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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1939
Page
2
A lengthy Gloucester region summary covers Esmund Toms’s motorcycle crash north of Stroud with injuries and ambulance aid, school sports mishap injuring Nola Briden, vehicle collision near Gloucester with no injuries, and farm auction bidding details on Dumaresque Island. Also noted are tax debates, a Warral horse incident, a council audit warning, bowling club gala plans, and local entertainment arrangements.
In parliament the Defence Minister Mr Street stated militia members face continuous service in wartime and answered a question on enlistment terms. A Bowman Farm Hall dance next Saturday promises music and supper to benefit the Bowman Farm P and C Association, while a film program at the Majes Me showcases Walter Wanger's Trade Winds with Mayen, Bennett, Bellamy and Sothern, plus King of Alcatraz with Patrick Nolan Naish and Carey.
The Rev D M Benjamin, late minister of Dungog, will spend a personal holiday at the Manse with the Rev and Mrs D Glyn Jones after leaving Gloucester. He will conduct a morning service in Gloucester on Sunday. Jessie Cumming to John Henderson Parks LL B is announced. Mrs D H J Hill is home recovering after a serious operation. Constable L Beanzeville returns to Towcester assisting Sgt Beant Hugues after a tour in Dungog. Constable Magey remains away. An ambulance carried Mr W E Sparke to his home from Sandgate via Lake Macquarie ambulance.
A dated dispatch summarizes Allied and Axis moves as World War II rages. It notes believed German collapse scenarios, British and French tensions, Red Army advances near Warsaw, French bombardments of the Westwall, and Czech unrest seen as unlikely before Germany falters. It also reports the sinking of the Hazelside, Japanese coastal actions near Fukien, and Pan American Conference talks on iron ore exports. The Romanian prime minister Calinescu is assassinated and Madame Calinescu receives condolences. A humorous exchange follows a doctor’s joke about proposals and pulses.
George Farran, 55, of Gutuly, was admitted to Scone Hospital in serious condition after a shooting at his home. Detectives Sutherland and Robertson investigated with a woman detained. Loma Lealone Farrar, 34, of Gundy, appeared on a charge of wounding Farran with intent to murder him and was remanded to October 11. Farran’s condition was unclear but reports said his recovery was progressing.
The late Evelyn Marjorie Toms Koellner, aged 26, died Sunday at Naraweema Hospital after six months of marriage. Born at Quindsae and raised in Merewet Lane, she later lived in Stroud and Gloucester, working in local districts. Survived by husband Peter Koellner Jun, her parents, one child, and brothers, her funeral was held at Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, with interment in Gloucester cemetery.
Saturday's stroke handicap won by Leedham with nett 7. Gloucester Club members visited Bullahdelah on Open Day and took three trophies. Miss Cleaver and Miss Middlebrook won 18 holes handicaps. Mrs Street won 18 holes stroke group. Wansey and Mooney among notable winners. Associates draw set for Wednesday with several head-to-heads and a bye for Mrs Street.
Gloucester visited Dungog on Saturday and were defeated as some local skippers failed to submit their cattle. L. K. Street and H. Collier beat W. W. Hawdon and J. Guyatt in the Punton Trophy final. D. Boorer defeated J. Evbeck for the crawl of the walk.
The shareholders of the Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd will meet at the School of Arts Gloucester next Thursday September 28 starting 5 PM. Directors report and balance sheet will be presented. Auditors to be appointed and matters arising will be considered.
The 1939 Gloucester District Schools Sports meeting drew 23 schools to Gloucester Park oval last Friday. The program ran from 10 am to 4 pm amid a keen wind and light rain, with Mr. FE Critchley coordinating arrangements and school staffs assisting. Readouts list multiple event winners by school, with cups awarded to top juniors and seniors and a parade of rural school marchers led by the Boys Band.
About 4000 fat cattle plus 550 pigs were sold at Maitland with prices firm to slightly firmer from last sale. Heavy calves to 75 shillings, good 50s, light 36s. best heavy pigs to 18s, baconers 68s to 88s. choppers and weaners mixed quality, field attendance strong, market steady overall.
A quirky set of definitions and wordplays mix humor with misread terms. The piece jokes about myths, clothing, and everyday objects, naming odd equivalents like a deacon as an inflammable object and a magnet in a bad apple. It closes with a light exchange about golf and pain, ending on a playful note.
A parsing of fragmented verse shows lines about milk as a strong drink for men and boys. It contrasts Jimmy’s perceived weakness with Tom’s athletic prowess and declares milk a masculine beverage. The text appears as a carnival chant or joke about gendered strength and dairy.
The annual general meeting of Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd will be held at the School of Arts Gloucester on September 24 to confirm minutes, receive directors and auditors reports for year ended June 1988, elect directors for twelve months, and discuss directors removal and any other business as per company rules. By order of the board A Brorson secretary.
A letter from K DL Boorer endorsed as Cantilite for the Vareney election urges electors to support his bid. Boorer claims lifelong residency in the Gloucester district and pledges to advance the Shire’s interests if chosen as representative.
Auction notice lists a quantity of Steam Air and Water fittings, engine and boiler fixtures, Whitworth stocks and taps, gas taps, stocks and dies, Ingersoll tools, steam joints and packing, belts and related items. Includes belts and gear for various machinery.
A brief note on planting tomatoes and flowers for rich soil health, detailing care steps and timing for best growth.
Cowdy Hopkins announces he has taken over the milk vending business from Mr Crane. He stresses personal attention to clients, sources all milk from his Pure Brail Jersey Stud at Burketts fond, and promises high quality Jersey milk at the lowest prices. Phone 62 Gloucester.
Mr Ken Crane transfers his milk run business to H N Hopkins and thanks all past customers for their patronage. He hopes they will extend the same support to his successor.
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