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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
2
Mr Hendon of Wimbledon Surrey is noted for Britain's largest family with 21 children at least 66 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The combined ages of the family total 1,927 years and the question remains how many great grandchildren are living.
A Belfast man, a country resident and Belfat book-keeper, told a local court he runs a tiny city restaurant chiefly to obtain his own lunch. He said he once ran a business, kept a small place as a hobby, and noted downtown dining is abundant but he seeks prompt service and good food at his own venue. The article also lists optometrist visit details and local shops offering appointments and musical instruments.
The Gloucester Advacrk reports a motor accident injuring Jim Alburyson after a hill mishap near Craven Creek mine. Rex Smith suffers a broken leg in a separate horse cart accident. A Jersey calf Brighton King Moth is introduced by McRae from Gy Macdonad stud. Gloucester Band plans a sacred concert next Sunday and a King Kong screening with Crooked Lady and a new serial at Star Theatre. Tubercular free herd status for Alex Shaw’s Craven Creek stock noted. Yowa Street Stall raises funds for Country Women’s Association. Four Outstanding Men thesis claims King O’Malley, Miller, Earle Page, Gibson as bank founders, with Page reforms praised. Cows in milking herds go dry then rebound. poison timber advice offered by Department of Agriculture. Old Buffers cricket team to visit Gloucester on Australia Day for a match.
The A H and P Association held a committee meeting at the School of Arts on Friday evening. Members present included A J White M D Jeffrey J Forbes C Maslon A J B Laurie K McIntosh H Muddle J J Atkins R A Crowther C Blanch W and V Newton and Secretary B P Dawson. The Forbesdale Hall Committee asked to borrow sports material for upcoming events and the committee agreed to lend it again. They discussed cattle for stock drafting and decided to inform Gloucester that Bullahdelah Association ships cattle as needed. Applications were received for boxing and wrestling space at the forthcoming show. A cup from A W Davies of Stratford arrived with details for a race, and thanks extended. Repairs and improvements were bid at 66 pounds by T Chariton, accepted to be completed before 1 March. Grazing rights for the show ground awarded to Paterson Exston and Co at 20 pounds. A dance on the show’s second night, Wednesday 21 March, was approved. Next meeting set for Friday 2 February at 9 am.
George Hoad aged 85, a longstanding Morning River pioneer resident of Upper Manning, died in Wingham on January 17, 1984 after illness. He lived much of his life in the Upper Manning area, visited Wingham regularly, and left a large, widely scattered family. The funeral from St Matthew’s Church of England, Wingham, was conducted by Rev I de Laure Musgrove, with interment at Exlone beside his late wife near the old homestead. Funeral director H Brewer of Wingham arranged the services.
Bowling notes list players Bolton Thomas Hawdon Boorer Tent Alder Andrews Adam Lowe Imac Kendall Anderson Turner Goddard Munro Street for games at Tyree on Sunday next 20th inst with night play on the Park weather permitting Also mentions Paling’s exchange of old pianos for new player-pianos and invites inquiries from Sydney Newcastle or Lismore.
Gloucester Shire Council held a Friday meeting with Dr J R Higgins presiding. The Finance Committee reported on General Local Park Water and Trust funds with specific payments and new endowment figures. The council discussed relief workers on highways approval and cautions against over expenditure. Cooperation sought to exempt state forests from rates. Road repairs and land purchases discussed including Bowman Farm crossing and Bowman Copeland Road with engineer reports due. Sequest from the Bend crossing issues tackled with a vote to inspect and complete necessary work.
H Roach reported a horse foot through a culvert on Upper Avon Road near Mrs Hi A Burley’s property and sought council inspection. Gloucester P C Association proposed gravel along front garden path near the public school during footpath gravelling, with payment for the garden rake. Attwater and others complained about a rabbit netting fence along Barney Road area and a gate near Tener. Dr Laurie noted road mapping and asked the Works Committee to inspect and report.
L Thornbury won the Chempain ship Challenge medal at 600 yards with a score of 29 amid variable wind. Other scores listed include L Baker 89, W Hayman 35, R Johnson 3, A Johnston 201. A Hoy nominated but did not compete. A Gloucester visit from Wingham is planned for February 24 1934 with 400 yard stages proposed at future fixtures.
A large gathering celebrated Miss Dorothy Latter’s marriage to Mr Atwell Wilson with best wishes, gifts, and a toast from friends and family. Speakers praised the couple, their families, and the support from the local community, followed by dancing and an excellent supper.
Paria officials bought two homes to pull them down and upgrade the street. Tenants were told to depart with compensation, but no notice or rent demand followed. A sublease to an aub-tenant led to rent disputes. the landlord sued but the judge barred collection, humorously noting rent-free living amid municipal inaction. The piece ends with an ad for music pianos.
At Maitland stock sale, demand remained firm amid about 1000 cattle yarded, with medium to heavy bullocks and yearlings trading close to prior levels. Pigs and porkers showed varied values, while buyers from multiple firms competed across classes, with good to prime weights achieving the top prices.
A Riverina golf match dispute centered on a ball movement during a putt. The opponent claimed a penalty, but the player argued exemption under rules. Secretary's ruling referenced Rule 12(4) about grounding the club. no penalty if the club was not grounded while addressing the ball.
An advert lists fruit fly traps at £1 per dozen nets, plus 3 and 6 pint cappers. Also offered are Singer sewing machines, new price £28 10s, our price £12 10s, and other machines from £4 10s. Repairs and parts for all makes. Local agent for Bedford BROS and W. Drahan bootmaker.
Martin Teins warns that any person pushing or trespassing on war properties after the stated date will be prosecuted. All previous permission withdrawn. Signed Martin, 1983 November 11.
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