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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
2
A W Mowle architect based on Queen Street Gloucester is listed with phone contact 50 for inquiries and services. The fragment notes a professional listing in an old urban directory. No further context or details are provided in readable text.
The Gloucester Aaharre notes office hours at the Court House from Monday to Friday 9 30 am to 4 30 pm with a lunch break 1 to 2 pm. Saturday closures. It urges enrolment on the Shire Roll, eligible residents and household members must apply by month end, and a December Shire election will require active roll participation. Mr Alex Johnston recently broke an ankle, delaying Sandy’s duties for a week or two.
Gloucester Literary Society and VHS Society meet Wednesday for a public debate on the statement that modern entertainment is subversive to culture led by J Hawdon and B Dawson. In CWA event, a Thursday July 2 ca cre, bridge and dancing at Mrs Hawdon’s residence, proceeds go to CWA and Far West Children's Fund.
At Scone the New England electorate council of the Country party unanimously endorsed W C Thompson MLH R as candidate for New England. Officials praised Abbott for carrying the party banner in the Senate election. A Gloucester branch meeting of the United Country Party is set for Gloucester School of Arts tonight at 4 30 pm.
The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce and Development League met last night with W W Howden presiding. Members discussed railway involvement for metal supply, the Bunyah Bucea Wauka developmental road, a mail bag for towns north of Kempsey, hospital patient numbers, and tree planting with the Main Roads Board. A voluntary St Johns Ambulance Brigade was proposed and sympathy expressed for the late Hon W Bennett MLA.
The Red Cross Society held its annual and general meetings at the School of Arts on Tuesday the 17th. Mrs. White sent apologies due to hospitalization. Mrs. J R Higgins chaired the afternoon, with Mesdames Street Isaston Rye W Garner Matthews Gray joining, and Secretary Miss Dawnon present. Apologies came from Mesdames Munro Whatson Matthewson Perrin Hogg Ashworth Hawdon. The Treasurer Mrs. D C Rye reported a credit balance of £17 9s 6d. Officers elected: Hon Secretary Mrs C Street with Mrs Gray as assistant for three months. Mrs Garner as Treasurer for three months. Mrs Higgins to chair until Mrs White’s return when the presidency will be decided.
Mr Raymond Fitzgerald announces in the Dungog Chronicle his Gloucester by election candidacy. The UAP invites applications for candidates to contest the Gloucester seat, with G B Waller of Dungog considered but not yet decided on seeking selection.
The report covers A grade play where Stratford must win three straight matches, including one against the unbeaten Church of England, to reach the semi finals. It notes St Joseph's no wins but consistent participation, detailed results from Presbyterians versus Church and Hawes, and mixed results across grades with criticisms of grading and match discipline.
Australia holds a 2-1 edge over the United States in the inter zone final for a shot at England. Crawford defeated Shields 6-1 6-2 while McGrath beat Wood 7-5 6-4 1-6 9-7. The Americans won the doubles 6-4 4-6 4-6 4-4. Next, Crawford faces Wood and McGrath faces Shields in the remaining singles.
Mr D I McDonald FBOA Honours F.S.M.C London sight testing expert from Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel on Friday 20 August. Hours nine to five. Appointments via A T Cavanaugh's Chemist. Czechoslovakia imposes new law banning motorists from smoking while driving.
At the local Police Court on the 21st John O Connor pleaded guilty to drunkenness and language and was fined 10 shillings or one day and 30 pence or three days respectively. Earlier on the 20th two young ladies were sentenced to four days imprisonment for travelling on railway without fare. The defendants remained on the flat list to the 24th for two further charges. Meanwhile a note states world rice consumption remains high with Britain shipping one hundred thousand tons of rice recently ordered by Greek buyers.
The annual Church of England Women’s Guild ball at the Majestic Theatre drew about eighty couples, with a crowded ballroom, smart dress, and lively dancing. Decorations were bright, the band provided rhythm, and the event concluded as an enjoyable function praised by the guild. The Juvenile Ball followed, with a grand march and prize awards for best costumes and outfits among the children.
Mr T J Hogan an American businessman told a gathering at the Nalang and District Herd Testing Association annual meeting that while the United States was a creditor nation American banks failed, Australian banks remained solvent and their credit was higher than ever. He urged Australians to value their banks and consider hard thinking before discarding the current system.
A strong turnout for the bowls Pairs Handicap drew praise as all greens were fair and true. Winners were J. Tresidder and J. Alder, with prizes donated by Mr. Louche and warmly welcomed by participants.
The choice score competition on Saturday was won by A Bramble with a net 32 on 18 handicap. The Associates draw for the second qualifying round lists matches between Thurlow and Ashworth, Easton and Munro, Cavanaugh and Parish, Horner and Garner, Newton and Yates, Hawdon and J Easton, Higgins and Hogg, Alexander and J Ashworth, Street and Garner, Higging, Baston, Hawdon and Hoddy, Matthews and Oliofield, Middlebrook and Oates, Armstrong and Langford, plus Hawdon and Hoddon.
Sydney market notes from Winchcombe Carson Ltd show 1820 cattle yarded with unchanged overall tone. Good to prime beef sold 44 to 24 per 100 lb, yearlings 9 to 32, bullocks £8 15s to £9 8s, cows £5 to £7 10s, vealers £7 16s, average weights and general quality up to late yardings. buyers present but competition restricted by steady supply.
A Sydney University Tower scout crew expedition aims to conduct a preliminary survey of the 250 square mile Myall Lakes district north of Port Stephens. Led by Professor T. G. B. Osborn, the team includes staff and students traveling by boat to Newcastle and onward by road to the Broadwater camp, with groups covering marine biology botany geology geography and entomology.
Advertisement urging customers to buy locally from H. Cooter Jewelers in Gloucester. Claims trial proves can supply at city prices. Catalogues kept on hand and satisfaction guaranteed.
Commencing at 10 am the event offers tennis, dinner, and afternoon tea for a 3 shillings entrance fee. Onlookers may join dinner for 1 shilling and afternoon tea for 9d. Proceeds benefit the Presbyterian Church. Lodge entries at once with A J Woodward Sy. rell Street Gloucester.
The United Country Party will be held at the School of Arts in Gloucester tonight Tuesday 24th at 7.30 pm. Business important.
Nominations are invited from candidates for selection in the interests of the United Australia Party for the Gloucester Electorate. Nominations must reach the undersigned by 12 oclock noon on Wednesday 1 August 1934. W. H. Horsefield, General Secretary, United Australia Party, 15 Bligh St., Sydney.
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