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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
2
A W Mowle architect based at Queen Street Gloucester advertises services with phone contact 50 for inquiries and project discussions.
Current Topics reports a Gloucester Show bullock owned by Mr J P Juston killed by swessi s. W L Tull & Sons sold fine beasts. one weighed 9601 lbs, another about 804 lbs. Also notes death of Temora Gold Mines manager William W Grainger at Tempre. Education items discuss Bow man Lower and Gangat Public School building tenders, teacher invitations, and ministerial approvals.
Mary Holloway a 75 year old resident of Caino died on the North Coast mail train before it reached Gloucester Station. She had been visiting daughter Mrs Hailey of Maitland and was seen off by Mrs Bailey. Post mortem by Dr Munro showed heart failure. inquest dispensed with. Body taken to Casino for interment.
Roy Browne and Bill Titcume felled a massive ironbark on George Cox’s Wauklvory property. The log measured 13ft 10in at the butt with a 102ft barrel, yielding sleepers and tramway timbers totaling multiple lengths.
Less than a week away, Gloucester prepares for a grand event labeled the fashion parade of 1939. Visitors from Dungog and Wingham expected, with Laurie coordinating poultry for the supper, and Billy Cornell’s Band set to entertain until 3 am. Junior frolics and prize dresses add to the festive atmosphere as preparations continue for the Show Ball and related activities.
Reserved judgment given at Dungog Police Court by Mr. F. Grugeon. George Lowrey challenged a special rate levied by Dungog Municipal Council on urban properties. judge upheld the rate, citing lawful purpose and proper procedure. Court dismissed the appeal with similarity noted in related cases.
On opening day Tuesday the £12,500,000 loan appeal for the Commonwealth and the States drew a good response from small subscribers. Large investors also submitted applications, while officials deem the uptake on Tuesday as highly encouraging. The loan is planned to close on or before June 24.
The government plans to expand chilled beef exports to Japan, Shanghai, and Batavia after a successful shipment to Japan. Trade representatives will travel next month to promote sales as East Asia shows growing meat demand, with Britain still limiting imports. Shipping space would be arranged as markets develop.
A Spectator note from July 1 describes Cambridge University’s Cambar breed developed by Sir Ponnet and Mandeliins. The breed offers day old sex identification, uses Canadian Barred Plymouth Rock stock, and yields prolific large coloured eggs with uniform, distinct hens and cocks. This marks a milestone in practical scientific breeding.
On Saturday at Taree Park the Taree Oll Bar women’s hockey team beat Gloucester 5 goals to nil. A return match is planned with Gloucester. players are urged to assemble by 2:30 PM.
Bowls notice states the Raymond Terrace visit is cancelled due to instrumental volunteers. Teams selected at 2 backs by Adams and Boorer will attempt conclusions. Players requested to attend include Adams Andrews Boorer Bolton Batger Hawdon Hebblewhite Lsane Kendall Jeffery McIntyre McAndrew Munro Milne Tenl Thomas Street Smith White Whatson Wratten.
The National Rifle Association of New South Wales honors Arthur W. Cutler who was killed near Gosford in a motor accident. Born Bathurst 1875 he came from a famed family of marksmen with a storied career in Australian and imperial rifle shooting. He first appeared in 1900 at the NRA prize meeting and won multiple King’s titles while representing New South Wales and Australia at Bisley 1910 and 1913 as well as Empire matches in New Zealand.
The second round draw for Fulton Cup and Stroke Handicap lists Parish versus Charlton and others including Jeffery v Thurlow and Garner v Turner. Also notes Associates card by Mrs King with 108/36 72, plus top scores by Miss Laurie 100/36 73 and Mrs Street 90/16 74. Includes sale pitch for Cooter clocks.
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