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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

3

Red Cross Society Plans Anniversary Dance and Meeting

The Red Cross Society held its usual monthly meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday 20th inst. President Mrs A J White presided. Apologies from several members. Glover read the relief report noting many cases of returned soldiers and dependents needing clothing and soliciting old trousers. The branch scheduled a November 3rd Anniversary Birthday Dance, the 9th such event, with Higgins as cake maker and White icing. Estab plans for a strong social and financial result and new members are invited with a 1 annual subscription. The next monthly meeting will be the third Tuesday at 9 pm.

Red Cross Society School of Arts A. J. White Mesdames Higgins Dawson Shaw Street Irwin Hebbiewhite Glover Matthews Perrin W. Garner Mesdames Glyn Jones D. Ros H. Gray Mia J. R. Higgins Mesdames McGregor Yoole

Rabbit skins cheaper at Sydney sales report

Winchcorbe Carson Ltd reports rabbit skins offered at Wednesday Sydney sales totaling 33 tons with prices easing from opening to late auctions. Winters ranged 25d to 28d per lb, other categories varied. overall values fell by 4d to 6d per lb, with multiple grade ranges noted.

Winchcorbe, Carson Ltd Sydney

Parachute guarantee and butter contest scuffle referenced

A Harley Street expert says a man ages by comfort while a woman ages by belief. Parachutes for aviators are guaranteed to deploy when properly handled or money back. A country butter-making contest saw two multi-maids clash over whey, highlighting rivalries in dairy events.

Harley Street

Rockhurst hosts club day with numerous event wins

A successful day for Rockhurst Cricket Club was held on Saturday featuring races and contests. Winners included F Breese in Maiden Flag, E Higgins in Ty Race and Open Flag, N Carter in Maiden Pony and Open Hunt, G Fraser in Maiden Pony, Mrs J Atkins in Stepping Distance Ladies, and J Wilson among others. Judges were J A Ross and W W Wilson, with starter P Hagon.

Rockhurst F. Breese Martin E. Higgins N. Carter G. Fraser F. Fraser D. Martin R. Shaw FE. Higgins

Cricket at Cooplacurripa a enjoyable day of play

A Mount George team visited Cooplacurripa Station for a day's cricket on Sunday. After an exciting match Cooplacurripa won by 9 runs. Tea was provided by the Coopla ladies. Scorers listed include G Muddie 15, G E Smith 1, J Morris 0, W Wilks 4, A Wratten 5, W Ainsworth 4, D Crouch 0, A Edwards not out, with several others dismissed or listed as sundries.

Cooplacurripa Mount George Coopla G. Muddie K. Holmes G. E. Smith Titcume A. Wright J. Keppie J. Morris

Fortnightly Gloucester cattle sale yields high yarding

W E Sparke reports another heavy yarding of store cattle with strong demand and advanced rates for quality lots. Top Debon steers sold around £7 17s, Hereford 7 year olds £6, and numerous buyers paid varied prices for many bulls cows and calves across the yarding. Tom Hicks notes firm market and good turnout, with Herbert Field Pty Ltd consignments achieving solid prices. Gloucester pig sale shows light yarding but firm prices for stores and improved rates for feeders. Calves sale reports improved quality and firm best rates. Sydney pig values show back fatters and baconers steady while porkers ease. A Turkish financier marries, aiming to follow his father in domestic life.

W. E. Sparke Gloucester) Pty. Ltd Devon W. P. Reichert L. W. Bucknell F. Farrell Lynch Roa. Crowther P. Koellner Faston Elt B.J. Bowen Webeck Miss Careon T. Andrews J. Ross A. N. Moore A. Aynsley Clifton Pastoral Co Tom Hicks Herbert Field Pty. Ltd Herbert Field Gloucester F. K. Smith C. M. Burley Eric Easton J. Landers G. Yeark J. Ro Smth White and Barbour A. Leslie Osland and Harris M. Keegan Beaton Gun Mrs. Roy Shultz P. W. German R. Elliss C. Howell Newton Bros Rog. Adams Ellis Jon D. German J. E. Farrey F. Burton A. E. Moore Eric Germon A. W. Griffin Miss May Ross H. J. Paff T. Paff R. V. Easton G. Eilis G. Weismantel Mrs. C. N. Shaw J. A. Ross W. EB. Sparke Ger) Pty. Ltd W. R. Slade M. J. Landers Howard Martin O. C. Middlebrook T, V. Murray D. C. Green F.M. Baker A.C. Parish Hamberger K. B. Bithrey W. J. Phillips H. Fittock H. J. Johnston G. Ninness J. Randle John German H. A. Abbott C. Belcher Jno. Slade Maslen Ger.) Pty, Ltd R. F. Lynch A. Weekes Glen Faston de HG L. B Deands Exwards W. Lowrey Don Shaw Everett and Wade G. Landers Sal S T. Hampton Mrs. Ferguson Mrs. Bulwards Moore L. Vintner W. P. Retchert K. A. McIntosh A. Murray J.P. Lee K. Chisholm Atking and Mowle A. J. Everett A. C. Parish Moylan and Sansom FM. Baker M. V. Holstein R. Paff Mrs. Ralston TH. Paff A. Bridge J. K. Relf W.T. Relf J. Bignell R. Whatmore C.T. Bevtram H. Reeves W. E. Charlesworth W.L. Easton Martin W. Easton F. F. Shaw Galves E. G. Moore T Milligan F. Z. Parke A Leslie Robt. Paterson S.J. Smith Bilis Gilson Tea Higgins R. Gorton Las Leech Slade G. K. Page Smith and Sangom F. Samuels C. M. Burles M. Tiedman J Ratley B. Andrews Grant and Johnston J. Stevenson W. ©. Ridgeway A. Blanch A.J Smith B.J. Rheinberger Spruce and Borhsm T. Borham Tack Frost G. Ellis RM. Easton Eric Mastan R. Eliss Homebush Brindingabba Bourke Gundibri Blate Merriwa Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd

Par Handicap Draw At Club House Tomorrow

A par handicap will be played to morrow with the draw for entrants at the club house. Employees in a tinned fruit factory are urged to sing at their work, and the writer notes their merriment as they lean into the task.

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