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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1938
Page
2
Commercial reports from Sydney and Maitland stock sales show irregular markets with limited gains. Yardings total about 2960 cattle and 2060 cattle at Maitland, with prime, medium, and light classes, calves and pigs traded, prices quoted for bullocks, cows, vealers, calves, and porkers varying by yarding and quality.
The engagement between Kathleen Beaton of Canberra and Thoma Hannan of Leichhardt is announced. Kathleen is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Beaton, while Thoma is the elder son of the late Mr and Mrs A Hannan.
Theodore Neville a 36 year old sawmiller from Mill Creek road disappeared Thursday while looking for logs for the mill. He was located at dawn Saturday sitting on a rock in a creek, unable to recall events, and shortly after received medical attention. He has three children and his wife is deceased. Constable Hillier aided searches lasting two days.
With the show four weeks away the Secretary is very busy. An office has been set up at the School of Art with Mrs. Newton attending daily. Space was provided by the institution’s committee to assist the A. H. and P. Assn. The Shaw community appreciates this gesture. The new pig pens are completed and described as a splendid job. Pig owners are urged to fill all pens to show appreciation for the committee’s efforts. Eric Higgins and W. Webck spent most of last week on beef cattle yards, repairing partitions and other tasks. Jim Forbes is developing the new cattle yards and also handling roadwork. R. A. Paget attended Martian Show last Thursday, interviewing trotting horses and jumpers. he hopes for good competition in those departments at the Show. Two caretakers and watchmen are needed during Show week. applications should be sent to the Secretary by Friday. There is broad interest in schedules, and entries are coming in. Members’ tickets can be picked up at the Secretary’s office. car stands may be reserved. A plan for ringside and hill car sites has been prepared and is available for patrons to reserve. A committee meeting and working bee will be held Saturday. Show supporters wishing to help fix the grounds are invited. The usual show dance will be on the second night at the Majestic Theatre with a first-class orchestra.
The plan promises to free 100000 to 150000 per sona from wages tax under a reduction scheme to be outlined in the policy speech. Married earners with two children would pay no wages tax. A family endowment expansion and increased apprenticeship subsidies are also planned in the next Budget to aid training and support for children.
Mr C E Bennett of Glenweater in the WAP is highlighted for his family legacy and local service. Born in Dungog, educated at Fort Street and Sydney University, he edited the Dungog Chronicle and directed his father’s campaigns. His prior roles include hospital president and tourist league leader. he was elected to Gloucester in a by election and re-elected unopposed in 1935. R J Fitzgerald, a Country Party candidate, is described as a local resident with strong producer ties and leadership roles in unions.
Competition in the Home Butter Fat event at the upcoming Show drew ten contenders. J G Wilson’s Avora Valley Lady led 288 lbs fat in Class 126 for cows over three years, while A J Everett’s Rosewood Lady Trinket and A McNaughton’s Lanky showed strong fat outputs. In Class 137 for under three years, Ben Belts Garra Bulls Eye Nora and N C Hopkins Kare katt Baby topped with 190 and 173 lbs fat respectively, with fourteen starters.
Majestic Theatre opens with the Phantom Troubadulin in Wale Up and Live! a musical spectacle starring Jack Haley Rochelle Hudson Arthur Treacher and Eugene Pallette. The program includes The Toast of New York with Frances Farmer Cary Grant and Edward Arnold plus The Footloose Heiress with Ann Sheridan and Craig Reynolds. Also noted is a Warner Bros romantic comedy and a joke about a beauty salon promotion as part of Saturday night showings.
HL Atkins announces his milk run is assigned to W Bolton and thanks customers for past support, expressing hope the same loyalty continues with the successor. The note preserves the local business connection and signals a transition in duties.
Mr Fitzgerald, a believer in the Jersey breed, has judged dairy cattle at NSW agricultural shows and toured New Zealand to gather dairying information. J H Rooke, a Labour-leaning candidate, topped the poll for aldermen in Dungog, where he lives.
In the B Pennant Competition Worcester defeated Wingham by 71 points to 61. Team members included Dent, Munro, White, Street on one side and Bird, Wallis, Johnstone, Walshe on another. Further players Chapman, Andrewa, Woodward, dell, Griffin, Pereira, Lunnon, Ilbeci, Haughton, Anderson noted in the lineups.
A five month old infant, Laban Brant, was found dead on the veranda of his Dingadee home after a shot from a double barrel shotgun. A spent cartridge shell and a broken broom handle were found in the deceased’s hand. Mrs Frost and her daughter Mabel were the only others present. The house also included Evelyn May, Harold, and other family members who were away at the time. The tragedy occurred after two shots were heard, one penetrating the roof. The report appears in the Gloucester Chronicle.
The Corbett Family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for moral tributes cards and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Ground plan at Secretary's Office. March applications for a good position will avoid disappointment. M. A. Newto, Secretary.
In memory of my dear Wife and our Mother Elizabeth who died at Bullahdelah on March 5th 193. You are always in our thoughts dear man Sweet memories of you we keep They say time will heal the wound but time has proved we miss you Inserted by her husband and loving family
The list compiles numerous P School and other school and court house sites across regions including Gloucester subdivision Barrington Paterson and Nelson Bay with WALTER HENRY McCOWN J.P. as Returning Officer for the 4th March 1938 election. Every elector not presenting a valid exam faces a penalty up to two pounds.
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