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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1930
Page
2
Public Accountants and Income Tax Consultants located on Choreh Street in Gloucester offer accounting services. No further details provided.
The Police Magistrate Mr F Oram was welcomed by local officials and the magistracy in Gloucester on his first court sitting in the district. Speakers including Mr L E Street, Mr W W Hairdoa and CPS I R McGinty praised his appointment and urged cordial relations among police, Justices of the Peace, and clerks.
In Gloucester Police Court yesterday several cases were heard. Danekd Grant faced charges for allowing a horse to trespass, while Austin Gallagher was charged with overloading calves. Eline Wand faced a drunk and disorderly count on Churett Street. Several witnesses described dead and injured calves from flood-related stock losses. A street collection by the CWA was planned for Flood Relief, with clothing and blankets gathered at local stores. David Flanagan pleaded guilty to driving an unregistered motor vehicle, injuring cattle, and a horse-related assault case, and Harry Knight faced a separate ill treatment charge for a sore on a chestnut mare. The court also dealt with branding stock in an improper position and an appeal by H. J. Flannery over a Shire valuation, adjourning the latter to August.
The Gloucester report notes an extensive Coast area publicity tour between Boabane and Set, led by Travel Promotion Representative Vinton Howie and National Travel Association Publicity Officer for Australia Sydney. Two special issues of the Australia Nara magazine edited for circulation among travel and transport interests worldwide are planned. Meanwhile Mr A A Smith installs talkies at the Majestic Theatre with Monte Blue in From Headquarters for opening night.
A memorial service for the late Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Long, will be held at St Paul’s Gloucester on Sunday July 20 at 7:80 pm. Also notes of church events include a Flower Show and Safe of Work by the Church of England Women’s Guild on November 7, schedules soon, plus a Band Dance at Star Theatre with euchre prizes won by L McCurrie and Mabel Middlebrook and dances won by Mrs Wellard and Miss Samuelson. Football notes recount Gloucester first grade byes and Landis Cup results with Stretford 87 Barrington 2, Stratford planning to challenge Gloucester for the Bat Ps, Gloucester to play Dyer’s Crowstie next Saturday in the Upper Manning. Wing with one defeat. Country Women’s Assn reports £5 5s sent to House Dee Why Rest Home. Annual Show Meeting held over. P.O. box notices and ads for Victor family pianos and radios.
Resident letters contest a proposed public gate on the Merewether road with insults and satire. The writer accuses locals and gate opponents of lacking manhood while opposing the gate and rails, urging council to acknowledge resident objections and reveal motives behind the project.
Rain stops play in Leeds as England, needing 204 to win, face a delayed chase in the third Test. Australia bowled out for 108 with key wickets shared by Grimmett and Duckworth, while England struggle to 212 before rain halts further action.
The report covers the Monthly Medal golf event held Saturday with Locke securing a 10 stroke lead. Other notable players include Diane A President’s team and Charlton Hanruey, while organizers Engel Associates announce forthcoming events and weekly publications.
Attic offering quality below prior day with some heavy bullocks and steers cataloged. Prices shown in shillings and pence for yearling beef, prime heifers, cows, and pullacks. Markets list buyers and locations in Gloucester, Stratford, Dingo, and Worcester area, with several lots and price ranges noted.
In Maitland stock and sales, traders note improved offerings and satisfactory supply. Prices edged higher with heavy bullocks reaching around 16 to 18 10 per head, mid sorts near 10 to 11 10, and lighter cattle around 8 to 10. Demand ranged steady as buyers remained active, with caution on immediate requirements influencing dealings.
The piece notes that heating Manchester Town Hall uses about seven and a half miles of hot water pipes. It also mentions a global clock and gate count at Windsor Castle, and refers to an English waiter praised as the best seat in the world amid a string of assorted facts.
Gloucester Shire Council held its regular meeting in Shire Hall with President A J White and councilors present. The finance report showed payments across General Fund Local Fund Park Fund Water Trust Fund and Main Roads Trust Fund. overdraft approved to 4000. The Park Committee discussed a new cricket pitch west of the oval with three sweet gum trees offered and fence work. site approved and work to start. Flood damage grant discussed with plans to inspect and allocate funds. special meeting to receive report. Inspector’s report on department accounts noted for action by the committee. Public watering place at Barrington River discussed. not a watering place under act, clerk’s position endorsed. Clothing for the unemployed distributed. demand high. Railway main takeover and funding to be advised to railway authorities. Mail contracts invited. consideration of direct service Rawdon Vale discussed. referred to Chamber of Commerce. Firefly Road project noted. Main Roads Board inquiry ongoing.
Council approves 44 hour week amid arbitration act changes and notes funds are unavailable for planned culvert and resumptions. Clerk forwards plans, engineer expects estimates tomorrow, president urged records to move to avoid delay. Also warns of road works near Cobark Arundel and Glen Ward, with limited funding. Albert E Wells clarifies non affiliation with T S Wells.
Church services listed across Gloucester Barrington and surrounding parishes with times and preachers. Methodist and Congregational missions noted. Competition fixtures announce matches between Grace church and St Josephs, plus an ambulance train for Sydney and local dispatch details for Bullahdelah and Newcastle brigade activity.
Residents faced with incessant rain, sickness, and severed roads saw J Allan and his two sons Will and Jack improvise a supply run. Using two horses, a van, and a bulock team they traversed mountains and scrub to reach Gloucester and deliver essentials to Glorivale and The Bend, proving road conditions no barrier to resolve. The note ends with a tribute to their perseverance and a brief obituary for Mrs. M. Haddon of Sydney, mother of ex Sergeant N Haddon, and mentions the new electoral rolls for Robertson Commonwealth Division and Gloucester State District now on display at post offices.
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