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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1935
Page
3
An advertisement to H. Coote Jeweller Gloucester offers a trial to prove City Prices meet requirements. It notes all catalogues kept on hand and guarantees satisfaction.
The mutilated body of William Thomas Brown, 50, former boxer known as Fireman Brown, was found across a log seven miles from Robertson. Police suspect a bull gore after ground marks and horn marks on a tree were noted. Locals heard screams the night of the incident. Brown was 6ft 1in tall, weighed about 20 stone, and lived nearby.
Sir D A McRae died at Glen Innes after riding the famed outlaw Bobs in a flat saddle for 21 seconds the longest ride on record. McGregor of Taree recalls riding Bobs to a standstill while Billy Waite toured with Martini's show. The Three Macs, legendary Hunter rough riders, included Arch and Neil McInnes. McGregor has long served Belltrees and now works at Tareel on the North Coast. A Portsmouth to Slough postcard finally delivers after 20 years with note from A Gallop.
Under Secretary for Lands informs MLA Barrington Tops area not yet declared a National Park. Department says designation before route and road work decisions would be premature and funds for improvements unavailable. About 1,220 acres protected by existing reservations. future consideration to follow ministerial proposals.
The Wauk Ivory Rabbit Suppression Group held its annual meeting on February 5 with very poor landholder attendance. The chair noted funds were insufficient to continue, urging all members to become financial and paying a small fee of 1/ in hopes of sustaining the group's efforts. The discussion included a proposed poisoning campaign between February 12 and 28 to reduce rising rabbit numbers and protect winter feed.
O S Beggs eldest son of James Beggs and the late Mrs Beggs wed Miss May Wallbank at St Peter's Church Mangrove Creek on December 29. The bride wore ivory morocain with silver lace and a white hat, bridesmaid Miss Toomey wore pink morocain. Best man was R Beggs. Rev Rees officiated. The reception followed at Toomey’s home with about twenty couples. The couple will reside at Ward's River after a honeymoon in Hawkesbury.
Australian Fertilisers Ltd announces general price reductions on all fertilisers. A government subsidy of 15 shillings per ton applies to fertilisers for any crop including grass, and grain until 30 June. Farmers urged to raise per acre production at lower unit cost.
A report notes a new hop variety should meet expectations and suit stout brewing, while dog show figures place cockers spaniels cairn and pekingese among the favored breeds as of now.
Matthewson and Co report a very successful Gloucester cattle sale with high attendance. Best three year old bullocks to £5 19s 6d, 24 year old steers to £5 18s, 18 months to £4, and cows and calves to £5 6d. Numerous buyers and large consignments across many farms. Gloucestershire pig sales paced by yarding of about 450 pigs, with heavy pigs firm and light pigs weaker. Homebush stock sales show stronger prime cattle demand, Maitland sales report lighter yarding and mixed price movements.
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