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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1936

Page

2

Cobark cattle sale in Gloucester Shire Yards May 5 6

Messrs Matthewson Co offer the Cobark Stud cattle sale to be held at Gloucester Shire Yards on May fifth and sixth. An all 1000 head sale includes 400 Devon cows 200 with calves at foot 100 Devon steers 2 to 4 years and 180 Devon bullocks 3 to 4 years. Also 250 Hereford heifers 120 calves 150 Hereford weaners and 100 Devon steers. The Devon stock are praised as well tempted for sale drawing wide attention.

Cobark Gloucester Font Australia Glen Aton John Monsissey, Ltd Commonwealtid Woot, & Vropuce CO. Ltd Philly Sydney Tom. Hicks Matthewson & CO Paterson, Easton & CO Wingham, Taree & Krambach

Anzac Day observed with dawn rites and solute at Gloucester

Anzac Day was marked across Australia with crowd surges at dawn services in capital cities and a large daytime march. Gloucester held a Soltiera Memorial service in a park overlooking the valley, where Rev H W Rogers quoted scripture and stressed righteousness and national leadership by Britain.

Australia Sydney Commonwealth Gloucester Soltiera

Acquired New South Wales Agency for Deaf Tele Cage

A notice states an optician group has observed the district for two decades and announces the acquisition of the New South Wales agency for a Western Block tele Cage for the deaf. The instruments are described as handmade with conduction features, and inquiries are invited via TER, JACK & McDONALD Limited.

New South Wales Agency Lds Jack & McDonald (Agency) Limited Castereagh Street

Turks Praised at Anzac Day Luncheon

General Sir Ian Hamilton hailed the Turks for their conduct at Gallipoli during an Anzac Day luncheon. He recalled the 21 year memory, noted Turks did not use gas or poison wells, respected Red Cross, and praised a white flag apology when an armed man entered the Red Cross area. He urged fair voting for the 29th Division and the Anzacs in the present crisis.

Gallipoli Ian Hamilton British Empire Service League Ciallipoli Straits Red Cross Suvla Bay Ian

Cry of the Dead Poem Fragment From Beerg

Fragmentary verse laments war and calls for renewal. It envisions a future Eden rebuilt through healing of broken peoples, asserting no nation but the heart and soul as the true homeland.

Eden

Doctor Killed In Plane Crash Near Scone

Dr B K Houston of Stone and his wife were fatally injured when their De Havilland Gipsy Moth nosedived from about 500 feet during landing at Nanawalora field near Scone. He died at Beatt Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull and injuries. Mrs Houston was severely injured with broken ribs and facial lacerations. Dr W C Pye and Mr W P Hall aided at the scene.

B. K. Houston Stone Scone Sydney Houston W. C. Pye Ly del Degan Mr. Hat Pye

Diggers Versus Bowlers At Gloucester Club Event

Last Anzac Day the Gloucester Bowling Club hosted returned soldiers for an evening of bowls. Officials including Dr F V Munro, A J White, LB Street and J McRae spoke, praising the gathering and hoping it becomes annual. A tea supplied by Mrs T Corbett was enjoyed. The semi final between Taree and Hamilton No 1 is set for May 2 at Waratah Greet with the Pennant final to follow.

Gloucester Kitty A. J. White LB. Street J. McRae Returned Soldiers' League Messrs AE. Smith AJ. B Laurie Bowera Pennant Newcastle Taree Hamilton No 1 Prtnant Sum

Gloucester Rifle Club narrow win over Lysaghts at week-end

Gloucester Rifle Club edged Lysaghts Newcastle by one point in a weekend match. Key scorers included Baker 64 Price 64 Wallbridge 61 Johnston 61 Hoy 60 Griffiths 60 and Lodge 64 for Lysaghts with Barnes Burns Austin McPhee among visitors. Final totals Gloucester 585 Lysaghts 594.

Gloucester Rifle Club Lysaght Newcastle Gloucester Club Baker B. Price Hans Bacon L. Wallbridge Griffiths Griffith Gloucester E Price R Johnston S. Hoy Hitchcock Channel Davey Johnston Total

Maitland ALF Cup leads with 68 ties and draws

Forty Diggers from Newcastle Cessnock Kurri Kure Gloucester and Branxton clubs played in the ALF Cup an 18 hole stroke handicap at the Maitland links. A Streeter Newsvalle and D C Rye Gloucester tied with 68 net. They will playoff for the cup. The Associated draw lists many players and results from previous events and a President versus Secretary match ended with the Secretary’s side winning five to four. Optometrists visit announced for Gloucester and other notes include a high school graduate from Alton Illinois and a special machine for sharpening lawn mowers.

A. Streeter D. C. Rye A. Frauenfeder W. Mitchell Ac Ho McMinn HP. Chapman TR Street A. Bearfe G. Anerson C. Fitzhardinge Ed Hayler W. L. Brecht AJ. Woodward W. N. Dann Taylor W. E. Sidebottom G. A Morgan R. Gilmore H. J Lone H. Wanney R. J. Peters T. Charlton

Homebush stock sales show restricted competition and uneven bids

Sydney market notes a decline in cattle values with limited demand beyond prime lots. Prices for bullocks reach up to £9 9s 3d, cows to £6 10s, vealers £5 8s 6d, and calves varied with heavy weights around £2 to £5/8. Pigs and bacon stock show mixed levels, while district cattle report heavy supplies causing rate drops. sample consignments include 11 bullocks at £8 0s, 12 steers at £7 1s 6d, and 13 heifers at £4 12s 11d.

Homebush Sydney Blediuim Messrs J. N. Laurie & Sons, Ltd Gloucester W. Reynolds Gresford J. Hooks

Film Schedule Promises Star Lineup This Week

Tomorrow and Saturday stars Jessie Matthews Lonnie Hale lead Evergreen with Constance Bennett and Herbert Marshall in Outcast Lady. The St Jacle Maker shines in Vas colored musical. Plus Broadway Melody of 1936 with Robert Taylor and Eleanor Powell Ginger Rogers and Francis Lederer in Romandy in Manhattan.

Gloucester Pictures Star and Majestic Theatres Jessie Matthews Lonnie Hale Constance Bermett Herbert Marshall Constance Bennett St. Jacle Maker Robert Taylor Eleanor Powell Ginger Rodgers Francis Lederer Manhattan

Tenders for Dairy and Barn Work

Tenders, to close on May 9, are invited for the erection of a dairy and cream room and for removing and rebuilding a barn. Particulars from B. J. Farley and M. A. Ashworth.

B. J. Farley

Free inspection of agricultural machinery offered

A notice announces a free inspection service for agricultural machinery by C Gittoes engineer on King Street in Gloucester. The ad highlights no charges for inspection and directs interested readers to contact the engineer.

AT & C. Gittoes King ST Gloucester

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