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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1936
Page
3
The Gloucester Golf Club announces fixtures for 1936 including Stroke Handicap events, Locke Cup, 4-Ball Best Ball, Par and Fulton Cup rounds, Open Tournament dates in June and October, plus Flag and Championship rounds. The calendar spans March to October with mixed foursomes and president versus secretary matches, subject to committee changes.
Light quality porkers sold late rates while other classes softened. Offerings were 1400 head with back fatters extra prime and heavy reaching up to 90 per head. Baconers 120 to 140 lb brought 45 shillings to 54 shillings per 100 pounds, smaller weights quoted lower. Clock/watch sizing note from H Coote the Practical Jeweller Gloucester.
In the first round completed Tuesday Tresidder and Boorer defeated Smith and Munro Zi 18. On the 17th end scores were 18 all. Kendall and Andrews beat Ebbeck and Teni. Second round draw: Woodward and Lowe vs Thomas and Anderson, Randall and Andrews vs Tresidder and Boorer, Bolton and Street receive a bye. Round two to finish by 7oth March.
Mr. S Harry Haydon of North Dorrigo proves a new bullet can pierce a seven eighths inch steel plate at a hundred yards. He claims his design will pierce one inch steel. The plate was sent to the Defence Department and he awaits a guarantee. An American representative offered funds and passage, but Haydon declined to favor the United States, preferring his native country. He has received multiple offers, including £500 to explain the patent in Melbourne. The Dorrigo Gazette reports these events.
Miss J Gorton won the Advocate trophy for best jams and jellies and Mrs Ben Relf took honours in the Flower Section. The Breeders Cup winner remains undecided. The livestock classes cover Draught Horses and numerous cattle categories with judges Mr F G Hebblewhite and Mr W F Summerville.
The event featured a lengthy prize list across two days with fierce competition. Judges praised the overall quality of hacks, noting an exceptional showing of stock horses led by top foals and ponies, including Sovereign and Orby Anthus, with numerous awards across stock, saddle, and pony classes.
The Ring venue held horse show awards with numerous classes led by judge A Jones, including brood stallion Mackay Wisemantel, brood mare Middlebrook Corbett, foal Eric Everett, and many riders. Ken Mackay dominated multiple events, with prizes across pony, high jump, hunter, and stock draft categories. A special prize donated by H Bignell awarded to Ken Mackay for best riding style.
Maize tops silage value due to high yield and feeding quality. In coastal districts 3 to 4 acres yield about 60 tons of green maize, feeding thirty cattle for four months. Fiteroy proves best for silage. Leaming and Mikory King also suitable. Harvest at glazing stage to maximize nutrients and minimize leaf loss.
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