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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1935
Page
2
B P Dawson, a holder of a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees, operates as solicitor. The listing notes Old Bank N.8 W Building Gloucester, indicating the office location.
The Gloveestex Advocate reports Mr George Wilson M L A speaking in Narronine about land settlement in high rainfall areas. He urges a policy of closer settlement and argues waste of rich lands must end with action, criticizing past governments for inaction and urging committee recommendations to promote productive use of land.
At Forbes, A J Cultits of the Farmers and Settlers Association outlined a proposed United Commonwealth Party urging closer settlement schemes. He said UCP would defend agricultural interests, open land to youths, and intensify agitation to secure opportunities for young men unable to obtain land, positioning it against the United Country party.
Report from Busby’s Flat twenty five miles west of Casino notes 33 of 45 weaners killed by dingoes after pack followed calves into scrub. Scrub country around the Richmond Range heavily infested, with the Casino Board paying bonuses for dingo scalps, amounting to £400 annually for dingo and crow scalps.
Acting Labour Minister Mr Hawkins told a deputation from the Municipal Workers Union that amendments to the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act were not being considered by the Government. He said the Act is administered sympathetically and that repeal is not contemplated. If a review becomes necessary the Government will seek the union's view.
In a Saturday tournament, Mrs Tiedman fell to Miss Burton in a tight ladies singles final 8-6 4-6 6-2. In mixed doubles, Misa E Relf and E Fraser beat L Monro and Mrs Monro 8-10 8-7 7-5 after a late hitting contest and a Monro collision incident.
A. Glatieta won the Locke Cup with a net 271 over seven months of stroke handicap play. Runner up was A Bramble with 278 and H. Coote third at 281. Stroke handicap round winner was T. Charlton with 65. Other scores listed include A Oldfield 67 and B Coates 69.
Gloucester defeated Muswellbroon seven matches to two in the Pogonoski Cup final at Maitland rinks. Individual results listed include J McRae vs R Rennie and H Coote vs K Dann among others, with street, Mackenzie, Woodward, Bramble, Matthews, Turner, Thurlow, and Parkinson appearing in the pairings.
Recap of bowls events shows Andrews defeating White and Watson beating Thomas 128 to 100. Pairs tournament won by F Lowe and F Tresidder by 46 to 20. Connell Shield to be retabulated at Staree on Saturday 12th. Gloucester teams listed as Andrews Woodward Til der Boorer Street Adams White Anderson. players urged to practice. Also a note on Philip Schneidemann turning 70 with exiled status and birthday wishes from Germany in Copenhagen.
Italian and Abyssinian forces clash near Adowa with heavy bombardment and fierce hand to hand fighting. Reports from Rome and Addis Ababa detail advances, counterattacks, and casualties as tanks and air raids affect the Somaliland-Dolo corridor and surrounding passes.
A League Council six member panel finds Italy violated Articles 12 13 and 15 of the Covenant and committed unprovoked aggression against Abyssinia. The report condemns Italy while urging ceasefire and hints at sanctions linked to the upcoming Assembly debate. President Roosevelt imposes a U S embargo on arms to both sides, welcomed in London and Geneva.
D I McDonald of Webster Ind and McDonald (Sydney) Limited will consult at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday October 18 from 9 am to 5 pm. Appointments may be booked at A T Cavanaugh's Chemist. John Hutz, late President Hindenburg's first batman, receives a congratulatory letter and autographed photograph on his 90th birthday.
After two rain postponements Bowman Farm sports were held on a sunny day with good attendance. Seven to eight bridle races and other events, plus a woodchop, drew keen competition and a crowd. A ladies stall sold drinks and tea, and a dance capped a successful day, with proceeds near £50 to help pay for a new school building. Winners include J Hinton, F Middlebrook, S Wilson, W Tout, P Bourke, Stan Wilson, H Caslick, and others in various races.
About 700 fat cattle yarded with prime and heavy bullocks. cows scarce. Buyer's competition high. values up 20s. Best bullocks 14/18 to 16, prime 18 to 4, medium 11/6 to 12, light 8 to 9. Cows best 7/5, medium 7, light 14/40. Calves 450 penned, market up to last day’s highs. heavy calves to 52, rough 24, best bobbles to 50, medium 20, high 12. Pigs 400 penned. best heavy pigs 50 to 70, baconets 56 to 62, mediums 52 to 55/6, light 45 to 50, pork 40 to 44 6, others 9 to 16.
Church listings detail weekly services across denominations in Gloucester and surrounding towns. Entries include times and ministers such as Rev. H. W. Rogers and Rev. J. Lundie, with locations like Nab iac Bulby, Coolongolook Forster and Belbora, plus dates in October and midweek meetings.
Describes sending orders to H Coote Jeweller Glouchester with catalogues on hand and City Prices. Claims satisfaction guaranteed and notes washrooms diners ironing tables and a ninety foot long dance hall as features of the Nurses Home connected to Westminster Hospital London.
The piece notes a wave of women entering bullfighting inspired by Jmanita Cruz. Biaerz Santallano fights on horseback in Portuguese style with notable success. Sisters Amalia and Enn riqueta Palmeno have drawn praise for skilled goring and ear rewards in Seville.
A quarrel in Mount Isa led two foreigners to copy King Solomon splitting a wooden hut. They cut it in half and removed the central section, each keeping a share. Other local events listed include a Gloucester Band and Manchester Unity Lodge dance at the Majestic Theatre, Forbesdale Anniversary dance, and Waukivory Sports dance.
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