Gloucester Avoncate News and Society Notes
The issue lists state election timing with writs Sept 22 and nominations Oct 2, plus Sept 19 prorogation date. It records Mr Johnny Munro fracturing a leg, a cricket match at Broadmeadow on Sept 20, Miss Mary Hazelwood’s engagement celebration, altered Bridbane express schedule, and wool market outlook ahead of the September 15 season start. A member of the Legislative Assembly died at Macquarie Street on Sunday night.
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Executive Council
Legislative
Macquarie Street
48 Hour Week Sparks Local Road Savings Plan
At a Dundes meeting, evidence showed that the 48 hour week reduced metal, gravel and tar costs, enabling £1420 spent on Kinning Penn road reconstruction against an £8000 estimate. Funds saved funded a new bridge at Kissing Point. The Oxley Labor Campaign Council condemned government policies as manipulated by Sir Otto Niemeyer, while the NSW Chief Secretary proposed suspending wax and safety match sales under the Fire Act, with councils asked to vote on exemptions.
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Dundes
Kinning Pennt
Kissing Point
Wauchope
Oxley
Bayin
Australia
Otto Niemey
Labor Campaign Council
Bavin
Deine Sven
Otto
Chaffey
Sydney
Newcastle
Redhead Skeleton Case Ties Mitchell Island Mystery
The Redhead skeleton case centers on the disappearance of a middle aged man and a girl from Mitchell Island after a trip to Newcastle. Police trace leads to Namimicea Heads then Queensland with the inquest planned for Taree to avoid Newcastle crowds. The girl Mary Doris Schubert, 14, is identified among the remains. investigators seek a 62 year old man, William Schubert, last seen near Coopernook, and questions about a poison purchase and travel by road and possible Sydney post.
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Newcastle
Manusy
Mitchell Island
Manning River
Redhead
Mary Doris Sehnert
Mitchell's
I Jani
Manning District
Wren
Coopernook
Sydney
Nimecastle
Newrsntle
Schubert
Queensland
Outback
New South Wales
Stratford Defeat Gloucester to Hold Ryar Cup
Stratford the holders of the Ryar Challenge Cup defeated Gloucester first grade 10 to 6 in a tightly contested match. A large crowd witnessed football along with cricket and tennis events as Stratford, relying on strong forwards and a lone leg of Ray Clarke, preserved their title amid disputed selections and long-range kicking.
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Stratford
Gloucester
Bucksheram
G. Ireland
Uniteds
Madden
PJ. Ryan
Burrage
Hite
Gloucester Banix
Clarke
Gloucester Tonke
Greenaway
Stretford
Glouestop
Swinson
McGee
Tom
Chile
Stratton
Wezon
A. Clarke
P. Baker
Buesford
G. Yates
Britten
Gray
Ray Clarke
E. Beattie
Gloucester Cricket Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Gloucester Cricket Association gathered on a Wednesday with strong club representation from Gloucester and nearby districts. Officers were elected, affiliations discussed, and plans weighed for a New South Wales State eleven visit, with estimates of about £20 needed to cover expenses and potential support from member clubs.
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SIG
Gray
Gloucester
N.S.W
Gevy
Mastin
Anderson
Ley
Inter
Wingham
Mr. Gray
Knight
Newton
Overdue trophies and protest committee discussed by association
The meeting covered honoring promised trophies to Messrs Smith and Fraser but funds stalled delivery. A protest committee was proposed to handle disputes, while details on a second park wicket and financing were reviewed, including council support and gate receipts.
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Ter
Cen- Dee
Inter
Gloucester
Newton
Bignell
Lowry
Gray
Samp Ciphyinss
Cbaimnan
V. Fitzgerald
Grag
Associat
Lawrey
Wicke
Lis
J.P Suston
Uul
Council
Old United Cricket ‘Club
Lienitch Committee
Associaton
Golf Notes Flag Competition Draw for Mrs Yates Trophy
Golf notes report a Saturday flag competition won by R Leviel with a long drive to the 20th. Members showed excellent form and a hero bull of the meet equalled or beat bogey. Dungog to visit Gloucester this weekend. Local team names to be published Friday. Draw lists multiple Mrs Yates Trophy matchups and several other pairings among women players.
