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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
2
The Chamber of Commerce and Developmental League announce a Monday night meeting at the School Of Arte to discuss town and district welfare. A motion by Mr Batger calls for an Urban Avex Committee for better civil governance. Ratepayers and the public are invited to attend as the group pursues progress with support from business leaders.
At a monthly meeting Stroud Shire Council discussed a Department of Works letter forwarding a Bunyan Progress Association communication about a grant application for linking Horse Creek to Upper Bunyan. The department had not yet received the council's application. The council agreed to seek a locality plan and rough estimate for the next meeting.
A Monday evening gathering at the School of Arts celebrated the Gloucester Younger Set’s second anniversary with apologies from noted local figures. Danving, musical items, and a two tier cake supper preceded thanks from the President and Treasurer to outgoing officers for two years of service.
A list of Saturday results in A and B grades with numerous spelling errors shows Forbesiale over Waratans 4 sets 44 games to 5 sets 38 games, Greenwood over Barrington 7 Wis 48 games to 2 sette 38 games, Thistles over Ward's River 4 sets 6 games to 1 yet 25 games, Stratford over Teachera 5 sets 49 games to 5 sets 42 games, Factory over Bulliac 11 games to 0, Copeland over Ward's River 7 sets 47 games to 2 sets 30 games, Church of England over Presbyterian 7 sets 4M games to 2 sets 738 games, Forbesdale over Strattoril 4 set 44 games to 2 sets 24 games, Gangat over Waukivory 5 sets 4% games to 4 sets 35 games. Clubs warned of annual tournament and singles championships on 43rd June with entries closing on fith dune. entry fees gent as 3 ladies 2/
Mrs. Albert King aged 29 died at Dungog Hospital last Monday. She was the only child of Mrs Barkwill and the late Mr Jus Barkwill of Monkeral. Survived by husband and bereaved mother. Funeral held at Stroud Methodist Church with burial in the Stroud Methodist section. Service led by Rev A, with large attendance present.
The draw lists matchups Hahesy versus Smith Charlton against Snodgrass Oldfield versus Channel Rye versus Woodward Parish versus Carolan Rye versus Conn Garner versus Moore Dawson versus Anderson McIntosh versus W Dawson McRae versus Coote Rodday versus Turner Ro Street versus Easton Starter Rye. The Associates competition on Wednesday was won by Mrs G Easton with a 43 34 29 card.
The Gloucester Magpies name A Clarke R Clarke Talamini B Deeves Kolden a Giddey C Britten Gorton J Tull I Livermore W Landers B Monro with reserve H McLean as the side travels for an 8:15 pm match at the Park against Coolongolook.
Mr Mex Henry, Chief Veterinary Surgeon, spoke to the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board on the Pastures Protection Act and stock safety. He highlighted rabbit proof fencing standards, disease control powers including protected and quarantine areas, and urged strict permit adherence to prevent pleuro pneumonia spread. He also discussed branding reforms to protect hide value and proposed optional registration of ear marks along with brands.
Matthewadow and Co report a fair to good nightly sale yesterday mainly dairy stock with buyers present and firm prices. Varying cattle and pig lots sold, including numerous dairy cows and calves, with heavy yarding of pigs and a strong, steady market for good quality stock. Next sale scheduled Thursday 4th June.
Wor Wednesday sales total 91 tons catalogued with good demand for best grades while halters show uneven activity. Prices overall show little change from last week though better grades maintain inquiry and some gains. listings include various grades and damaged skins with widespread variation in values.
An Australian article notes the surge in radio receiver demand and customer interest. Amalgamated Wireless remains the leading pioneer with the Fisk Radiola as the top broadcast receiver, praised for reliability and economy, while easy terms of purchase and broad customer support underline its market prominence.
Kendall defeated Smith 81 to 17 in the bowls singles championship. The report notes the next day's game will be arranged on the green.
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce invites all urban ratepayers to a Monday night meeting at the School of Arts Hell to discuss forming an Urban Free Committee for Ganers ster. Secretary T.L. Hogg urges attendance.
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