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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
4
In a dramatic drawing room scene Stacy Dawson stages a family confrontation over dynastic control. The cattle king’s son declares independence, the family solicitor watches as ancient loyalties clash with modern ambition, and the legal verdict hangs on Bertha and Dawson relations. The drama ends with Stacy defiantly proclaiming future independence as the scene shifts toward a continuation.
Mr Chas Darnley of Cottee’s Passionant in Camperdown Sydney tours Taree district to recruit passionfruit growers for fruit drinks. He says growers can earn £100 to £150 per acre and cites contracts in America expanding sales. The company buys whole crops from Moorland and Norfolk Island, with markets in Queensland and New South Wales. Dr Noble of Agriculture offers guidance to new growers.
Lawrence Myers 14 was attacked by a wallaroo while climbing a mountain near his home. His elder brother chased off the animal on a cliff ledge where a dog had been dragged over. Myers sustained serious arm leg back and facial injuries requiring seven stitches after being treated in Denman hospital.
Dungog celebrated Frances Wilee turning 100 with extensive congratulatory messages from state and Queensland leaders and townspeople. The day featured a church service at Christ Church, a large home gathering, and a token presentation by parishioners including a special communion, with toasts, speeches, and a cake cutting.
Dungog Municipal Council aldermen including Ald. R. L. Fitzgerald agreed to forward a congratulatory note to M Wile Thuges on behalf of the Dungog Branch of the Mile Bun piers Association after their Friday night meeting.
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