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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
2
Dr F W Sunku relocates surgery and residence to the former Bank of New South Wales building at the corner of Church and Queen Streets Glowchester.
The Gloucester Dairy Co Ltd reports December production of 25414 f is. of butter and 7501 lbs seconds with payments totaling IL to 10Ld per supplier. A vacancy in B Riding of Worcester Shire follows Councillor A J B Laurie's resignation. Three nominations are listed for the election set for February, including J C Laurie G L Laurie and W P Reichert. Auction details describe the sale of Mr R E Laurie’s Bru Max Hu at Nowendod with multiple land parcels. Transport timetables note near-term North Coast passenger reversion to old timetable and Kempsey Mail changes. An advertisement mentions Mr Francia Hobson at Tiree and a Big Ste electric fence charger with discussion of single-wire effectiveness and stockproof fencing benefits.
The heat wave has caused 21 fatalities in New South Wales and Queensland amid days of extreme temperatures. A man trapped in a blaze near Began died from burns as Victorian fires spread to New South Wales. Gloucester reports 110 degree heat with a 103 degree forecast. crowds seek relief at Kin-Ora pools and river crossings.
Twenty dead and at least ten missing as fires rage across Victoria and Gippsland. Trapped motorists and victims near Narbethong and Rubicon forest area confirm a devastating blaze. Property damage runs into hundreds of thousands, with hundreds of square miles scorched and more fires possibly merging.
Director Inigo Jones of Bahamhurst Observatory and the Queensland Bureau of Seasonal Forecasting predicts rain not drought as a cyclical pattern returns every 35 years. He cites past outbursts in 1867-68 and 1902-3 as historical markers and notes the current cycle has reached the Bexar mile-post.
In an inquest at Taree the statement alleged by Matilda Edwards was read claiming Jon Smith supplied the poison used to kill William Henry Edwards. Mrs Edwards 21 and Harold Percy Smith 38 faced murder charges. The coroner ruled strychnine caused Edwards death and committed Edwards and Smith for trial at the Central Criminal Court. all remanded to Long Bay with bail denied.
The Majestic and Star Theatres feature Show Boat with Irene Dunne as Magnolia and a cast including Charles Winninger, Paul Robeson, Allan Jones, and Helen Morgan. A second feature, aviation drama Reported Missing, stars William Gassan and Jean Rogers. Screenings are planned for Saturday and Monday.
A laconic notice on the Bank of England board states the bank sold £200,001,571 worth of gold bars, a dramatic bullion transfer to the Exchange Equalisation Fund. The move accompanied a sharp recovery in the sterling–dollar rate.
W H Sparke Pty reports a heavy yarding with full attendance as heavy pigs rise slightly in value while medium and light grades hold. Numerous buyers and brisk competition dominate prices across many named consignors and lots, with calves and calves sales reflecting firm to strong demand amid extreme weather conditions. Next sale scheduled Thursday 26th January.
Winchcombe Garson Ltd report 4346 cattle yarded with market steady to lower. Best dealers to MIV, steers to 37/ per 100, heifers to 4/, bulls to 14, cows to 8. Sydney pig values show about 400 offerings at Tuesday sales with backfatters firmer, porkers lower. prices up to 175 per hen and 70s to 120s for various weights.
BD McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald and Partners will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday January 20 from 9 am to noon. Consultation offered by noted practitioners FS M C London honors title.
A scoutmaster notes boys show strong interest in camping, asserting their enthusiasm is best when spent in tents. The remark frames camping as a preferred activity over buying on hire purchase, reflecting a simple, practical approach to youth recreation.
W P Reichert pledges impartial council service after 12 years in Riding C. He argues revenue should fund roads by merit, not equal division, and assures residents he will work for legitimate road needs without favoritism. He invites vote and confidence from Riding B ratepayers.
Important public auction of Nowendae property near Walcha offering Blocks 1 176% acres 2 726 acres 3 1458 acres 4 1410 acres with homestead, timber, grazing and cultivation paddocks. Post Office Police School nearby, rainfall 42 inches, sheep pastures current. cash terms with 2 percent commission. Selling agents and contacts listed.
In memory of our dear son Alfred Edward Mick Oldfield who departed this life January 13. In the old home you are fondly remembered. Sweet memories cling around your name. Those who hold you in deepest affection love you in death just the same. Inserted by his loving mother and father.
In loving memory of our dean Brother Mick who departed this life January 13 1937 a beautiful life came to an end he died as he lived everyone's friend inserted by his loving Brothers and Sisters
The mortgagee auction of a block titled Virgin Rush Craven Plate, 342 acres unfolds at Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks Auctioneers office on Saturday at 11. The block is a chosen tract traced in Craven Place and further details are available from the auctioneers Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks.
Buyers seek walk-in walk-out dairy and grazing parcels in Kuuves ter District and Belhora Locality with up to £2500 price, plus a dairy farm to lease for 50 cows. Both buyers ready to pay cash forward. Contact Tom Hicks Auctioneer in Gloucester immediately for particulars.
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