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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1934

Page

2

Gloucester Dairy Co reports January production and payments

The Gloucester Dairy Co Ltd reports January output of 316,578 lb of bitter, paid suppliers at 7d per lb, total distribution £8005 14s. Firefly Brown's Creek Road notes a grant of £2500 to Manning Shire Council for a road from the Gloucester–Manning boundary toward Nabiac. council accepted the grant by a 11/2/34 letter. Other items cover Black Camp Estate sale results, bridge works across the Manning River, railway sleeper needs, dog tick immunization research, a cricket lecture, umpire exam pass, and a proposal to form a bicycle club.

Gloucester Dairy Co, Ltd Firefly Brown's Creek Walter Bennett M.L.A Main Roads Board Manning Shire Gloucester-Manning Shire Nabiac

Fatal Accident at Bowman Claims Vic Creagh

A 24 year old Vic Creagh of Upper Bowman died instantly when a large dead tree fell on his motor lorry near the Bowman River. His two young nephews escaped unharmed while a swift funeral followed at St Pauls Church and Gloucester Cemetery with a large district turnout. Creagh, popular and long-time Bowman driver, left town Friday afternoon and the tragedy shocked his wife, parents, and friends.

Vic. Creagh Upper Bowman Fiest Bowman River W. Grady Munro Jake Hi Hs Piver-Slaomar Aaa Humana Sorow Borly Ereasel Wal Barrington Pound Yard Gloucester St. Paul's Church of England H. W. Rogers Gloucester Church of England J. Buttle Shepherd Creagh Beat Stanton Betty Me A. B. Shultz Sid Glad Oldfield Harris Gorton Alderle McCarthy Dutch Harry Sylvia Newton F. M. Smith Horace Winnie Hazelwood Lil Phyllis Rock Lorna McDonald Ted Tom Bob Lena Bess Mii May Olfield Phylis Nola Cecil A. Newton Shaw W. Taylor J. Snape R. Cox Sam Margaret Mrs.'"t. Martin Alan Mctones Jack and Jeary Syron and Family J. M. Chaplin Roma Hospital the General Carriers Glouvester

Struggling cricket rounds plagued by waning interest

In a five team first grade, only two matches were played last Saturday leading to forfeits by Endeavour 1 and a draw for Ganga against Stratford. Avon Valley posted 44 with E Smith and H Wilson starring. Tugrabakh fielded 78 with Len Monro adding 21, while J Wellard and H Wilson took three wickets each. Second grade saw Blut defeat Upper Barrington by six runs as C Webbcke scored 76 for the Blues and Gordon took 6 for 43 for Upper Barrington.

Tagrabakh Stratford Endeavours Endeavour 1 Barrington Anderson H. Hazelwood U Ganga Avim Valley Tugrabakh Len Monro Hawes J. Wellard Wilson E. Smith H. Wilson Ken ‘Merchant Avon Valley

Footrace Handicaps Declared for Returned Soldiers Carnival

Handicaps listed for the 100 yards footrace at the Returned Soldiers swimming carnival on Saturday next in February. Runners include D. McRae J Germon Jock McRae T Farley J Giddey B Eggina D Germon J Aspinall R Gorton K Bithrey D J McInnes J Bourke Jack Tull Percy Desida A Ballantyne Tom Moore Les Farley Hazelwood Monro Schmierer Boland Connolly Lowrey Saxby Ronch Aina.

D. McRae J. Germon Ht. Farley Yds K Bithrey D. J. McInnes J. Bourke Jack Tull Percy Desida A. Ballantyne Jan Germon M. Landens Tom Moore Les, Farley H. Hazelwood H. Monro FE Fchmierer F. Boland FP. Connolly

Handicappers Reserve Entrants In Local Race Card

The article lists numerous runners led by Jim Farley and W Ferguson with handicapping notes. It notes rehandicap policy and names various participants across yd distances. A separate item mentions the old Biddy Line steamer now renamed Imly with Mecca pilgrimage imagery on the funnel.

Lievestershire Judith Imly Mecca Mahommedan

Coastal P P Boards discuss northern NSW conference

Lismore reports that coastal Pastures Protection Boards from Maitland Gloucester Port Macquarie Grafton Casino Tweed and Lismore will attend a February 19 conference in Grafton the first of its kind in northern New South Wales Subjects include classification of boards compensation for stock owners tick fever funds representation on the council of advice and tax relief proposals for stock pig tax and related reforms

Lismore Coastal Pastures Protection Boards Grafton Maitland Gloucester Port Macquarie Casino Tweed Northern New South Wales Tweed‘Lismore Council of Advice Cumberland Dudie Casino Board Prop

Care Of The Eyes Should Be A Main Concern

A reader urges emphasis on eye care in writing and published materials. The note highlights the need for public attention to vision health and suggests proactive steps for readers to protect and monitor their eye health.

New Telephone With Microphone and Speaker Innovation

London reports a British invention from the Government telephone research station at Dolits Hill introducing a new type of telephone using a small microphone and a moving cell loudspeaker. The device eliminates the mouthpiece and earpiece, supports four people conversing at two yards, and includes automatic interference suppression. It will be available to the public later this year.

