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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
2
At a Gloucester meeting, Mr. Dawson said he cannot continue secretarial duties due to increasing office work. He proposed notifying the committee to begin steps toward filling the position while expressing regret and ongoing interest as a committee member.
The Minister for Forests said treasurer cannot meet councils’ demand for timber royalties to fund roads. He noted funds exceed losses from the Rating Exemption Act and are now spent by the Forestry Commission on road and other works in state forests. Some new roads will benefit settlers and further work is planned.
A beef roast exploded in Mrs Annie Coyle’s Bedford Street kitchen after being placed in the stove oven last weekend. The stove door and wall were damaged but Mrs Coyle and her daughter were uninjured. Police and detectives examine how a .30 calibre cartridge was embedded in the meat from an unskilled slaughter source.
Mr D J McDonald of Wobster and McDonald Bydney Ltd will attend and may be interviewed at the Commercial Hotel on Friday evening. Appointments may also be booked at Cavanough's Chemist.
A 45 ton locomotive from Laurieton firm Longworths Ltd crashed through a bridge near Larne while shunting three or four trucks. The girder gave way sending the engine about 15 feet to the ground. Driver Mr Pariah remained in the cab and escaped injury.
Sir Ian Hamilton secured Britain the drums taken by Germans at Ostend during a Gordons march to Antwerp. Critics note a distinction between war trophies and items simply found. A Gordons colonel saw the drums in a German war museum, prompting a letter to Bertin and a request to reclaim the drums.
A deputation from 15 timber areas urged the Local Government Minister to allow shire councils to tax forestry lands. Stroud Shire reported 142000 acres of state forests and a revenue loss of £2300, with road damage from mill traffic. Minister Spooner said a genuine case was heard but no act amendment now. government offered endowment offsets and would set out recommendations later.
Excellent entries are being received for the Open Tournament to be held June 2 to 4 with players from Newcastle among the contenders for the Men’s Open Championship. Tomorrow is the last day for entries and the draw for tomorrows 4 ball is listed with pairings and byes.
A South Australian country doctor and a local golf club president propose golf as a longevity aid for older adults. They argue golf aids mind and body, offers happiness, and contrasts with the adage about an apple a day. They claim occupying oneself reduces nerves and melancholia and suggest a “jolly good round of golf” eight days a week.
At a Poultry Club meeting plans for the annual show on June 15 were nearly complete. The event will be held on the Showground with 150 coops hired from the New South Wales Poultry Club, erected in a pavilion and dismantled after. Mr. McKittrick, a leading poultry judge, will preside as judge, and 20 to 30 cups and trophies have been donated. Secretary H. C. Jory will send prize schedules on request.
The Local Land Board chaired by G. C. Hatterfield met in Gloucester with G. W. Titcume and J. G. Wilson present. Cases heard included confirmations of various surveys in Kyle Craven and Craven parishes, recommendations for special leases, extensions, and rent determinations, plus an application to purchase and relief under section 4 with a postponement.
H Conte jeweller advertises repairs for watches clocks guns rifles and mechanical instruments with a guarantee. Also promotes Conte spectacles for eye strain relief and Woodstuffa nutritional claim linked to teeth production.
Matthewson & Co note a full pig yard at the fortnightly sale with strong demand for bacon pigs at higher rates. Prices range from £2/2/6 to £2/14/6 for bacon pigs, heavy porkers to £1/14/6, light to £1/8/6, weaners 12/6 to 18/6, and numerous individual consignors with varied prices. Next sale set for 7th June.
In Sydney and Maitland markets, yarding included 2014 quality heavies and light tots with firmness noted in prime cattle and improved pig demand. Best bullocks reached £10 1s, cows to £6 13s 6d, pigs showing 8s dearer on bacon types, 70s top for heavy porkers, and Maitland horses sold well with draughts at £44 and farm sorts £25–£30. Rabbit skins rose as demand strengthened with 109 toms offered.
Market notes from Pitt Sand & Budgery Ltd and Winchcombe Carson Ltd detail rabbit skin lines and pig prices. Rabbit skins show demand and price rises with Winters and incomings quoted. pelts vary by grade and size. Pig market reports note smaller supplies and improved pig prices with specific weight categories and buyer ranges.
Last Wednesday May 23 Wingham Bowling Club honored Mr Bill Wallace known as Bill with a Bowler s Birthday Game. Eight players from Wingham and Taree competed with Gloucester rinks losing by one point in the morning and winning by 13 in the afternoon. A large 75 candle cake was cut by the guest of honour and portions given to all. President J T Bird and others praised Bill s long sporting career as a testament to the old bowlers saying he may live to enjoy many such celebrations.
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