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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
2
Public Accountants and Income Tax Consultants operate from Church 81 in Gloucester offering accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses.
The Gloucester Dutry Co reports November butter output at 157,357 lbs, surpassing the previous year by 65,310 lbs, with supplier payments at 1 35 per pound and total distributions of £14,594 15s 9d. A dangerous Mogran Creek bridge near Gloucester endangers motorists. a child survived a fall, and authorities urge local action. Also noted: a record 100 degree day, a plane visit by Moth pilot Berry Littlejohn and companion Ernle Buck, plus local bootmakers Domblin Bros expanding to order footwear. Ongoing coal strike tensions show miners rejecting conference terms, while a violent England storm causes ship losses in the south coast.
In Gloucester the Children’s Court dealt with riotous behaviour by youths. Two received fines with costs, one was discharged, and charges against six others were withdrawn. A magistrate urged reform to avert future trouble. In a separate indecent language case at King Street, Oldfield was fined £3 with costs or one month, and Tonks £3 with costs, in connection with incidents witnessed near the Commercial Hotel and street corners.
In a case spanning farms and timber works, Vincent Carter and associates claimed cattle taken or harbored by rival parties near Avon Bridge. Testimonies from Melmeth and Bagnall described disputed cattle movements while Chandler and Gloucester Estate Timber Co officials noted attempts at settlement. Verdict for the plaintiff awarded £10 plus witnesses’ expenses and court costs.
Patrons at the opening performance of Gus St Leon's Circus in Lismore enjoyed a full night of entertainment. The Flying Winskills coasted without nets, Togo the Charleston impressed, and Margaret dgan performed daring heights in the big marquee. Captain Linda and its lions and tigers drew keen interest as Zooloo the Nubian lion closed the show. The circus moves to Glovercenter for a single Friday night.
Janet Ross aged 78 died Saturday after long illness at Barrico. Daughter of Thomas Laurie Nowendoc station she moved to Barrico over forty years ago and was famed for Christian charity. Survived by nine children and siblings. funeral at Barrington led by Rev S R Scott. An appreciation recalls her kindness and hospitality to all.
Tender notices for construction of beef cattle yard at Gloucester Show Ground with conditions. Lowest tender not guaranteed. tenders closed by 17 December 1928 with information from Secretary A Harris AL HA Barraclough Limited Optiotine Sydney. Also road bridge tender details and dates. church services listed for Gloucester area on 15 December.
Nominations close with the Secretary on 6 pan Tuesday the 17th inst accompanied by three performances. All other events post entries. Girls' Race 14 years and under Boys' Race 14 years and under Throwing at Wicke for Ladies Cigarette Race Old Buffers' Race Three Legged Race Tug o War Stepping 100 Yards Throwing at Wicket for Men Board Jump Warewell Handicap Dance at Night D. M. Beatton, Secretary.
A man named Percy Hines aged 48 years and nine months was killed instantly when thrown from a motor lorry near the Magrant stock reserve gate while traveling with his wife and seven children, a nephew and sister-in-law from Abermain to the Macleay River. The driver was the nephew Ernest Mix. An inquest opened with Dr F V Munro reporting a compound skull fracture and immediate death. Evidence from Mrs Maude Hines and police described the sequence. the family had camped at Avon Bridge the night prior. The deceased was a miner aged 48 years and 9 months, not insured, owner of a ferry, with little other property. The inquest continued.
A coroner recorded that Percy Hines died from injuries after falling from a motor lorry on the morning of December 10 1928. The accident occurred while he and companions were traveling from Abermain toward Camara when the vehicle slowed and his uncle reportedly slipped while attempting to rejoin the front seat. a dog on the running board is noted in the testimony.
Mr D White of Bondi Vigilance Association notes Europe’s growing travel industry with France earning over 480 million in tourist revenue last year, Britain contributing about 25 million. He highlights Americans make 80 percent of English arrivals, with 750,000 British-born visitors crossing Channel ports. Italy’s tourist draw rises under Mussolini while French advertising expands. Backless costumes face restrictions yet styles persist.
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