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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1937

Page

2

Excursion Train to Newcastle for a Seaside Day

Country residents may take two special trains from Taree to Newcastle on Sunday February 7. The service includes bargain fares and a timetable. Special church services for all denominations are arranged at Newcastle to suit worshippers, with the Gloucester Band performing at Newcastle Beach.

Taree Newcastle Cit Ineltelion Gloucester Newcastle Beach Stratford Craven Ward's River Brroad Road Pam — Beyoh Stef Baths Chuck Boors

Special trains to Newcastle from Tamworth and towns

Two special trains will run to Newcastle from Tamworth Barraba Narrabri and intermediate stations on the same day. The service aims to give friends across the state a chance to meet in Newcastle.

Newcastle Tamworth Barraba Narrabri

Indian millionaire seeks sleep remedy withdraws offer

An Indian millionaire unable to sleep for two years withdraws a £2000 offer for anyone who can make him sleep due to lack of success. A carved stone with scroll work, possibly from Jarrow monastery, was found during demolition near the monastery hour and will be preserved in Jarrow Old Church.

Jarrow

108 Cows Electrocuted In Sydney Storm Tragedy

In the Sydney storm of January 1937 four people died as trees fell and power lines crashed through dairy yards. Mrs J Noad of Botany lost 108 cows to electrocution as wires brought the current into the paddocks. The loss is estimated over £1000. The article also reports on wireless license fees, a charity euchre party, Fourth Test cricket, Stratford sports, the price of gold, a freak steer with a ghostly heart, and herd testing benefits.

Sydney J. Noad Botany

One Killed and One Injured in Timber Lorry Crash

A timber lorry lost control on a steep forent road near Carsonville on Wednesday evening. Jack Scifleet, 84, of Canonville, died after his leg was crushed under a trailer wheel and an amputation. Leslie King, also from Carsonville, suffered a fractured shoulder and survived initial treatment. The truck, driven by Stan Greentree, was returning to Northern Timber Company’s mill when it ran downhill at 60 mph. Several workers jumped clear. Scifleet and King were trapped. Dr. Munro treated the injured. Scifleet died hours later at Roma Hospital. King and Selfleet, who was fatally injured, were the other injured men.

Leslie King Carsonville Roma Hospital Stan Greentree Carson Northern Timber Company Scifleet King Selfleet Greentree Sim FP. W. Munro Scifleet Ia Hospital

Gloucester Public School announces intermediate examination results

The Gloucester Public School reports the intermediate exam successes with Owen Grahame noted among the top passers. The list lists many subjects from English to Agriculture T U and details two pass grades A and B for each subject.

Gloucester Owen Grahame

Special Cattle Sale Draws Strong Attendance At Gloucester

Tom Hicks reports a heavy yarding of cattle at the fortnightly sale with 800 head offered and only one yarder. Strong demand for good forward springers and bullocks, with notable prices: Hereford and Devon bullocks up to £6 8s, steers around £4 9s per head. Numerous consignments sold by A Capler, Somerville Bros, Ewen Andrews, and others. next sale planned for Wednesday February 7th with consignments listed.

Tom Hicks Devon Hereford Ewen Andrews H. G Saxby A. Homewood R. Crowther J. Bowen Alerdice E. Allardice R. Grundy Aynsley W. A. Nash Jersey R. Morris SJ Smith T Chipman D. Christie Broese Rf. Henderson A. Sansom J. Ay Ross W. Latimore Newton Bird Bint Lynch Green Berivner Bett Laurie Lavers Penfold Cate St Bayern L. B. Smith

Five year old boy operated for appendicitis at Ner raweema

The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Howell of Ponteland underwent an appendicitis operation at Ner raweema Private Hospital this morning. The child was holidaying at Forster with family and rushed to Gloucester that night. The vase appears very serious. Harold Medania, holidaying in Gloucester with his sister Mrs P Le Quesne, left for home at Bat Durst last Wednesday. Miss Beryl Price, a telephonist at the local Post Office, began as a probationary nurse at Royal South Sydney Hospital on Monday, pursuing a long held nursing career.

Howell Ponteland Nerraweema Harold Medania Gloucester P. le Quesne Bat‘Durst Beryl Price Royal South Sydney Hospital Beryl

Barith Olive and Tonks Lead Tare High School Signups

Barith Olive and Tonks Joan headline a list of players with positions and metrics for Tare High School. Grahame Owen and Frost Jean also appear among the roster entries, showing numbers across 1B 7A 3B 4B 5B MB 17A 184 and related stats.

Barith Olive Price I. J Swaith J. Ry Smith W. HB Titcwine L. G Tonks Joan TARE Grahame Owen Frost Jean

Sickness in Cattle Sees Widespread Outbreak Report

Gloucester Pastures Protection Board records hundreds of sick cattle over three days with symptoms matching three days sickness seen in Queensland and North Coast districts. Up to now no mortality. officials advise minimal movement and rest to affected herds as the illness appears suddenly across cattle districts in the state.

Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Queensland North Coast

Yarding of Horses Sees Firm Prices Despite Poor Condition

Tom Hicks reports a yarding of about 60 horses at Tamily, many out of condition and not salable, yet a large attendance of buyers and good horses sold well. About 80 animals were sold amid firm values, with specific horse and cattle items priced by buyers and sellers including Crowther and Duff consignments.

Tom Hicks Oyers C J. Harney Brewer Oki Ware Gilbert Holmes R. A. Crowther Lamp L. EB. Street J. Pouyko Mave Titeume G. Murdle R Lovett FP. Gallagher Sadle Bride J. Randle

Homebush Stock Sales Market Report Sydney

Sydney Tuesday cattle trade weaker at close after strong late rates. 4470 head, better quality steer and heifer lines, prime yearlings in demand, but overall market eased. Cattle numbers: bullocks £12 4s, cows £8 1s 9d, vealers 6 9. Pigs at Sydney sale: 1400 head, prime baconers high, backfasters lower, workers mixed, boars and porkers listed with varied prices.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd

First Flying Lessons Begin at Newcastle Aero Club

The pilot of the dual control training plane gave the first in a series of flying lessons in Gloucestershire last Wednesday, taking eight people aloft including one woman. Participants listed include Mr and Mrs Fred Pool of Myra Station, Messrs Frank Hooke Fred Hebblewhite Frank Matthews Jack Gildey and Cliff Gorton. Dr F V Milkro and Mr M Stanley from the Newcastle Aero Club joined for a flight. The trainer will fly again next Sunday week and about 30 people enjoyed rides in the Klemm Swallow plane that visited the district last weekend.

Newcastle Aéro Club Fred Pool Myra Station Frank Hooke Fred Hebble- White Frank Matthews Jack Gildey Cliff Gorton F. V. Milkro M. Stanley Newcastle Aero Cink Miso

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