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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

2

Books for the School of Arts Club Library

List of titles added to the School of Arts Club Library including The Millonaire Tramp The Coming of Amos Locke and other works. Also notes engagements and society items plus botany and electric farming items and a death and an optometrist visit notice.

School OF Amts Club School of Arts Club Military St John Cooper Rex Beach Janla Locke Amos Lawke Mullinger Wollennuse Wouritt Wallace Macnamara Qember Wren

Obituary Notices of Mr Alexander McPherson Passes

The tragic passing of Alexander McPherson on Thursday morning September 16 shocked many in Wingham. A longtime resident of Little Dingo in the Wherral Flat district, he died after a suspected heart attack while riding to Cedar Party. He was 77, wife predeceased him, funeral Friday at Wingham General Cemetery with Rev. W. Harrison officiating.

Alexander McPherson Wingham Mye Pherson Dingo Wherral Flat Falk McPherson Mr McPherson George McPherson Manning Fairview Mr. McPherson Cedar Party Maries Post One William McPherson Bo Bo Krambach Slater J. ©. Laurie Invergarden Gloucester George Upper Manning Samuel

Gloucester Fire Brigade Proposal Meeting Aired

A poorly attended public meeting called by the Shire President to discuss establishing a Gloucester fire brigade saw Mr. Chaplin flag wet conditions and Mr. Hawdon question the scheme without lower insurance premiums. The Underwriters’ Association would reclassify, not the Board of Fire Commissioners, and the motion urged contacting the association before further action.

Gloucester Chaplin Hawdon Board of Fine Commissioners Dungoge Glouceson Flachlon de Quesne Underwriters’ Association Cates

Town Improvement Scheme Plan for Gloucester Arbaty Area

Public meeting attendees viewed Mr Wood's plan for Gloucester Arbaty Area improvements. The scheme covers paving roadway kerbing guttering and tree planting in select streets. It is a staged program with annual parts, credited to Shire Engineer Mr Wood.

Wood Aasistani Gloucester Arbaty

Revenue tax increases announced in Defence Budget

The Defence Budget introduces higher taxes with a 15 percent rise in federal income tax for companies and individuals, a sales tax hike from 4 to 6 percent, and a Jam tax increase. The Treasurer projects extra revenue across four main sources totaling about £1.4 million from income, sales, and related levies.

Liesey

Death at Bunyah in tragic tree felling accident

In the Bunyah District an accident during tree clearing near Bunyan claimed the life of 25 year old Archibald Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Murty. A limb struck him after a felled tree slipped and swung back. He died the same night at Taree Hospital after surgery. Murray had recently married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Miligan.

Bunyah Upper Wallamba Archibald Murray Allan Murty Bunyan Eric W. French Andy Atrike Mr. Murray Ilocto Dr. McCredie Nabiac Taree Victor Maurer Arong Maya Aave Ks Bunyat Some Lter Mra J. Miligan Bo Bo Times

On the Green Doors Open for Six Visiting Rinks

A full green day is planned with six visiting rinks from Taree and Wingham arriving. Delegates from Taree, Wingham and Port Macquarie will meet to discuss association matters in the afternoon. The listed players include Hebblewhite, Thomas, Hawdon, Munro, Teal, Rye, Evans, Anderson, Weekes, Alder, Andrews, Bons, Lowe, Houghton, MacAndrew, Woodward, Chapman, Coote, Kendall, White, Abbeck, Morgan, Carolyn, Adam. An early start by 2 p.m. is advised. The moon has no air or water, a scientist notes. We know a petrol station like that.

Taree Wingham Port Macquarie Hebblewhite Thomas Hawdon Munro Teal Rye Evans Anderse Weekes Alder Andrews Bons Lowe Houghton MacAndrew

Scenic Wonders of Gloucester Enthuses Visitor Letter

A Newcastle reader thanks Gloucester and Copeland for a day of natural beauty on a tour through the district. He praises Copeland Tops views toward Rawdon Vale and Barrington Tops, urges road access to Rawdon Vale, and commends the town band and local scenery. He suggests preserving the brush and its feathered inhabitants as a national reserve and urges tourism promotion.

Harry Brockwell Gloucester Copeland Menaie Hiatriots New South Wales Copsiane Rawdon Vile Barrington Tops Rawdon Vale

Gloucester Turf Wicket Appeal for Funds Opened

A Gloucester citizens meeting discussed raising funds to build and maintain a new turf wicket nearing completion. The Gloucester District Cricket Association will receive and manage proceeds, with players contributing to upkeep and readers urged to support the appeal.

Hig Gloucester District Cricket Association Gloucester District Advocate

Record of Gloucester Rural School enrolment and exams

The new term opens with 291 pupils and expected to exceed 300. Depart mental Examinations Bursary and Intermediate will affect the school. Eleven pupils will sit for Muty this year, one more than last. Results of recent writing spelling arithmetic competitions listed by class. A burglary described as the handsomest man in town.

Muty Tan Gal Sin Gloucester Rural School Tt Im

Mount George Rodeo Sets Attendance Record In Fine Weather

Mount George drew visitors from across the Upper Manning for a record crowd at a Saturday rodeo. A large refreshment stand run by Mesdames Bakewell and Norris, plus a strong program of events from woodchop to buckjumping, delighted attendees. Winners included Pat Bridges Boat, Chas Boozer, N Carter, M Bris Lane, and G Holmes, with a closing balance of over £30 for the School of Arts.

Mount George Manning H. J. Bakewell A. Norris J. Brilsnon Wingham W. Paston Paterson Chary Lyon Bell Bros School of Arts Ramblers J. Ford Pat Bridge Chas. Boozer E Holmes N Carter Shannon Boy Cowboy M. Brislane Vanity Fair P. W. Hain Rosie W. L. Cooper G. Holmes J. Cross Roar N. Shroderlat N. Carter W. L Cooper P. Carter J. Thorne K. Holmes Bullock T. Miller Bell Bop Stewart Foster Bell A. Stewart Moore Mount George School AL Stewart Joe Boorer A. Stewarts Peggy Andrews Hinton Alt-Comerly P. Andrews Monty Andrews N. Edwards G. Slater C. Engel P. Bell B. Smith C. Engelis Wingham Chronicle Boorer Tet

Cattle Burnt at Deep Creek Farm

Seven dairy cows and two heifers perished in a paddock fire on Mr. Albert Wilson's Deep Creek farm in the Lismore district. Three cows and two calves survived. The blaze likely started on a neighboring dry run and spread through dry grass trapping the stock.

Albert Wilson Deep Creek Lismore

Gloucester Road Deviation Objections Notice 1938

Government Gazette 23 Sept 1938 lists proposed road deviation from Pitlochry to Buck Creek within Gangal Estate Gloucester parish and adjoining road closings. Objections must be judged with the Minister for Lands within one month from gazette publication. Allman U.S. for Lands.

Notich Pitlochry Buck Creek Gangal Estate Australian Agricultural Company Gloucester Department of Lands Sydney G. ¥. Allman U.S Landa

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