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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1929
Page
2
In Sydney yesterday morning Miss Sarah Baillie Newton of Coopernook House, Coopernook, died. She was highly thought of, taught art classes at Manning centres, and produced notable work with her pupils. Body taken to Manning for interment. condolences extend to the bereaved.
The Southern Cross notes a vessel sailing from Fort George Mission and landing a Bauny at 6 15 post meridiem. It reports the death of Mia Blake of Rose Bay and mentions her funeral in Sydney. Stroud Show fans are urged to note the Stroud Annual Show on April 26 and 27 with an attractive ring events program. The death of Havelock Wilenn, 71, is announced. Acting Premier Birlenshaw asks Railway Commissioners to resume reinstruction of the Casino Bonalba and Guyra Dorrigo lines soon.
The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce met at the Shoe Hat on Wednesday night with C. J. Beaton presiding. New members T. Corbett H. J. Tull and A. C. Ryan were welcomed. Traffic delays at Gloucester Railway gates were raised and a fix discussed. Proposals for Barrington Tops road were debated and left pending. Requests included a Tyrell Street street light and a telephone link to the Sergeant's house. meeting adjourned.
Douglas Waddell & Co. notes prices for cows and calves at Sydney Homebush sale. 2700 cattle warded with prime to medium ranges firming 395 to 45a a yearling, gains of about 10s over last rates. Bundook steers sold at 412/2, etc. Pigs dearer with total 850 head sold. Sydney calf market reports 4,000 penned, weighty calves £5-£6, hobbies £35-£42, primes £3 10s for light calves.
The report covers a cricket match played at Stratford last Saturday with several players named, including Bearne, Germon, Moore, Yates, Monro, Bignell, Henderson, Atidos, Taylor, Perrin, Farley, Lowrey, Avery, Bignell, Tull, and McCubten. The score details are fragmented but indicate multiple wickets and outs among teams led by local players.
The Gloucester Golf Club will officially open its new link tomorrow with a mixed foursome event. Participants include Graham with Mrs Emmett, Hough Hall with Mrs Philly, Miss McCarthy with Issac, and W. Garger with Miss Avery. The note mentions a local lottery law debate and acts amended in Parliament to curb gambling efforts.
Mr Borham and Miss Laura Bartlett narrowly avoided a fatal collision when a goods train shunted beside the crossing as they drove onto the track. The car was wrecked though the windscreen remained intact and both occupants survived with injuries. The gate signals were reportedly unattended amid ongoing shunting, raising safety concerns and calls for an overhead bridge.
Forbesdale notes the death of Herb Atkins and sympathy to J J Atkins and L A Harris family. Local reports mention C G Deards improving in Nataneema Private Hospital. Parliament figures Bennett and Marks attend show week events. Vic Phillips takes over a local farm. Empire Day planning and local Tents Club meeting announced. Forbesdale school won 29 prizes at show, Newton Bros dairy stock highlighted. Avon Valley beat Monkeral in cricket. Jim Atking took 11 wickets.
A Wednesday night meeting of Soldiers Memorial Fund subscribers debated the future of the memorial, the old committee’s responsibilities, and who counts as a subscriber. Attendees pressed for clearer rules, adjournment to April 20, and to summon actual subscribers to decide the fund’s course.
Matthewson and Co report a heavy penning of cattle on the 16th instant with quality mostly rough and prices lower than the last sale for common lots while firm for good bullocks and oxen. The event lists many buyer names and price entries across steers cows calves heifers and pigs with a vigorous turnover and notable high bids.
A fragmented notice records Moh Mebonabi visiting and a gathering at the Commercial Hotel on the 20th with uncertain times and attendees. The text is garbled but indicates a formal or social event linked to a place named Moh Mebonabi and a hotel in Veilly.
A records note visits to Gloucester on April 20 Craven on May 1 Dungog on May 2 and a stop on Stroud Road May 3 at Mrs Barley's location.
In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather who fell asleep on 19 April 1927 aged 70. Time has not changed our thoughts of you. Sleep the sleep you longed to keep. Those who love you still remember and mourn. We, your daughter and son in law Aliceamy Harry and grandchildren, honour you.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Janos who passed away on 19 April. A cherished family keepsake shows a picture dearer than gold. Memory endures for Hazel Sim Herbert and their loving family, who honor him with words and love.
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