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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1929
Page
2
Gloucester's annual show proceeds with plans for a strong display and prizes. The committee commends workers and urges broad participation, noting entries should be well up to the average and promising an attractive ring programme and ample entertainment for attendees.
Temporary repairs on the Billabong Bridge slow but hope to allow light motor traffic within the coming week. Wartime notes include hospital stays and local personalities amid show season bull sales and farm news. A notable cattle event at the Sydney Show features imported sires and local progeny from Rand Vale and Quirindi. Presbyterians adjust leadership as Rev Stewart resigns moderator role and Rev Ramsay is elected for the year.
Mir R Johnston of Gloucester begins manufacturing reinforced fencing posts at Messrs Street and Parish Ltd. The posts fit through or main uprights with four wires and holes for straight alignment, promising durability and ease of use in hilly terrain. Prices are reasonable. a new wire fence system is suggested to use these posts widely. Alexander B a former superintendent at Gloucester commented on local authorities and historical incidents involving bushranger Thunderbolt, including his capture attempt and death in 1870, with Walker and a police pursuit.
The Southern Cross left Richmond Aerodrome on Saturday for Wynd on a Mizito London flight. The craft failed to reach its objective as fuel ran low and weather worsened. Squadron leaders attempted assisted landing over the county while fuel depletion hindered the mission and timing.
Efforts to locate Squadron Lyader Kings fork Lipith and companions continue as search teams in rugged terrain near the brysdlate River Mission Station pursue the missing Southern Cross crew. National Airways Ltd reports a sighting about 80 minutes before the last wireless message, with two search planes scheduled to cover more area tomorrow after refuelling in Wyndham Perth.
Awyndham message says Poplin Chateau returned to Wyndham after a day search west of Drysdale Mission Station with no sign of Southern Cross. A second plane will resume the search in the vicinity of the Pt Broree district today.
The Legislative Assembly discussed referring a Morpeth to Pindimar railway proposal to the Works Committee for inquiry and report. Estimated cost £788,000 for an 87 mile 60 chain line. Supporters cited land value and northern NSW development. opponents urged prudent funding and port development in Newcastle. Also noted: French torpedo boat destroyer Fulbeoard reached 38 knots in trials.
Gloucester A. and P. Association holds a midweek meeting at the show ground to finalize arrangements for the two day event. Discussions cover lumber supply from Blanch, milking competitions, and cattle care as well as plans for jumping horses and bullock riding demonstrations.
A farewell supper marked Stratford HoTs gathering for Mr and Mrs and a dinner service by Orion for their departure. A cricket match at focal park featured Govk's Hill Newcastle versus combined Twat, won by the Ronns. The Hall Committee met on the 27th to appoint officers for the war, with Bowen and Gresham reappointed. Local baker Mr. Howard Bigell opened a new brick premises with a 480 loaf oven, boosting bread quality.
The former Austrian royal family of Hapaargs shows wide drift under democracy. One member becomes a Hollywood film actor while another works as a cinema messenger. A third paints and sells pictures, two enter banking and building trades. Princess Windischaractz divorces, marries a socialist schoolmaster, and becomes a leader in Vienna's Labour movement.
A fragmentary record from Forbesdale notes a Wednesday gathering with President Meo TD. huorer and several officials addressing the assembly. The event references disruptions from courier arrivals, parliamentary attention, and discussions about policy and sanctions, with various named figures present and a tense mood evident.
Notice of a special cattle sale at Maitland Saleyards on Tuesday April 1 1934 at 1 30 pm featuring 100 Rayword Bullorks and cows and calves from Durham and Devanrisa plus a 4 year old bullock. Also contains impounded and pasture protection notices from Gloucester district authorities with enforcement dates and land work requirements under Protection Acts.
Sui Mrs 3 Parts wishes to thank Nine avermi Private Hospital for help wlfontin Mes and Mr Farley toether Kichness in bereavement of Vitony Tommy.
Gloucester Shire Council invites tenders until 4 p.m. for the supply and delivery of timber for an additional span on Billabong Bridge and the construction of two culverts. Applications may be made to the ward clerk at Gloucester Shire Office.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a Gloucester related item with possible references to a league, security, tomorrow, management, and names that are unreadable. The readable parts are insufficient to determine a clear event, date, team, or outcome.
Gloucester Show 1929 lists numerous prize categories across horse, livestock, and related performances. It names donors, prize amounts, and horse entries such as mares and steers, with notable names like Bailie and Winton involved in awards and sponsorships. The document records class divisions, judges, and prize allocations for exhibitors, reflecting the event’s local agricultural priorities.
The readable parts show a fractured OCR segment with scattered names and phrases. No coherent events or identities form a clear news item. The text consists of disjointed words and partial terms, lacking a discernible lead or outcome.
Church notices list Sunday services including Presbyterians with a 22 Gene seat capacity at 7.40 led by Rev A Pishor Webster. Confration 1 at Mission Turabakt 11, Goldenrestnk 2.45. Hoelend 7.80.6Tev.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a legal case linked to Haverhill with references to a VO Filer and an entity named OURLCIENY SIRE. Details are unreadable, but hints of an official action and local involvement emerge from the fragment.
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