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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1928
Page
2
Gloucester Show entries from last year’s totals indicate a strong display with many famed strains already arriving for seaside events. The fair will feature a range of classes and sections, offering substantial crowds and weather permitting a lively exhibition.
Old mining at Copeland is linked to a Chevrolet sales drive in Gloucester. Gloucester’s Major promotional events include an open display of the Nations Chevrolet and a motorist showcase at the Majestic Caving. Community groups and local figures, including Mrs Locke and Mr. Mercius, participate in charity stalls and celebrate business progress amid the Gloucester show bustle.
Tenders were called for Gloucester Water Supply in the Government Gazette. Majestic Theatre programs list a Virimemeration service and a theatre show at Denison Street. The day features a range of community events including cattle sales at Armidale and a sartorial window display by Manning Studios with photography and tailoring services highlighted.
A Gloucester council session devolved into frantic exchanges over Workers Compensation claims. Councilor Neillins and others clashed with Dr. Wilson as questions about alleged insured status and prior statements dominated the table, prompting the president to suspend the meeting amid heated accusations and denials.
A large conference in Port Stephens urged the government to support making Port Stephens an overseas coastal port. Leaders including Hon. Albert Bruntnell and Sir Thomas Henley heard demands for roads and railways, and the formation of the Port Stephens Development League with Gloucester HQ. The event saw strong support from attendees and a subsequent deputation to present requests.
Council hears proposals to build a Tamworth coastal to Tamworth road via Nowendos and Wingutan Glenrock. Hawdon Beaton and other speakers press for a route serving Upper Hunter and north west districts, with co operation from Nundal Peel and Stroud shires and Gloucester. Inquiry and impartial survey urged to compare routes.
Commercial cattle buyers faced a big yarding of 2908 head, 40 below advertised. Quality similar to state offerings with better light bullock and steer representation. Prices eased 40 to 20 shillings, best heavy bullocks 46 to 52 pounds per 100 weight, prime cows 36 to 42 pounds. About 1450 head yarded, many lightweight vealers, steer calves, prime and feed bullocks, and prime cows. E W Sparke and J Swight reported top yardings at strong rates. porkers and bacon pigs around 500 penned with decent quality, demand brisk across classes.
The State Parliament opens today with the Budget speech expected to forecast no tax rise except an 8 per cent tax on Tynor sales. A deficit for the current year is forecast. Lang may move a censure. if none, Assistant Treasurer Stevens will deliver the Budget speech after formalities. McDonald visit announced by Webster Jack & McDonald Opticians for May 23 at Martin Place.
In memoriam for our dear father and grandfather with April date miswritten. Pain and illness described, with hope of cure faded. Remembered by daughter and son in law, Aline and Harry, and grandchildren.
In memory of our dear Father James who passed away April 49th 4927. Long days and nights he suffered in pain awaiting a cure in vain. God gave him rest and eased his pain. Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law Ellen and Potter.
Sunday services listed across multiple denominations including Church of England and Presbyterian. Gloucester and Invergordon entries show times around 7.30 to 7.40 with ministers Rev W. Nogers and Rev S. K. Scorr. Other congregations noted include Methodist Bible class at 7.20 and Stroud Baptist service at 7.90 led by Rev S. A. Dickson.
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