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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1934
Page
2
An outbreak of diphtheria is reported in Stroud district centered on Stroud and Stroud Road. Thirteen patients from the locality are in isolation at Dungug Cottage Hospital. A large number have received serum injections as a precaution. The source mentions Gloucester orders and local individuals A T L Cavanaugh and J R Wells.
Gloucester reports a severe act of vandalism as an orchard of 98 mixed fruit trees on A. J. B. Laurie’s Win Gloucester River property was utterly destroyed. Over fifty trees were torn out by the roots and removed, with others badly damaged. Police are pursuing leads to identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice.
In New Zealand the young Jersey heifer Irondale Cleo Patra showed rapid early fat yields, posting 25.11b butterfat in 13 days and 81.85b in the following 30 days, totaling 106.95 for 43 days. She was just over a year old at test start, producing highly promising results that excite Jersey breeders globally.
Golfers in Baghdad face rising costs as crows raid the course after a local poultry farm closed. The birds now snatch golf balls, with nearly 50 balls lost in two weeks. Two clubs consider hiring stewards armed with shotguns to deter the raiders.
A Gloucester Chamber of Commerce letter forwarded to Hon. M F Bruxner asks for a personal visit to Gloucester and surrounding districts to discuss road development from Bundook to Nowendoc. The push centers on sub dividing land at Callaghan's Creek and Cooplacurripa to open about 100000 acres for settlement, dairying and grazing, hindered by unbridged rivers and poor access. Bruxner replied he will visit when he can, after shows.
Forbesdale held its annual sports meet on a hot day with tepid attendance compared with last year. President M Claude Howell and Secretary F Howe led a busy program though field events drew fewer top sprinters. Jack Higgins featured in multiple events as a prominent former competitor, while horse races and various handicaps showcased moderate competition. A social event in the hall attracted many, with good music and a satisfactory financial outcome.
A committee meeting covered show privileges, booth auction versus tender, and broadcasting terms. It approved auctioning booth rights, authorized ribbons purchases, discussed repairs and pen leveling, rain insurance for day two, a proposed third prize ribbon, junior farmers admission, potential reduced membership, and an official opening with Governor Sir Phillip Game.
Miss Maud Taylor of Gloucester died after a long illness at 38. She was the third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Taylor and lived much of her life in Sydney. The funeral was held Sunday, with many relatives and friends attending, and she was interred in the higher England portion of Gloucester cemetery.
On a recent evening Mr A Turner showcased his Dawn allwave wireless receiving net with clear reception from London’s British Broadcanton line and stations in Moscow Java China South Africa and other abroad areas. He notes the sets are designed and built by himself and invites demonstrations at his shop or home.
The town of Lossiemouth protests a proposed appointment of a woman as postmaster, arguing it would degrade a town of its size and importance. The Postal Department has refused to concede, noting similar postings in Stonehaven and other towns. The issue draws attention to political interest from Postmaster General and Prime Minister. Salvation Army aid during World War II era noted.
Notice with garbled text lists arrivals near Gloucester on Thursday at 2.80 tid 6 pa, mentions Tyre and Tube, bids, tenders invited for Dalry Marin estate work, farm helpers wanted, Church notices including Glouces ter and Stroud Baptist Church events, and warnings about penalties.
In a closely fought cricket match Avon Valley were bowled out for 106, Endeavour replying with 178 as Oldfield top scored with 74 and Gidey 22. Second grade saw Stratford defeat Endeavour Blues after strong bowling from Gordon and Giddey, while pitch concerns and umpire debates surfaced over stumps alignment.
Last Saturday Gloucester bowled against Wingham and were defeated by 30 points. The scorecard lists players Turner Milne Munro White 21 Maitland Walshe Rowling Abbott 20 Tent Alder Andrews Adams Bs Howe King Wallace Hill 22 Thomas Woodward Hawdur Street Taynon Bird Gitson Camping 8 Lowe Kendall Boorer Andar 2 Fotheingham Perierie Moore Morey 75 105.
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