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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1935
Page
2
Arrangements are complete for the Catholic Ball at the Majestic Theatre tonight followed by a Juvenile fancy dress ball tomorrow. Weather favorable, expected strong attendance for both events. Also notes on local crime, stock sale weight, rail derailment, and Hotel Canberra lease approved by Cabinet.
In the Gippsland Victoria district the town of Dango celebrated its first wedding in 28 years. The event excited residents as bands kissed the bride repeatedly during an extended performance. A Victorian ewe later set a lamb record with 20 lambs in six years. The Open season for trout begins October 1 with a daily limit of 10. In Trangie a hospital birth and a house fire affected Mr and Mrs Harold True as their home burned again after a prior blaze.
June Vick two died after a dog tick lodged on her head. Tick removed Saturday but paralysis followed. she was taken to hospital Sunday morning. Also reports a dog bite verdict at Dungog Police Court and local health notes on residents and hospital visits.
A district landholder laments last week's encounter with a barrage of inspectors led by the Fruit Inspector Rabbit Inspector Milk Board Inspector Noxious Weeds Inspector Bee Inspector and Stork Inspector. Fearing a nonexisting close season, he sought police advice on protections as he headed into town. Dungog Chron tele notes the odd season.
At about 7 p.m. Saturday the car of Herbert Jackson of Betfbind capsized over the Avon River cutting at Scratford after headlights misled the driver into the railing. Jackson suffered concussion and injuries. Mrs Jackson and Roy Guyler were taken to hospitals. A set of eggs in the car survived the plunge.
A Friday social in Wie Benoa of Arte hosted Returned Soldiers' wives with a formal portion led by Mrs F Boland. Mrs A Purdon proposed the Soldiers toast, Mr J McRae replied, and Mr P Kennedy spoke for The Ladies. Mrs H Page acknowledged, with vocal items by Mrs Millen and Mrs Wharton. Children and dances followed, Mr Dan McGee played piano, and refreshments extended the gathering into late hours with Auld Lang Syne.
Canberra reports the Federal Government instructed Mr Bruce on August 30 to pursue close cooperation with the United Kingdom to settle the Italo Abyssinia dispute by forceful means and uphold League principles. Government aims to avoid embarrassing peace efforts while Labors oppose any overseas war participation.
Haron Aloisi met Senor de Madarimagna with a government note described as Mussolini demands. Key points include ceding Abyssinian territory to Italy to link Eritrea and Somaliland, granting an Italian corridor to any Abyssinian outlet, and demobilizing most Abyssinian forces. Geneva diplomats say the proposals violate the Covenant and Abyssinia’s League member rights.
Annual meeting of the Upper Manning Co-op Dafry Society at Wingham reported 2,775,407 lb of butter produced, up 144,286 lb from last year. Second in export grading. 99.98 grade for butter packed. Monthly supplier pays match North Coast with 44 shillings cartage subsidy, total £288. Deferred pay totals £2,085 for six months to Dec 31 and £4,792 for year to June 30 1935, with total distribution £10,260 above monthly pay. Average monthly pay 9 1.84 for 19st and 9 1-84 for previous year with cartage on deferred pay. Manufacturing costs cut to 1.72d. Five per cent dividend to shareholders. Directors elected: F. Summerville, W. J. Walmsley, Walter Robinson, S. Smith.
Senator McLachlan warned that cutting postal charges would harm efficiency in isolated country centres. He argued reductions would shrink Department income, reduce portal services, and risk curtailing facilities in outback districts. Introducing cheaper telegrams would require a new system unfavourable to concessions needed in these regions. He said the issue would not be revisited by the Fowlerat Cabinet and noted an improving financial outlook.
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and Development League held a monthly meeting in the School of Arts Club Hall with vice president Street presiding. Officials discussed local rail, sewerage, railway service concerns, road grants, waste water nuisance, tree planting, and praise for the Main Highway condition.
A fragment notes concern over missing fire hydrant notice plates and covered hydrant covers that could cause confusion in an emergency. It states no action had been taken about an needed limit in Church Street, described as a growing danger. The issue and street signs were approved by the Council.
Report on a Saturday program featuring horse events at Mr. Albert Blanch's park, with Glowrenter Cup the main event won by Monty Andrews Gold Dust ahead of Brown Lock. Names include H Tattersall, Sir Otto, Crim son and Gold, and officials A Kinmond and J A Ross.
In the Bowls Anderson Trophy event Boozer 40 behind beat Teni 15 behind 125 to 82 L Rye 20 behind beat Street 40 behind 128 to 97 Woodward 30 behind beat Teni 15 behind 125 to 85. The BOWLERS v GOLFERS match is set for Saturday with six links per side in a friendly on the local green.
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