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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
2
Listing for solicitor B P Dawson of Old Bank N W Building Gloucester outlines his professional credentials as a B A and LL B with solicitor status. The entry presents his name and office location in a concise directory style.
Frank Finedon a 71 year old resident of Maitland for fifty years and longtime Congregational Church associate was found dead from a bullet wound in the head at his home on Wednesday morning. A rifle was located nearby and he was born in London.
A steer inside hide was buried on Mr. Ben Belt's property near Copeland, solving one of two year’s missing cattle cases. The recovered beef suggests the other cattle remains may be found similarly, while unrelated local notes mention a hotel guest encounter, a Fiji mining deal, a Catholic ball, frosts, illness, a shire appointment, and a bridge plunge.
A dissatisfied supplier writes to a Gloucester paper urging shareholders to question the factory directors after an extraordinary meeting about funding a new plant. The letter complains of delays, high costs, and a dilapidated factory, urging a live board and proposing local pig and calf slaughter integration with the butter factory to cut expenses.
Comprehensive proposals to reform the State’s examination system have been submitted to Minister for Education Mr Drummond by the Council for Education. The Intermediate exam, long debated, may be retained with changes. critics say current exams promote cramming and fail to reflect true ability, urging fairer assessment and broader subject scope.
Mr Collins chief ambulance examiner of the Railway Ambulance Corps conducted a recent examination at Stroud Road. All members passed with credit. T Maddie received a first certificate for gold bar and was presented a pipe by M Campbell in recognition of his services as instructor.
Commercial price notes show prime beef quoted at 28 shillings to a yearling, good beef between 24 and 41 shillings, and cow heel at 24 shillings per hundredweight, reflecting market adjustments.
Dr Page told a Newcastle conference that tourism can rival wool and wheat, urging four musts: attractions, access, accommodation, and advertisement. He praised national plans and local backing, noting Australia lags in reception and proposing zones with dedicated publicity directors to promote regional tourism.
An article discusses regulations on load limits for metal tired vehicles and the goal of road preservation. It suggests pneumatic tyres as a solution, noting lighter loads per inch of tyre width, reduced road wear, and economic gains from higher payloads, reduced horse strain, longer vehicle life, and faster deliveries.
Cattle rates held steady at Homebush with prime yearlings showing clearer demand. District cattle at Winchcombe and Carson included H H Amirewns and Mr George, seven steers reached £10 1s, averaging £9 13s per head, six vealers to £8 6s, averaging £7 18s 10d.
Supplies of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sales were 1400 with grade porkers making up the bulk. Wirmer rates were reported for backfatters and porkers baconers and heavy lots. Prices ranged with backfatters to 115, baconers 120 to 140 pounds, 36 to 40 shillings per hundredweight for 140 pounds, and porkers around 70 to 90 shillings with varied figures across weight bands.
John Latimore of Burrell Creek died at Cartyre Hospital Wingham after a stroke at home. A 68 year old progressive farmer and noted Wingham Show exhibitor, he served as committeeman for years and belonged to the G U O O T. Survived by a widow nee Ida Martin and several children and brothers with one son previously deceased. Latimore was a genial respected figure in the district.
London reports gunfire during James Andrews funeral procession in Belfast as thousands watched. Police restrained rioters, while a small automatic gunman fired wounding at least two and triggering crowd attempts to detain the assailant. Casualties include Lowkiy, George McBay, and Hough Falloon from injuries sustained earlier in the week.
Police hear a remarkable story from Charles French a 27 year old Newtown worker who said kidnappers poured acid on his feet hands and forehead to force him to reveal the location of a cafe inside the J Kitchen and Sons factory in Alexandria He was robbed of £4 10s and thrown from a motor car near St Peters railway bridge at about 1 am Sunday. A taxi driver took him to the Newtown police station.
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia reports a new process to regroove worn smooth tyres in Sydney. English practice has arrived, offering to restore tyre patterns if there is enough rubber to reach the casing, reducing skid risk and restoring safe handling on slick surfaces.
Sir Sidney Kidman and Lady Kidman celebrated their golden wedding in Adelaide. A daughter and her husband traveled from distant Australia to attend. Sir Sidney said his life has had many loyal friends and a happy family, with gifts including gold presented by his employees.
The upcoming bowls event pits Adams against Boorer in a rubber. A strong roll-up of alavera is requested as play commences promptly at 2 p.m.
Late remitts show Fark Reds beat Barkeldine 6 sets 4 games to 3 sets 29 games. Copeland defeated Forbesdale Reds 8 sets 53 games to 1 set 27 games. Secretaries reminded that matches postponed from July twentieth will be played at round end.
The Gloucester squad will travel to Taree on Saturday to play at Taree Old Bar. Team members include Goulle, E. Yaray, 0 Penfold, L. Mof fatt, MG. Landers, J. Pen fold, T. Bolton, J. Dearda, M. Yates, C. Landers, C. McInnes, and B. Hebblewhite. Players must depart at 1 p.m. sharp.
The Par handicap draw is listed with matchups including J McRae Aston versus Thurlow Daw son and Street against C McRae with several other pairings. Mr. T Howard, a noted pro, will visit Glow Center on Saturday to offer tuition. Dungog meets Gloucester B Grade in the Fogonoski Cup week. Mrs. King won the stroke handicap with 108 36 72, leading the second qualifying round. Consolation Eight qualifiers include Miss Higgins and Mrs Anderson. Yesterday Wingham Associates won their return match at Gloucester by three matches to two.
Extracts from road accident forms show motorists recounting collisions and injuries with humorous misstatements. Claims include hitting shop windows, mistaken window positions, failed horns, and tangled driving moments involving multiple people. The examples illustrate confusion and mishaps on the road.
An old agricultural notice urges farmers to keep pigs healthy to boost profits noting mud free yards clean water regular cleaning dry quarters clean feed and pasture. MR J L HOGG, recovered from illness, will attend his surgery as usual from Monday July 29.
Unfurnished rooms to let close to School. Apply at THIS OFFICE.
A wallet was left in a tween Commercial Hotel room and is offered for return. A generous reward is provided. Interested parties should contact the Commercial Hotel to claim.
A notice promises a £10 reward for information leading to the conviction of an offender on a Copeland property who kills cattle, removes meat from bones, and buries bones and offal. The rest of the text advertises sewing machines, parts, and building timber services.
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