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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1936
Page
2
CURRENT TOPICS reports the Gloucester Party visit to the Barrier Reef, with Dr. Munro filming the event. A school of Arts Flats screening drew a full house, capturing local interest in the party’s activities and the accompanying footage.
The Scone Municipal Council last night voted to proceed with a £37,200 sewerage scheme, funded with government grants covering £9,000. Over two years no ratepayers' charges rise, with household costs around £1 8s 2f yearly and £128 5s per household for connections over ten years. Wages totaling £11,000 yearly will be spent in Scone during construction. A US example and local medical officer emphasized public health gains from sewerage, including reduced gastroenteritis and infant mortality.
About 150 ratepayers attended a public meeting at Star Theatre convened by the Shire President to back Gloucester Urban Area sewerage plan. The scheme, cost around £35,000, includes £16,000 grant and £2,000 loan, with government support and shared costs for ratepayers inside and outside the urban area.
Gloucester Race Club reports two to three weeks of work on the track and fencing for the opening meeting on November 21. The program includes three big handicaps two back races and bridles if time permits. Despite dry weather a large field of horses and strong public attendance are expected with proceeds to local Red Cross funds.
Melbourne reports traders assured by the Victorian Equalina Committee that putter fat concession rates will be discontinued immediately. Chairman Angus Masken le said price-cutting had troubled the market but stability is now expected, easing unrest in the butter industry.
Mervyn Drewe aged 28 died from injuries while unloading at Craven sawmill. He lived in Gloucester nine months after moving from Wallamba district where he worked in farming and hauling. Survived by wife and two sons, funeral from Methodist Church to Gloucester Cemetery attended by many from Wallamba district. service by Rev Pereira with Windsor floral tributes from family and friends.
Reginald Lovell of Bellingen received 600 pounds from the Workers' Compensation Court, including 50 for medical expenses, after a sapling crushed his right leg during timber work. Lovell, employed on a timber harvesting contract by a firm including Earp and colleagues, was injured near Wild Cat Creek, leading to amputation. The case was heard by Judge Perdriny on Monday.
The piece argues for carrying the Federal Marketing Referendum next February to protect primary producers. It warns against state powers over marketing, praises interstate free trade, and advocates a fair price and national cost sharing to preserve export industries including wheat, dried fruit, and meat.
Statewide rain expected by Mr. Mares as a tropical low forms in Western Australia. He cites high pressure thinning, forecasts rain across Queensland and Northern Territory, with a likely break in drought within six days and possibly by the weekend. Weather patterns suggest easterly weather moves westward into New South Wales.
Manning Shire Council on Monday favoured attaining a loan of 25009 for road and bridge reconstruction and a government grant of 26000 to supplement. The deputation requested the Shire Engineer prepare a report on a Lansdowne River water supply scheme. report ready in about two months. The president would forward Water Supply Association letters to the Justice Minister for an interview with the Works and Local Government Minister.
The Madrid siege intensifies as shelling and air raids strike the south east road and markets. Rebels tighten the noose around the capital while militiamen and police mobilize. Civilian fear grows as bombs drop and noncombatants shelter in cellars. reports claim reinforcements from Barcelona and Catalonia.
In loving memory of my dear Husband and our Father and Grandfather who passed away on November 13 1985. Loving remembrance from his wife and family. Read Psalm 100.
Mrs L. E. Hollingsworth, dressmaker, now operates from Denison Street opposite Grahamets Garage. Local shoppers are advised to visit for custom alterations and fittings.
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