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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1933
Page
2
The Gloucester Adorcak reports Australia’s 1933 gold output at an estimated 822,000 fine ounces, valuing the production at £5,000,000 in London or £6,000,000 in Australian currency, a peak for eight years and well above the previous year’s 713,882 fine ounces.
Chief Secretary's Department reports 10 allocated for Gloucester to aid needy families this Christmas. Local purchase and distribution entrusted to the Shire Clerk, with a focal distribution set for December 23 at the Shire Hall. Volunteers to notify the Clerk by tomorrow morning. River Danube motor boat race highlights: 280 km from Vienna to Budapest, four finishers, winner Mr Ludwig awarded the Blue Ribbon for the Danube.
The Country Women’s Association held its yearend meeting at the local branch on the 12th in 1933. Twenty representatives attended plus apologies from three. A reduced home tea fee was agreed, cake calendars sold, and a concert planned to replenish funds. Dr Anderson and Mr Turner to co organize, with HS and Phillips assisting. Relief work reported as flourishing with substantial clothing and food distributions. A telegram from ex secretary Mrs Donnelly sent season’s greetings. Officers elected: President Mrs Hawdyn, Vice President Mr Dennett, Treasurer Mrs Snow, Secretary Mrs Mowle, and other vice presidents. The association will resume in March.
Barrington Sports posts the Boxing Day Handicap entries for classes from 2yds to 19yds with numerous riders such as D McRae G A Osmond F Moore Les Farley T Hannan and many others. The text also includes stray phrases about Asia’s population and a reflection on gender roles, appearing jumbled at the end.
Gloucester offers a modern array of shops for Christmas needs. Merchants display a wide range from clothing to groceries, toys, and gifts, with special attention to dress materials, millinery, confectionery, and Christmas fetes. Local firms like Garnet's Cash Store, Messrs Street and Parish, and A J White advertise broad selections, urging shoppers to bring families to see Father Christmas and enjoy festive offerings.
In the sixth round at Gloucester Green on the 16th, Gloucester faced Taree. Taree won by 55 points with final tallies showing Woodward and crew 74 to 128 for the visitors, including key scorers Mine Whatson Goddard White and Nelson Boyce.
The Gloucester Advocate will publish on Thursday December 21 instead of Friday December 22 to accommodate staff holidays. There will be no issues on December 27 December 30 or January 3. regular publication resumes January 5. Office closes after December 21 until January 3. advertisers and correspondents are asked to note the dates.
Two adventurers depart on the Bridgewater Canal near Manchester in a 14 foot canoe with a goal to voyage around the world. They expect a trek of about three years, traveling mostly on inland waters across Europe before entering the Suez Canal and continuing toward India.
Stratford batter Ray Clarke led with 92 and Clarke and teammates built a 213 total as Avon Valley chased in a first grade match. W. Atkins added a patient fifty for Avon Valley, while E. Smith and Tugrabakh bowled well. In second grade Endeavour beat Gangat 29 with A Laurie a top scorer. Barrington and Rockhurst also played tight results.
Sydney stock yards show 2449 cattle to moderate quality with limited prime heavy lots and dull competition. Maitland sale notes heavier fat cattle, brisk bidding by Newcastle and North Coast buyers, best bulking to £9 17s, cows to £1 8s 8d, vealers to £10, calves abundant, pigs about 720 penned with price rises across porkers and baconers. Optometrist visit advertised for Friday 26 January. Probate notices filed for Gorman Boustead and Fitzgerald estates requesting claims by specified dates.
Auctioneer Gloucester announces a multi day public sale of the entire stock from E Anderson business. Dates run Thursday December 21 at 3 pm, Friday 10 am, and Saturday finish, with Boots and Shoes Stationery Toys Sporting goods and books on offer in fresh condition. Strictly cash terms.
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