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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1933
Page
2
Murcurundi Times recounts a tale of the Bishop of Maitland visiting Quirindi and being served steak and onions due to a local storekeeper's hospitality. The dish becomes a running joke in the diocese as the bishop is repeatedly offered the same meal, leading to humorous comment about his palate and the town's influence.
The Young Australia League offers a three day excursion for ages 11 to 47 from September 20 to October 2. It covers glazine visits, a Right or Day procession, Taronga Park Ziv, harbour trip, Harbour Bridge inspection, and camp housing with meals. Cost is £1 4s 6d. applications to 885 George Street, Sydney.
A notice in the advertising columns calls on all employers to file returns with the Commissioner of Taxation at Warwick Building Hamilton Street Sydney by August 24, 1933. Returns must show total employees and by salary groups for the period ended July 22, 1938. Data will be used for statistical purposes to aid potential rate rearrangements under the unemployment act.
A garbled item notes Prague authorities banning rouge and lipstick for girls under ten and a Vicar-General adding a Lenten clause. It mentions a Mansfield resident, 10, doing housework and a shift away from steak and onions on medical advice, with a quiet local impression of restraint.
Gloucester readers are urged to aid the School of Arts Club in preserving early town photographs and records as the last of the old pioneers pass, with landmarks demolished and memories fading. Readers may contact Mr. EL Anderson, Gloucester, to contribute material. Also notes call for more British settlers to Australia to help develop the country, quoted from Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Alderman J W Clevene at a Yorkshire Society dinner. Majestic theatre announces a Saturday program including Mok Coleman and Betty Compton, with Calyandene upcoming.
An elderly man named Albert Kerr disappeared from his Waulivery home after Saturday morning work. Miss Marie Green and the Sittham sisters found him near his paddock on Monday afternoon after a long search by neighbors. He had no food for three nights and was in a serious condition. he was located by Miss Green and Mr Bourke near the house early this morning. Kerr has worked for the Green family at Waulivery for years.
A Gloucester band contest and eisteddfod is forming with sub committees, a finance group seeking funding, and emphasis on senior and junior participation. Three brass numbers will be performed, and the top aggregate will win a silver cup as premiers of the Mid-North Coast Band Association. Delegates have suspended rules to start contests across towns between Coff's Harbour and Dungog, with district contests and a potential Queen competition to cover costs.
The annual Church of Hogland ball and juvenile event, held last Thursday and Friday, offered first class music by Chequers Orchestra, ornate hall decor, and festive dancing. Supper in Stir Theatre was praised, boosting net funds. Juvenile night drew a large crowd with fancy costumes. winners included Dirk Boland, Daven Walker, Norma Bolal, Freda Finch, Mervys Hazel Wood, and Kathie McNaugheton.
William Ambrose Fitzgerald aged 64 died at Roma Hospital on Sunday morning. Born in Wingeo Muswellbrook district, he lived on grazing and farming in the Gloucester district including Rawaia Vale and Lemant. Survived by wife Miss Hayes, son Vincent, daughter Mrs Arthur Purdon. Funeral held Monday in the Roman Catholic section of Clancestar cemetery, Rev Father Bourke officiating.
A high promising footballer from St Joseph’s College Beaton, noted as a star at Great Public Schools, is expected to play for Eastern Suburbs next season. He recently played well at Lismore and may be available for selection in Sydney after a brief delay. Jock Benton, son of Mr Hunt Benton of Lismore, is named in connection with the report.
A fragmented report notes Czecho-Slovakia imposes taxes on care and dowries while Ti llsa city plans a weighted taxation scheme per citizen. A Manchester post office worker allegedly crafted teeth from an old billiard ball.
A rough Saturday football program featured Stratford versus the Wanderers with the Wanderers edging ahead by a small margin through a Landers penalty goal and a try by an unnamed player plus a McTnnes score. Ray Clarke and Jack Bignell added for the visitors while Stratford's form was uneven and the Blues showed disappointing pace and passing.
Representative bowling teams from North Coast and Newcastle District met at Hamilton on Saturday afternoon. Final scores show McLeod and Moxey leading for North Coast while Urquhart and Murray contributed solid performances for Newcastle. Gloucester and Belmont clubs posted mixed results in nearby matches as Hull is noted as England’s eighth city in a separate item.
Detectives in Sydney conducted two raids on Friday uncovering hundreds of opossum skins hidden in wool bales and secret wall cavities. They seized 2000 skins stamped for government revenue and linked the operation to a wider illegal trade moving skins via rail and overseas shipments.
The Monthly Medal in Sutunlay Inez, won by B. Pi. Dawson with a nine, led the Locke Cup round as Wing and others posted scores. Gloucester beat Raymond Terrace 8–0 in a friendly at Gloucester with A. Parish captaining the Gloucester team. A nine hole stroke handicap was shared among Wastein Roddy Conte and De Anvieram. The Associates draw for Locke Cup and Monthly Medal lists many matchups. Also noted are a British Post Office telephony figure and a Prussian Jesus-like misquotation, plus an Nebranka orient remark.
Commercial Sydney reports yardings of 1742 cattle with prime lots high by 10s. Maitland sale heavy with about 900 head, light to medium weights in demand. Calves, hides, tallow, and pelts showed variable prices, overall firm for prime stock while lower grades softened. weekly farm and grocers market data indicate mixed demand and gradual price adjustments.
An expert committee appointed by the Minister for Agriculture examined bones and skin of a suspected cross bred dingo shot near Armi and found it was not a cross with Alsatian but with another domestic dog breed. The panel cautions no increased danger to flocks and notes possible pasture protection measures.
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co Ltd markets a liberal new policy with reduced premiums for country vehicles. Third party cover is unlimited, property damage cover is unlimited, legal costs paid with company consent, and full protection when others drive the insured vehicle with owner's consent. Medical expenses capped at 25 guineas, and accident benefits up to £1000. Details from Gloucester Investments and Agency Co. plus church notices and a school event follow.
Mr ET Patmore leases his home and sells his entire high class furniture including piano, lounge suite, maple dining room set, oak bedroom suite, wardrobe, sewing machine, refrigerator, stove, linens, carpets, and sundries. Terms cash. Bright opportunity for buyers in Sydney.
US0MPLOYMENT relief notice requires every employer in New South Wales to file a detailed remuneration return with the Commissioner of Taxation by August 24, 1833. The form lists total employees and per‑group counts. failure to file may incur penalties up to £100. McMahon, Commissioner of Taxation.
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