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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
2
Bold trend highlights the appeal of floral linens in multiple shades with no two pieces alike. Designers showcase diverse palettes and textures. Consumers seek unique patterns for home decor and table settings.
Prince Henry lands at Fremantle and Perth amid large crowds and cheers. Addresses of welcome are read in both cities as the royal party begins its Australian tour with the prince expressing eagerness for the voyage ahead. Sovereign prices quoted in Australian currency reach record levels this week.
Wreckage south of Winton held the burnt bodies of three men, H Henrikson of Stell Company Sydney, W Meknee sandalwood cutter of Koma, and N M Chapman of Long Reach. Coroner and police carried the victims to Winton hospital. Donaldson and Owen reported landing separately and avoiding the sight of the dead.
Police intensify search for a suspect linked to several assaults near Muona and a recent robbery two miles from Erratts estate. Rugged terrain and rough journeys hampered tracking as the man fled on foot with limited belongings. Officers consider movement toward Nowendoc or Mount Ucorze and the coast.
Messrs. Matthewson and Co announce sales at the Shire Yards next Tuesday with 60 dairy cows from various herds and a Jeracy Dairy Herd from Mr B Bowen. A pig sale follows on Thursday with store pigs. An October 16 sale offers 1000 head of New England and local station bred cattle. On October 20 a cope and orchard and grazing property goes under the hammer and on October 7 Mr A Tenis dairy herd is for sale at the Barrington.
In a local police court session, A W Mowle and a second youth were remanded in default for two days and ordered to repay Newcastle to Gloucester railway fare 18 8. They rode a goods truck to Waterson then to another stop and were told to disembark. James Henry Sjoberg was fined £1 and two days hard labour for insulting words to Sergeant Bolton after lacking ticket and ID papers. He admitted calling the sergeant a cur but denied using the harsher term. he also admitted provoking a breach to appear before a magistrate. He plans action with Labour Bureau officials in Newcastle.
Mr Agnez employed by Mr Ht Higgins at Curncapark was bitten on the arm by a large black snake while dipping water from a creek. He traveled 14 miles to Myra Station for treatment from manager Mr William Pentold.
The Gloucester B and C Association hosted a Juvenile Ball at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night. A large crowd of children and adults enjoyed fancy costumes, with judges awarding many prizes for best and most original outfits.
Reports from Tuesday indicate coalition talks amid Cabinet reshuffle plans as factions from the Country Party push for at least three full ministerial posts. Prime Minister weighing two portfolios and an assistant minister, with possible withdrawals from active duties by several senior figures.
Mr E Bennett asks if residents of Tuncurry should fund and operate a local school to spare children crossing the harbor. Drummond says a Tuncurry school would make Forster unviable, denies real danger, and promises fair treatment for Tuncurry and other cases.
Mr. A. K. Dein of the UAP UCP group tops New South Wales Senate votes with 729 568 to 544 132 for Dunn. Dein leads by 185 438 after preferences. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith withdraws from the Centenary air race citing repair time problems.
Tom Hicks reports a very successful Tuesday cattle sale drawing local and distant buyers from Newscastle and Sydney. Top bullocks rose 5 to 7s, strong demand for quality cows and heifers, and about 170 fat cattle yarded with high competition. Next sale planned for Tuesday October 30 with 250 cattle booked, including Hereford bulls and young stock.
A regulatory move aims to stabilize supply for the market by November. An advertising push in Great Britain and a scheme with overseas shipping firms will enable regular butter and cheese shipments. J McKetlar is named as organizer to secure refrigerator freight space for twelve months and coordinate steamer allocations.
Delegates gathered with Mr J. Water Hurd presiding as the District Cricket League outlined a no ingestings policy for delegates and appointed a Committee of Management formed by the executive officers and five others. First grade matches run Saturdays and the second grade Sundays, with competition set to begin in October. Trial match featured Avon Wiley-Glouster Colts defeating Gangat 71. Final scores included Livers and Euston top scorers for the Colts, and GluNd top with 12 years of service noted. Train timetable changes and a preach at St George venue were also announced.
Tenders invited for burning off approximately 30 acres at Lower Bowman including two quarter acre plots at Ravenshaw and Gregson Streets near Gloucester. Applications to T Allis, Lower Bowman.
A report to the Directors of the Liberalisation Committee suggests an overwhelming Yes vote by Unity farmers for export quota legislation. Voter strength is low in South and West Australia, while Queensland New South Wales and Victoria see active lender support. The Australian Dairy Produce Board in Sydney also agreed to regulate butter shipments to the United Kingdom to ensure steadier supplies.
Mr J R Wells known as Paling's Tuner will be in Gloucester next week. Orders may be left with A Cavandough. The Local Land Board for the Land District of Gloucester will hold a meeting at the Court House in Gloucester on Wednesday 2 October 1934 at 9 am.
A jumble of cattle offerings includes bulls steers cows heifers calves and mixed cattle with ages from 12 months to 4 years. Listings mention several buyers and sellers such as Finlayson Armidale Reichert Laur ie Brow J Grant Croaby Atwater Hamberger Laurie Corbett Smith Allen and others with brand marks Durham Hereford and cross breeds and calves noted in some lots.
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