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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1947

Page

5

Pig and calf sale yields firm prices at Gloucester auction

W. E. Sparke Ger. Pty. Ltd reports a light pig yarding with strong demand and firm rates across the board. Tom Hicks notes a light sale with buyers present. calf yarding also steady with heavy entries and late rates, sellers and buyers active at fortnightly calf and pig sales.

Gloucester Fiji W. E. Sparke Ger. Pty. Ltd W. J. Henderson Brian Latter Harris Page Jun D. C. Middlebrook Wilson and A. Bridge K. Webeck Reif and Stewart Tom Hicks W. J. Arrowsmith W. W. Corbett Chas. Taylor Boorer Toma J. W B. Westley E. C. Sansom D. Boorer E. T. Boorer H. McNaughton M. Relf F. O. Smith W.W. J. Arrowsmith Misa O. C. Burton Isase Moore Eric Relf Laurie Chisholm W. E. Sparke Ger.) Pty. Ltd

SH STOCH SALES PITT SON & BADGERY REPORT CATTLE YARDING

Sydney market report from Pitt Son and Badgery with 2305 cattle yarded in good condition. Prices seen for various cattle including Aberdeen Angus bulls to 28 1, steers to 22 10, heifers to 18 7, steers to 09/ and cows to 16s per 100 lb with values varying by supplier as Winchecombe Carson note market easing for quality stock.

Sydney Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd Wysgea P Ship Wearne Aberdeen HB. Davies Piallaway Station Breenga H. B N. WM Rose Merrygoen Winchecombe, Carson Ltd

Cattle Auctions At Gloucester Maitland And Shire Yards

W E Sparke Pty Ltd and Tor Hicks promote cattle sales at Shire Gloucester Maitland yards this week. Trades include 300 head of fat and store cattle, a small dairy herd, and mixed cattle. Auctions also list 119 acres freehold from W J Grant estate and 250 horses at Maitland yards in early October.

W. E. Sparke Ger.) Pty. Ltd Tor Hicks Gloucester Shire Tom Hicks W. J. Grant Grant Ward's River School of Arta Gloucester Maitland Yards Mesars W. E. Sparkes Ger.) Pty, Ltd Ghire

Wanted to Buy Palings Second Hand Tron Frame Pianos

Wanted to buy palings second hand tron frame pianos. Full value paid. Call, writs or phone B1138. Palings, 130 Hunter Street, Newcastle.

Hunter Street Newcastle

Obituary of Edward Albert Stratford Sapper Farm Leader

Edward Albert of Avonview Stratford died at 65 after a blood clot caused heart failure. A lifelong farmer and prominent community figure, he served as a Methodist church trustee for 34 years and held public roles including Stratford Public Hall trustee and Gloucester Shire Councillor. Survived by wife Annie Eliza Shelton and eight children, funeral held at Stratford.

Edward Albert Avonview Stratford Gresham Dungog John Shelton Herb. Shelton John’ Shelton Bignell Chingog Annie Eliza Shelton John Bbelton Methodist Church Gloucester Jim Wenham Primary Producers’ Union Lang Arthur Alex Agricultural College Leake Ray Atkins Vera Steve Blanch Winnie Jim Rudkin Connie Gwen Fon Taree Stratford Cemetery N. Lynford Smith

Protest on Banking at Gloucester Co operative Dairy meeting

The Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company Ltd held its annual meeting on Tuesday to protest the Federal Government banking proposal. Motion moved by J G Wilson and seconded by P J Radford carried unanimously. They oppose nationalisation of Australia’s banking system and object to any government use, addressing the Hon Speaker and Parliament.

J. G. Wilson P. J. Radford Carreld Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd Australia House of Representatives

Hastings Council weighs Laurieton community hotel plan

Hastings Shire Council considers a plan to establish a community hotel at Laurieton with a projected cost of 30 000 pounds, reported by the Sunday Sun. The notice appears within a column mixing health proverbs and local civic news.

Hastings Shire Laurieton Sunday Sun

Tennis duel guides Nabiac over Gloucester by one game

The Nabiae beat Gloucester 12 sets to 12 sets with Nabiac taking more games in this Tuesday match at Nabiac Showground. Players included Bill Henderson Doug Shaw Eric Everett Don McRae Fred Parker Bruce McSwan Joe Atkins Ted Higgins and Mrs Beck. Hospitality followed with lunch and speeches. A return match is set for Wednesday October 1 at Gloucester.

