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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
2
The Tuesday night event drew fewer attendees than earlier gatherings yet guests enjoyed themselves. Counter attractions and the Easter proximity drew crowds, with Moffat winning the ladies’ prize and Mr Grace Mibean among the honored names. Blanch acted as MC, keeping dancers merrily going after midnight.
Gloucester District Court gains a dedicated office after a joint request by the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and local golf club members. The move aims to streamline filing for lawsuits and appeals before the District Court, with officials noting growing town activity and the need for improved administrative facilities.
Mr Gilbert McDonald was named Bailiff for Gloucester and district in a local appointment. Mrs Schardt, founder of the Western Home for Incurables at Ryde, accompanied by Mise Ricketts, toured the state to raise funds. The appeal has raised about £25,000 over 45 years and aims to brighten residents’ lives with small contributions. Raymond Karma, a hypnotist, faced a case in Tamworth for alleged offensive conduct during Show week, but the magistrate dismissed the charge noting the activity occurred under a manager and did not imply intent to offend.
Arrangements are finalized for a Port Stephens Conference in Port Stephens on Saturday April 14. Speakers include G Myer Pull representing the League, Mr Wallace of Wallarabba as chairman, and many authorities from Sydney to discuss port futures, transport, wool, dairy, tourism, military, railways, and fisheries. Participants from Newcastle to Grafton outline regional concerns and plan visitor accommodations and logistics.
A sensational goods train derailment three miles from Stroud on the Dungog side blocked the North Coast line for Monday night and Tuesday morning. Ten trucks of forty four derailed, five coal wagons rear section piled vast debris tearing rails and sleepers. Guard battered, engine with empty trucks slid down incline, breakdown crew faced tedious repairs at Broadmeadow. Passengers endured serious delays.
A small midday ceremony at the Gourk House saw Peace and Police Officeholders bid farewell to Mr Wellisch CPS after fifteen months in the district. Wreaths and thanks were offered for his efficient service, with speeches from W W Hawdon and others, and a plan for his upcoming duties in Hulaton.
The Royal Agricultural Show drew over 20,000 spectators as competitors showcased superior produce and judging highlighted the best exhibitor entries. The Tomoyo Aiden factory won export class with high marks, while regional winners across Western districts earned prize money and citations for outstanding displays.
The Royal Agricultural Showground hosted stud cattle sales on Tuesday with Badgery Bros Dalmety and Pitt Sons offering Shorthorn and related cattle. Bulls drew spirited demand, while prices varied and buyers exercised discretion in selection. Female lots showed breeding quality and strong demand, rivaling last year’s levels.
Armidale yarding of 2000 cattle on Prefay March 30 drawn a large attendance including Western men. Most stock sold at auction to very satisfactory prices, with 200 head sold privately after the sale. Best Hereford calves 3 to 3 years reached £9, Hereford steers 2 to 4 years £6 to £8 10, mixed Durham and Hereford steers 3 to 4 years about £7, cows and calves £7 10s to £7 15s, heifers 3 years up to £4 5s, other stocks around £30 to £5. On the hoof at Homchuah last Monday, prime beef 40s to 49s per 100 lb, prime yearling beef 62s to 85s, with various lots and vessel sales noted. Total Sydney pig leans show 4500 head with easier competition and lower values across classes.
A coastal steamer Gosford ran ashore near Edlalong on Tuesday morning while en route from Sydney to Gosford. A calf incident ended with the lad killing a reptile after it coiled around a calf’s neck. A farmer near Wycheproo reported discovering a gold nugget roughly the size of a man’s hand, valued around £20, with ironstone fragments. speculation about its origin and transport being moved to a local road. A London auction record shows high prices for manuscripts including "Alice in Wonderland" with bids reaching £4,000. In Newcastle a service saw two youths climb a basilion toppled roof. police found their explanation unsatisfactory but accepted as harmless. A deputation urged the Attorney-General to apply stronger penalties for youths’ acts and to consider a guardian for all youth offenders to ease mothers’ distress.
In Lismore a Hindu cremation led to a startling development as police retrieved charred bones from the nearby river. Authorities fear possible pollution of the stream and consider steps to prevent a repeat. The report notes Hindu practice of scattering ashes in sacred rivers, including in Australia, and cites the river as the carrier of the remains.
The piece reports a YWCA member recanting her anti prohibition stance during a tour of America. It notes observers and workers discuss the impact of prohibition on city life, liquor availability, and social tensions amid enforcement struggles. It also cites John R Remes in the London Morning Post critiquing U S legislation as folly and unworkable amid widespread breaches.
Gloucester 1928 show adds special prizes including a corn-hunking competition with a prize of £4 1s donated by Br W Riggeway. Competitors must supply their own corn, three competitors or no prize. event on the second day at 41 a.m. if shew. Registration details and allowances noted.
A noisy Gloucester Pastures Protection Board discussion questions enforcement of grazing limits and annual rents. The report notes concerns over fire, poisoning, and cost of control, with calls to rentively manage the land and consider periodic leasing. References to rabbit outbreaks near Vale and actions by inspectors are included, alongside advertisements for Doan's Ointment claims.
Public notice warns that any women or persons filming or trespassing on Middiehendk property will face penalties. No response for persons is requested. Signing party identifies as We PHILS.
J ENRIGHT with T CARLTON advertises an auction by Mortgages to sell 5700 acres of heavily timbered grazing land near Stroud. The site offers 3 miles from Stroud with large timber stands, water access, and potential for substantial timber and grazing revenue. The parcel includes diverse timber types and well watered grassy areas suitable for sale or development, with rail access nearby to support large-scale timber country operations.
Gloucester district notice reports an application related to grazing and fencing at the Gloucester Railway Station area. It notes a proposed gate across a row and references the Paxtyris Protection Act, with a District Surveyor’s inclusion and a timeline toward a formal decision.
Nominators in Gloucester invite eligible voters to elect directors of the Pastures Protection Board on April 13. Nominees must be qualified voters who have paid rates under the Pastures Protection Act, and must submit consent and signatures.
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