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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1934
Page
2
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The Glaeestee Anoacae notes Col Hrush tier visit on Friday with deputations on road matters and motor lorries to district centres. He will consider details later. Craven Creek crossings get £78 funded from loans and general fund, later boosted to £103 by mining interests, then reduced back to £60 by council. A public debate on Clothes Make the Man is set for Wednesday night with Premier Mr CB Snod grasa as the figurehead and Rev A Alexander to be farewelled.
Federal returns show United Australia Party likely to remain in office under leader Lyona though several New South Wales seats remain in doubt. Labour gains may reduce UAP seats. Country Party holds eight, may gain one. Federal Labour could lose Darling to State Labour amid redistribution shifts.
A fragmented political status note lists party labels including Labor and Federal Labor with scattered abbreviations and uncertain references. It appears as a clipped OCR line indicating party names and possible affiliations or statuses without coherent context. Remaining readable entities include Labour related terms and location hints.
Upper Manning correspondent reports Spencer Hicks of Nowendoc was crushed when his horse fell on him while he rode toward Gloucester with cattle. The injury fractured his thigh. River conditions blocked access, so station hands formed an improvised stretcher and carried him 14 miles to Nowendoc, then to a Walcha hospital by lorry.
Thompson, favored Country Liberal member for New England, held his seat on Saturday. Cantwell and O Connor split votes, with O Connor outperforming USAP rivals. Partial results show Thompson steady in core areas while southern districts varied. full tally includes numerous state and federal lab candidates across regions like Cowper and Riverina.
In Sydney at Homebush and Maitland stock yards on Thursday 2400 cattle yarded with a weak to lower tone overall. Prices ranged with some lines at 26s to 40s per 100 lb for cattle, heavy bullocks around 11 10, vealers around 49 4, and pigs up to 46s to 29s for heavier weights amid a generally declining trend.
A fragmented local page lists bowlers for a Saturday event with substitutions and a call to notify the secretary of president about attendance. It notes a dance at Malvatie Theatre on Friday with proceeds for War Relief, and mentions incomplete results with Cantwell's preferences showing two thirds favoring Thompson.
The Presbyterian Church at Gloucester announces a congregational meeting to discuss the call to Rev A Alexander, with the induction into tenor set for Thursday Oct, and a big tenure event at the Star on Saturday featuring George Ayliss in the Working Man program. Also selling items include a mangler and wringer at the manse.
A list in the Advocate Office advertises positions under the Senate New South Wales inviting dairy workers on shares or permanent roles. The notice references multiple names and organizations with assorted figures, indicating party affiliations and payroll-like totals.
Barrington Cricket Club decided at a meeting last night to lay a new pitch at Barrington reserve. A fundraising event will be held in Barrington Hall on Tuesday next, 25th September, with a hoped for large turnout. One Berrington ladies provide supper, promising a good spread.
Upper Monning correspondent reports Mr. T. F. Breese of Brett loses a prime draught horse after illness following a two day work period. The animal had won multiple ribbons including one champion and retirement of the team will be hard on Breese.
Dunbogo hosts a two day rodeo October fifth and sixth offering 230 pounds total prize money with a 100 pound stock draft. Events include Hulk Hunt Bullock Riding and Ani Novelty acts. Accessible by road with ample stabling. Friday night music and show. Details from J Dawson, secretaries Carlton. Also notices of probate and building tender invites from New South Wales and Gloucestershire authorities.
Impounding notice posted at Gloucester states a red cow branded OM with lump on jaw, seized by poundkeeper R Nicholls. If not released, the animal will be sold at the pond at noon on 27 September 1934.
In loving memory of our dear mother who died September 1 1983. Our hearts break as we look at your photo and long for you to return home. Sweet memories cling to your name and we loved you with deepest affection though you are gone. Inserted by Mary Joyce, Willam Shelton, and granddaughter Wreda.
In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother who died on September 18 1033 beside her grave we stand Our hearts are crushed and sore Some may think we have forgotten when they see us smile The sorrow hidden behind the smile is always there Albert and Mary, and their children insert this remembrance.
Sad remembrance for Eliza Jane Newton who died 18 September 1933. Family recalls the long illness and tranquil passing as Ada Newton and Bill Newton with grandchildren insert this tribute.
A short death notice dated 18 September 1933 expresses silent heartache from a daughter and son-in-law Flo Wal and grandchildren. It states no farewell was spoken and honors a beloved mother through a sorrowing family.
In loving memory of my dear Mother who passed away September 1983 a picture of my dear Mother who was taken and can never be replaced signed by her loving son Will.
Nash records a fragmented memorial for Eliza Jane who died September 18 1933 with a remembrance line linking family members Topsy Sid and grandchildren. The text also includes garbled references to a person cured after long illness and a merchandise claim tied to a money back certificate by Rireet & Parish.
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