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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1933
Page
2
In Gundagai area near Jones Creek a fire destroyed the Nichelle home and left three year old Joan Nicholls dead after attempting to rescue her parents. Charred remains of Joan found near an iron bedstead. Verdict returned: accidental death.
Cattle yarded total around 2052 with fair general quality. Prime heavy bullocks scarce, some good trade lots. prices steady early, rising briefly then easing. Fat cattle yarded while heavy bullocks scarce and medium stock plentiful. notable sales by J K Mackay Bundock and Mackay entries with prices and cattle counts followed by other suppliers across regions.
About 300 calves penned at Maitland Calf and Pig Sales with typical cattle mix and buyers present. Prices matched last week's rates for good quality, with heavy calves to 35 shillings and other grades easing. pig offerings about 600 with buyers active and pork prices near prior lows, best backfatt ers to 68/6 and bacon pigs to 48/8.
The Gloucester Addnock reports on Leo Gallagher’s Gangat Jerseys excelling in NSW January tests, Mercedes’ strong 9 month butterfat, and Glengarra Sateen’s milk yield. It notes Tiligra Estate sale at Dungog, Maitland Show guest plans, and Gloucester show horse entries. Cricket short, cattle prices butchers and sales at Homebush detailed.
The Soviet Government authorizes women to work underground in coal mines with waivers for Article 129. Donetz Basin forms first women brigades beside men, with some workers called shock women and two receiving merit distinctions. Government aims to spur male effort amid lower output and harsh winter predictions. meanwhile Justice Minister Martin outlines plans to aid the homeless and distressed tenants this winter.
An advertisement in a Cologne newspaper offers a famous make car in first class condition as a gift to anyone willing to employ a chauffeur permanently. The notice explains the driver is no longer required due to death, and the car is offered free if the chauffeur accepts the post.
In Gloucester Police Court yesterday James Tent pleaded guilty to five counts of furious behavior in Church Street the prior afternoon. He was fined £2 for the incident in which a bystander was struck and a window at Schultz's butcher shop was smashed. He was remanded on bail of £10 to the 23rd inst for a second charge of damaging a plate glass window valued at £8 15s. Two insobriety cases were also dealt with with fines of 10 each.
In a Saturday Wingham encounter Gloucestershire routed the home side 121 to 66. Notable players listed include Isaac, L Rye, Anderson, Gra ham, Moore, Summerville, Wallace, Ashworth, Campbell, and Parker among others, with team totals noted as 16-20.
The death occurred Friday at Clarence Town of Mrs William Eagleton, aged 87. Born at Woodville she lived in Glen Withams and Clarence Town after her marriage. widowed 34 years ago. She endured ill health in later years with Christian fortitude and hospitality. Survived by five sons and six daughters and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Saturday featured a large regional attendance and service by Rev B Hodgetts at the Church of England before burial.
Parkes plans a Jubilee from March 27 to April 3 with ex-residents visitors and competitors invited. Governor and Lady Game will attend opening day and Jubilee Ball. The rodeo on March 27 features the Steer Riding Championship with 25 pounds prize and cup, District Steer Riding Championship within 00 miles of Parkes, cattle drafting and suling releasing contests, plus serial displays, two days of races, night carnivals and more. Details from the Secretary, Box 88, Parkes. The aim is to honor the town’s pioneers.
Ruble holidays have been gazetted for the Gloucester Shire second day of the Gloucester Show on Thursday March 23 and for the Ridings of Stroud Shire second day of the Stroud Show on Saturday April AB and C.
The Australian Country Party bulletin defends rural electrification with a flat rate, praising the Nyombra hydro scheme and the Nyeomolda model as proof that farm power lowers costs and boosts rural prosperity. It argues for expanding electric service to farms, urging focused, practical development and orderly growth across districts.
She announces she will be at the Gloucester Hotel Sample Room next to the post office for another week.
The article describes a forthcoming Back to the Bellinger celebration in Australasian territory from March 13 to 26. It includes a major float parade, decorated vehicles, and a large aboriginal corroboree with thirty full blooded performers in war paint. Sir Philip Gane will present scenes and music from a gumleaf orchestra as part of the program.
Washington reports a firm stand on national bank holiday. President Roosevelt predicts banks and deposits protected until March 8 while Congress plans emergency regulations. In a separate note, a maths teacher complains exams grow tougher by ten percent yearly as a stage whisper reveals a student joke.
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