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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
2
B P Dawson holds the titles B A LL B and serves as solicitor at the Bank of New South Wales Building in Gloucester. The notice identifies his professional designation and location.
An architectural listing for A W Mowle located at Queen 81 Gloucester with contact phone details. The note presents a brief professional address entry for the architect.
A community carnival and market day planned for Thursday May 24 aims to raise funds for the local charity. Events include poultry stalls, dancing, and a grand night program with prizes at Majestic Theatre.
On Tuesday night Mr. Nicholls visited Gloucester and directed the Tocal Band in a full practice. He offers to stay a few weeks to help find a permanent bandmaster to replace Mr. Marsh. Nicholls says the local band is promising and could rival many country bands. The annual meeting is scheduled for Thursday night at the School Arts, and residents are urged to attend to boost support for the band’s future.
The Canadian Foursome match list includes Kaddy and Smowy with Oldfield and Coote and Dawson and Thurlow against Hawden and Stephens, Garner, Chariton versus Parish and Laurie, Street and Anderson versus L Rye and Turner. D Rye receives a bye. Persistent rain halts play Wednesday afternoon, leaving results incomplete.
Thorhy lashed the Federal Government and the Taxation Department over tariff policy at Cowha weekend rally. He accused ministers of curbing producers' power abroad and warned that tariff restrictions threaten national progress and provoke retaliation unless Australia trades with all nations.
Brisbane last week heard an appeal arising from a dispute over alleged conflict between State law and Section 92 of the Commonwealth Constitution. The case centers on whether the Queensland Government would require a license to produce butter, with A C Murr and Sons Pty Ltd of Jowood defending against Manubacking butter. The Full Court considered validity of provisions tied to the marketing act and Section 90 protections, as arguments highlighted the interplay of interstate trade rules.
Three Gloucester rinks travel to Dungag for a two three-rink forenoon and afternoon bowls match. Teams listed for forenoon Richardson Adis Anderson Andrews Kendall Woodward Street Boorer and afternoon Smith Richardson Andrews Street Woodward Isaac Kendall Anderson Thomas Toni Boorer Adams. Rabbitskin values and Sydney sales figures reported alongside a jeweller ad and catalog promise.
The Scone Advocate reports that Field and party for the sale of their gold show op Martin's Creek near Moonen Brook have ended negotiations as the option expired. Despite big money offers, no final deal was struck, yet assays from a recently sent load of stone varied from 17 to 21 ounces, indicating rich finds. Developments on Stewart's Brook reefs attract investors, with optimism that local fields may awaken and provide employment.
A Gloucester League general meeting in Stroud with delegates from Gloucester Reds Wanderers and Stroud decided to pay a flat 15 shillings per match instead of a gate percentage. A cup donated by E Mino was welcomed. Local competition features three rounds plus a knockout over three Saturdays with prizes including the Landis Cup and a Mino Cup. A 30 shilling forfeiture rule for unpaid results was approved, with disqualification on nonpayment after seven days. First round draw announced for May 12 19 and 26 with referees named. Gloucester Reds vs Stroud and Stratford vs Wanderers lead. Team selections for Gloucester Reds against Stroud listed. An optometrist visit at the Commercial Hotel on June 1 offering sight tests. Dungog Show gate receipts up £56. Woods peppermint cure note.
Matthewson and Co report a fortnightly sale with about 380 pigs yarded. Best bacon pigs sold to 2 pounds 7 shillings 8d, prime heavy porkers to 37s 6d, stores in strong demand. numerous buyers and firm rates noted.
Garage proprietors are invited to apply for appointment as the Real Service Station at Gloucester. Full particulars and application forms may be obtained from the Secretary AACA 88 Macquarie Street Sydney. Applications close 14th May 103.
A peculiar note reports a red Poley cow missing from a yard sale site. The message asks if anyone has seen the animal and mentions a person called Tom Hecke in connection with the search.
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