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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1935
Page
2
The Wednesday ballot by Gloucester Dairy Co shareholders shows 424 ballots returned with 18 against the directors. Majority opposed, leaving Reichert eligible to sit as a director. 100 shareholders did not vote.
A letter from the Chief Secretary to Mr C. Bennett outlines steps by the Department of Public Works to improve Gloucester Police Station. It notes a new call block, upgraded cells and yard, and added office space to free the courthouse area for office use. The plan includes future drawings and estimates, with a delay to align with current loan votes.
Miss Mollie Bolton underwent an appendicitis operation at Western Suburbs Hospital ten days ago and is reported in very satisfactory condition. Gloucester’s C C Cricketers plan a Wednesday visit to Wingham, while Messrs Matthewson and Co stage a Tuesday cattle sale with 500 head described as prime stock. The Grandmaster and officials will open a new lodge at Gloucester Tumulton, with applications available from Mr Gray. The Colts Cricket Club hosts a Bend event at Porbesdale next Tuesday night with Miss Bessie Renwick providing music. Endeavours cricket team selections list players from Beaconsfield to Rockhurst for the Saturday match.
Mrs Isabel Davidson McPherson wife of Alchandir McPherson of Fairview Dingo Creek died just before noon on Friday after long illness. Born at Bow Hill Upper Manning she was highly respected by the Broomfield and McPherson families. She left no issue and is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral held Saturday at her home then Wingham cemetery in the presence of many relatives and friends.
Railways announce excursions at end of February with return tickets at single fare valid for up to two months. The program lets country residents visit the coast for summer, and city residents holiday in the country. Passengers can book seats or berths on trains where available and may break journeys at any station outside Newcastle Suburban Area. Local handbills contain full details and readers should obtain a copy at their station.
The Lantern Lecture and Concert at the local Methodist Church School of Arts Hall drew strong patronage. Performers delivered fine vocal and instrumental items with encores. Mr Pereira praised the display of Kosciusko news on screen and Dr Anderson plus Mr Hawes were highlighted for arranging and directing the program.
The Isaac Trophy singles handicap was completed with results showing Ten on beating Rye 2 on 22th and Woodward beating Milne 4 on 22 to 9. The second round draw lists Munro vs Wharton, Woodward vs Hawdon, MacAndrew vs Smith, and A. Tenn with a bye. Nominations for Pairs and Singles championships close on the 28th. partners to be chosen by players. Long trips for cattle note J J Waldron driving 800 bullocks from Boggabila to Muswellbrook for Mr Brayshawe. seven months on a prior mob near the Gulf.
Gloucester prepares for its annual show in under four weeks with hard work on preliminaries. The committee seeks voluntary help and broad resident support to strengthen membership and funding, as non competing members may gain ticket privileges without prizes while defending the show’s prominence and public notices.
A detailed report covers Patersum Masha and Co auction results in Gloucester and Sydney markets. It lists prices for Hereford bullocks cows calves and steers from Laur ie Bros Beards Hunt and more, with ranges up to 16/ per weight and notes on overall strong turnout and varied lots. A closing line mentions a Costa Rican lantern fly cited as a reader light source.
In consequence of the loss of policy number 24993 on the life of Joseph Montague Relf, deceased, The Australian Provincial Assurance Co. Ltd. intends to issue a special policy in its stead after 8/3/35. Detailing contact Dan McGee c/o Mr Bert Redman. Gloucester. G Bruce Smith, General Manager.
A shareholder message from a Gloucester Dairy Co. Ltd candidate pledges to restore confidence and work with directors to run the factory efficiently. The aim is to maximize high grade butter production while minimizing costs and to oppose misrepresentation. A thanks is extended to Mr Railey for providing access to both sides during the 8/2/95 controversy.
A fragmentary notice references return to Advocate Office. Names and places appear garbled but indicate legal or civic action involving Kean Bach Bed Gloucester and Mor Cyt Haneile with a return directive to the advocate office. The readable elements suggest a legal proceeding or administrative return.
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