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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
2
A detailed glimpse of tomorrow’s local Park match between Wwnchope Cup Team and Gloucester Cup Team. Both sides, at full strength, aim for a sterling display with the Wally Shield at stake and Mr Bie Findley in charge.
Obituary notices report the death of W A Phillips aged 73 in Gloucester with Welsh origins and a history in Sydney Palmyra era hotels and the local milk trade. Survived by two daughters, a son Roy, two brothers and a sister in Wales, funeral planned at Gloucester cemetery. Also note the deaths of William Dodd of Bundock and Mrs A Waller of Woodville with brief funeral details and expressions of sympathy.
Pitt Sam and Badgery Ltd report 1900 cattle yarded with all descriptions but quality below last Thursday. Buyers active for choice steers heifers and renters. heavier bullocks scarce. Prime light cattle around 29s per 100 lb, medium 25s, prime heavy 20s, prime cow about 21s per 100 lb.
The draw for the 6th round of Locke Cup and the monthly medal event is listed with players including Hawdon, McAlpin, Bye, Donnelly, Carolany, Bousteau, Harner, Snow, Thurlow, Street, Ashworth, Charlton, Hing and others. Results from last Saturday's 4 ball best ball show Parish and Hawdon winning 4 up. other pairs finished variously up or down. The article also notes Wednesday results for Locke Cup and Monthly Medal and mentions Old Bar reserve plans, a new 5000 yard course at Old Bar aerodrome, and upcoming specialist from Sydney in attendance at the Commercial Hotel.
The St John s Ambulance caravan led by A K Harris toured schools and public venues delivering first aid lectures and demonstrations. Harris and Buckley spoke at Shire Hall and in Yorkesdale School, with support from local officials and a plan to form a Gloucester branch of the society.
Detailed recommendations to promote private enterprise in the Northern Territory are being prepared for the Federal Cabinet by Internal Affairs Minister Parkhill. The plan aims to attract overseas investment while keeping government control, proposing water bore and conservation projects, cattle dips with charges on pastoralists, and expanded coastal shipping, targeting a 100 mile belt along the northern frontier for initial development.
Dearey Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes good demand for rabbit skins at Wednesday's Buds Hey sale with 110 tong total. Prices varied by grade from 1d to 6d per lb with many grades mid to high per lb. Yardage included standard to Manhattan figures.
The Gloucester Red Cross Branch met at Shire Hall with Mrs. Newton presiding. Members and apologies listed. They reported one focal case aided and a patient’s return home. Red Cross Day set for September 6 with button sales and a street stall to raise funds.
A report discusses a 10 percent freight cut on wool and livestock backed by Minister for Transport Col. Heuxner. The policy frames railways as a business, not a political tool, and promises further reductions as rail usage by wool producers increases. A 10 percent livestock discount is tied to proper train handling and timely department loading. The overall aim is to boost primary producers by encouraging rail usage.
Mr J J Genders thanks Dr Munro for his skilful operation and Mation Baker and the staff at Roma Private Hospital for their kindness and attention during his stay in hospital.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Gloucester Dairy Company Limited will be held at the Star Theatre Gloucester on Wednesday September 14th 1981 at 2 pm. Business to receive the Directors Report and Balance Sheet for the twelve months ended June 30th and to transact any other business in conformity with the Articles of Association. By order of the Board J M Wratten Manager.
A public display from August 1 to 23, 1932 lists electors with potential enrolment qualifications and outlines additions and omissions for existing rolls. Locations include Council Chambers Gloucester Police Stations Gloucester Copeland Barrington Bundock Stratford Craven Rawdon Vale Post Offices. Objections due by August 24, 1932. forms available at Council Chambers during office hours.
Large Tasmanian apples arrive with fresh stock including navels oranges common oranges sweet mandarins and Boston tomatoes. Local produce features fresh vegetables such as green peas beans beetroot cabbages cauliflower carrots parsnips swedes sweet potatoes pumpkins and celery. Also available are roasted peanuts old gold chocolates and a selection of citrus and tropical fruits at discounted prices.
Saxby's stall at Gloucester advertises prime fat sheep yarded for sale on Thursday at the Golf Club pens. W Ashworth invites inquiries for full particulars, mentioning Victor battery acts and easy purchase terms with no expert knowledge required.
A 40 guest wedding celebration for R J Breese at Bretti residence on a Monday night featured dancing from 7:30 to midnight. The room looked brilliant, A Breese provided decor, and supper followed. Recitations by R Breese and R Watts interrupted dancing, with music by J O Shea and A F Breese, ending around 4 AM.
At our Hailway Yards Thursday September 1 Selling at US8 Slurp 78 Pat & Store Pigs J Martin Paterson Easton Co We have for private sale heavy draught gelding aged 9 saddle horses aged 6 hands 15 and quiet Brush land blocks 198 to 51 acres priced 1 2 to £5 per acre Inspections arranged Farmers buy British goods BallRearing Lister shown reduced prices and milk machinery from Paterson Easton Co
The Rev. G. E. Williams rector of Nabiac will conduct the service at St. Pauls Church Gloucester on Sunday next at 7 pm. Present day priors advertise thorough renovation of pianola tone quality with first class guaranteed. Paling's Newcastle address offered for particulars and代理 A. I. Cavanaugh named as focal agent.
Matthewson and Co report privately sold Lots 24,29,30,31 and 2 Sect 14 Gloucester Township. Gloucester cattle and pig sales describe light yarding, firm market, varied prices for cattle store and fat pigs, with next sale date set. Sydney and Maitland markets show strong bids for draughts and cattle with high prices and steady to firm demand.
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