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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
2
Local notices record short time relief for unemployed residents and details on Guernsey cattle imported by the New South Wales Government for Wollongbar and nearby farms. The report also mentions a high jump record set in Australia and new shop registration rules under factory and shop acts.
Chamber of Commerce in Gloucester convened to discuss civil aviation inspector plans arriving Thursday to survey aerodrome sites. Mr Snodgrass to guide inspector to Craven and other suitable locations. Council urged to restore original camping site in Park and improve facilities before summer, with rubbish disposal addressed.
A Saturday morning Gloucester Shire Council meeting attended by President Cra A J White and four members discussed a letter from Gloucester Electric Supply Company. The company seeks a 10 mile radius franchise extension, limits on council purchase options for five years, and rural line extensions only if proven profitable. The council acceded to the three requests for submission to the Department of Works and Local Government for approval.
The central north coastal district will get a district veterinary officer serving mainly along the Hunter River and Gloucester district. M. P. Dunlop MLC reports strong support from the Primary Producers Union and local councils. The minister A Gurtenshaw notes the move will boost stockowner services and disease prevention, though staffing will lag as graduates are scarce.
Public appreciation grows for council led concrete footpaths on Denison Street linking to Church Street. The project under the unemployment relief scheme modernizes town and aids pedestrians, with work complete to Barrington Street and new concrete laid this week beyond Barrington Street using a concrete mixer for a stronger, more uniform mix.
At Kempsey Police Court storekeeper Michael Daley faced a charged with selling methylated spirits to an aboriginal. The court adjourned to hear the Government Analyst report after protest by Mr A G Brindley over its admission. The magistrate noted the issue as important and ordered an adjournment to allow the analyst to be called. Also mentioned: Stanley H Williams, famed Newport and England rugby back, recently fell from a liner and was drawn ashore.
The newly elected committee of the Gloucester A H P Association met on Saturday with J R Higgins elected president and re elected treasurer J M Matthewson. Vice presidents were J G Wilson and EB P Dawson. Ground committee includes R A Crowther and J H Farley among others. Two respected residents W N Laurie and A McRae passed away, prompting a vote of sympathy. A donation of £1 1s was decided for rural school fencing and sheds. Show Association notes cover rain insurance and schedule revision.
Waukivory Hall held a springlike evening with the Gloucester Orchestra drawing a large crowd for the annual plain and fancy dress ball. Judges named Miss D Woods Belle of the Ball and awarded several best and most original costumes to participants including Freddie Banka and Miss Lola Slade, with dancing continuing late into the night.
Mrs Emily McInnes nee Elmtey aged A years died at her daughter Mrs Gowling’s residence in Benley after ill health. She came from Newcastle fifty years ago, married John McInnes and lived on the river. Buried at Woronora Cemetery Sutherland. Survived by husband John, son James, and daughters Nellie and Mrs Gowling. councillors offer sympathy.
Gloucester Magpies delivered a strong home win over the Hawkes on the Park in front of a large crowd. Key standouts included Monro Landers Britten Oldfield and Arb Clarke with Gorton and Giddey among the defenders. final score 20 nil as Gloucester dominated from start to finish.
The Canadian Foursome finished with strong scores as Oldfield and Conn posted a net 1 under par. Other pairs, including Cardy with Oldfield and Conn at 69, Snodgrass and Harvey at 70, and Coote with Coates at 72, filled the field with varied results. The Locke Cup draw and Monthly Medal competition are set for tomorrow, with several matches listed and Associates offering plates for Wednesday.
Four rinks from Taree visited Troyvester last Saturday for a friendly gap against the local team. Taree led 14 up early as scores listed include Woolward, Hobson, Houghton, Tresidder, Burgess and others, with players named in the tally.
Commercial Homebush and Maitland stock sale notes show in Sydney yarding of cattle bulls cows and yearlings with varied prices and strong competition for prime lots. Calves pigs and weaners offer brisk trade though quality and weights created gaps, with best heavy bulls to 14 pounds and cows to about 7 pounds, calves to 89 shillings, pigs 37 to 70 shillings.
All members holding tickets for the Pickle Race Club are requested to attend a meeting at the School of Arts Hall on Tuesday night next August 4 at 7 30 p m to form a committee and elect officers. Charlie Baker organizer.
Supreme Court probate notice for the will of Samuel Edwin Hazelwood of Gloucester appoints Harry S Hazelwood and Horace Samuel Hazelwood as executors. Creditors must send claims within fourteen days. Hawdon & Hawdon acting for the executors, Aubrey Halform solicitor, Sydney. Public auction of unclaimed cattle advertised with details of brands and locations in Bow man Facin Road and nearby.
Firewood for sale by Lange and Smalt and Scott and Barbour general carriers Avon Valley Gloucester notify public work done after July 4th strictly cash basis only. Signatories St W Drahan Queen St Gloucester and W G Donbkins Church Street Gloucester Potmakers and Repatrs.
Subscription accounts for the quarter ended 30 June 1988 have been issued. Subscribers must settle overdue accounts within 14 days or the paper will be cancelled and the account placed for collection. Signed L. and D. C. Rye.
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