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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
2
A Royal Dutch airliner PH AKG crashed in a severe Swiss storm on the Milan to Frankfurt run. All 13 occupants were killed. The final message from the aircraft said it was flying blind. Two of the nine passengers were British.
Machinery for forming a Tourist Advisory Association representing all state tourist districts was approved before the Newcastle town hall conference ended. Councils will be asked to contribute, with government subsidies and active participation to back the board. Chief Secretary F A Chaffey hailed Newcastle’s initiative and a paper on touring motorists’ advantages was presented for the NRA.
Rain interrupted the Clarence River Jockey Club meeting at Grafton on Saturday, yielding £200 rain insurance after a 16 point fall, with £400 policies from earlier days, totaling £1000 for the three day event as weather cleared to bright conditions. Also reported are unusual snow colors near Mt St Bernard and Mt Hotham, dust clouds from the Mallee and South Australia, and a Sydney court case where Patrick Lunng, 62, was committed for trial for murder with bail set at £1000 and two sureties of £1000 each.
The Commissioner of Taxation directs taxpayers to seek free help from the Department if forms are hard to complete. A special staff offers advice on income and deductions and can be reached at Box 4107 GPO Sydney. Examiners and wages tax inspectors are available in country centres for personal assistance, with deadlines for the year ending 30 June 1935.
A man in his early twenties, K. W Wylde of Arncliffe, was found in Stratford with amnesia after a head bump at work a week earlier. He could not recall his identity or how he reached Stratford. Roy Brown guided police to Gloucester where Wylde’s wife and brother brought him home. The incident is suspected to be linked to the recent head injury.
Mrs Ale Smith, 40, wife of A. R. Smith of Gloucester, died Friday morning after influenza developed pneumonia. She was a daughter of A. Gyler of Tones Island and the late Mrs Gyler. Survived by husband and four children Herb Roy Alan Valmae. Funeral held Saturday at St Pauls Church of England with guard of honour. Numerous mourners from Gloucester’s business and sporting communities attended. Rev HW Rogers conducted the service. Wreaths came from many families and local groups.
The obituary notes Mrs Stephen Phillips died on Sunday at Gloucester age 81 widow of the late Mr S Phillips a former well known cross country jockey. Her funeral was held in Dungog with the service conducted by the rector in the Church of England cemetery.
In Saturday football, Gloucester Reds defeated Wards River 21 points to 0. Ray Clarke, AL Clarke, Chllugher, and C Britten scored for the Reds, with Britten also kicking goals. Ward’s River, new to Glouces ter league, showed promise but were outmatched. Wandere rs beat Marlee. Tries from Street, Warley, Old Field, and Gillogly added to the scoreline.
The Canadian Foursome led by Moore and Rye won with 66 while Street and Hullingworth posted 91. Contests featured many pairings and scores, followed by the Associates draw for the championship qualifiers. Tomorrow the draw includes Snow vs Anderson and Street vs Parish among others, with Wingham Associates visiting Gloucester for a friendly match and local teams urged to provide afternoon tea.
E P Union officials say the Dairy Industry Act could be placed before State Parliament in the next session. The general provisions of the bill are not yet known, but the measure has long been sought by the union. The general president MyM, P. Dunlop can call a special executive meeting if needed after reviewing the bill.
Describe article required and end to H. Cock, Jeweller, Gloucester. A trial will convince you that your requirements can be supplied at city prices. All catalogues kept on hand. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A Special General Meeting of the Association will be held in the School of Arts Hall on Saturday at 11 am. The agenda includes amending Clause 4 of the Constitution to add a rule that any Committee member absent from three consecutive meetings will be automatically removed and replaced by the next highest in the poll, with the Committee able to grant leave of absence.
Mr Arthur F Smith expresses sincere thanks to Jean McDonald now Mrs Wood and others for their condolences during bereavement. He thanks P Baker Harry Barger Penfold E Beattie and staff for sympathy plus those who sent telegrams letters and cards. Appreciation is extended to Doctors Anderson Munro Matron Baker and hospital staff for care and kindness.
RETURN THANKS NEWTON BROS. are sincerely grateful to friends who labored to extinguish fires on their property. War Fears loom as Rome reports an Emperor appealing for unity and predicts inevitable war with Italy. British ambassador awaits London orders for peace talks with Mussolini.
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