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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
2
The death occurred at Mittagong on Sunday of Mr Charles 4 well aged 68. The deceased, brother of Mr H J Channel of Gloucester, injured his spine in a tram accident last night and died from the injuries. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved.
Commercial and livestock houses report a large cattle sale in Gloucester last Tuesday with around 2840 head yarded and cleared at satisfactory prices. Buyers stayed steady, prime cattle and yearlings sold well, while inferior grades were irregular and cheaper. Sydney pig values showed mixed trends with baconers and porkers firm in places.
The Shire Clerk H Chaplin found the council strong room entered during the night. About £10 in wages for regular and relief workers was taken. Entry likely gained via a manhole in the ceiling and breaking asbestos sheeting. Police notified. Sergeant Bolton secured the door and the key pending a detective arrival.
Local bowlers will visit the golf club tomorrow afternoon for a foursome event with golf members. An enjoyable afternoon is expected and a full turnout of bowlers and golfers is hoped for. Wet weather will not hinder play. The golf associates will host bowlers and their wives at afternoon tea in the clubhouse. The Saturday test par handicap was won by E. Snow and A. Grambie on a tied card after breaking ties with R. Hurtz and D. C. Kye and A. Parish and P. Roddy. The Associates par event on Wednesday was won by Mrs. Newton who sat Mrs. Conn on the home nine.
A Red Cross meeting at the School of Arts in Tuesday afternoon discussed contributions to the Central Christmas Cheer Fund. The Gloucester branch sent £2 2s to headquarters. apologies were read from several members.
The British answer to France on reducing the Mediterranean fleet is reported as No. Britain will keep the fleet in the region until the Abyssinian crisis ends. Mussolini will be told that Libya troops mobilization signals an anti British stance. Italy says sanctions must pause before talks.
A message from Addis Ababa quotes the Abyssinian ruler denying an Eastern offensive and denying defeat, while a Pastures Protection notice sets dingo bonuses in Gloucester district. It asserts Abyssinians hold Adowa and Aksumack, delaying decisive battles until invaders reach Teal mountain defenses.
In Gloucester School of Arts a social on Wednesday honored band members Mr. Broadbent and Mr. Glisson as they prepare to leave the district. Mr. Broadbent and Mr. Glisson have served the band for about four and one year, receiving gifts and compliments from officials and friends.
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