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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1936
Page
2
Mr E Bennett MLA reports the Health Minister will arrange dentures similar to other state centers after medical certificates prove necessity. The Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital secretary urged to finalize arrangements for patients needing dental attention in health interests.
A public meeting at the Shire Hall attended by about 25 residents urged Parliament to resume Emergency Relief Work and absorb relief workers at full time wages. The motion, moved by Shire President Mr. J. White and supported by Messrs Fitzgerald Hogg and McAlister, called for immediate action and for the motion to be sent to authorities via MLA C. E. Bennet.
In Roma Hospital after a self inflicted throat wound near a creek by Testorelli of Copeland. He left for work on his dairy farm and later wandered two miles before neighbors found him. Medical staff report the man in very serious condition as of the morning after the incident.
Plans for a Manning River bridge near Taree advance with two proposed crossings: foot of Manning Street and Commerce Street to Purfleet. The Commerce Street option, favored after review by shipping captains, would shift the Pacific Highway to the southern riverbank, benefiting Wallamba travelers and southern Manning residents.
A letter praises Shire Councillors for approving the Gloucester sewerage scheme. The writer commends their independent action, noting it uses liberal grants and cheap loans, predicting the project will benefit the town and future generations despite hurdles.
Seventy four people including thirty children died when a landslide from Raven Mountain swept into Lake Loen in Nordfjord District Norway. Waves demolished Bodal village structures and Nesdal, with only three lakeside houses remaining. Medical aid arrived by air from Bergen and by ship from Oslo as authorities assess widespread devastation.
Gloucester mourns the death of Thomas W. Ashworth at age 99. A long local figure, he helped found and support multiple clubs, including golf, cricket, and dairy interests, and remained a staple of the community through farming, grazing, and public service. His passing follows a stroke three years earlier. a large funeral cortege and Gloucester Band tribute marked the service conducted by Rev. H. W. Rogers.
The monthly CWA meeting held September 10 presided by Mrs Hawdon welcomed new members including Mrs J N Laurie. Clerks noted waivers granted to families since last month. Card evenings are planned at Shire Hall on September 10 and 24 with bridge euchre and 500 lessons. Members hope to hold events fortnightly and watch the Advocate for notices. Afternoon tea was served after adjournment.
Saturday matches produced several ladies doubles results with pairs Hawdon Woodward Holmes Pascoe and Crowfoot Bignell Relf Shultz. final set for ladies doubles Boorer Crowfoot versus Holmes Pascoe scheduled at No 2 Park Court 3 p.m. Also men doubles saw Merchant Taylor Atkins James West Henderson and others win or lose in multiple rounds. Mixed doubles West Blanch and Merchant Dare Eagleton noted. Draws set for Saturday with numerous court assignments and matchups across Park No 1 No 2 and Presbyterian courts.
A weekend four ball event saw Hah esay and Aston win 10 up while Anderson and Oldfield were 4 up, McRae and Street 2 up, Charitoy and B Dawson 7 up. Garner defeated Hahesy 37th hole in the club championship. Street beat McRae in the competition. A par handicap draw for associates is set for tomorrow with multiple matchups listed and a general meeting to follow at the club house.
Miss M J Bolton married Mr Russell Easton at St Pauls Church Gloucester on August 22. Attended by Miss Iya Bolton and Heather Easton, the ceremony featured magnolia Chantilly lace gown and orange blossoms. The reception followed at the Shire Hall with heartfelt gifts and a North Coast honeymoon motor tour to Brisbane.
John Parker a mail contractor from Gunning was convicted at Queanbeyan Police Court on charges of driving a motor car negligently and failing to stop after an incident. He was fined £8 with £2 costs on the first count and £1 with 42s costs on the second. The magistrate warned about three classes of dangerous drivers including heavy lorry operators, tradesmen delivering goods, and drivers delivering to wayside boxes. A balloon release in Minneapolis reached 13 miles last month.
Church services for Gloucester and surrounding areas note engagements across Church of England Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. Includes HC times at Gloucester Barrington Nabiac Forster Krambach and Stratford with reverends listed, plus Congregational Bowman Farm Upper Craven Barrington attendance details and pastors named.
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