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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1937
Page
2
A letter condemns the Agricultural Association for removing beef cattle and pig exhibits from the annual show. It argues dairy cattle remain the district’s key industry and warns such cuts threaten the society’s purpose and future. The writer urges restored accommodation to match prior poultry and dairy achievements.
Aged widow Mrs Louisa Hobitessn Mrowiod dies after long illness. Surviving relatives listed. District events include Gloucester Aero Club dance plans and visits by General H W Lloyd. Jersey field day and Primary Producers meeting scheduled. Soya beans praised as fodder in drought conditions.
Last Saturday featured ladies and gentlemen singles results with Boourer, Smith, Kenney and Gibson scoring wins. Mixed doubles saw Taylor Brorson, Kenney Carter, Merchant McRae and Lambley Burton post opening victories. Heaviest bullock claim and a giant mandarin are noted amid assorted regional notes and household hints.
Prime Minister Lyons in De laoraine Tasmania pledges progress since 1932 with 500000 moving from unemployment to work and 200000 more in factories. He touts tax cuts, pensions boosts, aviation funding, banking reforms, and a national insurance plan while urging Empire solidarity and economic cooperation.
Annetta Maud McLean of King Street Gloucester died Tuesday after months of illness. A longtime participant in the Gloucester Parents and Citizens' Association, she was recalled for her tireless work with Empire Day events and school activities. Survived by husband John and three children, funeral services were held at St Pauls Church of England and the Gloucester Cemetery with many tributes from local families and civic groups.
The Majesties Theatre announces a strong programme headlined by William Powell and Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey with Joe E Brown in Peto Joe. A nightly feature includes a short titled Song of the Bush starring koala bears and local comedians.
A School of Arts gathering Tuesday night featured footballers and supporters. Harold Monrowan announced the winner of the John Hill Trophy for sportsmanship, presented by Dr V Munro in Hill's absence. Officials thanked supporters for their generous aid during the season.
Golf notes indicate the Locke Cup final round will be played tomorrow alongside the Monthly Medal. Mrs Britt won Associates Monthly Medal in yesterday’s event with a score of 110 48 67 LC 83, Miss Middlebrook 96 27 89, and Mix Munra 108 38 70 761 Mra Bireet 96 22 73 Miga Raston 108 36 3 76.
A special cattle sale draws buyers though demand softens with a dry spell. Prices ease with young and fat cattle cheaper, while good fattening animals hold value. numerous named sellers report varied steers, cows, and calves at prices listed per head or per 100 pounds. A follow-up sale planned for October 20 will yard the Devon breeding herd of about 500 head at Ward's River, plus additional lines. Homebush Stock Sales in Sydney report 2641 cattle yarded with firm market.
A meeting of persons interested in forming the Barrington Progress Association will be held in Barrington Hall on Thursday 7th Oct at 7 30 p m for the purpose of forming and constituting same. Signatories include U Harris D C McArar and Wes Oakes. The Famous Tailor visiting Gloucester on Monday next 4th October. from 4 pm to 7 pm at Corbetts. Order now for Xmas.
Primitive classified notice advertises a rotary Enamel Bath Tub sale through the Advocate office. It seeks a district representative to handle orders direct on an exclusive app, promising earnings and a monthly bonus from Moderne Mills Pty Ltd of Melbourne, Australia.
Mrs A T McCarthy and family express sincere thanks to Dr F W Munn Matron Baker and friends for their sympathy and assistance during bereavement and illness.
Enw nya friends express thanks for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy given during their recent sad bereavement.
A note from the Gloucester proceedings indicates a regular meeting was called with M Newton named as secretary. The fragment confirms a formal call to gather and designates Newton in the secretary role.
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