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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1929

Page

2

Gloucester Lanes Debate Leaves Council Backed By Clerk

At Friday’s meeting the Clerk reported interviewing Mr Bluett in Sydney about Gloucester lanes. Bluett opined the Jones in question were never dedicated and could be closed to the public. council agreed to follow that view, Dr Reichert protesting to have his stance on record. News noted infant death in town and local sports results.

Gloucester Bluett Sydney Jones Reichert Walter Bennett Irsin Gloucester Football Club Hell Fillawarre Bridge Chamber of Commerce Shire Hawdon Council

Accident at Copeland Injures 22YearOld George Bennett

George Bennett aged 22 slipped on rocks after a Saturday dance at Copeland and fractured his leg, admitted to Netretweama Private Hospital. An ambulance later ferried him to a hospital in New Castle. Gloucester police court convicted several offenders for language and drunkenness.

Copeland George Bennett Aku Net Retweama New Taree Australia Kippax Manning Jackson Bradman Fairfax Nicholls Davidson Waddy Bubb Beem the Bower Gloucester A. G. Hardwick P.M

Trouble over Pigna Barney road plans at Pridey council

At a Pridey council meeting a letter from the Local Government Department questioned whether Pigna Barney road drawings could be for ardea. The Engineer could not complete Firefly Road specs or flood damage bridge work, suggesting deferral until he returns. Debate and accusations followed about dereliction of duty, with plans deferred pending the engineer's return and possible departmental review. A reminder announced October excursion train details to Sydney.

Pridey Pigna Harney Ardea Ume Pigna Barney Pardyce Higgins Wordyce Council Firefly Reichert Fortyce Dr. Higgins Dr. Reichert Pnem Gr. Relehert Tim Hleving Lacal Government Department Cornell Main Roads Board Cr. Reichert Bln Cr. Higgins Tordyce

Park Council Debates Kiosk Loan and Building Funding

Park Council meets to discuss financing the kiosk under construction. Mr Hawdon cites loan options, possible rates, and the need to appeal to ratepayers if required. Dr Reichert and Dr Higgins push for a £300 borrowing with three year liquidation while lighting and lavatory fittings are arranged.

Hawdon Chariton Abbott Hawdoonald Reichert Howden Dr. Higgins Higgins Tonks

Old Buffers Reunion Brings Newcastle Visitors to Gloucester

A biennial Buffers reunion hosted by Frank Brockwell drew about twenty visitors from Newcastle. After a hearty dinner at Gloucester Hotel hosted by Innman Phillips, the group enjoyed cricket at Park, lively Gloucester Brass Band music, and Copeland Hall's late night gathering. Scores were not reported, but the day left a lasting, festive memory for Novacastrians.

Frank Brockwell O.B Frank Gloucester Phillips Old Buffers Bomd To Gloucester Brass Band Copeland Hall

Meeting notes show planned by-road closure near Priday and Copeland

At Priday's meeting 8, Harris warned the council he would close the by-road from September 2 unless a settlement is reached. Higetng suggested sending Ende's party to repair a crossing. Tonks proposed inspection first. Webeck and timber notification issues prompted debate. the matter was referred to the President to interview Barris and Webeck regarding the by-road and timber.

Priday B. Harris Copeland Gr. Higetng Ende Dr. Tonks Gr. Tonks Webeck Tls Tha Clark Dr. Reichert Marah Reichert Wilson Uisiter Barris

Memorial clock tower proposed at Church Park and Queen

Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Committee asked Friday’s Council to erect a memorial clock tower at the intersection of Church Park and Queen streets. Debate covered site safety, size of base, and need for agency approval. Dr Higgins supported submitting a street plan and base dimensions while Dr Reichert urged caution and Dr Wilson offered the Shire yard site as an alternative. The motion to proceed was carried with an alternative site noted.

Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Committee Church, Park and Queen Streets Higgins Main Roads Board Tooks Reichert Bought Council Wilson Gr. Tonks Wil Cr. Reichert Cr. Wilson Dr. Higgins Main Street Cross Streets

Gloucester Pub hosts 1929 tennis finals at Pray afternoon

The 1820 championship finals at Gloucester Pub School featured Roger Garner defeating Les Whitting in a tight 40-25 final. Nina Miller beat Rita Blanch 40-20, with Garner and Miller earning inscription on Dr Locke's Shield as 1929 champions amid ideal weather and tea afterward.

Gloucester Publc Boyn Wrere Roger Garner Les Whitting Roger Garner Nina Miller Rita Blanch Nina Dr. Locke Liegenlor

Homebush Stock Sales in Sydney Slump on Prime Cattle

Sydney Monday cattle sale drew over 3000 from 133 owners with few prime bullocks on offer. Buyers operated cautiously and plain grades declined 10s while prime light steers traded around 54s per 100 pounds, prime medium weight beef at 50s, prime heavy beef 46s and prime cow beef about 43s per 100 pounds.

Sydney

Wanted girl to assist with housework

Classified notice invites applicants for housework help from ABC Advocate Office. Also a memorial note from Mr and Mrs Bert Laurie thanking Dr Munro Matron and hospital staff for care during their recent trouble. Tender call in Newcastle for second hand boilers engines pumps steel rails sheds and sundry materials for removal from Chichester Dam. Water License application for H S Bignell at Stratford under Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission with inquiry date Sept 24 1929.

Bert Laurie Munro Hunter District Newcastle Chichester Dam Alfred B. Fry Std Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission Stroud H. S. Bignell Avon Gloucester Stratford Gilbester L. T Board Court House Ster If. H. Dare Commi

Golf stroke handicap leaders show Roddy top with net 66

Long handicap men highlight improvement as P Roddy wins Saturday stroke handicap with net 66 from a 31 handicap. Scores list Roddy 97 66, Laurie 100 68, Levick 88 74, Street 106 76, Thurlow 120 77, Locke 107 79, Graham 108 80, Charlton 106 20, Street 104 84, Boudney 107 84, Hawdon 110 86, Hawdon 128 98. Mixed foursome on Sunday over 1½ miles won by Mrs Thurlow and Levick with OT 70.

P Roddy P. Roddy A. Laurie R. Levick E. Street R. Thurlow Dr. Locke M. Graham T. Charlton B. Horner C. Street A. Boudney W. W. Hawd Thurlow Levick A. J. Woodward Miss Garner Ashworth L. B. Street Roddy B Horner Morner T. Charltod Afiddlebrook H. ‘Thurlow Doudney A. A. Doudney L. E. Street

Church Services at Gloucester churches and halls

The notice lists Church of England services for the 16th Sunday after Trinity at Gloucester river 2305 Gloucester and Barrington Church IHC with evening service 7.30 led by Rev H W Rogers. Congregational Mission services at Little Manning Upper Craven 220 Barrington Hall 7.30 led by Rev A Pisher Webster.

Church OF England Buiday Glouceater C . Barrington IHC Gloucester River Gloucester H.W. Rogers Congregational Mission Little Manning Upper Craven Barrington Hall A. Pisher-Webster

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