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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
2
Gloucester Police Court fines for trespassing on goods track riders. Frederick Ernest Wilson dies in Narraweema Private Hospital after illness. Mrs Ellen Pitcume and Mrs Titcume mourners. boy hurt in riding accident at Bresti. Constable Norma McDonald on leave. coins found from Stroud era. cattle sale at Singleton Yards August 11. film at Majestic Theatre Sky Giant plus There's Always a Woman. dairy factory export breaches lead to penalties.
Peter Mustio, 32, a medical student and son of Dr Muscio of Taree, was killed when a car overturned on the Pacific Highway near Peat's Ferry. Dr William Holley, 20, escaped with injuries as the vehicle, driven by Mustio, overturned late Saturday night. Mustio had been a police member for a few years before pursuing medical studies at Sydney University.овые
Veronica Joyce Gallagher aged 14 was killed instantly on Lambton Road when struck by a car as she rode between her sister Veronice and another youth. Her bicycle was being towed home after a city incident. A man appeared at Newcastle Felice Court and was remanded on bail. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Gallagher who moved from Krambach to Lambton years ago.
A Laurieton hotel owned by Mrs Archer and leased to Mr Laurie was burned to the ground at around midnight on July 23. The licensee woke to a crackling noise and found a wall of ice blocking escape while trying to reach the bar safe. Fire destroyed the building though cash and notes in the safe were recovered. insurance coverage is noted. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
Gloucester dominated Stockton Sunday in a high scoring match, leading 2 0 early and finishing 45 to 8. Key scorers included Reg Giddey Bevan and Bell with multiple tries, while fullback Ted Garner stood out for Gloucester with a rare try. Cliff Gordon refereed a steady game as Gloucester seized the initiative and pulled away in the second half.
William George Matthew Mater a 41 year old farmer from Tamworth leaped from the Glen Innes Sydney wall train near Berowra on a Monday despite a nurse's attempt to stop him. He was travelling in the care of Nurse Hewitt and had been in a sleeping berth wearing pyjamas. The nurse grasped his pyjama coat as he climbed through a window but he slipped free and fell beneath the wheels. The train was halted and Maher’s body was taken to Hornsby by rail.
Robert Lowe’s 4 Ay Sherlace Golf Cup winner 4039 screened with other prize films by the Australian Amateur Cine Society at the Teachers’ Federation Building last week. Coast Town made at Harrington, mouth of the Manning River, North Coast, praised as a definite contribution to Australian art. The build is unpretentious and beautifully photographed, presenting part of the Australian scene.
A young reporter warned about danger covers a society reception. Witnesses describe Mrs. Tl. White as a reader of society who attended the event yesterday afternoon. The party reportedly hosted by a hostess wearing a necklace claimed to be gifted by her husband, with refreshments by Hordern and music by Regans.
Mrs G Gloversen entered Rom Private Hospital yesterday after a severe heart attack. Friends wish her speedy recovery and restore hope to see her again soon. Miss Tinney, a teacher librarian, begins duties at Gloucester District Rural School organizing the library and circulating books to outside schools. Eric Young traveled to Sydney for a final medical exam before entering the Navy, with potential training in Melbourne if successful.
At a Taree Licensing Court sitting on Thursday plans for the Forster Hotel improvements were approved. The extended bar and new upper rooms were approved with other alterations to the balcony. Work is to be completed within 12 months. Kempsey hockey team defeated Taree 2–0 with Evans and J Will as scorers. Mrs W W MacDonald elected unopposed to Taree Municipal Council after Alderman Bridge’s death. Street fortune tellers in Istanbul ordered to cease trade as authorities erase past anarchronisms. Flyaway, horse owned by A Russell, jumped to win £100 at the Cairns Showground, claimed as a world record.
Weekend play at Stapleford yielded J McRae winning the par competition by 3 percentage points. Sunday’s 36-hole qualifier for the club championship saw McRae take best net with UK Horner Cun. Gross and net scores listed include EB H Anderson 166/148 and J Mc Tae 182/144 among others.
The competition to-morrow will be for the Cavanaugh Cup. The draw follows: Miss Cleaver vs Mrs Holland, Miss Parish vs Mrs Lynn, Miss M Hawdon vs Mrs Street, Mrs Kingly vs Miss Middlebrook, Mrs Anderson vs Miss M Green, Miss Easton vs Mrs Parish, Mrs Yates vs Mrs Newton. Play starts at 1.80 p.m with a post match meeting to finalise tournament matters.
The afternoon programme ended with a pairs game where opposition varied. Notable results include Andrews, Carolan, Hawdon, Boozer scoring 28. Ten, Houghton, Macandrew 20. Lowe, Guyatt 3. Morgan, Arla 14. Plans set for twelve players to visit Waratan, Stockton, Belmont and BAP greens over the coming Bank Holiday weekend. A similar tour last year proved popular and may become an annual event.
A historic note outlines lawn tennis rules and a match setup between Factory and Stratton at Hirk Court Ward's River with time 141.40 pm. It discusses wall provision by the association, Rule 14 Case 24 NSW, and umpire decisions on net touches and volleys, including the condition for a good return when the ball crosses the net.
A Royal Air Force aircraft crashed near Great Missenden Buckinghamshire. The pilot, Gerald Eugene McDonald, 18, son of G. H. Musgrove of Webster Jack McDonald Pty. Ltd., escaped with minor injuries and was taken to Halton Hospital. He attended No. 18 Flying Training School in London and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel in Gloucester. The incident occurred close to the Musgrove home and drew 21 guests.
Commercial stock sales across Sydney and regional yards show cattle numbers varied with generally unchanged values. Reports cover bullock, cow, vealer prices, plus detailed notes on weight classes, calves, bacon pigs and store stock with prices and rough averages.
The Gloucester School of Arts Club report from last night’s meeting is delayed until Friday. Miss Louisa Robinson receives £4600 for a life annuity and £4500 in British Government stocks as recognition for 20 years of service to Alfred Sartan of Reydon Suffolk. Mr Surfas, a former Burma civil servant, died in March at age 79, with £12,000 remaining estate allocated to relatives.
Presbyterian Gloucester 41 a.m. 1 and 7 p.m. Heatherdale 2 p.m. Rev D Glyn Jones. Methodist Stratford 11 Craven 3 Gloucester 7 p.m. Rev Lynn. Congregational Gloucester TL Tugtabakh 2 Copeland 7 p.m. Pastor B Martens Stroud District Baptist Church Stroud 11 Johnston's Creek 2 Stratford 7 p.m. Pastor A Baker. Stroud 7 pm Supply Thursday Gloucester 7 p.m. Saturday Cre ven 7 p.m. Pastor A Baker.
A large suitcase containing clothes went missing between Stroud and Ward's River. A reward of £2 is offered. Finder should contact Miss Martin, F.C., Ward's River.
Mrs F E Wilson and daughter express gratitude to Dr Munro and sister Mr Rae for help after their sad bereavement. Also thank Dr Anderton, Sister Lowrey, and Nurse Wilson for compassionate care.
The Shire of Gloucester publishes lists of electors for each Riding prepared for those meeting qualification for enrolment. Lists will be exhibited August 1959 at Cornell Chambers and Gloucester Police Station, Court House, and various post offices. Objections or declarations may be lodged with the undersigned by 1 pm Thursday 24 August 1939. Shire Clerk Harryn Chaplin. Gloucester Shire Chambers.
An advertisement invites ladies to view a new evening gown for the upcoming Show Ball on August 8. It promises a guaranteed fit and style to satisfaction at moderate prices, encouraging readers to call and see the gown.
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