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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
2
A bold ad promotes a spring mattress built with java kapok and ticking, promising superior materials and comfort. The copy urges customers to see the latest idea in bedding.
A benefit dance to aid Laurie Chubb is planned at Barrington Hall on Wednesday 7 November. Constable Casey has been transferred from Gloucester to Stroud, with Constable Crauch taking his Gloucester post. A London sale of gold by an Australian refinery records £4 16s 2d per ounce fine, surpassing the prior UK-quoted rate. Transportation rules for emergency relief workers require employers to provide transport if travel exceeds three miles from home to work. Special cattle sale announced by Messia, Matthewson & Co at Gloucester Shire Yards next Tuesday featuring 1000 head of cattle from New England, Gloucester and Upper Manning districts.
The Girls Hockey Club will host a euchre party and dance at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night, October 23. A first class supper will be provided and prizes will be awarded in the euchre tournament. Kit Kat Orchestra will play for both the old and new dances.
Mr J A Walker director of Norco Co op Ltd and Mullumbimby Agricultural Society president spoke at a society committee meeting. He noted annual losses of uniform bacon pigs and urged dairy farmers to improve quality. He highlighted a bacon pigs competition at the show and exhibits on fat and lean cuts to educate on uniform standards.
Verdi Mid-Richmond farmers report dairy herd losses after cattle fed on Clover with several cows dying from the luxuriant growth. In Coraki a dozen head have died in a fortnight, while another incident records a motor car explosion near Mount Magnet, blowing the vehicle to pieces and scattering contents over 300 yards. driver Alexander Sharp, a prospector, unharmed.
An advertisement urges readers to send orders to W. Coote, Jeweller, Gloucester, claiming trial will prove city prices and catalogues kept on hand. It promises satisfaction guaranteed and describes the supplier as able to meet requirements.
Wednesday evening Prime Minister Lyons announced the new Liberal Cabinet with J A Lyons as Prime Minister and Treasurer. The roster includes Pearce External Affairs and Territories, Menaies Attorney General, Parkhill Defence, Hughes Health, McLachlin Postmaster General, Stewart Commerce, White Trade and Customs, Carrison Interprovincial, Casey Assistant Treasurer, Hillilet Minister without portfolio, Brennat Brittyr without portfolio, Marr Commerce and Industry, with further members and portfolios to be sworn in at Canberra. The press notes mixed reactions with the Sydney Morning Herald suggesting rural interests may gain strength and noting the top-heavy lineup from veteran ministers, while anticipating future changes.
Officials hail the maiden voyage of the New Blue Star liner Stuart Star as a milestone for chilled meat export from Australia. Minister for Agriculture Maun observes potential for high quality beef and broader prosperity, with plans for ongoing shipments, breeder support, and related trades in Queensland and New South Wales.
The draw for the Secret Hole competition to be played tomorrow lists Langford versus Parish, Garber versus Turner, Bramble versus Chariton Moore versus Thurlow, Streevy Conte Thomas versus Woodward, Anderson versus Weoiy, McRae versus L. Rye, BD C. Rye versus Jeffrey, Oldfield versus Carolan Dawnen, and Snow Armstrong. The Associates report stroke handicap results with Mrs. Carlon leading 108/22 76, followed by Mrs. Snow 114/36 TH, Mrs. Roddy 98/10 19, Mrs. Yaten 99/16 83, Nias Middie brook 106/20 44, Mrs. Garner 117/28 84, Mrs. Horner 124/36 87, Mrs. Par Mh 114/21 9.
Gloucester Bowling Club hosts visit from Newcastle Bowling Association led by President Mr Kilgour and Vice President Mr Chariton. Talks praise Gloucester’s facilities, Christmas carnival plans set, and a report on the Anderson Trophy matches with several player results and standings.
A noisy Gloucester cricket club gathering featured discussion of committee changes and player promotions. The chair used his casting vote to resolve amendments, and Humberger was placed in the A grade after contention over boundaries and selection rules.
George Sewell Brockwell died at Inka private hospital Newcastle at 1 p m on Wednesday aged 84 after a stroke. Born in Victoria he lived long at Copeland and was son of Mrs Brockwell of Chooks Hill Newcastle and the late Francis Brockwell of Copeland. Survived by mother, brothers Walter and Harry, Miss Brockwell and Mesdames Simpson Bruyn Lyne. Burial in Sandgate cemetery Church of England portion at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.
Matthewson and Co report a large yarding of dairy cattle at the Tuesday night sale with weak demand due to weather. Prices fell as buyers accepted lower bids on numerous lots including E J Bowen entries and many cows, heifers, and calves, while pig and hog markets showed firmer prices in Sydney.
Sydney buyers showed steady demand for prime cattle while plain cows and lower grades lagged. Overall quality held to last market, with 2754 cattle traded and a 932 rise from Monday. Beef tops reached 25/ to 30s per 100 lbs. yearlings 35/ to 88/-.
A CW A meeting at Rest Royuis October 9 presided by Mrs Haw don names many members. Delegates for North of Taree expected, 54 total for Conference with day visitors. Conference opens 10 am Wednesday 17 with welcome speeches followed by business. Dinner tickets available. Old Batters Cricket Club donated £9 8s 6d to CW A funds. Apologies from Langford Mowle Perram. The meeting adjourned with afternoon tea booked.
Property sale to be submitted to auction at Gloucestershire on Saturday October 20 at 11 oclock. Orchard and grazing property formerly J Cur Fan, now Mr L G Searant occupies four miles from Copeland and fourteen miles from Gloucester, 187 acres GP ACP land, fenced into paddocks with streams. Improvements include dwelling, shed, dairy, yard and buildings, orchard and cultivation paddocks. Terms ten percent deposit balance on completion or flexible terms.
In loving memory of my dear Wife and our Mother Rachel Mildred Tout who departed this life October 10 1932 We have only your memory dear mother as we journey our whole life through The sweetness will last forever inserted by her loving husband and family
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