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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
2
The N K M A country inspector warns motorists of a dangerous approach to the Tinonee Kerry ferry on Pacitia Highway Route. A steep drop and a V shaped lap at boarding could cause severe car damage and possible axle or spring harm unless drivers proceed with extreme caution.
Jack West recalls a rough return from Gratton Cup in a week end downpour. Torrential rain and fallen trees hampered progress as floodwaters swirled around the car. Telegraph pole timber fears arise as ministers consider blackbutt usage and safety concerns are voiced by union officials.
A large specimen grown by Mr. Jim McRae at Firefly Creek is shown at Mesars. Street & Parish Ltd notes the cauliflower tuned the scales at 42 lb marking a striking exhibit for the fair.
Authorities warn NSW dairymen that a Yes vote supports higher butter prices and export parity while urging those who farm or sell locally to enroll. The final day to lodge claims is August 9 as ballots arrive.
The Kit Kat Orchestra will provide first class music for art and new dances at the euchre party and dance in the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night August 7. Prizes will be awarded for euchre and refreshments served by the Indies' committee. Proceeds benefit the Popular Girl competition for the Gloucester Band fund.
A bicycle ridden by Colin Johnson collided with Alf Parish's car at the King and Church Streets intersection on Thursday morning. The bike was damaged but the rider escaped with shaking and fright. no serious injuries reported.
Minister for Mines received a report from geological surveyor F J Kenny on gold mines at Commonwealth Creek 17 miles from Gloucester. About 50 to 60 men are employed mainly by companies holding option over areas. Payable stone found but overall development not yet revealing substantial ore reserves. Prospects are promising. further exploratory work is warranted to test deposits.
Reports from Copeland Mines and nearby outfits describe shifts in reef exposure and gold traces. Southern Cross Mine shows 4 ft advance in north drive, 29 ft total, 6 ft reef with flaky gold. south drive 4 ft, 23 ft reef, quartz on hanging wall. Bridge and Newton No. 2 crosscut advanced 33 ft to 31 ft total. quartz in footwall reef. No. 3 shaft 15 ft, quartz on hanging wall. No. 3 shaft casteen sunk to 17 ft in mineralised stone with traces of gold. surface access limited. NW GM Co Ltd Shaft 1 to 16 ft, little change. Second cos teen to 35 ft with no definite features. plan to discontinue until shaft at depth.
The Federal Ministry allocates £5000 for a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research program on gold deposits and ore processing. In coordination with mining representatives, work will start in Melbourne Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. The government aims to raise production unemployment relief and tax exemptions bolster industry. A £75,000 Commonwealth and state-backed geophysical survey of Northern Australia is also planned.
United Kingdom by election candidate Mr W W Hawdon of the United Country Party will speak at Cope land at 7 pm on Tuesday next and Barrington at 8 pm.
The speaker Sir Damiel Levy issued the writ for the Gloucester by election following Walter Bennett's death. Nominations close next Wednesday, polling on Saturday August 28, return fixed September 12. United Country Party endorses G A Waller W W Hawdon and R L Fitzgerald. United Australia Party nominates Charles Bennett and G R Sketton. Voting is compulsory with penalties for nonvoting.
It is decided to find a USA, P candidate against Mr. Thompson of UCP as the sitting member for New England. Three nominations have been received for horsement: FP L Cantwell, L F Greening and W D Harris.
The Raymond Terrace Examiner reports a United Country Party council meeting at the School of Arts to choose candidates from the electorate. Nominations: G B Waller, Raymond Fitzgerald, W W Hawdon, and W Selick. The council endorses the top three with preference votes and discusses pre selection and party unity.
The sixth round of the Locke Cup will be played tomorrow with a stroke handicap. The draw lists Snow versus Woodward, Laurie against Carolan, Armstrong facing Bramble, Turner meeting Munro, McIntosh versus Garter, Thurlow against Chariton, Langford versus Dawson, Roddy versus L Rye, D Rye versus Street, Oldfield against Coote, and Parjah against Anderson.
London notes England clinched the Davis Cup after F. J. Perry defeated F. X. Shields of the United States in the opening second singles from a 6-4 4-6 6-2 15-13 comeback. Perry opened strong, Shields fought back, and Perry edged the final set amid tense rallies and late drama.
The New Theatre at Mie Venidalig is complete and set to open Saturday night August 4. This modern uplift adds an imposing front and upgraded interior with improved acoustics fireproofing cream and green color scheme 149 seats in dress circle two concrete stairways and new talkie equipment. Materials supplied by Garner's Cash Blares and fibrous plaster by Mr Falconer. construction by Mr Hi Hines. owner Mr A ASMA IS ter commends the effort and anticipates community support.
Uppar Hunter Shire Council decided to protect a petrified stump near Scone. Professor Sir Edgeworth David calls it the finest remaining specimen of petrified wood in Australia. He notes it is an Araucaria pine fossil about 200 million years old, with a three foot diameter and an estimated height over 120 feet.
The newly re conditioned Cy Bowling Club house in Newcastle was officially opened by T W Heath president of the New South Wales Bowling Association. Heath called bowls a friendly game and noted players learn temperament and drive from competition.
Acting Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin outlined in the Commons a five year defence programme to increase the RAF by 41 squadrons, raising aircraft from 544 to 1304. He warned of growing world threats that could imperil Britain's security and noted the shift from chalk cliffs of Dover to defending against threats near the Rhine.
The blucks and buyers packed the yard for the latest pig sale led by Matthewson and Co. Prices ranged with many lots advancing, sellers including Atkins Bransington and G. Middlebrook posting varied results. A light yarding noted by Tom Hicks due to wet weather, but buyers remained active at higher rates.
A writ fixes nomination day for Gloucester electoral district NSW with polling on August 25 1934 from 8am to 8pm. Return of writ set for September 42 1934. Nomination forms require signatures from six electors. Objections to road deviation near Taree Wang Wauk must be lodged within one month.
The School of Arts announces a lending library with new membership options. A modern feature edition lists rates at 3 shillings per set or 10 shillings per year payable in advance. Members gain access on Saturdays and through Wednesday sessions.
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