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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
2
Renovation work at St Johns Parish Hall Stroud reveals hundred year old timbers and handmade nails in good condition. Public council meetings bring ratepayers’ list of arrears into view, with names published for payment.
On Saturday April 25 A Grade matches produced a mix of wins and losses. Thistles beat Waralds 7 sets to 1, 39 games to 2 sets 9 games. Greenwood defeated Teachers 7 sets 46 games to 2 sets 28 games. Forbesdale toppled Ward's River 6 sets 47 games to 3 sets 5 games. Stratford beat Barrington 7 sets 47 games to 3 sets 2 games. Isatan Porkesdale defeated Bulllac 8 sets 54 games to 0 sets 12 games. Copeland defeated Stratford 7 sets 48 games to 2 sets 32 games. Factory defeated Presbyterian 9 sets 54 games to 0 sets 24 games. Gungat defeated Ward's River 7 sets 0 games to 2 sets 34 games.
In the Harris Cup singlehandicap competition the first round concluded last Tuesday with match results: Whatson 4 on beat Kendall 2 on 24 Hawdon beat McAndrew 2 on 18. The second round draw lists Anderson vs Woodward, White vs Whatson 4 on, Bolton vs Hawdon, Jeffrey 4 on vs Smith 5 on, Adams receiving a bye. The President and Secretary will select teams for tomorrow’s match.
The draft lists matchups for tomorrow in the Fulton Cup event featuring players and pairings such asuithews v Easton and Coon v Tilner. Bramble receives a bye while B Coates and others prepare under The Associates. Local pages note Mrs King winning the flag on the 17th green with Miss D Higgins as runner up.
Group 1 delegates urge investigation of affiliation with Queensland Rugby League next season citing little benefit from the New South Wales Country League and high costs. Lismore’s tour itinerary upset matters, while Queensland would welcome Group 1 if NSW powers approve. A motion urges the Group to pursue talks with Queensland following league reports.
Florence hosts Mrs Hinkler and her son and daughter as Count Pesciolini honors Bert Hinkler’s memory. A bouquet of orchids is presented. seeds from Queensland are offered for Florence parks. The family cannot reach the crash site due to ongoing snow, while locals share souvenirs and expression of reverence. Bert Hinkler perished in April 1928 while attempting a record flight from England to Australia.
Robert Noel formerly at RKurri Hospital and ambulance driver was committed for trial on a manslaughter charge for an April 24 crash near Saster Hollow that killed Sister Theresa McCarthy. He earlier faced a negligent driving charge from February 17. Bail set at £80 as evidence goes to the Attorney General. Sister McCarthy, Manninga native, sister of Mr. M. McCarthy, Belbourne, Wingham.
Matthewson and Co. held a large special cattle sale in Gloucester with about 1400 head yarded. Demand remained solid despite heavy yarding, with high prices for store and fat cattle, including bullocks to £9 15s and Hereford cows and calves to £9. Multiple consignors from Merewether and nearby districts contributed, and delays occurred as yards filled, but prices stayed satisfactory through early auction the next day.
Bid prices range for bullocks and cows noted with varied lots from Muswellbrook to Stroud. Several consignors report cattle and vealers priced from five to eight shillings and sixpence, with numerous entries across farms and local agents.
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