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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 06, 1934

Page

2

Trooper Killed in Camp Accident Near Muswellbrook

A fatal incident marred a camp of the 16th Light Horse Regiment at Muswellbrook on Tuesday. Trooper Robert Clark of Bulga fell from his horse and died that night after concussion. Trooper A F Woolley was thrown, breaking a leg and admitted to Brentwood Hospital.

16Th Light Horse Regiment Muswellbrook Robert Clark Bulga Singleton A. F. Woolley Brentwood Hospital

Pitlochry School Fence and Local News Update

Hon W Bennett reports approval for Pitlochry Public School fence. tender from Mr Middlebrook accepted and Amber supplied by the Department. Association to erect at no cost. Department waives half fencing cost from Mr Hooke. Also death of a three-year-old, local court fines, a broken leg, moving bullocks to New Guinea, charity fund for Victor Creagh's sons, Royal Show poultry success, and Copeland sports recap.

Pitlochry School W. Bennett Pitlochry Hooke C. Lean Carinya Bulline Association Vic. Oreagh Victor Creagh Upper Bowman Reg. Cox Messrs J. ©. Hooke Cox Jon

Steamer Jap Ashore Near Cape Hawke

The wooden steamer Jap, 242 tons, grounded on a spit near Forster at Cape Hawke. Refloating failed as heavy seas pushed her onto the sand. hold and engine room flooded. Crew abandoned ship mid Tuesday. lifeboat reached the scene with difficulty. Built 1905, now a timber steamer of 45 hp, owned by Cristal Steamships, insured in part. Hundreds of tourists viewed the wreck afterward.

Forster Cape Hawke John Green and Son Fairford, Forster

Railway deputation seeks Forbesdale platform and trucking yard

Railway Commissioner Hartigan met a Forbesdale deputation led by Hon W Bennett asking for a platform at Forbesdale and a trucking yard to boost traffic. C Howell and others offered to supply labour if material was provided. Hartigan pledged to investigate and send an officer to supervise works.

Orbesdale Mr. Hartigan North Coast W. Bennett Forbesdale C. Howell Forbendale Hartigan Bennett Messia Burton Mackay McGregor Joongraziers Stroud Road

Monster euchre party and dance at Majestic Theatre

A monster euchre party and dance will be held at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday 17th April to aid Wanderers Football Club. Prizes and free novelties will attract attendees with a first class orchestra supplying old and new dance music.

Majestic Theatre Wanderers McInnes Hon

Elizabeth Hawdon Moruya Obituary in 80 Years

Elizabeth Hawdon, aged about 80, widow of Ernest Hawdon of Kyla Park, Kyora and Kiora, died at Beverly Moruya on March 22. Born 1843 in Newcastle on Tyne, she emigrated to Australia in 1856, lived in Moruya most of her life, and leaves four sons John Emmott, Edmondaton, William Werge, Leslie Dampier, plus daughter Margaret Bean and sister Mrs W H Simpson. Remains interred in Elora Cemetery with husband.

Beverly Moruya Elizabeth Hawdon Earnest Hawdon Kyla, Park Kiora Hawdon Abraham Emmett Newcastle-on-Tyne England Australia Ellenborough Sydney Emmott Maruya Elizabeth Ernest Hawdon Kyin Park Ernest Messrs John Emmott Kitlara Kiers Rnest Edmondatone William Werge Gloucester Leslie Dampier Kyla Park Margaret F. P

Easter Bowling Carnival Opens Under Fair Weather

The Hunter River District Bowling Association Easter carnival opened on the East Maitland green under fair conditions. Singles and rinks championships drew record entries, with Charles McNeill’s rink and his singles win highlighted. Gloucester Club sent Mesars Street Adams Boorer Andrews, who performed well against Newcastle district players. Harris Cup singles began with A J Woodward defeating J Alder 11 to 12, while H Godana edged J Thomas. Waratah rink event was postponed due to weather but slated for continuation.

Maitland Hunter River District Bowling Association Eiaat Eatrien Gloucester Mesars President Street W. Adams D. Boorer A. J. Woodward J. Alder Woodward Alder J. Thomas H. Godana Waratah Araw Street Tanac McIntyre

Locke Cup and Monthly Medal Golf Notes

The note covers Locke Cup and Monthly Medal draws and results. D Rye faces C M Rye and H Coote meets RK Thurlow while B P Daw son plays PB Roddy. J McRae wins with net 76 in a day with several players posting strong scores. Mrs Snow takes monthly medal with 79 and Mrs Yates tops Locke Cup with 80 despite LC considerations.

D. Rye C. M. Rye H. Coote RK. Thurlow B. P. Dawson PB. Roddy T. Charlton L. Rye J. McRue J. Hawdon A. Parish McIntosh Dr, .Mtunro B. Snow A. J. Woodward T. N. Stephens W. G. Langford Abbocl Eeneeney Mru. Snow Yates Snow Thurlow G. Higgins L.C C. Street Mya. Roddy Mra. W. Garner Middlebrook Mra. Horner J. Ashworth

Commercial Gloucester pig sale shows uneven demand

Matthewson and Co report a full yarding at the fortnightly sale on Thursday the 29th with overall cheaper prices across classes. Detailed prices list numerous sows, pigs and store stock sold by multiple buyers, noting strong demand for prime light pork and stores, followed by a second sale with heavy yarding and softer demand especially for baconers and heavy pigs. A next sale is scheduled for Thursday April 12th.