London Dolits ‘Hill

Railway Cruise Easter 1934 to Canberra and Griffith

Arrangements for a four day railway cruise during Easter 1934 from Sydney. Itinerary covers Griffith Les separated Yass and Bu in ju ck Canberra with return on Tuesday April 3. Travel in first class two berth sleeping cars with meals at country hotels. Cost £9 9 0 per passenger. Maximum sixty eight passengers. Applications at any station to Chief Traffic Manager Central Station with full name address occupation and telephone.

Sydney Griffith Les 'On Yass Buiinjuck Canberra

Reichert Breese wedding at Breese home highlights quiet ceremony

The Reichert Breese nuptials occurred Saturday at 2 pm in Mr Thomas Breese’s Brett home. Emily Breese wore white maracain with wreath and veil, gave her hand to August Reichert, with Gladys Breese as bridesmaid and Arthur Breese as best man. Pastor Battle officiated. guests praised the breakfast and National Anthem, then the couple departed for a NewcastIe honeymoon.

Thomas Breese Brett Emily Breese T. Breese Bretti August Reichert W. P. Reichert Glouesster Gladys Breese Arthur Breese Brdes Newcaatié Pastor St My Ceremniony

Relief Work Camp Pay Dispute Reaches Shire Council

Emergency relief note from Minister for Teacour and Industry regarding calls for higher camping pay for Married men on the Urgency Help Work Scheme at Copeland. Gloucester Shire Council says it will consider increased camping allowances at its next meeting and reports transport arrangements and tent provisions for workers living nearby.

Walter Bennett Mc Boardman Viborg Ten Conneil

Gloucester Golf Club Notes Pledge Changes For Annual Meet

The Gloucester Golf Club notes announce date changes for the annual meeting fixed for Monday March 12. Alterations in the tournament programme include 18 hole par events, mixed foursomes, and 27 hole titles. The open championship will be decided. rules amendments from St Andrews require members to study the updated rule book available at the club.

Ath Hes Glouwester Golf Clu Moniny Tinks Ly St. Andrews

Commercial Rome Bushe Stock Sale Report

Lots of cattle offered with prime and good classes showing, vealers exceptionally strong, bullocks at high prices. Prices ranged from 25 to 37 shillings per unit for yearlings, with prime beef trades noted and vealers commanding top rates.

Romebushe

Maitland Cattle Yard Fair With Mixed Quality Sale

There was a large turnout at the Maitland yards with about 1000 fat cattle, mainly medium to secondary quality. Prices held near last week's levels for prime bullocks and vealers, but eased 5 to 10 shillings for medium bulls and cows. Calves, pigs, and hogs formed a mixed sale with buyers active and overall market steady for good quality stock.

Maitland

Trespass Notice at Aiewale Issued by Theo M Hooke

The notice warns against fishing shooting or any trespassing on the premises at Aiewale. After February 13 1834 trespassers will be prosecuted. Theo M Hooke signs the document issuing the warning.

Aiewale Sroecouben Theo. M. Hooke

Swordfish hunting with bow and arrow novelty sport

Lost notes about a Gloucester reward for a Crank Handle return. Arrows for swordfish blend archery with angling, a new sport touted by Long John in New York. The arrow is shot from a plank over the sea as the archer aims at swordfish fins, then reels the fish after a struggle.

New York

Ash Wednesday Services and Church Notices

Church of England and Methodist services listed for Ash Wednesday and Lent season. Gloucester notices show Holy Communion times with Copeland and Barrington, plus Bowman Farm midweek service. Stratford and Cinnenster entries include evening worship and meeting times. The fragment references Mr Marsh in relation to Bowmen Farm duties.

Church OF England Gloucester Barrington Church H.C. Copeland Methodist Church Cinnenster Stratford Bowman Farm

Also Mentioned on This Page

Black Camp Glen William Thomas Carlton Dungogih J. Enright Williams W. J. Brewer Mesrs Dillon Bros Manning Tinance Main Roads Acroga Manning River Tinonce Clanics Ross Corbett's Cafe FV. Munro J. Martin Renkhurst UG Oss Whatson's Doys Golf Sox Nlouses Aan Toya Porralco Hale Price J. Whatson City Price Draper A. I. Cavanaugh Gloucester Pharmacy W. W. Hawdon B. P. Dawson, B.A Oid Bank N.S.W Coastal P.P. Boards Reichert—Breese Brisbane Limited W. H. Newman Railways Gloucester Park A J, Woodward Gloucester Shire Yards Morywerher Gor. Hinks F. Stace Chandler W. Chandler Witea Tom Hicks Chester Paterson, Easton & Co Atvey Lou Strers Ave J. Yarnold Devon Allen Teylot Gorrietstind Myall Fons Chiinty Grosseater Ms- Viet Aurveyor Bigger Fred O'Grady Gland A. A. M_ CLARKE Nahin Statford Stratford In Wight Good Munte Moward Bignell Set Stentions Ob England St. Paul's W. Rogers Gloucester Distrit Umpires Association Ini FV. Mrnro Pam L. Monro Secetary Church Street Landis & CO Church ST Wheatley Hime ST Saxby's Somme Gloucester Investments Stevens Mies Street & Parish Ltd D. Rees Presbyterian Church Rawtion Vale Invergordon Ulouryster Pupua World A. Alexander Congregational Mission Shannon Vale Upper Craven Barrington Hall Stroud Baptist Church Stroud Booral Hall PC. Nall Stroud Independent Baptist Church Ray. H. Johnsten
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