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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1936
Page
2
Mervyn Drew died after injuries from a roll at Craven sawmill Thursday night. Doctors fought to save him with a midnight operation, but he passed away at 1.20 am. Funeral will be at 11 am tomorrow from the Methodist Church. Sincere sympathy to his wife and family.
The Police Magistrate Mr. Grugeon departs Gloucester for Cootamundra with colleagues praising his fairness and patient handling of cases. Sir remarks from Sergeant Bolton Mr. Haheay and Mr Newton honor his service as he begins duties in the new district.
The Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Board discussed funding for a new hospital with the Hospitals Commission offering £5000 and plans for a site. The meeting approved sending letters to the Commission and District Member to arrange an early ministerial interview while noting the need for experience on actual demands. Six boys sat Postal Department telegraph messenger exam at the public school supervised by Rev H W Rogers.
In late 1936 reports say government forces and loyalists defend Madrid as rebels push into outer suburbs. The government fled by air to Valencia after moving about £70,000,000 of Spain’s gold reserve. Madrid’s fate remains uncertain as clashes continue and fronts shift along the Manzanares River.
A long House debate on the referendum questions ends with confidence a majority will seat the Senate for the Bill. Campaigns will feature many issues but focus remains on whether current marketing methods benefit the Commonwealth. NSW committee meeting to refine the campaign plan.
Fat cattle and calves dominated the yard with a mix of medium to fair quality cattle. Prices held near last rates as buyers showed steady demand. best bullocks around £8 10s, cows to £7 10s, calves cheaper overall. pigs numbers near 700 with weaker demand for plain porkers but strong interest in heavy and prime pigos. Homebush and Pitt, Son & Bangery yard reports note prime cattle steady while heavier descriptions softened.
Negotiations over the Manning River Dairy Society buying Sanders Limited reach a successful conclusion. The Taree business will be carried on with D J Chine as manager, expanding cheese and dairy products including Edam and cheddar. Leo Cavanagh remains branch manager, Miss C Walst head clerk, and Sanders’ founder H Sander lauded for building a high quality operation. The article also notes public postage reform debates and Sir Henniker Heaton's advocacy for penny postage.
Gloucester Cricket Club names its Wattles Stratford and Thistles Barrington selections for Saturday. Barrington A and Gloucester Thistles clash at Barrington with Barrington A Grade also hosting Gloucester B Grade. Australian test selectors name an XI to tour England beginning November 20.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission announced restricted pumping for irrigation in the Hunter River district due to snail rainfall and low inflow. Licenses must stop pumping at 8 am today. relief hoped after four days. Domestic and stock water prioritized. licenses to be notified when pumping resumes. Mention of political views on federal powers and a Casino drought relief request. Grafton October rainfall totals noted, lowest in ten months since 1936.
Bowls and Anderson Trophy events open with a Consistency Handicap a 120 point game. The winner earns credit by most wins. The Electric Light Singles Handicap starts next Monday after nominations close Saturday. A stray dentist note mentions New York dentists profiting from old dog teeth.
The friends of Mise L Dure are cordially invited to a shower evening in Portesdale Hall on Monday 16 November in honor of her approaching marriage. Attending: E. Atkins and J. Latter.
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