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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
2
Figures show stock movements at Gloucester Railway Station for year to June 30 1989 with pigs 12621 sheep outward 19307 inward 7215 cattle outward 20874 and inward 1754 totaling 50271. Appeals fund drive seeks 7000 for Waratah hospital plus local council notices and upcoming electricity switch on.
Taree will play a match at Gloucester tomorrow with Gloucester listing players M Yoole A Moffatt G Allardice M Yates E James B Jory T Arrowsmith J Penfold L Ferguson H Tonks and J Tonka in the lineup.
Berlin admits German forces entered Gydnia and the Warsaw ring was reportedly closed with 60 000 Poles captured near Radom. Warsaw reports Polish detachments pushing back near the capital as heavy artillery pounds Saarbrucken heights. Hitler fears Russian mobilization. U S neutrality act review discussed by Roosevelt.
In Gloucester New South Wales the Last ball of the season by the Younger Set and CWA drew a comfortable crowd to the Majestic Theatre. Decorations featured wisteria greenery and bright streamers creating a Spring mood. The Wauchope Jesters Orchestra provided lively music and a late night supper by the GWA.
In view of the serious international situation Mx Farley urged cautious spending on improvements until conditions improve. A motion passed that no expenditure would be on ground maintenance and buildings until decision otherwise. The meeting, chaired in President absentia by Mr Wilson, heard from committee members and listed attendees. The Jersey Herd Society offered judge travel expenses for three men in Jersey section. the Association declined distinct Berkshire breed distinction. They decided to advertise this stance to local pig breeders and explore seed maize competition details with Mr Pitt. The only planned improvement is show ground renovation for next year’s show. Show Ball receipts and expenditures are itemized, with net profit noted. Next meeting will appoint show stewards and revise prize schedule.
Railway Department enforces a rule from July 1 that manure freight rates apply only on full truckloads. With 10 ton trucks scarce and 15 ton wagons now standard, buyers should order in 15 ton lots or in combined units to meet exact quantities, requiring coordination among buyers distributors and companies.
On Thursday September 7 a Methodist Church tennis function drew players from many centers. The ladies tournament drew 50 participants with wins by Vida Boorer, Mrs. Thompson, Betty Moore, and L Grant. In the schoolchildren section Freda Smith and Jack Yates shared the junior prize, with Margaret Woodward winning the Church of England court. Revenue exceeded £14, teas were served, and prizes were donated by local merchants and individuals.
Last night the Gloucester District Tennis Association discussed council finances for adding courts and the fate of the park project. Night tennis begins Monday October with twelve teams, one grade, one round. Handicaps set at seven games, affiliation fee 1 shilling. A dance committee was appointed with members Hawdon Boorer Kenna Monro Brennan Broadbent to arrange dates and matters.
Gloucester Golf Links hosts a Saturday tea where Mrs RK H Anderson is honored with a golfing bag and farewell tributes from President Mr W McGown and Associates. Dr Anderson bids thanks, a mixed foursome wins, and sleeve links are promised. D L McDonald of Webster Jack & McDonald will visit Gloucester Commercial Hotel on September 30 for eye care consultations.
Sparke Ger Pty Ltd reports yarding 600 head of quality local cattle at the Spring store sale held last Tuesday. Bulls and steers led the demand with Devon and Hereford breeders present. prices ranged above late season levels with top 4 year Hereford bullocks at £8 1s and Devon 4 year at £8. Other lots across ages and breeds sold well, reflecting strong local and outside buyer interest.
Gloucester Co operative Dairy Co Ltd will pay suppliers 1s 0d per pound for first grade butter and 1s 1 4d for second grade in August. Compared with August last year this is a 2d per lb decrease. Butter production reached 1249 7a itha of first grade and 2678 lbs of second grade, with total production above August 1934 by 21 657 lbs. Total distribution for the month is £6608 17s 6d.
Mr A E B Packer of the New South Wales Bowling Association presented Dr P H Deaths with the NSW Bowling Association membership badge at a welcome dinner for the NSW team. Mrs HL Anderson and family members plan to travel to Sydney Orange Melbourne with Mrs Anderson's relatives, then join Dr Anderson in Melbourne. Elsie Yardy will accompany them on the trip. Mrs A Richards of Bundaberg is spending time in Gloucester before continuing to Sydney.
Gloucester Bowling Club secretary G Carey announced the Dungog match set for tomorrow on the local green is postponed to Saturday week September 23rd. Tomorrow on the green Street and Colier meet Andrews and Temi in the Puntos Trophy at 2 pm. Winners advance to face Hawdon and Guyatt in the final on Tuesday next.
Poles announce Ho Jak armies retreating in Poznay and Fomorgeith Corridors rejoined main Polish Army and recaptured Lodz. German High Command vows unrestricted artillery and retaliatory attacks on Polish towns for Warsaw sniping as city defends to last man. Long-range German artillery pounds French positions near Saarbrucken while enemy artillery and air activity intensify. Roosevelt reportedly enjoys Senate Foreign Relations majority backing for arms sales to belligerents. German Foreign Office cites Holland and Belgium neutrality while demanding continued normal trade.
Letter from the Secretary of the Man Roaus Board explains no preliminary survey has been done for a bridge over the Wallamba River near Nabiac. It notes main road status implies standard cost sharing, and council must apply again to seek assistance before the department reconsi ders construction. Mr Wright urged pursuit of funds, calling it vital.
In a graceful ceremony Pastor A Baker joined Ethel Kiicen, daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Bignell, to Edward James, eldest son of Mrs Bowen and the late Mr E J Bowen. The bride wore a satin gown with embroidered tulle veil and orange blossom coronet, attended by her sister Doris in pink georgette. Best man was W Bowen. A buffet followed and a two tier cake. Honeymoon in Sydney. Farewell home at Suratford.
Stratford Tuesday night marked the opening of the new supper room at the local hall with 8 30 pm dancing, music by Hitchens Rainbow Orchestra, and an MC role by Mr. Guyatt of Gloucester. Festive decorations and novelty dances followed, with Mr Earl Sansom winning the cake, as the Hall Committee thanked attendees for a great success.
A missing item notice requests contact with WEATHER PATHREON at Bunynb vin Krambech to recover a gold wristlet watch. The message emphasizes the owner's desire for return and provides minimal identifying cues.
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