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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1934
Page
2
A huge rockfall into Korsnaes Fjord produced 80 foot tidal waves that swept inland for half a mile, destroying two villages and killing fifty people including a family of nine. Only seven survivors reported in one village. rescue efforts rushed as bodies were recovered and authorities fear more deaths.
The Gloucester Advocate lists Coveland Mines inviting tenders to carry 85 tons of mining machinery from Craven Creek with close on Saturday. Barrington butcher A Dargaville takes over from W & J Relf, promising low prices. Also items from Tweed Rugby League on the nothing in for nothing policy, Buffers cricket match, Taree Show dates, and anonymous large gifts to Bible Society and hospitals.
A Burns Federation booklet defends the poet’s original Scots rendering of Auld Lang Syne and condemns popular mispronunciations and anglicized versions. It cites the term willie-waught as a manly goodwill draught and notes corrections to spellings like gude and ma there’s.
The government proposes drastic changes to the Dog and Goat Act targeting large breeds including Alsatians greyhounds staghounds and related mongrels. A draft bill would require muzzling and immediate killing of unrestrained dogs lacking owner details in cities towns and districts. The chief secretary Mr Chaffey says the amendment bill timing is not yet known.
Heavy rain left greens difficult with only two rink games played last weekend. McIntyre Isaac Alder Street beat Ten Smith Kendall Andews 23 to 17, Bolton Tresidder Anderson defeated Milne Woodward White 25 to 16. Harris Cup singles saw White defeat Andrews 31 to 24, Boorer verman Smith edged 83 to 25. First Harris Cup round must finish by Saturday next.
The Gloucester P P Board discussed forming joint groups for rabbit suppression from Tugrabakh to Brushy Mountain, with Avon Valley extending to Waukivory and efforts to form Mograni group. Public water supply status for Wingham and permit officer changes were also noted, along with approvals for burning dead timber for charcoal and reviews of stock reserve fencing and blackberry control.
Golf notes report mowing and greens work ahead of Gloucester Golf Club annual time upen tournament. J McRae wins Monthly Medal with 74 strokes, rough conditions noted. A list of handicap matches and a Speciales meeting at the club house tomorrow at 2:45 pm are announced.
Commercial Homebush stock sale reports show poor quality in cattle with prime stock scarce and prices steady from prior day. Maitland fat cattle sale saw 1050 head with cows and bulls common, best bullocks to £10, yearlings to £5 5, calves strong, pigs 650 penned with varied weights, prices near last rates. Auctioneers note forthcoming veterinary test at Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Ltd and advise appointments at Commercial Hotel and Cavanoughs Chemist.
A new Physical Culture Club launches in Gloucester with headquarters at J. N. Laurie Memorial Hall. Instructor Mr. Husband invites all ages and body types to join, promising fitness benefits and social uplift for the district. Meetings set for evenings, aiming to foster friendship and collective well being.
Fragmentary poem fragment with repeated lines about promises from God and undying love. Nonspecific figures and garbled phrases make full meaning unclear.
The Taree Show, billed as the biggest country show in the Southern Hemisphere, will be held on Thursday Friday and Saturday March 14th 15th and 16th 1985. A Jackson is the secretary in charge.
Cope land Mines Newfoundland invites tenders for hauling about 38 tons of machinery from Gloucester Railway yards to Cra yon Creek. Quotes may cover part or sections. Closing date April 7. Not all tenders guaranteed to be accepted. A T Armstrong manager P O Box Gloucester.
A public notice dated April 10, 1934 states that B J Brown will not be responsible for any debts or obligations contracted in his name without written authority. The notice serves as a disclaimer to third parties regarding unauthorized commitments.
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