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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports that Dr Monro will be away from his practice for the weekend because his father is ill. This leaves patients needing care to seek alternate arrangements or appointments with other local physicians.
Dr J M Locke presented a silver mounted shield for annual Gloucester Public School tennis champions. Names like Nina Miller and George Garer appear among six small shields around the center. The Gloucester Chronicle notes Dr Locke’s donations and school gratitude. The article also reports the Gloucester A H P Association ball success and a death notice for Mr James Grimshaw, with details of his life, service, and survivors.
The third euchre party and dance to aid Gloucester Football Club will be at the Majestic on Tuesday. Opposing teams objected to facing certain aboriginal players from the Mission football group and others refused to meet Condobelin Club on the ground.
A push to establish a cooperative tomato pulp factory at Urunga at the Ballinger River entrance aims to pulping major district crops for saucing and canned tomatoes. Projections suggest retail prices could undercut American canned tomatoes in Australia. The movement cites timber industry losses and seeks commercial scale farming.
The Girls Auxiliary and friends staged a well attended evening at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday despite bad weather. Choruses and sketches with the G A Orchestra entertained a crowded hall while many performers debuted on stage. The concert showcased Gloucester’s local talent and raised about £20, with thanks extended to donors, sellers, and volunteers.
Market report indicates firmer tone in second quarter trading with low grade offerings still weak. Traders note persistent demand from buyers and cautious activity from sellers as prices stabilize across key categories.
At Wingham Police Court on Monday before Justices Witspatrick and Baines Leonard George Wilson faced a charge of stealing a motor car valued at £300 from Dunog on June 15 1920. A youth under 18 was similarly charged. Police evidence described the theft and a statement signed by the defendant. Remand to Dungog Police Court granted. The duo were also fined 2/6 or imprisonment for traveling from Gloucester to Wingham by railway without a ticket.
Four first grade teams in the Upper Manning League play at Winghem tomorrow. Nabiac meets Wingham. Gloucester faces Cedar Party with full strength. Gloucester to select for the June 29 league match against Lower Manning. Wilson and Britten expected to start. Gloucester first grade lineup includes Gordon, Hopsy, Gray captain, Tattersall, Falsonot, Mayers, Britten, and others. Gloucester reserves meet Krambach. reserves and car times listed.
The Parents & Citizens Association met at the Public School on Wednesday 19th inst. Officers elected include President P. H. Dearois, Vice-Presidents Martin and McCubbin, and Secretary Treasurer H. Bignell. A working bee was set for Saturday to complete the school garden and attach fittings. A cyclone gate for the garden entrance will be purchased by Coleman. A sewing prize for senior girls will be offered before the next inspection. Tennis results show Stratford A and B grades winning several matches against Tugrabakh and Park Reds with strong club participation.
A major earthquake struck New Zealand Monday morning around 10 Pelock. South Island damage was severe with the Golden Bay cement works engineer killed by falling debris. Nelson saw the Boys College tower collapse injuring two students. Welson, Westport, and Wellington suffered extensive damage to buildings and services. Shocks reached Auckland, and Sydney Observatory recorded the largest tremor ever.
Thirteen are known to be dead with no other deaths reported as the Nelson area and northern Westland endure widespread property damage. Telegraphed lines and roads blocked this worst phase of the quake, ranking among New Zealand’s greatest shocks since colonisation, with Murchison suffering peak destruction. Buller district reports more severe shaking, while heavy rains threaten floods from silenced rivers.
Seven passengers were drowned when the Imperial Airways r e r City of Ottawa crashed in the English Channel en route from Croydon to Paris. Six passengers and two crew members were saved. Survivors include A Fleming of Sydney and his wife Ickerson, with A F Smith of Melbourne missing. Marjorie Smith saved and hospitalized with shock. Survivors describe a chaotic scene as the plane struck the water and people clung to a struggling, indescribable mass.
Ottawa June 13 The alleged practice of passing Australian butter as Canadian butter by wrapping in the same wrappers was condemned in the House of Commons by several members. Minister of Agriculture Mr Motherwell said wrappers not stating origin keep creameries within the law. Mr Garland of United Farmers of Alberta urged origin labeling and asked if legislation would be introduced next session.
In Durden Capetown on Tuesday, rioting produced five deaths and fifty injuries, including four natives and one European killed and ten Europeans and forty natives injured. Victims were taken to hospital as unrest deepened beyond food complaints. Natal MPs Marwick and Nicholls blame Bolshevik propaganda, criticizing South Africa’s political leadership amid unrest.
Commercial sales report from Sydney shows 3580 cattle yarded at Tomabush Stock Sales with dull competition and cheaper descriptions for lighter cattle while prime heavy bullocks held firmer. Yardings by Winchcombe Carson Ltd mention 8600 cattle as prices eased for light classes though good to prime heifers and yearlings firmed. pig and calf market shows about 1100 yarded with varied prices across weights. calves, rabbits, pelts, and other items also noted with several price ranges and supplier names.
The monthly medal is played with the Fulton Cup second round tomorrow at Inka. Draws pit Street against Chris, Horner versus Thurlow, Street against Woodward, Pariah against Roddy, Deugutt against Emmett and others. On Wednesday associates entered a Canadian foursome with teams led by Street, Thurlow, Christie, Cavanough, Graham, Doudney, Horner, Emmett, Levick, Parish, Whitting, Hawdon, Roddy, and Locke.
An old item promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for influenza and colds amid a collage of railway death odds. Sir Herbert Walker notes rail travel risk is minuscule, about one fatality per 6,000,000 passengers, equating to roughly 57 thousand years of daily travel for a two-journey week.
A hotel housemaid was shocked when a tortoise named Tortie, a half century pet of a married couple, slept at the foot of their bed. The owners explained Tortie’s presence and affectionately cared for the creature, who responds to their voices and terms. The couple later dug up worms in the hotel yard to feed Tortie.
In loving memory of Cornelly Stackman who died June 5 1928 a devoted father to Mond and Dick Budworths roving daughter and son in law Next Tuesday June 25th Wood Prizes. Fresimen Falconer’s Orchestra 874 acres grazing land Craven adjoining W Blanca’s possession end of June particulars and price to be furnished by Mont Langworthy
A requisition signed by multiple council members urges a public meeting at the Shire Hall on Monday night next at 7 36 pm to discuss steps to give Mr R Emmett a send off and ensure compliance with the request. The list of signatories includes W W Hawdon A Christie Dr Munro J G Beaton Street A Parish B Horney J P Bans L Rye L Harris and T Ashworth.
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