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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
3
Buyers faced fluctuation amid abundant consignments at Sydney yards with range from medium to prime cattle including bullocks cows and calves. Rabbit skins fell in value while horse demand remained strong. a large buyer turnout and heavy consignments marked the day.
The Gloucester district will hold annual school sports on local grounds Friday October 2, with children marching from Gloucester Public School by 9 30 am and events starting at 10 am. A committee led by Mr Critchley will arrange the day while inspections and exams proceed and immunisations have been completed.
The article outlines pasture options lucerne rape and red clover for grazing pigs in irrigation areas. It details carrying capacities per acre for spring and mature pigs, plus rye oats and pea mixes. It notes lucerne offers longer grazing, concentrate feeding improves gains, and sowing intervals extend the grazing season.
Eleven men dragging a telegraph cable at Brixham Quay in South Devon were blinded by powder that turned to dust in their eyes. They were taken to Torquay hospital for treatment every three hours and later regained some sight with darkened lenses planned. An analysis of the powder is underway and an inquiry may follow.
The 85 year old pioneer of Wallamba district, Susan Cameron, daughter of Robert Easton, born Tugrabath, and wife of the late Donald Cameron of Wang Wauk, died in Taree last week. The couple adopted two children and she was noted for Christian kindness and MRD Hospital work.
The deceased was a devout religious woman of over four score years who helped the needy and supported her church. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Tom Paterson Ava Jon and Mrs. Janet McNeill Kram ach. surviving brothers Mr. Robert Easton Burrill Creek and Mr. James Easton Gloucester. late Mr William Easton Dry Creek. Funeral at Krambach cemetery attended by many. services led by Rev E W Foote and Rev W Harrison.
Judge Barton ruled in Parramatta District Court that a building contract is invalid unless plans and specifications are approved by the municipal council. In the case of Robert Henry Jones versus Anthony Abdulla Simons, both sides were nonsuited as the absence of council approval rendered the contract illegal and void.
Bush firewood advertised for sale in Avon Valleys Gloucester. Contact Bre Targe and Scorr A and BaRnorn for details.
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