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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1937
Page
2
The fat bullock owned by Mr McPherson of Baker's Creek weighed about 1019 pounds with 24 and 2421 pound hindquarters and was sold near Wingham for 13 pounds 5 shillings. Weight verified in presence of a Times representative at the shop on Tuesday.
Cobark Estate totaling 7201 acres near Gloucester to be offered in 4% lots from 285 to 805 acres at the School of Arts Gloucester on Wednesday May 9. The property lies in the Barrrington and Cobark river valley with abundant water, river access, and rich pasture. Vendors offer terms over 9 years. descriptive plans and pamphlets available from local engineering firms and brokers in Gloucester and Sydney.
Eight year old Allat McLachlan died after a car crash on Saturday afternoon near Weston Highway. He and three friends were in a vehicle driven by Me Law Mn WHS. two other occupants survived with minor injuries. McLachlan was taken to Matoombs Hospital with health and body injuries. His father is a deputy chief inspector. his sister is Mrs H S Kelty of Wianchester.
A letter from Boranel dated 27/4/37 advocates building a survey of proposed routes from Gloucester to Scone. It argues the Copeland to Pomatia line is shortest and cheapest, promising dry time at Gummi Falls, Thunderbait house, and scenic value. The writer appeals to the Minister for Public Works and Local Government, urging action and an independent engineer evaluation.
Mr and Mrs E J Farley were bid farewell by many friends at their home on Tuesday night. A traveling rug was presented to Mr Farley by Ben Renf and a leather suitcase to Mrs Farley by Mrs Relf. Sid Relf gave Laurie and Hector a brush and comb as congratulations while celebrations continued into the early hours. The Farleys plan a Newcastle holiday before moving away.
The Wallamies Ul ster Show drew strong takings and compared favorably with prior years while other regional events at Wingham Ghille euster and Langa showed improvements. New monthly entries followed by three days of events featured notable stock displays led by Glen Wisemantel and Jack Germany with Ballokk Riding.
In singles handicap competition for the Rateris Woodward def Kendall 21 to 24 and Lower def Street 31 to 20. Winners in great form as competition games are set for tomorrow. Diggers were entertained last Monday by Returning Soldiers guests of the Bowling Club. Dr Munro presided over arrangements, a very enjoyable afternoon appreciated by all the Tig a Rens.
The first round of the Fulton Cup will be played tomorrow alongside the Locke Cup and Monthly Medal. The draw includes Pearson versus Seed how, Atkins versus L. Rye, R. Street Parish, Griffin versus Spencer, Britt versus Coote, Dawson versus Chariton, Catolin versus Smith, Matthews versus McRae, Woodward versus Anderson, D. Rye.
Final arrangements for Empire Day celebrations next Wednesday May 11 set the morning function at 10 15 am in the Majestic Theatre with student performances and a sports meeting on completion. Parents invited to attend in hall and grounds. wet weather shifts indoors. Coronation trip to Sydney planned for two pupils with rail fares paid by Government. selection to be made at week’s end from volunteers. Writing and spelling results listed for classes. garden tools received for school use. notes advise on competitive displays and federation position on non competitive displays.
The Rawdon Vale Progress Association held its regular monthly meeting despite unfavourable weather. Attendees discussed removing a tree near Kerripit River Bridge to prevent future flood damage and urged the Minister for Lands to consider selling 12 to 15 acres near Cobarke Bridge for a recreation ground to serve a growing population.
At Kempsey Show A F Toverett led nine Guernseys winning all 12 prizes. Wins include Champion Guernsey cow Rosewood Primrose with dam Oraase Girt, Reserve Champion Roemond Lavy Jessica, and Sires Progeny Stakes first Nealles’ special Guernsey group. The champion cow set state production records.
A letter expresses sincere appreciation for the patriotic display during the Gallipoli landing memorial. Diggers were honored by a public homage led by the local band and Junior Red Cross, with a memorial service at Memorial Park. The Bowling Club hosted the Diggers with invitations, tea, and camaraderie, and the writer thanks all who upheld the Anzac spirit.
Tom Hicks reports a good yarding of cattle at a special sale held on Wednesday with strong attendance but cautious bidding. Best bullocks reached £6 6s, Hereford steers varied by age, and numerous lots were sold by farmers including Farrell, Perram, Laurie, and Sansom among others. Clearing dairy sale at Waubra and Homebush yarding also noted with prices and market firmness across sections.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lean and Mr. and Mrs. Lean sen express sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy, letters, and cards after their sad bereavement. Please accept this as a personal thank you note.
A meeting in Stratford on 21 April decided to form Stratford District Progress Association to advance local interests in Gloucester Shire. Officers elected include President B J Bowen, Vice-Presidents W L Twin and B A Gresham, Secretary Treasurer A Graham. Plans aim to enroll all adults and secure electricity, road asphalting, footpaths, weather shed at the school, and river crossings, with letters sent to authorities.
Subscription accounts for the quarter ending 31st March 1937 have been issued and subscribers are requested to attend promptly. Due to higher costs of sawsprint and other production, we will stop sending the paper to those in arrears two years or more unless a satisfactory arrangement is made for a reduction within fourteen days. L. & D.C. Rye
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