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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1936
Page
2
Current Topics notes the inaugural meeting of the Gloucester Race Club slated for Saturday at a track developed by H A Abbott on Barrington Road. About 18 to 20 horses have been nominated for main events with nominations extended to 4 pm tomorrow. Nominations from Mailana and nearby districts signal strong entries and a promising meet.
Gloucester Shire Council discussed taking over the cemetery from the Church of England section. Rev H W Rogers urged evidence of neglect before transfer, noting the church trustees had a duty to manage funds and improve the grounds. Council planned to involve church trustees and denominations at a future meeting.
A tragic case from Elmview details the death of a 14 year old girl amid a second slaughter involving Mr Ray Dey and others. Authorities and witnesses describe a violent confrontation at Gagner Gown, with recovery efforts and subsequent tensions in the community as investigators pursue leads.
The Stock Inspector Mr Arthur B Moore reports widespread drought across most of the Pastures Protection District of Clourester. He will testify to this condition as operations begin to seek railway freight concessions for fodder. Buyers should note drought as a reason when purchasing fodder and request the railway concession form.
A Sunday afternoon storm brought 230 points of rain to Wallarabba and 190 to Glen William, with Brockfield recording 7 points. Clarence Town also saw heavy rain and hail, while Dinfog and nearby areas received none. The Chronicle notes a second disturbance affected the region.
A Friday council meeting heard residents J H Smith W J Stanton A Kirk A Archinal W Relf J S Wilson G L King and P G Middlebrook press for funds to form gravel and culverts on Bowman Farm and Oakey Creek roads. They argued the road is the shire’s worst, needing crossings and improved drainage, with two culverts at Kywong a priority. They rejected a new betterment tax to cover the works, noting previous relief spending and the need for fair treatment alongside other shire projects.
Gloucester district judging by Mr B Ahrens highlighted good grazing yields despite scant winter rainfall. Top placings included H Kirk and Sons Lowman 70 points winning first prize, and Wing Bros Bowman 65 points with a prize of two guineas. Other entries from P Shaw Barrington and A Archinus Bowman featured, with several farms noted for high grazing.
Gloucester players in the Lower North Coast group at the country week carnival in By Rey posted top averages and contributed to a total of 336 for their innings, with Ken Merchant taking 7 wickets in 4 matches and M Price 11 wickets at 14. Gloucester’s Thistles, Wattles, Stratford and Barrington contested first and second grade matches with notable scores from W Atkins 96, J Gidney 87, and J Giddey 5 for 12 in bowling as Wattles defeated Stratford and Barrington won key tussles, while 2nd grade Gloucester fell to Barrington with Laurie Atkins taking 4 for 36.
The Chief Secretary announces the Fisheries and Oyster Farms Act 1935 begins 16 November with trout fishermen needing licenses and nets registered. Inspectors and police gain seizure powers. records for various licenses set, including trout, fishing boats, and fish agents. Reforms transfer control of rearing to acclimatisation societies. registration and fees apply across New South Wales.
A blaze early Saturday leveled the Tattersall's Hotel blocks in Collarenebri. The report notes water shortages at Maclean Clarence River and suggests transporting water by boat from Sydney may be cheaper than cartage from Grafton. Also mentioned is New Zealand Government conversion loan details, with a large under-subscription.
October figures show butter at 2d per lb and cheese at about 12d per lb. Equalisation prices for export set against North Coast Butter Warlories' Association rates with monthly manufacture at 41,820 lb and revenue around £21 27s. Suppliers to North Coast Tweed and Richmond factories receive 10 12d per ton. Macleay Co operative Dairy, Kempsey, fixes 10s 6d for choicest butter and 4s 13d per ton for cheese.
A condensed list of church services across Gloucester Upper Bunyah Stratford Wart River Stroud and surrounding areas. Rev H W Rogers Rev William Griffith Cochrane and Pastor B Martens preside at multiple congregations including Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist locations with times ranging from early morning to evening services.
A meeting of Gloucester Sub-Branch RS and 5.1 League will be held Friday December 4. Officers will be elected and there will be a general business session. A J Woodward is Honorary Secretary.
Mrs L E Hollingsworth relocates to Denison Street opposite Gramame's Garage. The new workshop offers tailor services and fittings for local clients, signaling a fresh start for her dressmaking business in a central neighborhood locale.
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