.r.amla Sidney

Pearls Found in Norwegian Fish Paste Reported

Mrs. Helena Anglins of Sunderland England found 11 pearls in a 1/8 tin of Norwegian fish paste. She is having the biggest mounted on her engagement ring. The others are pinhead sized. State surplus for July listed at £1,193,281 in the monthly revenue and expenditure return.

Helena Anglins Sunderland England

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Memoriam Reah Dad Bam Dorrie Don Bill Heather Ridgeway William Charles Eena Allen Olive Mick Eva Evermore Frank Parker Blair Glad Frank Mummie Greater Pom Horseshoes Bosch Siena Newcastle Harbour C.W.A London Greater Newcastle Council Telephone Organica G. D. Mitchell City Hall Dumgeog Gloucester Park J. Quick J. Dodd A. Wilson HK Foon C. Wilson J. Jeggers A. MecTnnes G. Hazelwood W. Deards PF. Firnn B. Drewe L. Riley RL Ferguson C. Berry RK. Sansom 1G. Watts Blow's PHONE Church Street
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