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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1931
Page
2
Myra ONeill of the Royal Hotel Taree plans a study trip to Italy to further her music career. The young Manning singer, noted for a tuneful voice, is expected to travel on the voyage scheduled for the 2nd Jump.
North Coast and Tablelands topped the District Exhibits Competition at the Royal Show, with Central Coast and Tablelands close behind. Scores ranged up to 1000, listing Northern Coast 411, Central Coast and Tablelands 502, West Mor ton 163, Western Districts 64, South Cortang Tubiehumuts - likely incomplete data.
Don Grant aged 23, son of Mr and Mrs R A Grant of Werd's River, severed a great toe and the adjacent toe while chopping wood when the axe deflected onto his foot. He is an inmate of Narraweema private hospital and is progressing favourably.
The Australian Labor Party faces a split as the AWU accuses the Lang plan of aiming to create a dictatorship within the party. The State executive condemns the plan as a diversion and warns it would worsen unemployment rather than help the unemployed, signaling deep internal conflict.
A Melbourne era notice cites the New England boundary definitions proposed for a constitutional area in Australia. It lists northern, eastern and western borders, includes Maitland, and names numerous shires and municipalities to be encompassed by the new electorate and governing bodies.
Dr Page spoke in favor of a New England provincial council at Oddfellows Hall Raymond Terrace audience filled to hear arguments. Ald Marleey of the Taxpayers Association opened the meeting and noted support for the movement. The association had passed a resolution to back the plan and urged Lang to reconsider.
Constitutional lawyers agree the Commonwealth Government can under the Financial Agreement pay New South Wales interest due in London on April 1 and then sue the state to recover the amount paid. If the High Court grants judgment against NSW and the debt is not promptly adjusted, the High Court has machinery to enforce payment of the judgment.
Nine nominations were received for eight director positions on the Gloucester Protection Board. After Mr J C Summerville withdrew his nomination the eight directors were declared elected. The only newcomer is Austin Gallagher replacing Summerville. Directors named include John Abbott Karnak Flat George Andrews Charity Creek Robert Easton Burrell Creek Austin Gallagher Krambach Herbert Higging Curracabark Francis Longworth Taree George Titcume Monkrai and James Wilson Gloucester.
Gloucester District Cricket Association names its side to face Manning River Association at Taree next Monday with 10.30 am start. Captain J Farley leads a 12-man squad including A J B Laure, Faston, Monro, Jarl Smith, Avery, Atkins, Bignell Stratford, Bucksheram, Higgins, Hamberger and Henderson.
The Monthly Medal saw Dr. Locke and A Laurie both card 72 in 8 stroke handicap. The Associates opened play with a 15 hole stroke handicap, Mrs Yates winning with a net 70. Other scores included D Thurlow 72, M Middlebrook 73, Mrs Cavanough 74, Mrs Parish 76, Mrs Car Street 77, Mrs Christia 86, R Thurlow 67, and Mrs Carvinn 97.
A massive earthquake devastates Managua with 4000 injured and 400 to 800 dead. Fire and collapse wreck the capital, wrecking government offices and hotels, severing water mains, as U S and British officials and marines aid recovery and search for survivors.
Minister W F Dunn states the government remains committed to abolishing the boards and the stock tax as a pre election pledge. A bill is being prepared and will be advanced when Parliament meets again. Dunn dismisses a ratepayer referendum as futile and notes many letters urging abolition amid protests.
W A Labour leader in Perth reports that P Collier, head of the Opposition, vows the entire Labour movement rejects Lang policy. He warns retention of interest will deepen unemployment, harm trade, and shift capital away from NSW, while condemning Lang’s cynical reply to the unemployed deputation.
Douglas Waddell & Co report light forward sales with rare high cattle bids. Prices posted for dairy, calves, and store stock. next sale set for April. Sydney calf market shows 850 head penned, prices range from 11/6 to 34/6 for calves, with better rates for prime and heavy calves. Sydney pig prices firm for light porkers, with baconers and porkers varying by head, and local cattle values easing slightly at hometoun auctions. Local beef and yearling prices also noted, with several named firms and buyers referenced.
Good Friday services listed for Gloucester and ropeland with times 1.80 and 2.30. Easter Sunday schedule shows Gloucester 11, Stratford 2.90, Gloucester 1.30 and additional Gloucester 7.90.
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