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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
2
D. L McDonald of Webster, Jack and McDonald will visit Gloucester on Friday May 71 from 9 am to 5 pm and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel.
A Friday event at Copeland Hall included a peas in a jar guessing contest won by Miss Kaye Weismantel who received an open order for 1. She correctly guessed 461 while 460 was the actual number. Miss Gwen doline Smith and Mr. K Wells won the Monte Carlo. Mr Wells acted as MC.
Holidaying in Melbourne and Sydney are various locals including Jim Robertson, Nell Anderson, Paula Highfield, and Audrey Houston. Visits to Gloucester cover weddings, relatives visiting from Harden, Belmore, Toronto, and Sydney. Relieving officers mentioned at Commonwealth Bank and Taree branch, with family updates and congratulations on a new grandchild.
Small field with ideal conditions as Fulton Cup action began Sunday. Leading cards include Old 97/26 71 Portus 02/20 72 Bireet 88/12 76 Hawdon 114/36 78 Channel 105/2065 Harris 111/26 85 Smith 107/2184 Chariton 105/1887 Fraser 132/386. Second round set for May 14 with third on May 23.
Police probe the death of Elle Clevertey 57 of Gosford after she reportedly took headache powder from a man named A E Ellis while traveling by horse and sulky along the coast. They camped at a sharefarmer’s dairy at Krambach and the body was moved to Gloucester morgue. Det Sgt Sutherland arrived from Maitland to take charge as officers investigate.
Post mortem in Gloucester found death due to natural causes. No inquest will be held. Deceased’s remains were buried in Gloucester cemetery today.
A large meeting in Gloucester formed a branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen’s Council, electing J. H. Farley as first president and naming officers including Messrs Higgins Parish Beards Archins Sansom. Farley urged members to apply for MIDc membership alongside Milk Board registration at the Gloucester factory. The session featured Noble as chairman and speakers from Raymond Terrace and Dungog.
Mr J Carlton vice president of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council told Gloucester dairymen last night that if the Government did not implement the Milk Board's recommended price by Friday the council would withhold milk supplies. The group expects a price just under 2 a gallon and says extension of the zone to Gloucester would mark a new era. Secretary L C Turton urged dairymen to secure winter footing to gain Board consideration.
Nabiac area drome in New South Wales reports the death of Amond Parl a Nabiac garage proprietor killed by a spinning Avros Anson propeller as he assisted starting the engine. Pilot Captain Dennis Godfrey said Parl swung the propeller and was struck on the head. Civil Aviation officials investigate noting starting crank should be used to turn the motor.
Archibald William Joseph White was remanded at Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions on a charge of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor in Queen Street on May 3. He will appear on July 15 with bail set at 20 pounds and one surety of 20 pounds. The defense sought adjournment as witnesses and the examining doctor were unavailable. White claimed 19 years of driving with no prior court appearances.
In Gloucester this morning the adjournment of the sole case was granted to June 15 by GM E J Gibaon. Objector W R Ribbons of Waukivory was represented by Borthwick. Shire Clerk H N Chaplin requested the adjournment as the valuer was absent.
The Commonwealth Joint Dairy Advisory Committee conducts a new survey on production cost variations from 1946 to 1951. About 100 of the 692 eastern farms visited in the first survey will be re contacted, with broader state coverage expected. A summary is planned by late May or early June for submission to the Commonwealth Government.
The competition draw lists A Grade matches including Park Red against Park Blues and Barrington versus Rockhurst with Park White receiving a bye. B Grade divisions feature Stratford wards and Park Red, plus Barrington and Barrington V. Rovers 1 faces Ward’s River Blue. Division 2 includes Bowman Farms versus Gangat with Park Blue. C of EB 2 and Ward’s River Blue also appear. The 1847 Men’s Doubles Championship was won by Les Beuzeville and Jack Cocoran, who beat Bert Merchant and Jack Smith 4-6 6-4 7-5 on the Park courts.
Lambton A grade Rebels and Reserve Pirates will travel to Gloucester Park Sunday to face Gloucester A and Reserve teams. Gloucester sets 3 pm first grade start with players to ground by 1 30 pm. only officials reporters and ambulance attendants allowed inside the oval.
At the Majestic Theatre the RSL sub branch discussed banking nationalism referendum ideas and League rulings, decided not to back rival sports on King’s Birthday, and approved buying two jet stores for the Ladies Auxiliary. Reverend May thanked members for cooperation and praised speaker Mr J W Hawdon who received a standing compliment and vote of thanks.
A heavier supply of 1000 fat cattle moved through Campbell’s Hill sale yards. Quality improved but prices eased from last week with best bullocks at £23 15s, goods £18, lights £15 18s, best cows £16 10s, goods £12, medium £7 10s, yearlings to £13 10s, others £7, choppers £2 15s to £3 10s.
A list of church services in Gloucester and surrounding areas dated May events across Anglican Presbyterian Methodist Baptist and Congregational churches. Notable entries include Mother’s Day services at Gloucester Stratford Bucca Wauka and Stroud Baptist Church with times ranging from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm and a special Autumnal Service titled The Fall of the Leaf led by Rev. H. Shaw.
W E Sparee Pty Ltd licensed auctioneers offer two iron frame German pianos in good order. M J Clancy of Pulteney Street Taree and L Davie of Cowper Street Gloucester provide contact details. C L Stackman disclaims responsibility for debts contracted in his name after May 10 16.
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