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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
2
The Gloucester Friday issue notes the Gloucester Show Ball at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night August 8. Special decorations by Miss Irene Laurie, an eight piece orchestra, modern and old time dancing, and a grand supper at Star Theatre mark the event, with a 2:30 a.m. medley.
In a crowded chamber amid high drama the Stevens Government fell to a 43 to 41 vote on Mr Spooner’s motion for a special fund from income and wages taxes to relieve unemployment. The resignation was tendered to Governor Lord Wakehurst after the defeat, with early election widely anticipated and a possible interim stop-gap government.
Spooner fired another shot in his campaign against Premier Stevens on Tuesday afternoon. He urged the Legislative Assembly to move a motion on the State's finances and to require the special income and legacy taxes to be placed in a relief account for unemployment. Spooner accused Stevens of mis-stating finances and said the Premier sought to quietly retrench relief workers and shift to food relief.
The text reports a July 28 marriage at Milford Baptist Church in Auckland between John Douglas Benson and Mary Margaret Crowe of Gloucester. It notes Benson's dental practice in Gloucester, his Toronto dental surgery degree, and musical talents. It mentions Navy medical examination news for Eric Benson and training plans in Sydney and Victoria. It also covers Mervyn Hazelwood winning the Senior Cup at Maitland High School and his teaching plans. Finally, it notes the Gloucester P P Board meeting adjournment in respect for late Director G A Andrews, and A W Andrews being elected to fill the vacancy for the board.
At a Gloucester meeting the P C Association and Shire Council discussed extra accommodation for the Rural School. Headmaster W McGown reported that year-end consideration was promised. Transport to the Gloucester District Eisteddfod on October 24 and 25 was debated with options including a special train at £30 or bus transport. About 80 children were anticipated. if fewer, a standard service and extra carriages were proposed. The school has £20 in hand for the Eisteddfod and debt shown as £17 16s 6d. The next meeting moved to September due to holidays.
Apprentice L Dodd rode Calmita to win the Apprentices' Progressive Hanat cup at Kensington on Wednesday. Trainer B W Dickson praised Dodd as the nicest-behaved rider in years and predicted a bright career. Dodd, from Gloucester, came to Canterbury Park over a year ago to be apprenticed, having little prior riding experience.
Market notes from Pitt Son and Bargery and Byron Dungog describe a dull sale with vealers, steers, heifers, and cows at mixed prices. Sydney pig values show firmer porkers and lower baconers, with totals around 600 head and varied weights. Rabbit skins in Sydney auctions show fluctuating prices across winter, incomings, and damaged pelts, with notable ranges for first and second winters and other categories.
The Sunday Sun reports Minister Spooner clarified dairy and sewerage treatment issues near Butter Factory storage in a town. A triangular debate among Local Council, Department of Agriculture, and Henry Department led to a ruling moving the depot to at least half a mile from the factory to protect dairy and perishable foods, establishing a safety zone.
The Gloucester squad to meet Taree tomorrow includes Yardy as goalkeeper G Allardice A Moffatt as backs E James Z Dare M Yates as halves J Tonke J Penfold L Ferguson M Yools and B Jory as forwards with Lt Arrowsmith as reserve Players should assemble at Penfolds at 1 pm sharp.
Pedestrians risk prosecution for walking on the left side of roads as a traffic offence. Eight motorists were noted for driving on the wrong side. The idea aims to improve visibility with light clothing and gives drivers more time to react to approaching pedestrians.
Open events for Gloucester Association District include Ladies Open Singles and B Grade, Gent Open and B Grade singles, Open and Handicap doubles, Mixed Doubles with entry fees listed. Nominations close Saturday August 12 at 6 pm with tournament committee members R Keena W Allins J Parker V Fitzgerald J Hawdon L Manro and K Boorer. fees must accompany entries.
An early 20th century advertisement urges women to visit a shop for an evening gown for the season. It promises a guaranteed fit and satisfying style at mail-order or retail prices, inviting customers to call and see the collection during the August line.
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