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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
3
A bustling sale ad touts heavy discounts on ladies coats, cardigans, silk vests, bloomers, and children's wear, plus men's wool items and home goods. Prices plunge from usual levels to sale figures across many items, with limited stock and last-chance phrasing signaling rapid availability.
Motor driver Ene Colman pleaded guilty for failing to renew his license and was fined with costs. John Quinn was convicted for smoking in a public hall at the School of Arts and fined. Robert Johnston admitted carrying a passenger without the proper license on a cream lorry and faced fines. numerous lengthy testimonies followed about breaches, driving rules, and penalties amid a series of related charges and statements.
The article profiles C B Bennett, son of the late Walter Bennett, as the selected UAP candidate for Gloucester by election. Born in Dungog, educated at Fort Street High and Sydney University, he edited the Dungog Chronicle for 17 years and directed campaigns for his father. He has led local groups, served as hospital and tourist league president, and is noted for knowledge of farming needs and electorate work.
Matthewson and Co report full yarding at Cortnightly Sale in Gloucester with buyers present. Price levels rise for good quality pigs and numerous consignors and buyers are listed among the results.
The usual CWA monthly meeting at the Rest Rooms noted officers present led by Mrs Hawdon. An Old Buffers dance was proposed to aid CWA funds with supper help. £5 voted to Far West Health Scheme and praise given for hosts and donors. The branch endorsed the Use More Fruit Campaign urging members to buy two units of fruit monthly to aid surplus disposal and growers. The resignation of Hon Secretary Mrs Husbands was reported. Mrs Hicks elected acting secretary. Mrs J H Smith named delegate to Gloucester Group Conference in October.
The clubs announce tomorrow's 4 Ball Best Ball draw with pairs Garner Bramble versus Charlton Anderson Roddy Thurlow Snow Street Dawson Coote McIntosh L Rye Oldfield Armstrong Langford Parish Woodward Rye Laurie. The links will close to associates for weekend championship play. Mrs Yates won the Secret Hole with 52 net, while Mrs Street beat Miss Higgins 3 up in the championship and Miss Higgins beat Mrs Carolan 5 up 8 in Consolation Eight.
The Farmers and Settlers Association conference endorsed measures to boost rural education. A motion asks the Department of Education to raise standards in country towns without high schools and to extend schooling to the eighth grade in provisional country schools.
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