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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
2
Minister for Mines and Forests RS Vincent MLA arrives in Gloucester with MLA C Bennett to inspect road works to the State Forest at Carsonville. He opens the new public hall built by Carson Northern Timber Company and attends a basket picnic and free dance.
The report lists multiple matches with scores in the Stast Grade and Second Grade divisions. Hawkes 15 defeated Coolongolook 48. Tuncurry defeated Wootton 6. Nabiac forfeited by Bullahdetab. Gloucester Magpies defeated Gloucester Wanderers 42 nil. Second Grade Failford 14 defeated Nabiac 5. Wootten 16 defeated Coolongolook. Bunyan 12 defeated Forster 7. Krambach 18 defeated Bungwanl 8. Notable injuries include M. Smith of Nabiac with a fractured lower leg and A Worth of Coolangotook with a broken hand. a Bungswahi player suffered two broken collar bones. The season features surprises in Coolangotook’s upset of Hawkes and Tuncurry’s win over Wootton. Promotions and local business notices follow, including details about attendance at Wallabi League events and Gloucester adverts.
R. O. Pereira questions the Hospital Board's choice of site arguing distance raises taxi costs and access issues. He notes water and power are deemed minor, urges a more central site near the town, rail station, or quieter street for patients and staff, and recalls outcry over distant fields.
A Saturday evening event hosted by the Methodist girls and Sunday School teachers honored mothers. The church was decorated with white flowers as music, singing, and competitions filled the program. A special cake was cut by the oldest mother, Mrs. Thomas, and toasts to the King and mothers followed.
On Sunday night at the J. Laurie Memorial Hall the Presbyterian and Methodist congregations joined for a Mother’s Day service. Rev. Frew Brown, Presbyterian, delivered an inspiring address. Rev. R. C. Pereira, Methodist, read the lessons, and Dr. E. M. Anflerson offered a musical selection.
The Fulton Cup third round draw sets matches for tomorrow including Conn versus Dawson Moore versus W Dawson Pariah against Coote Smith versus Matthews Chariton against McIntosh Snodgrass versus Turner Garner versus Hurts and others. A President and Secretary match played Wednesday resulted in a 6 4 win for the President’s side with Mrs Newton defeating Mrs Turner and several other head to head results noted though some results remain incomplete.
Sydney cattle yarding reached 3140 head from 165 owners with 3247 yarded and 288 sold in store. Vealers and yearlings rose, prime bullocks scarce, cows fair, prices near recent rates. Maitland fat stock market yarded 900 cattle with mixed grades. best bullocks to £10 1s, cows to £8 18s 6d, vealers to 5s 8d. Horses and rabbitskin trades also noted with price rises and buyer pressure in Sydney markets.
A grade games show Waratahs beating Teachers 5 4. Barrington over Ward's River 3 4. Greenwood defeats Forbesdale 6 9. Thistles beat Stratford 5 1. B grade Ganger defeats Bullac 9 0. Ward's River defeats Church of England 6 4. Copeland defeats Factory 5 4. Stratford defeats Presbyterian 5 0. Forbesdale defeats Weulivery 4 9.
The Gloucester C W A Younger Set met at the School of Arts on Monday with members including Miss M Bolton as president and several others listed. The president’s report praised a successful year with activities such as a Birthday Social, a L Chubb benefit, an assay and Gold Ball, and a Mad Hatter's Dance, plus support to a ill citizen and thanks to the parent W A and School of Arts committee. Election of officers named Miss A Jeffreys as President and other officers and advisory members.
The club invites nominations for the Bowls Singles Championship, calling members to submit names on Monday. The event is the year’s highlight with plans underway for the match at Dungog, described as significant for club members.
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