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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists F.8.C.A. Honmirs and Jack McDonald of Sydney Pty Limited will visit Glourveter on Saturday in April and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours listed as morning and afternoon.
The issue reports factory pay scales for March with quotas and rates, notes a Country Party nomination meeting endorsing candidates Martin Dark and Onwsot, and records a magistrate trial for a brooklyn gulfkeeper murder charge. It also advertises The Spoilers at Bangastie Theatre, frost warnings in the district, a Sleepers inspection at Gloucester next Tuesday, and coupon offers for smallgoods at Drews Bonnie Belle.
Missee Peggy and Chaplin left on the Wednesday day train for Burney after receiving call ups in the WAAAK. Peggy, energetic secretary of the Younger Sat, will be missed. Roy Channell Barolé Stampton and Alex Garmond of the ATF were welcomed at the Returned Soldiers Social held Tuesday night with a War Chest presentation to Alex. Germon. Mr F Bostock North Coast piggery instructor will move to Him Headquarters Sydney, with Mr G Carne succeeding him at Hawkenbury College. A piggery district prize of 1263 pounds was awarded to the Red Crowd Society, and several local totals are listed. The Australian Bucktumminge Chovrnteset team secured wins at Bevinahenes Fond Inst Mendon, dominating the meeting.
A reader criticizes a prior article on Tomalla road and teritle table fant arguing most Upper Bunter councillors favor it yet fail to promote productive use of the land. The writer suggests Basalt rock could be valuable, notes steep terrain, limited arable land around Womals, and questions why inhabitants do not pursue larger scale production. He cites local figures like My Edwards and laments wasted road-making potential in the shire.
A reader letter discusses a dangerous mad bull in Copeland, warning of risks to people and animals. It condemns fear and urges humane handling, noting potential harm to children and riders and referencing a historical cup event as a metaphor.
At the Manning Ambulance Committee meeting a Maitland District notice stated Maitland plans to terminate the agreement with Manning and Gloucester for ambulance service to Stratford Craven and Ward's River residents. The Maitland committee will run the service from Dungog, prompting surprise and concern in the district and a letter to Maitland and the Board seeking a review.
A chaotic local notice details the Gloucester showground event tomorrow for a bullock riding contest and Highland pipe band performance. Entry lists include numerous names and monetary contributions totaling 24 pounds 8 shillings.
Tom Hicks reports a late April cattle sale with mostly rough, some off condition stock. Buyers attended but demand was restrained for poor cattle. any with bloom held firm, while numerous consignors including Bowen Brus and Mrs. E. Ribbons offered many cows and calves at varied prices. The sale featured 2804 cattle overall, with prime heavy bullocks and other grades quoted by the Yard, reflecting uneven market strength.
Competition held under Juertay Sydney pig rules with steady bidding and firm values. Prices ranged from farmyard lots to higher graded stock, though much of the text is garbled. readable figures show prices around 78 to 240 per head and stronger bids near 1,000 for top lots.
Mary Ann Ashworth, aged about 86, longtime Gloucester resident, died after a progressive decline. She was active in World War I support, golf, and local clubs with her husband Tom Ashworth. Survived by daughter Jean Guitrey of Gloucester and brother William O’Brien of Melbourne. Interment in Gloucester Church of England cemetery conducted by Rev J A Smith.
Maren Perrin daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Perrin Stratford wed Allok Gresham son of Mr and Mrs E A Gresham Stratford at Stratford Union Church. Ceremony by Rev Brice Hinds followed by reception at the School of Arts Gloucester. Readings and toasts noted with local friends hosting pre nuptial social events.
The Gloucester District Rural School reports march test results by class. Names listed include John West Janet Franka Roxa Redman in Class 1. Janet Withama Beryl Burkett Margaret Jones in Class 2. Judith Bagie ton Gwen Franks Ken Redman in Class 3. Bar era Reeves Vals German Shirley Coleman in Class 4. Norman Lynn Tule Williams. and other students with notes on most improved pupils.
Presbyterian Free Church survivoa outlines the coming weekend events including the Lords Supper dispensation at Harrington on Sunday April 18 at 1 am and 1:30 pm at Nigh Berview. Preparatory views on Wednesday the 18th at 7:30 pm and Saturday the 10th at 2:00 pm. Thanksgiving Service Monday at 7:30 pm with Rev. J A Warder as preacher at Lower Barrington Church.
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