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Henderson
Lowrey
R. Leviel
Met
Dungog
Gloucester
Barrington Public Hall Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Public Meeting will be held in Barrington Public Hall on Thursday September 18 at 7 30 p m. Business includes electing the Committee for the ensuing year and transacting other business as may be brought forward. Beaton secretary.
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D, M, Beaton
A. T. Thompson
M.A
Commonwealth
British and Foreign Bible Society
ED. Ramton
Presbyterian Church
Gloucester
Dovgag Wandell
Fisq
Mighter
Hev
A.B
In Memoriam Yates Remembrance of George William Yates
In fond and loving remembrance of my dear husband and father George William Yates who departed this life September 8 1925. Fond are the ties that are broken dear is the one that is gone. We will never forget you dear father as long as the years roll on. Inserted by his joyful wife and family.
Expert Herbalist George Henry Raymond in Australasia
An expert herbalist, George Henry Raymond, claims the greatest stock, experience, and knowledge among herbalists in Australasia. He says he has spent a fortune on travel and research and provides an address at 57 Bulwer Street West MatLand near the Public School.
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George Henry Raymond
Australasia
Bulwer-St West Mattland
Methodist Church Service Led by Rev Whitman
Rev. C. F. R. Whitman conducted church services at the Methodist Church, delivering the Sunday sermon and leading worship with the congregation gathered for the routines and hymns.
Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce will be held at Shire Hall tomorrow at 8 pm. Secretary H. B. Goddard announces the gathering.
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Gloucester & Disteret Chamber
Cosi Nerve
Shire Hall
Goddard
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W. W. Hawdon
JL. Hogg
Strathfield
Mr. Doudney
Albert E. Wells
T. Corbett
Queen ST
Russell Hall & CO
Public Accountants, & Income Tax Consultants. ‘Church St
Johnny Munro
Ford
OLD Buffers
Newcastle Old Buffers Navel
Gloucester District
Broadmeadow Cricket Oval
Brockwell
Lesse
Broadmeadw
Mary Hazelwood
V. Baker
Mrs. Baker
Percy Baker
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co
Gil
Lower Manning
Taree
Wiliam Schubert
Ryan Gup Football
Cricket Association Meeting
Gloucester Cricket Association
Hare
Cluha
Tugrabakh
Avon Valley
Strath
Craven
Rawdon Vale
Upper Barringotn
Kis-Ore
J. P. Easton
Howard Bignell
Shields
H. Bignell
BE. Andarsin
A King
M. Newton
H. A. Abbott
Tis
Munro
K. M. Lewke
Mo Newton
Hagelwood
Commercial Hotel
Fapteander
TOM Ae Auctionaer
GHEAP
Sydney Harbour
TUM
Whiting Y
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Lockey
Cummings
Garnery
Miss Donnelly
Stan Jones
G. Maiden, Fraser & Co
Mac- Douglas Waddell & Co
Shire Yards
M. Sharp
Corbett
W. J. Cochrane
J Beaton
Borham
A McInnes
Laurie
Sharp Douglas Waddell & Co
Sure Yards
Douglas Waddell & CO
Union Sale
Quantity Farm
Warness Douglas Waddell & CO
Tugrabarm
W. B. German
Hull
Good Jersey Bull
Ston Fats
DAI
Alyam
Gor
Alice Douglas WadDell & Co
Douglas Waddell
New Hood
Aisa
Gtnzmz
P. W. Russell
McKay
Sunshine
Dalegety & Co
Matthewson & Co
Hlave
W. V. Johnson
Jersey
Gloucester Stock Sales
Oleisck Matthewsorn & CO
Town
Juin
Propertiss, Matthewson & Co
Sadel
Matthewson and CO
Massey Harris Machinery CO
United
Wolseley
P. United
Chavte, Matthewson & Co
Barrington Public Hall
Memoriam
Church OF England
H.C. Copeland
W. Rogers
Berrington Hall
Faulkland
A. Dougan
Congregational Mission
Currienbark
Myra
Upper Bowman
Craven Creek
Upper Barring
Battle
Stroud Baptist Church
Stroud
Ward's River
Booral Hall
A. Dickson
Chamber OF Commerce
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