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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1937
Page
2
A Civil Aviation inspector Mr Augerson visited the pad dock of Mr W A Adams on the main road used as a landing ground by the Gloucester and Newcastle Aero Clubs. He will report suitability to Sydney authorities for Newcastle Aero Club.
A surfboat crew from the Taree Old Bar club rescued Tornoe a Swedish sailor after the Urana struck off Old Bar near Manning River. Sixteen crew escaped in a lifeboat. Tornoe clung to deck gear for hours before being hauled aboard in heavy seas and fog.
Mrs Emily Alder widow of the late Robert Alder died at the home of Mrs Ed McCarthy Upper Lowman aged about 75 after a period of decline. She previously lived on the Wilts River and was a native of Kentie. The Craven Plete eal family and others in the Glous western district mourn her loss with sympathy extended to her sons Jack Les Harry Berl Bob and daughters Mrs E McCarthy and Mrs Great. The funeral was scheduled for this afternoon at Barrington cemetery.
Ambrose Sowter appeared at Taree Police Court charged with buying a bullock hide without a license on 31 July at Oxley Island. He claimed to be an agent for licensed dealer Bulley but produced no purchase entries. The court fined him £5 plus costs.
Australia’s Cinesound presents Tall Timbers at Gloucester Theatres. The reviewer praises the dramatic, absorbing story and real timber-country setting with strong performances by Shirey Anne Richards and Jane Gan.
British destroyer Havock evaded a torpedo salvo near the Spanish coast between Valencia and Alicante and dropped depth charges in response. Paris reports say France and Britain seek a Geneva peace for Mediterranean shipping and will convoy French vessels on Mediterranean routes amid potential further attacks.
Golf notes publish the draw for the Locke Cup and Monthly Medal to be played tomorrow. Matches include Mc Leody versus Coote, Anderson versus Mc Naughton, Griffin versus D Rye, Charl ton versus Atkins, and Dawson versus Channel. The Monthly Meal event run with the Locke Cup saw Miss Midillé brook win with 101/27 74, with several others high scorers including Mrs Newton, Mrs McKay, Mrs Street, Mrs Yates, Mrs Holand, Miss Thinkwater, and Miss J Easton.
About 200 cattle handlers and workers at Homebush and surrounding agents held meetings after a Wednesday strike over cabin system conditions. They postponed cattle sales until Monday amid a standstill and possible beer shortages. negotiations with buyers and agents continued as authorities prepared new arrangements.
Reported sale lists Paterson Kastan and Cacepwart consignors with numerous cattle lots and prices. Notable figures include steers, cows, heifers and bullocks sold, with detailed weights and per-head values amid a busy market session.
A newly born infant in Hobart, described as a montrosity, lacks most limbs and organs yet remains alive. The creature shows no arms or hands and has webbed stumps where limbs would be, with small objects resembling feet protruding from the lower body.
Lt McDonald and Webster Jack Op Celine and Optometrists will be available for consultation at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday October 9 amid honours. Attenders may attend from 9 am to 1 pm with consultative service offered by the listed optometrists.
In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather who departed this life in September 1925 at age 63. Just a memory fond and true. Inserted by his loving daughter Myrtle and Jim and grandsons Gordon and Kevin.
A Wellington man quotes two letters from a Maori club official claiming no receipt of yearly or biannual subscriptions for a deceased father. The exchange ends with the phrase Your letter is still dead. The note underscores disputed notices and a lighthearted claim of locating a grave via methodical travel.
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