Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Gloucester Advocate in Gloucester, New South Wales

We have pages in New South Wales

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1929

Page

2

Local public school to host futu re cricketing stars

Laying a concrete pitch and equipment at the Gloucester public school aims to nurture potential Bradmans and Jacksons to defend the "ashes" in years to come. A euchre party and dance raised near £20 with prizes donated by Miss E Shepherd and Miss G McLean.

Theadies E. Shepherd R. Kendell G. McLean Price C. Street Barney Powell J. Whatson Sid West Mis Dot Burns Jim Channell Ronnie Smith Meadames McLean Shepherd

Wellard Defeats Monro In Sept Tennis Match

On September 7 at Sailant the players arranged a series of matches with Wellard defeating J Monro 6-4. The draw lists A Weat vs B Carolan and Morrison vs Tastor with the winner meeting Wellard in a semi final of the fmt division. Williams and J McDonald visit noted at Sydney opticians event.

Ap Ue Sailant Wellard J. Monro A. Weat de B. Carolan B. Morrison F. Tastor B. Merchant A. Weat B. Smith V. Pitegerala J. Meatyre Willams J. McDonald McDonald FBO A Honoura Fism.c London Liglet Webster, Jack and McDonald Sydney Martin Place Pitt Street Commercial Hotel

Gloucester Dairy Co Ltd Holds Shareholders Meeting

Gloucester Dairy Co Ltd held its annual general meeting at the Majestic Theatre. Directors reported 1928–29 results including 1,824,792 lbs of butter produced, a turnover of 117,673,126 pounds, and a dividend of 1 shilling per fully paid pound capital with a balance carried forward.

Gloucester Dairy , Co. Ltd Majestic Theatre TW. Ashworth Shaw L. U Hares PF Deards JG. Wilson WD. Borrer A. Bleadley Bonner A. Archinal M Muddie Reeves L Miggins Middlebrook Inet T. W. Ashworth D. Boorer PH Beards H. J. Dennett L. A. Harris A. Shaw J. G. Wilson T.W, Ashworth Almworth Wilson R. Hall Gloucester

Defeated Ministry prompts early election calls

The Bruce Page Government was defeated in the House of Representatives by 85 votes to 33, signaling a likely resignation to the Governor General and a possible dissolution for an early general election. A dramatic scene followed an amendment requiring public submission before the bill could operate, with ministers including Walter Marie Mann Meswell and McWilliams among those voting against the government.

Bruce-Page Houe of Representatives Taratay House of Representatives Hughes Bruce Walter Marie Mann Meswell McWilliams

Bruce’s Visit to Governor Canberra in Maritime Bill Pivot

The House adjourned after the Prime Minister said the government would review its position following a motion tied to the Maritime Industries Bill. He had met the Governor-General this morning and advised on the matter. No further statement was possible at that moment. A cabinet meeting followed the government’s defeat, with plans to seek dissolution and elections on the key issue.

Canberra House of Representatives Bruce MRK

Governor General Grants Dissolution for Early Election

Canberra report states Parliament will be dissolved with an election likely by October 18. The Prime Minister announced the move after the House met, saying a three months’ supply would be asked and new bills on customs, construction work, and related measures would be introduced. He could not fix the election date yet. The Country Party welcomed the dissolution at a morning meeting.

Deards Bav Dog Ashworth Butler P.D.S PDS Gloucester New Zealand London PD S. Wreed Australian Dairy Council Tho P.D PDB Dearda Nsw Denrds Gloucester Dairy Co Wilson Wrotten Canberra House of Representatives Country Party

Wreckers and the Arbitration Act Debate

The Melbourne Argus comments on Mr Hughes and the Arbitration Act, arguing he will be a loser with no followers and no power to reconstruct. It warns electors will decide the Commonwealth’s rule, and that a Labor Ministry would worsen, not improve, governance while defending the law. The piece condemns Labor for past actions and predicts the act will reappear to confront the party.

Melbourne “Argus Hughes Labor Party

Water supply connects homes to town system

Citizens are urged to arrange connections to the town water supply soon. Mr Kendall, plumber and galvanised ironworker, is trusted to perform the work reliably and efficiently.

Kendall Hensed

Private Treaty Sale of 720 Acre Little Manning River Grazing Block

A mixed property sale report lists a 720 acre grazing block on the Little Manning River with purchaser Mr AT McCarthy of Glaceater and a cottage land in Cowper Street bought by Mr P Koellner. A special cattle sale followed with about 1000 cattle yarded, buyers from Singleton Dungog and others, prices varied with many steers cows and calves sold at multiple bids across scores of bidders. Also reported are private acre sales and a separate sale of Jersey heifers and calves, with brisk attendance and rising demand for stout beef stock.

