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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
2
Lencan Flat paddock now used for plane retraction class as grass is too tall on the original landing ground. Pups are progressing well and gaining confidence in handling the aircraft at the new site near Sydney road. Death notices and local events follow.
Tia Teni 31, and Ernest Gerrard, riding to Port Kembla, died after a car struck their motorcycle five miles from Catherine Hill Bay. Gerrard survived with serious injuries. John Kasik, 60, of Warnervale, faced Newcastle Police Court on three charges including the fatal collision. remanded to May 18 on £250 bail.
In the Bowls Pairs Championship the first round concludes today with Thomas and Adams defeating Weekes and Rye 29 to 8 and Lowe and Anderson over Smith and Muinro 16 to 13. Second round matchups list Thomas and Adams versus Lowe and Anderson, McIntyre and Kendall versus Ebbeck and Hawdon, Whatgon and Street versus Hebbiewhite and White or Houghton and Chapman. Harris Cup singles handicap results show Anderao over Hebbie swhite 5 to 27 and Thomas over Smith 31 to 20. Connell Shield play starts Monday at 10 am in Taree with luncheon and afternoon tea on offer.
The Department of Railways announces May 10 to 23 excursion tickets for travel to any destination with return fare equal to the ordinary single fare plus one third. Additional excursions will start May 18 for autumn vacation with trains to Sydney and return tickets at single fare, valid two months. Travelers should apply at their local station for full hand bills.
An early morning blaze on King Street destroyed a bellroom and damaged the roof, walls, ceilings, and furniture of Mr. Wal Garner’s home. Garner slept on the verandah and woke to crackling sounds as flames breached walls and roof. Firefighters with hoses contained the fire within half an hour, but the entire building and contents were insured.
The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board election results show J. G. Wilson and others elected. About 202 ballots were sent and 445 returned, with low turnout. The new board includes J. O. Wilson Ad B Cairle Gorse A Andrews James Eastor John EB Hammond William F ful comb George W Titcume and Wilson TL Abbott.
A letter argues for approving of the Pioneer route through Conpac Dewett Wet Crees and Pigna Barney for a new road from Seon to Gloucester. It highlights easier access to New South Wales grand scenery, especially the falls in the Gummi river, described as three notable cascades with dramatic drops up to 400 feet. The writer believes the route benefits many people and supports Promuen's recommendation.
A Hed Crise Society meeting at the School of Arts on April 20 discussed canceling the American Tea due to clashes. A tea and music program was set for May at Shon Apts with gifts of produce jam and cakes. Members reported clothing distributions to soldiers. an appeal for winter clothes is planned. Letters of thanks to the Race Club and to C Baker and Holland were agreed.
The 1937 Gloucester District Pastures Protection Board election for Directors in Division A concluded with Andrew Joseph Lauve and James Graham Wilson declared elected. Returning Officer Newton of Slonce ster certified the results on April 21 1937 amid formal votes and declarations.
Wal Garner thanks those who helped extinguish a residence fire and the Shepherd family for hospitality. Government Gazette notices include extension of lease terms, land objections, road deviation plans and tender calls for wooden telegraph poles in New South Wales with deadlines in May and April 1937.
The draw lists matchups for a par banilhap golf event to be played tomorrow including Rye against C Spanee and Leedham against R Street. Several other pairs are scheduled with byes noted for RB Weekes.
John Major, renowned piano player and organ tuner and repairer, is visiting Gloucester district. Contact Mina Rose Jenkins for arrangements in Gloucester.
An auction notice from Tom Hicks Auctioneer Gloucester describes a mixed cattle sale with Herefords Devons Hereford cows calves heifers and bullocks from multiple breeders including Bert Laurie Nawenstoc and Charles Perram. Working bullocks and geldings will be offered with cash terms and sale location in Gloucester.
Public Trustee instruction to offer by public auction the Gloucester Township cottages and estate lots with cottages and outbuildings near railway station. Also horse stock and farm equipment from White Bros and consignments from leading breeders to Maitland Yards sale Thursday next 20th April.
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