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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
2
Gloucester Shire Council met to review two tenders for sewerage related works. The council recommended proceeding by day labour after receiving the tenderers and the tendering process were deemed unsatisfactory by Mr Blair and dismissed by Rev. Relves.
May 21 1937 Gloucester NSW readers learn of culvert tender results two miles from Gloucester on the road to Sydney. The report lists bidders HG Migin and Son Smythe and others, and notes associated local items including a parliament member, a funeral, and public notices.
Large turnout for the Cobark estate subdivision auction at the School of Arts on Wednesday. Nine lots attracted competitive bidding while four were passed in. Highest bids included Lot 3 at £6 7s per acre for 312 acres and Lot 7a at £5 per acre for 0050 acres. Several lots drew no offers, with private treaty negotiations expected for most. Vendors were John Morrissey Ltd and auctioneers included Winchcombe Carson Matthewson Paterson Ena ton and Co and Tom Hicks.
At a meeting of the Primary Producers Union in Gloucester Shire the secretary proposed prosecutions for fenders while urging government departments to back a Noxious Weed campaign. Members pressed for higher winter butter prices and a campaign to boost home consumption costs. Seed distribution failures for experimental plots were criticized and a council appeal planned. Members included A McRae M Newton H Muddle J Parist and others.
The C W A Younger Set celebrated its third birthday with a social at the School of Arts on Tuesday night. Miss Moffatt crafted a decorated birthday cake with blue forget-me-nots and three candles. Mrs J P Ferguson cut the cake and led the event as treasurer. Musical and dancing items entertained guests, with duets by Mrs Bennett and Mrs Griffin and a solo by Mrs Bennett. Pianist Mrs Mc Gregor accompanied, while Miss Tanac provided music for dancing. An event prize for a moot date went to Mr Leo Pati and Miss Ri Yardy. MC Mr Allan Bolton guided the evening.
Nominations hint at a record Open Championship entry with stroke handicaps on the cards. Mixed foursome entries listed for day one with numerous pairs and timings. Day two features stroke handicap and first 18 holes with a large field and a flexible draw subject to post entries.
In last Saturday's Winter Competition Bullius stunned Presbyterian in B Grade, showing improvement and veteran play. Factory defeated Rockhurst as Park beat Tenchurs, Barrington and Presbyterian faced shortages, with Stratford edging Factory and Park over Barrington. A future warning states winning teams must return result cards by Wednesday or forfeit.
The 18 hole stroke handicap event held Wednesday saw Mrs King win with 88 25 73. Other top finishers included Mian Midgebrook 99 22 77, Mrs Yaten 93 15 78, Miss Parish 100 19 81, Mrs Street 08 15 83, Mins D Higgins 104 17 87, Mrs Newton 117 27 90, Mrs Pearson 119 25 94, and Miss Laurie 125 27 98. Many did not complete cards and distant relatives would be annoyed if they kept their distance.
Joseph Sansom a long time Salt Ash resident and dairyman died Sunday after years of poor health and asthma. Born in Williamtown he lived in the district most of his life, leaving behind eight sons, three daughters, twenty one grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Stockton cemetery followed by a service at the local church. Rev. Canah Ritchie eulogized his public spirit and reliability.
Matthewson and Co report fortnightly cattle sale with varied prices for stock including Peters and BelI cow entries. Gloucester pig sales note 330 pigs sold with brisk demand at firm to higher rates, listing many prices for individual buyers. Next pig sale set for Thursday June 3. Homebush stock sales in Sydney show 9950 cattle yarded with prime stock firmer. cattle prices and bullocks scarce with vealers and cows noted. Rabbit skin auctions report price movements across grades with wide ranges and various dented pelts.
The Gloucester side will play this Saturday against an Old Bar team. Players listed include B Tardy, Pan, Hollingsworth, Ford, B James, J Penfold, D Mahen, M Landers, B Boustead, and C hb. Team to be ready by 2.90 pm.
The Shire of Gloucester invites tenders for four Jack-Hamert general service machines requiring about 10 cubic feet of air per minute and 450 feet of hose with fittings. Tenders must be sent to the Shire Office Gloucester by noon on Monday June 15, 1887. Preference may be given to Australian manufacturers. bids must state country of manufacture. Harry H. Chaplin, Shire Office, Gloucester.
Government Notices record an application by Shoal Bay Fishing Club Ltd for Special Lease 27/4 Gloucester covering about 2 perches in front of Lot 23 Shoal Bay Port Stephens for Landim Place and Slip. Objections by May 24 to District Surveyor East Mililani. Tenders invited for demolition of Old Court House Building Copeland Weatherboard three rooms galvanised iron roof. Tenders due May 26 1987. Clerk of Petty Sessions Gloucester and Resumed Properties Dept Sydney offer tender forms.
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