Gloucester A. HB. & P. Association Nabiac Show Society Ted Higgins P. We Gloucester A. B. and P. Association Nabine Indies Gloucester

Bowling Notes Final of Club Fours

In the final of the club fours Wil men A Smith Andrews Beattie defeated Dare McNaughon Adams Laurence 20 20. With three ends to go the scores were even at 30 all. Laurence s team were unlucky in failing to add further points. The cock o walk pairs still remains with Kendall and Beattie Laurence and A Smith made an ef fort during the week but were not successful. Social Games Chaplin Rye Hawdon 31 v Vidal West J Wood ward 16 Boorer and Kendall 20 v Fitzgerald and Whatson 20 Campbell 5 Woodward Highfield 24 v Saxby Kirk Carolan 22 To morrow week 4th October a

Wilmen A. Smith Andrews Beattie Dare McNaughon Adams Laurence Cock O' the Walk Kendall Chaplin Rye Hawdon Vidal West J. Woodward Boorer Fitzgerald Whatson Campbell Woodward Highfield Saxby Kirk Carolan

Clergyman Opposes Bank Nationalisation Debate

Reverend J Fisher criticised the Federal Government plan to nationalise banking. He warned that political questions may be raised in church, arguing the church must educate citizens and defend Christian liberty against state control. Representatives of the Orange of Commerce attended the discussion.

Orange of Commerce

Last Week to Register Dogs in Gloucester

Last week for owners to renew or register dogs before month end. Law requires annual registration for dogs six months or older. Fee is 2 shillings 6 pence per dog for one year. Registration location in Gloucester is the Court House.

Gloucester Court House

Community Event Calendar for Gloucester and Barrington

A packed slate of upcoming events in Gloucester Barrington and surrounding areas includes the Church of England Gaiety Show in Barrington Hall on September 30 proceeds to the church building fund Mrs E M Irwin organizer and Farrmoney trips. A Tennis Tournament at Barrington on October 4 starts at 10 30 am with entries by October 4th, secretary Mr E Everett. Further plans include a Frolic and Dance October 24 at the School of Arts to aid Sunday School and a monster Rodeo Carnival at Kempsey Showground November 22 with 150 prize money. Meetings for the Gloucester BSL sub-branch October Local Friday evening and the Chorus dance at Kia Ora Hall October 3 with Melody Makers Orchestra. Stratford Younger Set Dance postponed to October 10. A Barrington Cricket Club dance October 16, Farley’s bus from Gloucester 10 am. Forbesdale Anniversary Ball December TBA with Night Owls Orchestra. Dungog Jockey Club Cup Meeting scheduled next Wednesday with transport from Gloucester. White City opening proceeds to Gloucester sub branch FLSL and Gloucester P and A.

Church of England Gloucester Barrington Hallon E. M. Irwin Church of Fagland Farkey E. Everett Arta Church of England Sunday School C.mc.n. Agricultural Society Kempsey Showground Norman L. Cash Kempney Gloucester B.S.L School of Arts P.m Kia- Ora Hall Melody Makera Orchestra Stratford Barrington Hall Barrington Cricket Forbesdale Isdies Forest Stroud Dungog Jockey Club Farley Garners’ Corner Stroud Road Rays White City Denison Street Gloucester Sub Branch Fls.l Gloucester P. and ©. Association

Test Pilots in Training at Empire Test Pilots' School

Charlies Gardner discusses the University of Flying film about Cranfield’s Empire Test Pilots School in Bedfordshire. The school trains pilots to test any aircraft, with international participation, blending lectures and flying. Cost per pupil is about £10,000.

Charlies Gardner B.boc University of Flying Central Office of Information Britain Cranfield R.A.F Bedfordshire Empire Test Pilots’ School Gardner Lr. Robertson AFC Royal Australian Air Force Empire Test Pilots Royal Air Force Royal Navy Canada Australia U.S.A China Greece Holland Hi Gardner

Wingham Races Show Large Attendance Despite Low Fields

At Wingham last Saturday a food attendance marked the meeting a success though fields were disappointing. Grand Balloon, Newcastle galloper, won the two main races Flying First Division and Club Handicap easily from cramped odds. Constant Roma, fresh from Krambach, finished strong to beat Newsagent in the second Flying. Same Boy won the third Flying at 4s and Brown Gilt claimed the Maiden Handicap at 2s.

Wingham Newcastle Constant Roma Krambach Newsagent Same Boy Brown Gilt

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