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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
4
The Gloucester Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the Park Kiosk. President L. E. Street and officers noted improvements to the green including electric lighting and concrete steps. They recorded eight wins and nine defeats in 17 matches, discussed new electric mower funding, and announced officers for the coming year as well as a proposed Ladies Bowling Club.
Mr Graham handed the Street Championship Cup to Mr A J White for this year’s winner. Replicas were given to Mr Graham and Mr J Tresidder, runner up, with Mrs Harris presenting in her new role as Patron. Ladies propose a Bowling Club using two to three rinks with day or night play, under three months notice. C N C Association: delegates to Taree meeting to discuss a Central North Coast Bowling Association, Newcastle could include Gloucester and Manning as a section. Delegates White Kendall Meason Street & Dryham appointed to attend Taree meeting to vote for Newcastle Association section formation.
The Gloucester Advocate urges merchants to advertise to reach nearly 5,000 residents in the prosperous Gloucester district. It notes the paper’s unique position as the district’s only news source and invites business inquiries for advertising rates via P.O. Box 12 Gloucester.
At the conclusion of the business Mr Edmund Street gave an interesting talk on the lawn mostly about Abe and writing interspersed with several humorous stories.
The Motor World notes a tide in New South Wales with more motorists joining the NALMMA and higher August enrollments, plus renewed motor registrations and rising new car sales. It cites highway damage concerns on the Hider Highway, proposals for automatic traffic control, and calls to limit speed on bridges including Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Baroda error filled report cites American figures and local transit data. It notes passenger counts, vehicle totals for Lanaport of goods, and historical years 1929 1991 1932 with figures including 4 194 639 and 980 160. A motor vehicle incident near Westcliffe involved a vehicle obstructing a garage and a temporary park in a street.
In the town and district grounds, Durer conducted activities in a public park area. Hearne F. A. Isaac Builder and Undertaker of Alouchester provided municipal services and memorial arrangements aligned with local traditions.
In Gloucester a First Class Printing Plant serves all work classes and promises savings versus Sydney printing. The Advocate Office notes money earned by promoters and staff stays in Gloucester, urging locals to support district industry and buy printing locally.
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