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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
2
A Sunday memorial service gathered a large crowd at the School of Arts Mall to honor the late George Robinson. Rev A Pisher Webster preached on heaven without sea to symbolize no separation or danger, urging attendees to emulate Robinson in honesty and Bible living.
Classified notice from Echenectady seeking an experienced male worker for general maintenance tasks at Gapetts. Applicants should have prior related experience and be able to perform varied labor. Immediate position with steady hours and local reference required.
A districtwide Empire Day program showcased school events, songs, and recitations led by students. Speakers stressed unity within the British Empire, virtues of courage and religion, and the duties of citizens. After indoor events, children marched to the park for races, games, and a communal lunch.
Empire Day was observed with a morning program at Mount Groncu School. Kathleen Pearce recited Children’s Song of Empire, Rev A Fisher Webster spoke on love of country and sacrifice, noting wartime heroism by King George’s household and the Archbishop of Sydney. Doris Parish and others performed Colors of the Flag, while W S Andrews spoke on Pioneering development and national heritage.
The 16 hole stroke handicap monthly medal saw Russell Hall win with nett 70, as players from Carus and Gloucester clubs posted results. Key scores: Hall 70, Legick 72, Roddy 74, Street 70, Woodward 77, Hawdon 73, Whiting 81, Dwyer 81, Christie 87, Emmett 88, Thurlow 94, and others. A secret hole competition also favored Hall with a 48 score, while a Dungog visit to Gloucester yielded multiple match results and a listed fixture correction for a June match. The piece closes with weather notes on upper air currents.
Gloucester Firsts beat Cedar Party 10 to. The match on the Park drew a big crowd and featured sharp Gloucester backs and solid forward play. Britten Clarke and Gordon scored tries with Gordon kicking two goals. The reserve grade drew with Wingham. Next Saturday Gloucester meets Nabiac in Upper Manning. the 2 pm match features Gloucester vs Burwood Western Suburbs.
A historical note analyzes the Play the Ball rule, praising its safety and open-play benefits while urging stricter enforcement. It details one player from each side may engage the ball, with others behind within five yards, penalties for breaches, and procedures when tackling.
Captain Brain locating missing airmen Flight-Lieutenant Owen and Captain Molp aboard the Atalanta near Cape Don Light, Coburg Peninsula. The pair landed near the lighthouse after a non-stop flight from Lima and were cared for by lighthouse staff.
After a week aboard the Commonwealth lighthouse steam vessel at Cape Don Kyogle afotr and Owen departed for Darwin at noon in the same ship sent to bring relief. A Defence Department telegram from Melbourne said both Moir and Owena were slightly injured and the machine was a total wreck though the engine could be salvaged.
Douglas Waddell & Co. note keen demand for good quality bullocks and steers at last Friday’s sale with prices across multiple lots. Next sale scheduled for Tuesday June 4th. Sydney cattle auction opening brisk with prime stock up to 10s above Thursday, Gloucester market reports strong beef prices and dealer figures.
About 980 head of cattle yarded with a dry weather effect on quality. Prices opened 10% higher with prime heavy cattle reaching £12 10s to £14 1s 6d, best cows £9 5s to £11 11d, young stock up to 48s 8d. Fat pigs around 100 penned, brisk demand but similar to day’s rates, with heavy pigs to 42s 8d and prime weights to 51s 6d.
The Presbytery of Orange urged the recent assembly to appoint a committee to devise a plan of cooperation with the Methodist Church to avoid establishing separate charges in towns where one church suffices to meet spiritual needs. The proposal focuses on shared ministry and unified care in communities.
The article notes demand for cremation at Rookwood leading to two additional furnaces to total four. It mentions a Florentine wall of niches forming a courtyard with a fountain and a depiction of Qebes. Also included is a barber shop quip about charging for hair curling. Additional items list impounding notices for Gloucester including two Jersey heifers a black bull calf a red bull calf and two horses with release deadlines.
Special cattle sale featuring 190 choice station bred bullocks and steers two to three years, 00 forward conditioned Hereford cows and 25 Hereford heifers two to three years. From T A Laurie Nowendoc and Laurie Bros Mandeville and J A Laurie Teragie. Also 150 good bullocks and steers and mixed cattle for local owners.
Instructions from Mr J Tressider to sell by auction at his residence Church Street on the above date. Items include bells and bedding, washstand and toilet set, carpets, mats and lines, palm stand, occasional table, copper table, dining and kitchen tables, chairs, book resting chair, easy chair, hand sewing machine, kitchen dresser, glassware, cutlery, fountain, all kitchen utensils, garden tools and sundries.
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