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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
2
Tt won the heats from Newing tom by three feet. The rt fours from Grammer finished first but the Second Fours were second. The Eights drew notable exertion as the race drew praise for dramatic margins and strong crews.
A special Gloucester Shire meeting approved accepting a 3000 grant from the Local Government Department to fund flood damage repairs. Councillor Higgins urged prioritising urgent works and proposed allocating parts of the grant to bridges and the Urban Area, while opposing excessive Copeland Road spending. The meeting set budgets for Nowendoc and Dewett crossings and vowed action on impounding and traffic issues.
The Wednesday meeting (24th inst) drew up to 22 members with strong attendance. President D Boorer led discussions on finances, social plans, and school projects. A proposed basket social at M West’s residence was approved for about three weeks hence.
The annual local club meeting was held on the 24th inst. Dal ance of £1/5/3 from last season. J. J. Miller was re elected to serve as President Secretary and Treasurer. K Wellard K Boorer and J Atking were chosen on the Selection Committee. H Wel and ladies 2/6 membership fees. Irbonal Pars Mr G Dearda improves in health after illness. Old Man Flu spreading, affecting J Atkins son, Dr Munro intervened. C Wellard and family recovering. Mr G J Robinson praised for voluntary repairs to the school tank and ongoing service.
Questions submitted to the Board of Inquiry cover the Southern Cross flight from Sydney on March 31 1929 the Kookaburra forced landing and related deaths and the DH9A loss. Terms also query why the Southern Cross position was not known until April 12 1929 and urge new precautions for long distance flights.
The smoothy medal results list numerous players with scores and placements led by A Pare and T W Ashworth. Notable entries include Koumett Locke Street Rye and Dwyer, with final tallies and close margins. The Associates draw follows with multiple Mrs. and Miss matchups and a note about upcoming matches at Taree.
At Maitland stockyard about 1300 cattle were yarded with uneven quality. Prime heavy bullocks and cows were scarce and prices eased 10 to 15 shillings, while odd pens of choice light steers drew spirited bidding. Pig yarding numbered about 450 with buyers present but competition only fair and pigs selling near late rates.
The article mixes a historic note on the Chamberlain family joining the Freedom of the Guild with a market report on rabbit skins and a humorous Young Curate's Trials tale. It highlights Lieutenant Joseph Chamberlain as a notable recent member and recalls the long family presence in the guild.
Report from Sydney says the ground party from Wave r Hill to the Koaketurrs remained at the last waterhole last night. Minister Abbott ordered a party from Newcastle Water with caskets to recover the bodies. The land party arrived at the area yesterday evening but Captain Fyan, who observed from above, gave no report on bodies found.
Country Women's Assn holds a meeting on Wednesday May 8 at 2 p.m. in Shire Hall. Members and intending members are invited. Subscription four per minute. Postponements from Bra Sap oncount SE Duingeg. R Hu, M White president. Mr H Locke, Hon Secretary.
Impounding officer impounded items from Gloucester on April 27 and 29 1929. From Gloucester streets a Bar Tauragay landed May 9 1829. E Bulley Poundkesner issued the notice.
Manufacturer of high class underwear seeks direct bellers for Gloucester and district. Full or part time work possible and can combine with other lines. Excellent proposition with good commission. Interview by firm’s representative Mr. Ives at Gloucester Hotel on Saturday May 11.
Private sale details for grazing and nursing properties in Gloucester and Ulstrio ts include Souml and Sali Investments, Town Properties, Gaol Residential Sites along river Prantage. Properties range from 150 acres at £8 terms to 1700 acres at various rates. dairy fairs and other areas priced from frame 15 shillings to £4 per acre. Douglas Waddell & Co.
Captain Halden reports no trace of grave or body near the Kookaburra after flying over the scene. Lieutenant Anderson's landing praised, though takeoff chances were slim as efforts to clear the runway by burning bush failed. The Southam Craw arrived at Richmond Aerodrome on Saturday.
A digest of Sunday services across churches including Church of England Gloucester area with times for Gloucester 7.30 and Craven 5, Stratford 11, Rev H W Roge, Methodist Copeland 12 Gloucwater 7, and Salvation Army Stratford 245 Craven T with Mr D Murray, Congregational Gloucester 11 Craven Creske 2.30, Stroud St Marys 11 Johnsons Cres 2:30, 7 pm Stroud with Rev G A Dickeon.
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