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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
2
Armorial Park hosts a working bee by Returned Soldiers to place donated netting, while a combined Anzac Commemoration Service will be held at Gloucester Memorial Park on Easter Sunday at 9 30 am.
Mr L F de Saxe manager of Commonwealth Bank of Darlington accompanied by Mr Don Taylor were lost while returning from a fishing trip at Barrington Tops. Mr Taylor found a way out while Mr de Saxe camped overnight. Next morning Geo Simpson located him and guided him back to camp.
The Railway Department lists sixty special trains to transport returned soldiers and dependants to Sydney on Anzac Day. Already 19,000 servicemen and 7,000 dependants have applied for free passes or concession tickets. Overloads risk arise for those wishing to return on Anzac night with many applications from Leeton and Griffith. Gloucester will run a special train at 10.8 am on Wednesday 24 April.
A temporary post office will operate at the Royal Agricultural Showground from April 5 to 27, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all business except money orders and savings bank transactions. Inward mails arrive by 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., outward by 10.45 a.m., 12.45 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday with a holiday adjustment. Public telephones and telegraphic facilities will be available.
Gladys Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Higgins of Gloucester wed Leith Easton eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Easton Belbora at St Pauls Church of England Gu cester. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Doris Higgins and best man R Easton with grandparents present. The couple planned a South Coast honeymoon and Canberra visit.
The draw lists matches C McRae vs Coote Dawson vs L Rye Garner vs Snodgrams Street vs J Moses Parish vs Woodward Oldfield vs Reddy Moore vs D C Bye Jeffrey vs Anderson Turner vs Rodgera McIntosh vs Smith Crates Thurlow Bramble vs Snow Chanwell vs Thomas Carolain vs Bider Chariton vs Horton. The Associates notes a Wednesday stroke handicap winner: Mrs Carolan with 130 39 78 ahead of rivals Yates Pariah Garcor and others. Some competitors did not return candy.
In London on Wednesday Mr. Lyons spoke at a Napona Union of Farmers’ lunch. He said Britain and the Empire share a substantial market with Britain, the Empire and foreigners supplying large portions of meat imports. He praised Australian primary producers and pledged no moves to harm British farmers, with Sir Harry Gullett and Mr. Thorby among attendees.
J Watts of Lord Street Dungog faced charges for failing to destroy diseased fruit on February 8 under the Plant Diseases Act. Inspector Benton testified the fruit was infected with fruit fly and must be destroyed to prevent spread. The court imposed a fine of 7 pounds plus costs and witness expenses, with two weeks to pay.
The notes cover Harris Cup bowling with weather aiding late rounds and a final four rink game between Wingham and Taree No 1 to decide Newcastle entry. It also details Leeton Cannery’s £50,000 cooperative takeover by growers from Leeton Yenda and Griffiths, led by Mr FD Taman, aiming to stabilize farming and avoid past issues with cannery operations.
Canberra reports a British concession allowing Australia to ship 56 000 cwt of chilled beef to the United Kingdom in April to June. Prime Minister Acting Dr Page says the agreement answers Commonwealth representations and shifts focus to long term policy from July 1.
Matthewson and Co report another heavy yarding of pigs at their fortnightly sale with buyers in attendance and fat pigs selling firm. Numerous consignors including J. McRae, H. Slade, and Geo. Watson posted varied prices. Gloucester Shire Hall to host a committee meeting and public hospital discussion next month.
Sydney reports cattle and pork sales with declines on plain cattle and stable to lower porker prices. About 2810 cattle sold mostly medium to useful quality with beef 18 to 21 shillings per 100 pounds and yearlings 82 to 25 shillings. about 1600 porkers penned with backfatt er and baconers varying, some prime prices noted, prices per head listed in ranges. A Scottish minister explains why he refuses other preachers to avoid alienating his congregation.
Mr. John Cornish and Mrs. B Cornish express sincere thanks to the Retired Soldiers League Gloucester Band and all kind friends for help aid sympathy during their recent bereavement.
In loving memory of our best husband and father who passed away April 13 1933. Beloved by all, a faithful friend called home from those who deeply loved to gain a glorious life above. Ever remembered by his wife and daughter Betty.
A memorial notice from their mother and brothers marking dates April 2 and April 13. It speaks of crushed hearts and solace in belief they are not lost but gone before, beside their graves.
A new waterproof coat is said to keep wearers dry and cooler, with a firm claiming comfort in long wear tests. An employee walked ten miles daily to test it while cinema seating showed a distinctive collar feature. Production costs rise to thousands monthly.
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