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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1930
Page
2
The Gloucester Ar socate reports the death in the city of Mrs Cecil Reeves wife of Mr Cecil Reeves and daughter of Mr and Mrs William Franks of histown. She was four years old and a native of Copeland leaving a husband and four young children.
London reports Australian stocks rallying after the Custom s Minister Me Feutons speech at Australia Day dinner. Decline ended, many shares rise though not fully steady. Railway ticket rules cause platform congestion bias against women and those with luggage. calls for less red tape and more common sense. Rural Bank fixes rates for fixed deposits. Gosford events honor Mr J C Marsh on his birthday with community gathering. Davis Cup opens with Australia vs Switzerland in first round.
A land purchase by Mr. Tumsr of Ward's River aims to host a drive‑in motor service station on Church Street. Tourists, locals, and a dramatic bullock incident near Lion Hotels are noted, with Mr. Graham in charge of a counter‑move and Mrs. Don McLean aiding two girls and a child during the scare. The episode ends with praise for horsemanship as witnesses recount the rescue.
In Cessnock today unassociated mines on the South Maitland system are set to operate within 24 hours of the resumed South Maitland Railway service. Ashtonfields mine, idle since the attack on workers, resumed work this morning under a strong police guard.
The Federated Firemen and Engine Drivers have been instructed by their association to return to work at all northern mines, covering both associated and unassociated operations.
Prime Minister and four officials from Federal and State Government met in secret to review Australia’s financial embarrassment caused by weak industry and commerce. A new Commonwealth 8 percent loan of £10,600,000 was announced ahead of a Law Council meeting. The goals include easing monetary conditions and discussing coal industry settlements.
Rates were steady with prime cattle and yearlings showing gains in Gloucester last Thursday. Beef quoted 44 to 2 pounds per 100 pounds, yearlings 53 to 60 pence, Winchester area sales include Mrs P M Laurie and J N Laurie & Sons with multiple lots averaging around £1 10s 7d per head.
In Gloucester a wood chopping contest drew local and regional axemen amid a long history of champions led by Herb Blanch. Fifteen competitors, led by A Whiteume’s son, competed in heats and a final judged by Pat Ryan and Frank Teac. Blanch aided by officials helped revive the sport with a lively display and improving times.
An intention is expressed to cut bald another chop at and Jeter date, with hope that the enterprise will meet with a favorable measure of success.
Mr Weaver argues the coal industry faces collapse if 8000 of 10000 to 41000 workers are kept on subscriptions and dole. He says 5000 may not return even if mines reopen and calls for a secret ballot to decide if members should resume at current rates, warning prolonged delay harms workers, state, and Commonwealth.
Dr J Davies general secretary to the Miners Federation responds to Mr Weaver's suggestion for a secret ballot on resuming work. He says the executive cannot order a ballot and that only the Central Council or Executive may consult members by referendum. He notes the minister is not to give advice and mentions the denial of a ballot after guidance was given.
The bulletin of the Australian Country Party criticizes ministers for promoting a vague “Unification” idea to keep Labour in power. It argues the plan would centralize control across Australia, weaken state governments, and distract from mining, wheat pricing, and broader reforms. It warns of subduing provincial powers amid South African and Rhodesian parallels.
J Bluementhal writes that an advisory committee for the New South Wales government recommended improving Port Stephens as a general overseas port, critiquing Newcastle’s harbour for being costly and prone to silting while noting Port Stephens natural advantages and lower dredging costs.
At Tugrabakh on Saturday Stroud Road posted 203 declared as Six wickets fell for 203. Merchant and EK Merchant remained not out, while J Clarke, A Clarke, and S Smith contributed. In reply Stroud Road were all out for 83 as Ken Merchant led with six wickets including E Smith and S Smith, with several batsmen to fall to his bowling.
Poultry notes discuss autumn hatched chicks from now to March and strong market prices when stock is scarce. Advises experienced handling and feeding for layers, notes pullets lay when eggs are cheap and moult early, stresses vitality of breeding stock to prevent diseases, warns about autumn hatched chicks' susceptibility, and suggests culling or separating a domineering cock for breeding in May.
Paterson and Dasten reported selling about 280 head of cattle at Wingant on Thursday, with prices listed for multiple buyers and animals including cows, bullocks, and heifers. Sydney and Maitland markets followed, noting brisk competition, yarding of about 2,150 cattle, and varied prices for bullocks, cows, and beef.
John Allan denies rumors that he or his seven sons cut fences or trespassed at Kauthi station. He says permission was given to ride there and warns legal action against spreaders. A Local Land Board meeting for the Land District of Gloucester will convene March 6 1830 at 10 am in Gloucester Court House.
Excursion tickets issued at Gloucester for a round trip to Sydney and intermediate stations depart Gloucester Terminals at 11 47 am Wednesday February 1. Tickets are valid for return within one calendar month with a coupon required for return travel. Present coupon at designated stations within availability window. Times at intermediate stations and further details available from station masters. W J Morris secretary.
The fifth Sunday after Epiphany services list Gloucester at 11 and 7:20 with chor al arrangements by Gloucester Choir, Sabbath School at 9:30, D R Waddell session clerk. Methodist schedule includes Gloucester 11 with Rev Whitmore, Craven 11, Stratford 2:20, Barrington 1:30. Stroud 11 and Ward's River 2:30 with Barrington Hall 1:30 led by Hey B A Dickson.
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