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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1935
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports a public meeting set for Monday night to discuss a Gloucester public hospital. The Memorial Hospital movement committee will present information for discussion at the gathering.
Winners Oldfield and Snow led the 4 Bali-best-ball with 3 up. Other pairings finished 1 up to 8 down. The Flag competition draw lists Thurlow versus L Rye and several other matchups. Local rinks scores include Channell 102 36 66 and Bramble 101 34 87. Mrs Carolan won the flag competition final on the 18th green with Mrs Yates as runner-up.
The brief outlines key eye care issues facing the rural community, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment options. It highlights common conditions among residents and recommends practical steps for local clinics and households to protect vision.
Gloucester marks Anzac Day with a Sunday service moved to Sydney for Jubilee celebrations. Mr. J McRae notes many locals attended City events. three comrades named in roll call, and a procession from Shire Hall to the Soldiers Memorial. The service featured Rev S Buttle and Mr R Pereira, with band, hymns, and tributes to fallen soldiers.
Anzac Day crowds gathered in Sydney on Thursday with about 60 000 marchers. Officials estimate 12 abreast formation filled long city streets, marking the largest postwar display since the fighting days.
The Harris Cup advance list shows matches for May 1 as the second round nears finish. Dr Munro defeated B MacAndrew 91 to 21 in round one after 6 8. J Thomas beat Woodward 81 to 80 in the current round. Special cattle sale at the Shire Yards planned for Tuesday.
Tom Ficks reports a light yarding of pigs at the fortnightly sale on Wednesday with nine months of buyer attendance. Prices varied by class with many entries from local farmers and traders, and weightier pigs selling best while lighter types eased. The record lists numerous buyers and consignors including W A Nash Boga, J J Landers, W J Stanton, F Parker, and M Keegan among others.
Government Gazette announces the farm debts adjustment plan with £4,006,000 for New South Wales farmers to arrange compositions with creditors. Repayments span years, interest not exceeding 4 percent annually, administered by the Farmers Relief Board. Supervisors will provide scheme details and an explanatory booklet is to be issued. Farmers must prepare a complete plan after creditor consultation to qualify for relief.
Tokyo dispatch reports 2495 dead and 7200 injured in the Formosa earthquake. Northern Formosa houses largely destroyed, villages evacuated, and railways damaged amid landslides. Fire and aftershocks complicate relief as British interests monitor communications and overseas ties amid regional seismic activity.
W A Chapman, locally endorsed UAP candidate, launched his Upper Hunter bid in Wyong addressing a large audience. He resigned party posts but defended his stance on Stevens Administration and urged voters to support M Brown MLA and government policy. Also mentions a Free Presbyterian Church notice and Barrington area meetings.
In the final days of a parliament a £25 deposit was added to electoral nominations. A. G. Huse of Sydney argues the measure restricts free election speech, noting 44 years without such a penalty and citing election data to show the burden on poor candidates and the rich advantages of party machines. He calls for protests against the Stevens Lang proposal and urges restoring the prior freedom of candidates to present their views to voters.
A public meeting is called for Tuesday next April 30 at 8 in the School of Arts Hall to discuss celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Another meeting is set for Monday night next April 2 at 7 30 to discuss a hospital for Councestor EB Moore Memo Hospital Gusta Corhmiltteg.
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