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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
2
The death of 63 year old James Barlow occurred Tuesday night. An oli age pensioner, he had lived with Mr. Frank Maguire and worked in the Gloucester District for over 26 years. He is survived by several children living in scattered centers across the state. The interment took place in Gloucester cemetery on Wednesday.
Strong teams of horses and riders are slated for the Gloucester Show next Wednesday. Mrs. M. Newton reports entries from Messrs. J. P. Brunner A Payne and A J Stewart. Eight trotters and top hunters promise a high standard ring events with keen local competition.
Objections to the recent re valuations carried out by Gloucester Shire Council were discussed at the council meeting. Shire Clerk Mr H N Chaplin noted 54 objections logged before the meeting across A and B ridings, with 44 in A. The council planned friendly appeals hearing with President Cr P A Dearns Cr A J White, Shire Clerk, and the Valuer representing the council.
A man and a woman were sentenced to death by Mr Justice Maxwell at the Central Criminal Court on Tuesday night for the murder of a husband. William Henry Tuwa-pils died at Taree on December 21 from poison believed to be tomunarinik. Accused Harold Percy Smith and Matias Adin Ralwvavids faced the judge who asked why the sentence should not be passed. they appeared unmoved.
In a Gloucester A H and P A Hendilion meeting on Wednesday night, motion by A Me to support the Graziers Association and other bodies in moving trucking yards south from their present position was carried. A letter from Station Master Carey noted the Railway Commission intends to inspect from West Malllant to South Brisbane April 17 to 21, with Hartigan available for interviews.
Reports of intruders and prowlers on farms across the district prompt police response. Mrs Crow and daughter Mary phoned police from Lime after a disturbance near their home at Bucketts Road. Searches found no sign of a prowler, but recent thefts and damage to harness and farm equipment are noted across Trowington area. Authorities caution residents to secure outbuildings and report suspicious activity promptly.
Spectators watched a green final as Boorer defeated Coote to win the Lowe Cup on Wednesday evening. After an even 15 ends Coote increased his wad several times, then Boorer took the lead to secure a 25 to 16 victory. A pennant game Gloucester v Wingham is planned for tomorrow at Wing ham. The writer urges the sports committee to start championship games promptly.
The grand final of the night tennis competition started Monday night but was abandoned during the fourth set due to rain. It has been postponed indefinitely. Boomer Angs challenged Waratahs. Mrs Thompson will accompany her husband Mr V C Thompson M I L A when he visits Gloucester for the Show next week.
Gloucester prepares for the 20th annual exhibition of the A H de P Association with additions to the programme including livestock events and milk testing. The committee lays groundwork for ring mowing, stall pricing, maiden horse rules, and additional space for industrial displays while confirming staff, stewards, and caretakers for the two night show.
Major film program guided by Alexander Korda with The Dr i and Sais in Technicolor. Sais stars a child prodigy, with Roger Livesay, Valerie Hobson, and Raymond Massey in leading roles. Filmed on the North West Frontier near Khyber Pass with Indian Government cooperation. London by Night and My Lucky Star highlight extra showings. Hopalong Cassidy in Texas Trail also announced.
About 850 pigs penned for Tuesday's Sydney auctions. Prime classes showed firm figures with little change overall. Backfatteners and heavy categories sold up to 150 per head, baconers 120 to 140 lb at 6s to 6d, with other weights achieving similar firm prices and a range of bids across porkers and lighter weights.
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