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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1935

Page

2

Cows Die on Park amid Suspected Poisoning Report

Two milch cows owned by H. J. Chanell and George Chapman were found dead on the park on Sunday. It is suspected the deaths result from poisoning after grass on the tennis courts was treated with a deadly mixture. The incident is viewed as gross neglect and warrants full inquiry. Also noted: Deputy Postmaster-General J. W. Kitto visited Gloucester and inspected the Bank of New South Wales site as a potential post office relocation. A Copeland topic recalls a prospector finding a half-sovereign coin in creek dirt. Upcoming events include Returned Soldiers’ League church parade at Memorial Park with Gloucester Band, and Easter Camp nominations for Young Australia League travel program from April 19–25 facilitating tours to Manly, Anzac Day, and more. 50 more boys needed. nominations close April 10.

Messia H. J. Channell George Chapman J. W. Kitto Gloucester Bank of New South Wales Church and Queen Streets Chamber of Commerce Copeland Returned Soldiers Returned Soldiers’ League Memorial Park A.L Sydney Guntro Young Australia League Murray Darling Tweed Burney League Ravel Charles Kingsford Smith Manly Chariton and Ryan

Gloucester Defeated By Wingham No 2 Team 89 To 68

Gloucester lost to Wingham's No 2 side 89 to 68 last Saturday with Yarnold Wallace Potheringham Whatua Munro Trealdder Johnson Periera Moore Abbot Kendall Smith Anderson among scorers. Next Saturday Taree No 1 will visit Gloucester as the local team lines up.

Gloucester Wingham W. G Yarnold Bill Wallace Potheringham Whatua Munro Trealdder Johnson Periera Moore Abbott Kendall Smith Anderson Kamme Easton Bell Gibson Andrews Woodward Howden White Cr. v Goddard

Girl Wanted at Tugrabakh Dairy Farm

Reliable girl sought to work on a dairy farm at Tugrabakh about ax miles from town. Apply to Mrs D Green Tugrabakh via Gloucester.

Tugrabakh D. Green Gloucester

Death of Alex Shaw prominent Barrington farmer

Obituary notes the death of Alex Shaw of Bowman River at 89 after heart trouble. A Scots migrant from 1850s Australia, he was a pioneer and respected farmer who ran a dairy operation on Craven Creek and supported the Gloucester district. He served as Gloucester Dairy Co director, Shire Councillor for A Riding, and Butter Rotary director. Funeral held at Barrington Cemetery with speeches by old friends and a large turnout.

Grim Reaper Inez Alex. Shaw Bowman River Shaw Uelven Ife Australia Williama Leff Barrington Norman Alex Alexi Craven Creek Australan Tilawarra Mr. Shaw Flora Ross D. Rosa Berrie Charles Don Tinonce Manning River Stewart Douglas J. W. Corbett Cornell W. S. Selick Ah, & F. Association Hev's Webster Maitland McLeod Taree P. Stewart Dim Andl Tom Ross Neil Cromarty J. M Wr E. Alder D. McCarthy Nadie Heather Ay Grahame Arch Donald Dunvegan Tom Westley J. Atkins McRae Mra W. Relf J. McLeap Jack Jessie B. Creagh K. M M. H. Locke Petersham J. H. Smith J. 'T. Dillon W. Richardson Margaret Ross Neffie Relfi W. I. Harris Gorton Kirk Jim, Rien Gloucester Dairy Coy., Ltd W. W. Hawdon

An Appreciation of Alex Shin in Barrington District

An appreciation notice recalls the passing on March 21 of Alex Shin, longtime Barrington resident active in Shire and public affairs. He was the son of the late C Shaw Tatze, a hardy pioneer whose family settled Barrington years ago. Neighbors mourn a man of sterling qualities and ready help, whose memory will linger with kind thoughts.

Barrington Alex Shin Shire Lis Sond C. Shaw Tatze Bente Manny Weod Alex

Relief workers dispute Copeland men conditions

In Gloucester electorate Mr Cunningham explains the relief workers issue at Copeland. The minister reviews council responses to protests by unemployed men and women, noting council migration to nearby works, transport, tents, and food relief. A senior department inquiry is arranged to assess options and future actions.