Gloucester PIO Matthewson and Co W. Brasnington D. Green E. Green F. Holmes B. Reif Martin J. Metnies B. Cornish K. A. McIntosh W. P. Beichert H. Stevenson C.K. Lamert G. K. Page J. McKay F Berry Belcher Gront Ana Spruce A. Archinal Osland Newton Bros B. Relf Berry Klug Broo L. Reeves B. Schmieer J. H Parley J. Gorton B.A. Gresham Neal Sale Tom Hicks C JR Higgins T. K. Higgins Parish E Everett Reg Andrews Igs W. Rumbel Connolly and Green H. J. Dennett W. A. Nash H. Smith A. Middlebrook

Tennis club plans for revived events and new members

A Gloucester District Tennis Club meeting on March 28 outlines a comeback programme with ladder competitions for seniors, night tennis and tournaments. External players are invited, membership registrations open, and space is limited. A court marking bee is set for April 5 with all members urged to attend.

Gloucester GDLTA

Why Send Your Orders Away City Prizes and Catalogues

An advertisement urges readers to describe their orders to H Cooth, jeweller in Gloucester, promising city prizes and on-hand catalogues with guaranteed satisfaction. The piece notes substantial losses from an attempt to establish industry at Newnes, calculating £1,800,000 lost to date.

H. Cooth Gloucester Newnes

Missing Hereford steer spotted near Gloucester Dungog

Between Gloucester and Dungog an extra good quality Hereford steer about 14 to 20 months old is missing. The animal bears a brand with an A upside down and S sideways. Anyone with information should contact TOM HICKS, Auctioneer, Gloucester, or J R Osmond, Dui BOB.

Gloucester Dungog Tom Hicks J. R. Osmond

Special Dairy and Plant Sale Promises Wide Range of Livestock

A sale near Mitland on the Hunter River frontage offers 47 cows, 10 springing heifers, 12 calves, 14 pigs, 3 cows, poultry, horses, and farm machinery including a chaff-cutter, belting, mowing machine, ploughs, harrow, cultivator, roller, sheller, hay shed, and a NSW Mille Board registration transferable to the purchaser. The estate spans about 200 acres with rent of 200 per annum and may sell the plant separately.

Mille Board Buller Hyie Walley Mitland Hunter River

Reichert Seeks Gloucester P P Board Seat

W P Reichert submits his name as candidate for director elections. He pledges to protect taxpayers’ interests impartially and asks electors for confidence and support in representing them on the Gloucester public pleasure property board.

Trai W. P. Reichert

Tender for NSW Railway Refreshment Rooms Supplies

Tenders close at 12 noon on Wednesday 18 April 1934 for aerated waters bread rolls ice cream meat milk envelopes and related items for the New South Wales Department of Railways Refreshment Rooms. Tender forms and specs available from the Sut Manager or General Manager Supplies Section 1 Eddy Avenue Sydney.

Department OF Railways New South Wales Bridge’ Street Sydney Eddy Avenue W. H. Newman

Tenders Invited for Additions to Small Shop in Church Street

Tenders are invited for additions to a small shop on Church Street. Plans and specifications may be viewed at T. Fick's office. Lowest or any tender need not be accepted. Tenders close Monday, Std April, J R Holmes, Belbora.

Church Street T. Fick Lovnwest J. R. Holmes Belbora

Country Women’s Assn 4th Birthday Party at Wie School

The Country Women’s Association hosts a 4th birthday party at Wie School of Arts Hall on 10 April at 2:30 pm to celebrate the Local Branch’s inception. Members are invited to bring reads, with Mia Mackay of Dungog and other branch representatives expected. Adrienne E Mowle is Hon Secretary.

Wie School

Gloucester District Lawn Tennis Association Meeting

Gloucester District Lawn Tennis Association calls delegates to Corbetts Cafe on Thursday night April 12 at 8 o'clock. Nominations for competition close at the meeting. W. J. Robinson is Hon. Sec.

Gloucester District Lawn Tennis Association Corbetts Cafe W. J. Robinson

D. K. Redman & Sons Dairyman Blacksmith and Wheelwright

Ad for D K Redman and Sons offering services in horses shod plough shares and mower parts. Mentions reasonable rates and cash only. Also lists Singer sewing machines and W Drahan bootmaker as local agent for Bedford Bros.

Ian Singer W. Drahan Bedford Bros

Mixed Cattle Auction Listings Include Various Bulls Steers and Heifers

A detailed catalog of livestock for sale lists Bulls and cattle from multiple stations. Entries include Hereford, Durham, and Black Poll bulls aged 2 to 4 years, several station bred. steers and heifers mainly 1.5 to 2 years, mixed breeds, including Jersey heifers. Also noted are mixed Devon cattle and a large group of 150 mixed cattle in smaller lots.

Coventry Armiinie Bullen Nowendoc Durham Bird Walcha

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