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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
2
A local column blends a humorous tale of Mr T B Yates and a pig incident with community updates. It also covers social events at the Majestic Theatre, police matters, church and minister movements, golf tournament plans, a sale notice for a sewing machine, a farewell social for Mr and Mrs Attwood, and upcoming church services and union meetings in Gloucester.
A sedan traveling south from Port Macquarie crashed near El Bowen's Place seven miles south of Gloucester at about 830 last evening. Charles A. Hall and Mrs Johnston suffered broken legs. others, including Robert Stanfield and Claude Marchant, sustained injuries. All were taken to Gloucester hospital after aid by Dr Munro, Constable Casey, and local residents.
The Gloucester River community mourns Mrs RH Dew aged 36 who died after a Sunday illness following two major operations by a Macquarie Street surgeon. Widow of a local husband, she leaves three children Phyllis Olive and Ray. Funeral held in Gloucester cemetery Roman Catholic section with Father Bourke officiating. pallbearers Len Barry DD Parish KR Higeing and Vincent Diller. Wreaths from family friends and neighbors.
Gloucester gears up for the Show Ball on a June Thursday with a juvenile frolic the following night. An energetic committee coordinates attire and poultry supper, while a Newcastle orchestra promises top-tier music for the festive Majestic Theatre event and Star Theatre supper setting.
The Hon. R. Vincent Minister for Mines and Forests visited Carson Northern Timber Co at Bernice Creek with officials and Gloucester residents. The tour showed a 25 000 super feet weekly timber cut by 30 workers, ongoing forestry road work, and a new public hall serving as school and social center. Vincent praised Carson's enterprise, opened the hall, and urged continued forest development and education facilities.
In a display of determination at age sixty, Mr Carson refused a £1500 yearly Brisbane bridge job to pursue his timber enterprise. He organized the mill, studied forest resources, and thanked government and workers for support as the enterprise opens, with visitors entertained and celebrations led by Mr Carson alongside Mr Vincent and Mr Swain.
Four Gloucester rink teams visited Dungog for a friendly bowls clash, with Gloucester claiming the win. Singles championship draw announced for first round, action to finish by May 30 with numerous matchups including Kendall vs Smith and Hawdon vs Tremdder.
Gloucester Magpies beat Tuncurry 24 to 3 at the centre in a hard fought game. Half time stood 4-4 as Gloucester dominated late to secure the victory with tries from R Clarke A Clarke J Giddey K Oldfield and goals by A Clarke Britten and Oldfield. Avery scored Nubiac’s single for the visitors while Wanderers defeated Nubiac 7-0 on the local oval.
Presbyterian Ladies' Guild held an all day tennis event at Park and Presbyterian courts with 24 players including visitors from Gloucester. Mrs Parker and Miss Henderson led with equal points, prizes drawn, lunch and tea served, a social and financial success.
Our Upper Manning correspondent reports a Bretts Tennis Club dance on Friday night to fund the club. About 60 attendees enjoyed sporting humor and novelty dances from 7 30 pm to midnight with a tasty buffet and late dancing. Music by the Breese brothers, with Mr. W Tout coordinating.
Gloucester Shire Council received a government reply outlining conditions for a grant toward the 8349 pound project. Key terms include council execution under supervision, prohibition on unemployment relief works, rationing for single and married men, labor from the Department of Labour and Industry, and potential loan arrangements under the Local Government Act. A schedule lists road, bridge, and drainage works totaling 8349 pounds and a proposed 12 year repayment.
Mrs Mowle expresses heartfelt appreciation to the President and members of the local CWA branch for the kind farewell and attractions arranged on the eve of her departure.
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