Sim Legislative Assembly C. ©. Gannett M.L.A A.P Bloucester Cessnock Weneaday Copeland Dunningham Gloucester Fuente Wens Wemen Une Cornell Whien Cornella R. Vowel Ovat Council Clef Cef Bennett Mla Vowell Counsil Vowers Shirg

Gloucester Rifle Club Beats Taree At Gloucester Range

The Gloucester Rifle Club defeated Taree by 65 points on the Gloucester range. Gloucester 580, Taree 515. Watson and Whatson each scored 77 for Gloucester, with the shoot off favoring Watson. Baker contributed a strong score and the team averaged 724. A tea at Corbetts Cafe followed the event as visitors won the mixed match. Next fixtures include a shot against Wingham and a trooper match at the geal range. Captain A Johnston and Secretary Bob Johnston noted for expected next events.

Taree Gloucester Range Loucester Whatson Wares and Price Gloucester Whatsun Baker Wase Hoy Corbetts Cafe Thornbury Wingham Geal Inteniling A. Johnston Bob. Johnston

The Man Behind The Sun's Travel Writer Bob Davis

A feature praises Bob Davis of the New York Sun for his freewheeling reporting life. His orders to travel first class and write freely have led him to cover kings queens diplomats presidents and many other figures around the world.

Bob Davis New York ‘Sun Davis

Opening Day Notes at Gloucester Golf Links 1935

Large crowd attends Gloucester golf links opening day with mixed foursomes event won by L Rye and Mrs Snow. New mower in operation promises smoother greens. schedule of associates events and upcoming handicaps listed.

Gloucester Golf Links Tie Anderson Tie Vb L Rye Parish Pariah Garner Laurie Street Channel Miss Moffatt Hawdon Miss Laurie D. Rye Cavanaugh Charlton Mra. Horton ST Moore Streat Mise Easton Rodgers Mululeprook Thine Carolan Boston Ay Bramble

Commercial Homebush stock sales report Sydney market easing

Munday Cattle and others noted buyers meeting weaker demand with price declines across fat cattle bullocks and cows. Queensland consignments accounted for about 12 percent while Winchcombe Carin Ltd and Pitt Bon Badgery Ltd reported cheaper opening sales and a generally medium yarding. Maitland Stour Sales recorded about 850 fat cattle with uneven quality and firmer demand for the best, calves and pigs varied, with pigs and bacon porkers selling within the day’s lower range.

Homebush Sydney Queensland Winchcombe, Carin, Ltd Pitt, Bon, & Badgery, Ltd Maitland Stour Bayern

McDonald visit to Gloucester Hotel in April

D L McDonald and partners from Sydney will visit Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel on April 5 for consultations. Appointments may be booked through A J Gavanough, Chemist.

D. L McDonald F.b.c.a Homoure SMC London Webster Jock & McDonald Sydney Optioleum Optametriats Commercial Gloucester Erany Bam A. J.gavanough

Rabbit pest discussed at Gloucester meeting

The Gloucester board heard that rabbit infestation remains, aided by heavy rains and long grass. Officers urged burning cover, hindering tunnels, and continuous group efforts with neighbour cooperation. Residents reported varying success with netting, cyaniding, trapping, and fumigation as methods to reduce rabbits and restore feeding value.

A. B. Moore Gloucester PP Jose Girvan H. Flannery Filtie St Wttle Sam Mel Higgins Heute. Higgins Baurie Higgins Laurie Bernico Air- Ne Rawdon Vale Cobsrk Wison

Alsatian Dogs Threaten Direct Action Across Brisbane

At a Brisbane meeting Councillor J. Murphy warned men on the land were considering direct action to curb Alsatians feared to outgrow dingoes. He said the government had not yet finalised on measures to prevent Alsatian proliferation while the menace grew.

Brisbane Murphy Loos

Church Services Across Gloucestershire and Surrounding Areas

Sunday Lent services listed for Gloucester and nearby towns include Church of England parish events with Rev EW Rogers and Rev Wm Griffith Cochrane, Congregational Mission Nowenloc Myall and apel set, and Stroud Baptist Church under Rev L H Lakeapeare with locations and times noted for the day.

Church OF England Gloucester H.C. Copeland EW. Rogers Nassac Bed Wm. Griffith Cochrane Congregational Mission Nowenloc Myall Apel Gire Pastor J. Buttle

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