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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports Br Cecil Sutton's death at Randwick Military Hospital on Wednesday night. Sutton had practiced dentistry in Gloucester and was an old King's School boy who served in the Great War, reportedly affected by gassing during the conflict.
In a Yorkshire versus Australia cricket match begun Wednesday, Australia posted 302 with Ponsford 143 and Bradman out for 1. Yorkshire replied 146 with Rhodes 45, Dennin 2. After following on, Australia were 8 for 119 at stumps, 37 runs short of the total with 2 wickets in hand.
The Show Ball last evening in the Majestic featured striking backing by ladies and pretty dresses set to first class music by the Chequers Orchestra. Dancers filled the hall in a scene of gaiety, with supper served for 12 couples and patrons including royal venues and visitors from outside districts. A juvenile frolic is planned for tonight with a large attendance expected.
Keith Dare son of Mr William Darn of Gloucester River suffered a serious accident at Forbesdale School on Monday when he trod on a glass bottle injuring his left fourth toe. The injury required four stitches from Dr Locke and he is unable to attend school for a month.
Cecil Farns worth Charles seeks leave to appeal his conviction for the murder of his father John Edward Charles at East Kurrajong. The case before the Central Appellate Court was adjourned to the next law term as Mr. R Windeyer KC and Mr. Conybeare appeared for the appellant with D R Halli assisting.
The Budget to be unveiled next Tuesday will introduce broad revenue duties on imports and higher excise taxes on liquor tobacco and cigarettes. An Income Tax Assessment Bill would tax American film interests dividends and other foreign profits of residents and similar profits earned abroad. The bill to simplify and reform the income tax was promised earlier this year but not yet submitted. The text notes anomalies in current laws and the need to align taxation for residents and those abroad. Also mentions Sydney calf market results with prices for bobbies calves and conditions, plus a forecast of possible rain on the coast.
The new unemployment relief tax began July 1 affecting wages and income from all sources. Employers deduct 3d per £ on wages from £1 weekly, with stamps of £50 and £100 for large employers. Returns required for incomes over £80, and legal challenges noted by union secretaries amid widespread unemployment.
Mixed foursome draw announced with pairs including Wood ward and Street versus Munro and Whitting and others. A stroke naming event of 12 holes on Wednesday 1st won by Mrs A Yates with net 52. other scores listed for participants.
Fixtures list for Junior I0W divisions shows Barrington versus Park Reda and Park Bluey versus Stratford in 4 GRADE, while B GRADE matches Forbesdale against Stratford Gangat and Church of England Copeland versus Ty St. Josephs with venues on the court first named. The Association meeting is postponed from Wednesday to Friday night, with delegates urged to note the change.
Matthewson and Co report a moderate cattle yarding at their special sale last Tuesday. Good quality fattening stock and some bullocks sold actively. prices ranged with Hereford steers and dairy sorts noting varied returns amid a broad mix of cattle. Sydney market shows overall decline with heavy pig supplies and lower quotes amid softer demand.
A Birmingham office reports a phantom typist haunting a tea room. An empty chair and an unused typewriter appear daily after a beloved blonde typist died six months ago. Her death and a claimed spirit connection have led to suspicions of a haunting among the clerical staff.
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away on 5 July 1929 Safe in God's care we leave her The world's rough road is over to those who trust she is not lost but only gone before Inserted by her loving son and daughter in law John and Tereea and grandchildren Nellie and Joh Andursion In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away July 1929 God has you in his keeping We have you in our thoughts Inserted by her loving sons Wil
Notice to employers to furnish wage returns for the period April 1 to June 30 1930 under the Family Endowment Act. Returns must be filed by July 14 1930 with the Commissioner of Taxation at Hamilton Street Sydney. Forms available from post offices and taxation offices across New South Wales.
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