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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1936
Page
2
A reflective tribute portrays a revered English monarch whose reign has ended. Descriptions emphasize his Englishness, empire, and the solemn rituals of mourning amid winter light and lanterns. The piece closes with reverent lines on his death and the year of his passing.
Local items report staff changes as P A Kennedy plans to leave for Warren with Flanagan to cover duties until Hasey starts. Obituaries note Mrs Bessie Brockwell of Cook’s Hill Newcastle at 188. sympathy extended to her son Mr Frank Brockwell. Lorry plunges into river near Tinonee. 24 pigs escape. Car collision at Gosford injures none. Deaths include R J Sefton former Bank of NSW manager at Gloucester. Health officials urge no smoking by food vendors. a child suffers facial injuries from a broken glass door. Proposals discussed for an abattoir by Macleay cooperatives. A fire destroys a Johnson’s Creek home.
About fifteen gentlemen gathered at the Ices Court House to bid farewell to Mr P A Kennedy CPS and Crown Land Agent, departing for Warren where he was appointed. Speakers praised his courtesy and efficiency, and presented a tobacco porch and cigarette holder as thanks for his service.
Reports from Monday show Bridles races conducted by Band in Mr Albert Blench s paddock. Entries included H Ceallek s BMuale with J La Race nyack Higgins Fer Lap, plus 4 starters. Wilson a Brownlock with P Bourke among others Sir Otto Hector Martha race Old Ydea Attentive and Boxer also listed among entries.
J. R. Higgins writes that Citizen elicits debate over Gloucester history and development. He defends council efforts since 1907, notes infrastructure advances like railway water supply electric light and parks, and argues municipal expansion must balance needs with prudent borrowing.
In Gloucester on Anniversary Day Dungog beat Gloucester by 36 runs after a 119 all out first innings. Gloucester were bowled out for 77 with G Hudson’s figures leading the attack as Dungog declared at 4 for 175. Final scores show standout knocks for Dungog and Gloucester with key early wickets shaping the result.
December Central Executive resolution calls for insurers to pay full insured value or replace with a building of equal value after fire losses. The discussion notes indemnity limits, insurer rights to adjust sums, and urges policyholders to keep inventories and valuations current to prove lost value when claims arise.
A long standing appeal in Gloucester calls for improved jail facilities after five youths imprisoned for trespass and a later drunk case reveal overcrowding. Officials from the Police Department and Clerk of Petty Sessions urge modernisation of the antiquated building housing court and police offices to meet district needs.
About 120 residents and friends gathered at Mr Sid Bridge’s hall Craven Creek Friday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Staunton and family on their move to Grafton after 15 years at Craven Creek Public School. Speakers praised Mr Staunton as teacher and citizen, gifts were exchanged and a supper followed by dancing.
A large cattle sale featuring Devon Durham Hereford steers cows calves heifers and mixed cattle. Various consignors include Robinson Estate Bundook Pitt Son Badgery Summersille Bros L Cooper Laurie McMahon Geale Corbett Duck Carey Breese and others. Cattle yarded and offered with line of cows and heifers from Robinson Estate. Gloucester area sale details noted.
Paterson Easton and Company advertise a store cattle sale at above estate J G Laurie Devon Durham Crom. The sale includes steers 24 years a c Jaw, banton 35 station bred bullocks 5 to 4 and Harsteen Strdt to 45 with good quality cows and culver 28 store cows.
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