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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
3
Commercial. Homebush stock sales show 4200 cattle yarded. Slaughtering trouble eased, competition more active for good cattle than expected. Prime cattle largely unchanged. medium to plain grades declined. Good to prime bullocks scarce. light steers and cows present. Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd report.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports supplies of rabbit skins at Wednesday's Sydney auctions were 194 tons with strong demand. Closing prices advanced 1d to 2d per lb, while outgoings ranged from 18d to 46d across pelts and damaged lots, including blacks and towns.
The Electoral authorities issue guidance for voters ahead of the March Referendums. Polling runs 8 am to 8 pm at Gloucester Police Station. Voting is compulsory and penalties apply for non attendance. Voters should carry surname, full name, address and occupation to the presiding officer. Absent voters may use any enrolled polling place in their state subdivision.
The Parents and Citizens Association reports over sixty new members and a higher total, with subscriptions due to the Secretary or Headmaster for official receipts. The annual meeting is Monday at 8 pm followed by a special meeting, while Junior Farmers prepare for the Local Show and a Sydney Royal Show excursion.
In the semi final Houghton and Thomas beat McIntyre and Wood ward by 18 to 17 in a well contested game. Final to be played next Wednesday with Houghton and Thomas vs Rye and Weekes. Ebbeck and Munro beat Hebblewhite and Hawdon 19 to 18. Smith and Rye beat Weekes 21 to 17. Weather permitting, Pennant teams travel to Wingham tomorrow. Club Championship games begin this month.
During a Gloucester event, attendees are invited to new eye tests and screenings offered to show visitors. The program emphasizes accessible vision health for participants and locals alike.
A town and country cricket season concludes with a two Saturday series starting March 13 at Park Oval and Stratford ground. Teams soon to be selected, with a dinner on March 20 where the Shields will be awarded, and tickets available from the Secretary or Mr Atkins by March 15.
Country people may see a thrilling Surf Carnival and swimming display at Newcastle next Sunday as part of State Picnic Excursions. The NSW Tromweys Band with thirty players visits Newcastle for the event. Special trains from Gloucester, Taree, North Coast, and Sydney transport visitors, with morning arrivals and evening return departures.
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