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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1937
Page
3
Gloucester Bowling Club visited Dungog for a return match with the Dungog Club. Welcome extended by Mr. Brighton in the President’s absence. Scores listed for both clubs and plans for future visits by Stockton and Canberra bowlers.
New Zealand Touring Farmers visited Gloucester during a four day stay. The group, led by J Moore, included 56 people mainly from South Island dairying and sheep sectors. They toured the butter factory, met local officials, and planned a Brisbane Exhibition stop before returning to New Zealand on August 28.
A clipping notes a shift away from formal introductions as a top name is placed across the top. The change reflects a modern display approach in which prominence is given to a single person, altering traditional on-stage or page presentation.
On Friday last August 1, CWA members and friends gathered at Mrs. W. W. Hawdon’s home to bid farewell to Mrs. J. H. Smith who will move to Sydney. Mrs. Smith received musical honors and a bouquet from Mrs. T. Hicks. items by Miss McDonatineice and others were applauded. A competition won by Mrs. Robert Laurie preceded tea. Mrs. Hawdon spoke of the loss of a founding member, and the group presented a silver teapot to Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Alex. Smith expressed gratitude, and apologies from several absent members were noted.
The Coun try Women's Association met in the rest rooms on Tuesday August 10 with many members and visitors present. They fixed ticket prices at 6/-, 4/-, and 1/- for gallery admission to fund a Spring Ball arranged with the Younger Set. The Merity Sparklers orchestra will perform and decorations will reflect a Spring theme. Mrs Hawdon offered her home for a social on Friday 13th to bid farewell to Mrs J H Smith. Afternoon tea followed and the meeting adjourned.
Commercial report details 3340 cattle yarded with light weights and prime sections. Prices varied with quality. bulls, cows, steers and heifers listed with specific rates per 100 pounds. Calves and pigs also yarded. demand steady to brisk, overall market softer by about 10 shillings on fat cattle, with notable activity from dealers and buyers.
A giant dingo blamed for killing hundreds of sheep near the Pilligy Scrub and Culgoora districts was captured after a trap set by Lance Bourke and Charles Kneller. The cream coloured animal, measured from nose to tail, rested entangled near a tree about 150 yards from 78 traps. Residents say the dingo problem is worse this winter, with talks of extending the forest boundary fence toward Turrawan.
At Mr and Mrs Yeark of Tara Vale home a large gathering honoured Isabel Yeark before her marriage to Wally Ribbons of Wallandah Estate. Guests from afar shared cards, dancing, and gifts as Mr F Green chaired the event with remarks by Green, Paff, and Mrs Cumming. The couple received best wishes from Mark Holstein, and Wally spoke bravely before music and games.
A Chryser driven by Les Markham and carrying Mrs Thurlow Nancy Thurlow and Woods overturned twice on a bend near Bowden Farm while returning from Apsley Falls. Markham and Woods escaped, while Mrs Thurlow and Nancy suffered shock and minor injuries as debris and a shattered windscreen.
The notice lists church services across denominations in Gloucester and surrounding areas. Includes Church of England readings and H.C. services at multiple parishes, Presbyterian and Methodist schedules in Gloucester and Taree, Congregational sessions at Cedar Grove and Connollys Creek, and Baptist notices for Stroud with dates in mid month.
Sewing machines new and used including Singer Dropheads from £9 108, Singer Round Shuttles from £10 10, full enclosed cabinets from £12 10. Easy terms, from 20 deposit. All makes repaired. W Bedford shows rooms Pultney St Taree local agents Gamners' Cash Stores.
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