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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1950
Page
2
Mr J Bell of Webster Jack and McDonald Optometrists will visit Gloucester on Wednesday December 10 from 8 am to 5 pm. He may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel with appointments at Street and Parish Pty Ltd. Phone Gloucester 5.
Stan Gills Rodeo Circus and Zoo will perform in Gloucester next Tuesday with a full rodeo programme. The show features 30 stalls, star acts from New Zealand and America, Mina Alsada the white-walker, and four Grantleys direct from the Tim McCoy show.
The 1950 Gloucester Diggers Meeting opened amid dull weather with a public holiday crowd anticipated for today and tomorrow’s main events. The Navier and Maiden Draft kicks off with seven nominations while Open Draft and Buckjumping rounds run this afternoon. Ground is slippery from rain earlier in the week and rainfall totals to this morning reach 2.33 inches at Gloucester Post Office.
Mrs Val Weismantel, 64, a well known Bucca Wonka resident, died last night at Wingham Hospital after being admitted with a poisoned hand. Survived by husband and ten children Tom Jack Ernie Val Eric Clem and daughters Eileen Mary Clare Joyce Vera and Anne with two sisters predeceased. Funeral at Krambach tomorrow with service at Roman Catholic Church followed by burial at Krambach Cemetery. Time listed as 11 a.m.
Poinsenat and Friends of Mr George Lethbridge announce his move to Dalgetty and Co Ltd and base at Homebush. Mrs T McRae and Jill holidaying with Mr and Mrs Miller at Murvururdh. The Monster Christmas Stocking contest finals planned at J Bennett's Gloucester store on December 20. Mr and Mrs Alan Newell welcome newborn daughter at Roma Private Hospital yesterday.
The Gloucester District dairy industry reports a strong October as milk prices rose and surplus milk sold. Total payments to milk suppliers reached £45,087 4s 5d with factory payments at £28,608 6d and surplus milk handling noted.
At the Shire Chambers on Monday night the Gloucester Shire Council committee recommended holding Jubilee celebrations on the first Saturday in May or nearby date with a view to proclaiming a public holiday. A programme included a town procession to Gloucester Park an unveiling of a drinking fountain and planting of up to 100 trees. The afternoon featured athletic events and a display by the Newcastle Police Boys Club. Funds from sporting events would support the celebrations fund. A further meeting is set for February 28th to finalize sporting arrangements and a Sydney submission. Representatives from Gloucester Shire Council Red Cross CWA Rotary and other groups attended.
In Taree district Stipendiary Magistrate Mr A. 8. Tunchon upholds court dignity when a party arrived at Monday's Court in shirt sleeves. He adjourned the matter until the man could return home to fetch his count.
Electors in Ridings A B and D Gloucester Urban Area must vote, with penalties for not voting or misreporting. Postal voting allowed for illness infirmity maternity or absence. applications due by 6 pm November 27 1950 and ballots returned by 6 pm December 2 1950 to Returning Officer Harry N Chaplin Council Chambers.
Wanted share farmer for late C D Blade's farm at Wauk Ivory. 80 cows in herd. Full half store and milk board licence. About 60 acres of pasture improved. Apply W E Sparke Pty Ltd Auctioneers Gloucester.
Gloucester District Tennis Assn calls a special meeting to discuss lighting restrictions for night tennis. All teams requested to send a representative. School of Arta to host at 8 pm on Monday November 27. W. P Clark.
A farewell and presentation will be tendered to Mrs C D Slade and family in Waukivory Hall Monday night next the 27th. All are welcome. Ladies-pro. M Green A Breeze organizers.
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