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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1929
Page
2
Public Accountants and Income Tax Consultants located on Church Street Gloucester offer accounting, tax planning, and advisory services for individuals and businesses. Contact details and service scope reflect a local professional practice serving Gloucester residents.
The Gloucester Advocate reports the death of Mr Geo Deards with funeral planned for 1 oclock the following day. The issue also notes Sister McRae’s return to Narrawesma Private Hospital, Mr Woodward selling his bakery to A B Smith of Taree, and a minor bread-cart accident near the Masonic Temple. A weather forecast by F H Kelly mentions monsoonal rains in 1930, and a Sydney-registered Bellevue Hotel Tunbury Ltd is listed. College sports highlight Marie Green’s multiple prizes at Abbotsleigh College Sports Day. An advert for optical services by Webster Tack and McDonald concludes.
R Levick won the Saturday test with 2 down while L Rye P Roddy and others trailed. Next Saturday features the usual stroke handicap for the monthly medal. associates to play four sum tomorrow. The committee agreed to supply loads of sand for greens and to remove weeds before top dressing, plus a cyclone gate and new entrance opposite the bridge across the gully.
Col Bruxner outlined the Great Northern Highway opening for traffic in March 1980. Moonee Creek Bridge and the Kangaroo Point to Moonee Point punt would be ready, with roads from Hornsby to Hawkesbury River to Griffin to Newcastle opening simultaneously.
Premier introduces in Parliament a bill to curb mass picketing and gang intimidation linked to a timber strike. The measure targets all acts hindering or threatening workers, with severe penalties for those involved. Booby-trapped logs shown as proof of violence, volunteers harmed, and calls for oath verification accompany the debate.
A large attendance attended the Krambach picnic race meeting on Saturday September 28 continuing the popularity of the sport in lower tiers. The meeting ran efficiently and promotion for a future benefit meeting for Manning River District Public Hospital is planned. Results list Flying Handicap winners Mystery and Cared For with varying placings, Maiden Novice saw Kookaburra triumph, Publican's Purse rewarded King Special, and other races highlighted by Gift, Silas, Willy-do, and Box Guard with multiple placements and odds noted.
The report notes most district clubs have reformed and started the season. Gloucester Endeavours beat Barrington on the Park. Avon Valley and Tugrabakh also played a practice match. The annual meeting at Masselox rooms will set this season's competition, aiming for an early start and good delegate turnout. Previous football delays caused the cricket final to be held away from headquarters.
Patrons at a popular cafe on Paris Grand Boulevard were startled when a lion tamer entered with a lion. The handler claimed that with proper upbringing the big cat becomes gentle, leaving bystanders both astonished and cautious in the bustling establishment.
The tennis carnival and fair on the Methodist grounds last Saturday drew a large crowd. Ladies organized the luncheon room in a week with Doris Jones Baker and McIntyre in charge. Stalls run by Mrs L Stamford, Mrs B Bulley, and D Murray offered toys, goodies, and refreshments as a fishing pond and soft drinks entertained guests. Sports and competitions were coordinated by L Stamford Bulley Ivan Stamford with gifts arriving from donors. A Bleakley and Jory oversaw tennis activities.
Tom Handley led a rodeo at Krambach drawing a full house with riders Snowy Berrels Harry Atchee Billy Reynolds. Local lads tried horses Black Beas Gentle Annie and Rocky Ned while Captain Frank Hilton wowed with rifle knife whip and rope. A second show is planned midweek with local riders vying for prizes including £4 and £20 for riding Rocky Ned.
The Methodist Club defeated Stratford Seconds on the Park Courts by a narrow margin to finish a weekend competition. George Garner and Molly Bolton earned the win with steady play and strong temperament as Stratford came close in both first and second grade events. B Merchant won the singles championship over Stan Wellard after a tough final, with stamina tested by earlier matches against Wellard and Smith. The mixed doubles handicap is slated for Saturday next as the association aims to finalize the event before cricket begins.
The Commonwealth Mizztoral Administration highlights Electoral Law requiring that electoral ads handbills and notices bear the authorising name and address plus printer rate and business place. The law also forbids printing publishing or distributing material resembling a ballot or misleading voters or interfering with vote casting.
A September 18 bazaar in Barrington raised close to £40 for hall funds under a cooperative committee led by joint secretaries Misses PF Gorton and Melene McIntyre. The event featured seven self run stalls, a sold out fish pond, and a visitors free of charge night. The evening included a shower for Miss M Westley arranged by Mrs E Forbes and Miss M Forbes in anticipation of her marriage to Mr Hughes. Annual meeting of the Barrington Public Hall reported solid finances with D M Beaton elected president and a new committee elected including K Chisholm Bart Redman F Robinson and others.
The Forbesdale P and C Association met Wednesday evening with President D Boorer presiding. Attendees included J Atkinson, W Partens, O Howell, J Forbes, J Atkin son, K Boorer, W Atkins, H Miller, and ladies Mrs Atkins Forbes and Secretary Mrs Miller. Minutes were confirmed, a balance sheet showed profit of £8 18s 6d with donations from J J Atkins and J Forbes. The group discussed polling booth arrangements, presented sleeve-links to musicians Maslen Wellard West and Borsham, planned a social for October, and learned of Mrs Middlebrook’s death with sympathy sent. Invitations to local musicians were proposed and press notices ordered.
The record notes appreciation for the oral body and attention to focal requests. It states that with no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Cattle buyers faced increased supply with 2080 offered. General quality fair with bullocks leading, cows and young stock well represented. Priced to match last week’s rates. Prime beef 47-54/100 lb, yearlings 56-65/100 lb. Gloucester steers brought up to £12 2s for 22 head. About 300 penned, pigs also strong with varies prices across weights. Suckers and baconers traded briskly, leans and light pigs lower but active demand throughout.
A disjointed letter discusses council finances and maintenance costs, noting no change in position by January 1928 after a board interview. It mentions grant limits and the Stroud Shire request for 7900 to 10000 pounds, and references a U.S. export claim about bathtubs to Argentina Australia and Denmark with a quip about Australia receiving one tub.
A dated sale catalog lists bullocks and steers including Herefords and Devon crosses. Entries name sellers such as W M Paterson Alex McPherson Jerey Crosa Cooper Brown FI Lewis J Hannay D Johnson R Grimson Unger and Robinson & Lyon. Numerous lots specify ages from 18 months to 3 years and quantities from single animals to 45 units, plus twenty store cattle and horses categories. The item reflects a verbose livestock auction inventory typical of rural paper listings.
Spectators hear of a grand Buckijumping tour featuring Rocky Ned the famed horse. Local bets rise as riders enter the event including Camoran Wo Corbect R Buyaras German Cox Jona Melunes. Captain Holden performs whip cracking rope tricks and knife throwing act as part of the program with standard seating and pricing.
Notice announces the 44th annual regatta of the club set for Tuesday December 31 1929 with details about an accompanying utility lorry entry. In memoriam notices reflect King family remembrance for a husband and father who died September 17 1925, with lines from Mrs. King and Emily King.
In Gloucester and nearby areas a range of services are listed across denominations. Details include times at the Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational Mission, Stroud Baptist, and other churches with names such as Rev H W Rogers Rev F R Whitmore Rev A Morris Rev S A Dickson and Mr Reuben Barnes.
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