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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
3
The finals across A and B grades were held last Saturday with Ward’s River defeating Factory 6 sets to 2 and 36 games to 48. The event featured many noted pairings and a full schedule of upcoming tournament matches across multiple parks and courts, with local players continuing to shine in doubles and mixed events.
J McRae won the Bisque competition on Satu Cay finishing four up on par. Other scores include W McGown three up L Higgins three up T Leedham one up Brennan one up LL Stevens two up H Coote one up Rev Lynn one down Dr Anderson two down T Collins three down. In round two Dr Anderson defeated T Leedham and H Coote defeated J McRae. Next Saturday features a flag competition.
The meeting of the P. P. Hearn heard Stock Inspector A. J. Moore summarize Mr. David Stead’s nine year review of New South Wales rabbit control. Stead urged centralized government oversight and a dedicated agency to apply knowledge without fear, criticizing dual control by 64 Pastures Protection Boards as inefficient and fragmented. The speaker noted past infestation declines tied to pelt prices and urged broader cooperation, trapping, and burrow digging to push toward near eradication and boost regional butter and beef production.
An early 20th century pitch promotes HEFNZO as a home concentrate for two shillings to make a pint of remedy for coughs colds flu and bronchitis. It claims nasal antiseptic use for catarrhal head cold and sore throat relief while saving money.
The Right Rev A D Marchant, moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly in New South Wales, spoke at Gloucester’s Laurie Memorial Hall praising Christian unity and urging progress. Local church leaders and Shire Council officials welcomed him, noting the church’s social work and the strength of congregational life.
An Ipswich Queensland Times ad reports £6000 lost in Bishop's paddock by Buaranda Creek. A. G. Starck kept large sums outside banks. after his death the widow and sons cannot locate the money. The 120 acre paddock may be ploughed to uncover the treasure near Coominya.
Complaints to the NRM A report many country district commercial vehicles lack rear vision mirrors. Vehicles often create noise that drowns horns from overtaking cars, and drivers cannot see behind. Lorries frequently hug the road crown forcing overtaking vehicles to trail closely or pass on the off side on narrow roads.
James Fleming Funeral Director of Dungog announces Frank Foley as local agent for Gloucester and District funeral service. Public urged to entrust business to Foley for prompt and careful attention. Latest model motor hearse available.
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