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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1932
Page
2
The Industrial Commission on Friday declared a new living wage for New South Wales workers, with adult male wages at 3/10 and adult female wages at 1/18. The report details the composition of the male wage, projected savings for employers and government, and historical changes from 1918 to 1992.
Reported rich gold strike near Mt Tse in Queensland draws crowds but claims lack substantiation. Neighbouring landowner and finder details remain unclear as miners rights surge. Also included is note of Dr F Watson challenging Mr Drum mond in debate on the New States question and subdivision proposal by the UGE.
We note the unexpected death of Mrs Sarah Helen Ellis, wife of Charles P Ellis of Upper Bowman. She died at 11 30 pm on Thursday 28th, at Mid. Hospital Taree after six weeks as an inmate. She was 24 years old and had been married six years. Her remains rest in the Church of England section of Gloucester cemetery, Rev H W Rogers conducting the graveside service. Mr T Shepherd supervised the funeral. She leaves a sorrowing husband and family.
At a recent match between Segne and Glen Innes the gate totaled 100 pounds. The article asks what some of the football crowd might think of such a gate and hints at public opinions on event receipts.
The Gloucester area reports grave dangers in Ottawa trading arrangements and potential impracticability of fixes, with tariff walls likely raising production costs. Also noted is the proposed merger of Muswellbrook and Raymond Terrace dairy co operatives, with shareholder meetings set for August 30 and 31 respectively, amid rising dairying interest in the district.
In a fast clean match for the Blue Bird Cup Cundle defeated Gloucester by a margin around four points on the Park. Candle starred with points in the second half as Gloucester, down to 12 men after Williams limped off, pressed but could not overturn the visitors.
Cundle and Gloucester produced a fast, hard game with multiple penalties and near misses. Gillway, Middlemiss, and Monro featured for Cundle while Woodbry Greenaway and J Clarke led Gloucester’s drives toward the try line before final full-time at Cundle's 25.
A Saturday bowls afternoon on the Gloucester green featured three rinks of Taree Clap players in a mixed rivalry with Bolton Andrews Hallis White and others. In Dungog a separate three rink match saw Taree defeat Dungog 73 to 61 with Poppleton Crowfoot Williams Tydeman and ONeill Clerke Nelson Murray among the lineups. Also noted: sixty two percent of new car sales in the United States last year were by buyers earning £600 a year or less per the Californian State Automobile Association.
Just arrived large Tasmanian apples cite Madame Lesleigh Hebbalist of Tarre visiting Gloucester on Saturdays consultable at Miss Cats Hairdressing Saloon opposite Commercial Motel. Hours ten am. Also listing COOK or HOUSEKEEPER position. Annual General Meeting set for Park Kiosk September 6 1984 at 7 30 pm to review communities report accounts elect drivers and discuss general business.
Paterson Easton & Co will sell 1000 head of good quality stock cattle including steers bulls and cows from numerous owners. The catalogue lists Holsteins Herefords and Shorthorns with ages from two to eight years, many station bred and some with calves. Competent drovers will attend to the sale.
An old classified ad touts a Ball-Bearing LISTER model with reduced prices and cash terms. It lists several gallon capacities with prices in pounds shillings and pence, including 228 gal at 24 pounds term and 118 gal at 43 pounds 2 shillings, highlighting terms and cash options for the machines.
Samuel Chapman, Maitland resident and elder statesman of Maltland, recalls the six Yes era bushranger Fred Ward later dubbed Thunderbolt. Ward escaped a southern prison with a fellow convict, stole a horse at Cesmock, rode toward Maitland, and leapt a Rutherford toll gate as pursuing police watched, prompting the keeper to cry Thunderbolt. Chapman, born near Horseshoe Bend, Maitland, 79 years ago, recounts the vivid scene.
The Teachers beat Church of England 43 games to 41 to claim the A grade Tennis Cup for twelve months. Umpire and officials named, with Mr. E Snow as president. Final sets and players Westacott Merchant and Garner featured in an intense match. Barrington defeated Park B 52 to 27 in the B grade final.
Sydney market commentary notes a 3 percent rise in daily submissions and mixed quality. Vealers and cattle volumes small, with good bullocks pricier, while calves and pigs show varied demand. buyers active, prices up for many descriptions. Prime sheep yarded for sale by Worth McCullagh and partners, with strong demand and elevated prices.
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