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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
2
Fashion's latest craze features floral linens in every shade with no two pieces alike. The trend highlights unique patterns and vibrant textures offered by Whatson's while appealing to home decor enthusiasts seeking distinct, colorful ensembles for living spaces.
An advertisement from A W Mowle an architect in Queen Street Gloucester lists contact options including telephone 50 for inquiries on building design services.
Local notices list A P candidate Cantwell speaking at Star Theatre with allies Tor Gloucester C Bennett and Don Cameron from Upper Hunter. On Monday night Macartney Abbott of UCP Senate ticket to speak at School of Arts Gloucester. Friday at 2 p.m. Colonel M K Bruxner MLA Minister for transport to speak at the same venue supporting V C Thompson MLA candle line.
At the annual meeting Mr. C B Snodgrass was reelected President with W Balzer and B P Dawson as Vice Presidents and W F Houghton as Secretary. A paper on Banking through the Ages was read. Popular Girl Competition extended voting to 8.30 pm at the Majestic social tonight. Gloucester district Old Buffer Cricketers promote old dances with social evenings at Star Theatre next Wednesday. tickets 2 shillings, proceeds to the Country Women's Association.
Oversea shipments of Austensian butter total 33 tons this season with 4.5 tons sent to the United Kingdom. Last year 3,869 tons were exported, with dugz tons to the British market. From New South Wales between August 1 and 25, 114, 458 tons were shipped, 257 to the United Kingdom, versus 525 tons and SOS to the UK in the prior period. Sister McRae remains ill with influenza and is bedbound for ten days, with a trained nurse in charge.
The annual Catholic Ball at the Majestic drew 70 to 80 couples with visitors from outside centers. Gold and orange decor featured inverted umbrellas and electric lighting. Supper in the adjoining room impressed with elaborate tables of Ireland poppies and daffodils. Catering by Mrs O Keefe received praise. District organizers Mrs P A Kennedy and Miss Margaret Richardson led a successful, well received event with a satisfactory financial and social outcome.
Mrs Isaac widow of Richard Isaac died at Booral on August 7 aged 72 after long illness. She lived in the Stroud district and was daughter of the late George Street of Stroud. Survived by seven sons, one daughter, 37 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral from her residence to Booral cemetery with a large turnout, interred beside her husband. Rev CM Streten conducted last rites.
Education Minister Drummond outlined a decentralised system at the Public School Teachers Federation conference in Lismore. He proposed local district councils centered on a high school with trained staff, funded by local rates and state subsidies, plus strengthened libraries. He also supported university work expansion and libraries run by municipal and shire councils with state support.
London September 6 The executive of the North of England Wholesale Grocers Association chaired by Manchester decided to postpone a threatened boycott of Australian produce until after the Australian elections. The president urged goodwill with Australia and a friendly approach to trade. The Manchester Guardian editorial praises restraint and cautions against measures that would hamper the Australian primary producers and seeks a low tariff policy benefiting Lancashire and Empire producers.
Copy of report from supervisor dated 27th August details driving progresses at Southern Cross and Bridge and Newtons Mine. South drive advanced 7 feet to total 48 feet with mineralised bands and quartz calcite. winzes at No 3 and No 4 show hard rock and enriched reef portions. Ore samples yield modest value. shaft work at Shaft No 3 reaches 80 feet with mineralized banding and visible free gold. A brief note records Presbyterian church services canceled due to illness of Rev. Alex Vander.
Avery Fine silver rose trophy presented by P. Anderson invites annual competition by Sinyster Consistency Haniicap members. Players to nominate, aim two games weekly, with Newcastle district association visiting Gloucester Green Tuesday for selections. Popular pairs game planned weather permitting.
Mathewson and Co report a successful clearing sale of dairy stock at Bowman Arm per the latest auction. Freshly calved cows and springers drew steady demand with prices ranging across numerous lots, while quality was medium and prime stock scarce. The sale included 1914 cattle with 436 from Queensland, amid strong overall yarding and higher line prices, as Sydney market notes indicate a general rise in cattle values. Also advertised is a Great Cough Remedy and a federal election signature notice from Harrington Street.
Golf notes show the Locke Cup and stroke handicap rounds set for tomorrow with matches Coote versus Small Dawson versus Street McIntosh versus Thomas Langford versus Li Rye Parish versus Anderson Woodward versus Carolan Turner versus Bram bie Snow versus Hawdon Oldfield versus D Rye Garner versus Roddy Arms trong versus Chariton Thurlow versus Laurie The Associates Mrs Yates wins the Monthly Medal with a score of 04 16 7H Other scores include Mrs Street 98 17 82 Mrs Show 120 36 44 Mrs Parish 100 218 Mrs Higgins 114 26 44 Mrs Carolan 120 82 AB Mrs Hoge 123 31 v2 Mrs Garner 120 28 92 Miss Middlebrook 1114 20 94 Mrs G Haston 140 56 101 LC 105
Gloucester Dairy Company Limited warns shareholders of the annual ordinary meeting at the School of Arts Gloucester on Wednesday September 19 1984 at 10 am. The agenda includes receiving the Directors Report and Balance Sheet for the year ended June 30 1934 and any other business. By order of the Board J M Wratten Manager.
For Sale by Tender My Farmmore Pitlochry DAIRY FARM 702 Acres divided into four grazing paddocks. Includes new house dairy shed pig styes four cultivation paddocks and back paddock about 400 at Brushfell sown with grasses. Tender closes 21st September with W BE FLANNERY 154 Parkway Avenue Hamilton. 16% deposit balance over four years eight half yearly instalments bearing 349% interest. Price per acre.
An eye specialist from London and Sydney will not attend. He may consult at the Commercial Hotel on Friday September 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments may be had at A L Cavanough's Chemist.
WANTED dairy farm on shares. Apply to this office. The Amiss Monthly meeting of the shareholding will be held at the rear rooms on Tuesday the 11th of September at 2 30. Business.
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