Matthewson 40 Frog Manning River AT. McCarthy Glauceater Stewart Cowper Street P. Koellner Matthewson Hereford Margery J. M. Relf Brown E. Bawarda D. Beaton MV. Carey Slade Grant G Wedtley Cornish C Ranadly B. Tertorelli A. Sanoom Sansom W. McCarthy A. J. White Geo. Cox Newlnn Rees Hull J. Bourke J. Dutl L. Higgins B. G. Moore CT. Barham Hamberger Mrs. Laurie Ridgeway Bridge Cnw M. Keegan Bullock G. Fraser C. Braser A'C Tucker Matute Nest Pitt, Son and Badgery L. F. Smith Bullocks W. R Hyem

PAPTAN OILFIELD MINISTER QUESTIONS VOGEL REPORT

A minister states a Canberra report about Vogel Petroleum was not official. A Vogel concession manager reported a July 1 1927 oil flow at No 2 Kukuta bore from 1 pm to 2 pm, and the log was reviewed by Dr Wadlawnough with no further evidence of flow. W Dalton of Vogel says the company is blamed for missing department inspection. Also included are NSW Savings Bank June 1929 figures and a Brooklands aerodrome baby aircraft demo.

Paptan Abbott Heane Affairs Vogel (Papua) Petroleum Company Canberra Wadlnough W. Dalton Canberm Meédsite

For Sale Oldsmobile Sedan with Extras at Grahame's Garage

Tender notices invite alterations to shop on Church Street with details of a for sale Oldsmobile sedan including four lovejoy shocks and Cuabion covers. Gloucester firm Comino Bros. provides particulars as tender period ends Saturday 14th Sept.

L. Smith Mr. Graham A. J Woodward W. W. Hawdon D. Rye L. Rye Rye Gloucester Taree Lovejoy Grahame Church Street

Gloucester Council Proposes Special Loan for Park Works

Gloucester Council seeks authority to borrow 300 pounds for park improvements including completing Koss, constructing gates and fencing at the main entrance, and demolishing obsolete structures. Interest not to exceed six percent, repaid over three years in equal instalments. rate levy to repay loan within the Gloucester Urban Area. Notices to inspect proposals at Shire Chambers and potential polls by ratepayers.

Gloucester Park Gloucester Shire Chambers Harry N. Chaplin Shire Ounce Shire Cleri

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. A. Doudhey Queen Street Cecil Sutton Eric Welne Russell Hall and Davies Public Accountants & Income Tax Consultants Church St. Gloucester Roducing International CRICK Country Women's Assn Focal Janes C.W A Evans Mesdames White Z. Hicks John Dow- Hag Royal Alexander Hospital Oxley Manning Pathuret Port Macquarie Overpool Plains Manges Peel River Mt Seaview Herrington SL. Gardner MICR West Maitland McCarthy Glen Fern Craven THOR Giro Douglas Waddell & Co Gloucester Dairy Co- Ltd Federal Ministry MR. Ruches Governor Geneal Wrecker Troblem Water Supply Lyons Fundook Winchcombe Carson Farmers & Gragiers Goa Ryley Gloverster Sasit Hos Walter Bennett Han Walter Bennett State Savings Banks Australia Government Savings Bank of New South Wales State Savings Banks of Bol Lane Brooklands Aerodrome Edward Pauly Comino Bros., ‘Gloucester Gloucestershire Council Supreme Court OF New South Wales John Andrew McKkfinzine Tate Simnyside Stroud Supreme Court Court Commission L. M. Addisson Birrie Jackson Mercantile Mutual Brambach Stock Sales Paterson Easton Brambach Yards Speyrd Welsmantic G. Wright Devon Saxby Country Women's Association Gleuseater Memorial W.A. LU. Harris Barrington Hall R. Kendall Tinsmith & Gatvanibed Atlan Assurance Co Austin Shire Yards Hunter River Western Tod Gloucester Sour Varnes Aya PAT, Stor & Catry Cattle Lapm Fat Pras Rome Union Enis Chadd Bath Bulaas Ward & CO Yank Perinns Tai Ving Poperties Dot Salas W Waddell & Co Kent Uist Morris Tuiptysty Dalgety & Co Sgricol WOLESLEY SEPARATORS &+ and Wolesley Engines Gloucester Agouta PW. Russell & CO Neo Salsyneds Matthewson & Co Cimming Glen Aly Pine Aberdeen Flan Alpine Stud Gloucester Stock Sales Berkshire Boarown Oelock Bullocks, Matthewson & Co Matthewson 8& Co Wolseley Moilert Gloucester Investments and Agency Coy Hawdon's Buildin Uhuret Street Waulkivory R. Grainger R. Bleasdala MONS Laurie Rinwidson Vale Asman Indian Consulting W. A. Dan’s A. Dan Church &T. Gloucester Gloucester Shire Yards Wal England Aiready Gloucester Motor Sales Co Dodge Bros Gloucester Motor Sales Company
Search Courier

Search the Gloucester Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Gloucester Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication