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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
2
The Gloucester Arhocat reports that Dr Munro will be absent from his practice from tonight (Friday) until next Wednesday night. The notice advises patients to seek alternatives during the period.
Vital statistics record quarter results showing 10 male and 18 female births, 3 male and 4 female deaths, with warnings of unusually high death toll. Government notices outline Easter school holidays from Good Friday to Tuesday, and enrolment procedures for the Upper House Referendum writ. Community notes report ministerial farewell events, gifts, and upcoming Congregational Services, plus concerns over recent diphtheria cases in Gloucester and local flower displays.
In recess situations the Colonial Secretary explained food relief rules apply statewide with no city country difference. Local applications are made at the police station and the Labour and Industry Department lacks a central body for procedure, prompting questions from Mr. Vincent about accessibility for Oxley constituents.
The Secretary of the A H P Association announces the Gloucester Show will run on April 20 and May 1. Donations for special prizes total about £70, with lists to be released midweek. The event will feature the Gigantaphone wireless announcer from Amalgamated Wireless, used successfully at The Tarée Show and Royal Master Show in Sydney.
Dungog Show held over Wednesday Thursday and Friday attracted about 2800 entries. Fat cattle proved a standout feature with principal exhibitors including T. M. Hooke J. K Mackay and the Wirragunla Estate Shorthorns D Abbott Devons G B Walter Herefords C H Smith and W J Smith Jerseys judged by Mr Graham who praised Jersey cattle quality despite few millers. Bird noted increasing entries and improving standards. In needlework Molly Bolton Gloucester won firsts in baby dress hand embroidered nightdress and placed in plain needlework and Oilsey a.
A brief notice states repairs are available with specialization in repair work. The fragment indicates services offered and a claim to expertise, though details are incomplete.
Gloucester 1930 show committee met on the show grounds with attendance listed led by President A J White. Rain insurance of 100 pounds was approved for 10 points of rain between 7 and 11 am on the second morning, plus 64 special prizes promised. sub committee to allocate funds where donors did not specify.
Barrington School Bus Committee met at Barrington Hall on Tuesday night with A Corbett chairing. Members present included J Landers, W Dewherry, W Arrowsmith, J Beaton, A Everett, E Moore, 1 Beaton, H McSwan, B Redman and Mrs Miller. apologies from Mrs J Beil.
At Homebush last Monday good to prime beef sold from 42/ to 4T/ per 100lbs and yearling beef 50/ to 56/ on the hoof. Mrs F Ni Lalrie of Gloucester topped at £13/8/8 with 24 steerage sold by Winchcombe Carson Ltd. Sydney pig sales totaled 1100 head with firmer values. Prime light porkers showed keen demand. baconers ranged 53/4 to 60/ per head and mer a 20/- to 20/-.
A Stratford Avon Valley and Strand Road delegates meeting discussed a dispute over a cricket match between Stratford and Kia Ora. The controversy centered on rain affecting play, the umpire Rudkin's statement, and whether protest rules were properly followed, with opinions on whether the match should be resumed or the protest upheld.
The County Women's Association Gloucester branch issues a tax return deadline for employers by April 14, 1930, covering wages and benefits for January to March 1930, with forms available at post offices and the Department of Taxation. The usual OWA meeting is postponed from April 8 to April 15 at 2.40 pm, signed by M. H Locke, Hon Secretary.
The notice advertises private sale of 22 Walio Now bred black poll vows and calves for £10, with auctioneering by TOM HICKS of GLOUCESTER. It also reports Stratford and Thin-Om Clubs tied in competition points and a proposed final played at the Park wicket over successive Saturdays, with umpires V Fitzgerald and J Mitchell. Funds raised from gate proceeds would support the second wicket project, noting donations totaling £12 19s 3d from various sources.
Excursion tickets for a double journey at single fare from Gloucester to Sydney and intermediate stations. Departure Gloucester 11:47 am Saturday April 12. Tickets include a coupon valid only for outward leg. must be presented during validity at an intermediate station. Return within one calendar month. return by listed trains only. For full timetable details, see handbills from Station Masters.
Barrington Hall hosts the Gloucester district event titled A Faith That Rebels on July 15 with community singing at 7 40 pm. Bubject Christ's Appointments on June 30 includes solos by Miss V Rich Mrs E A Gresham violin by Miss V Martin duet by Misses Winnie Gresham and Winnie Shelton organist Mrs Howard Reeves and community singing led by Mr E A Tripet.
A stroke handicap will be played at the local links tomorrow at the club house. Members and associates are invited to Wingham's opening tomorrow. Gloucester will be represented by Ashworth Street Roddy Lawrie Dindney Homer Hawdon Chariton Street Hawdon at Dungog on Sunday. The Associates held a roll up over an 18 hole course with M Newton net 43 winning. Mrs Newton 43, Mrs Dowdney 45, Mrs Street 46, Mrs Roddy 46, Mrs Cavanough 47, Middlebrook 47, Mrs Yates 48, Mrs Horner 49, Mrs Thurlow 50, Mrs Locke 51, Mrs Ashworth 54, Mrs B Thurlow 69, Miss Dummelly 89.
A civic sentiment declares banishment of elaborate confections from modern tea scenes. Oysters, pastries, and cream puffs are criticized as excessive, with hosts urging plain bread and butter as a modest alternative. The piece cites Queen Anne era restraint and notes Australians lead in tea consumption.
A terse public notice warns that any person or persons interfering with fences heating rabbling or trespassing on property at Waukivory will be penalized. The notice is signed by Gresham Eety with a dated or informal attribution.
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