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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 19, 1940

Page

4

Knights by A. E. Yarra

A brief literary notice identifies publication of Knights by A. E. Yarra with rights reserved, signaling copyright statement and authorship details for the reader.

Scrub Turkey Feast Sparks Camp Tension at Night

In a bush camp, Mary cooks a scrub turkey wrapped in clay while Brumby praises progress. Betty Mason attracts Mr. Rutter’s gaze as Stacy watches tensions rise over a prized peacock prior to a concluding meal.

Brumby Stacy Atalion Dorment Mary Blackfellows Hey Hisham Thomas Jack Marvy Mac Miss Mason Mr. Rutter Betty Brim Rutter Taok Turkey Stary Tack Rutter

Ghostly turkey ruse sparks dark comedy at camp

In a dusky midnight scene a turkey is trapped and doused with clay to silence it. Mitry tries to remove wrappings as diners eye the birds, while Bracy and others exchange sly laughs at a prank staged to unsettle the camp. The scene blends humor with sly menace.

Mitry Darky Jake Sean Turkey Bracy Darkey Delite Poananies Widal Suborty Rae Wwe Ronnie Brumby Eavine

No Free Advertisements In The Country Press

A damaged OCR passage reflects claims about free advertisements and advertising costs. It discusses how the press treats charitable or community notices, the burden on advertisers, and the perspective of country papers versus city papers, noting that rural papers often rely on paid notices and advertising revenue. The tone mimics a historical newspaper discussion about publicity practices and funding.

Wingham Uhremirie Ender Jan Wis Heyy Avidliont Envetiie Bross

Feeding of Horses Digestive Rules Warned

Digestive guidance for horses outlines feeding rules from a departmental pamphlet. Prioritize water before meals, feed in small quantities, avoid overfeeding, and ensure gradual adaptation. The pamphlet, titled Department of Digestive Organs or Ho, is available free from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.

Department of Agriculture P.O Sydney

Opticians to Meet Clients at Gloucester Hotel

TRISI S ViSTr D J McDonald FA CA Honours FSMC London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Opticians and Optometrists will be in attendance and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester Saturday May 25 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Trisi's Vistr. D. £. McDonald F.S.M.C London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney

Manning Shire and State Highway Debate Suggested

Manning Shire and State Highway figure in a detailed discussion by local officials led by Mr. Machin and Cr Hammond. They argue over transferring the highway to the Department of Main Roads, estimating costs for supervision, maintenance, and potential shifts in funding while comparing per mile expenses with Hastings Shire and stressing the need to preserve core road and bridge work.

Oui Machin Suire Cr Hammond Hammond Department of Main Roiis Hammons Costa Gnu Pieruni Lund Ay Fata Laur Pak Chisigh Ordlinayye Shire Nis Seccagtty Inc Superyvision Fox Vuueae Ois Oph Mulletian Wien Ik Department of Mill Bowls Manning Hastings Department of Main Roads Worl Walt Filehway Cornell Keneally Daywell Clei Department’ of Main Roads

Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Report On Johnsons Creek

The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board discussed Johnsons Creek reserve use by non travelling stock and urged preserving lines for travelling stock. Secretary and members reviewed recent meetings and verbal reports, noting delays, fund allocations, and plans for preservation of stock routes and maintenance funding.

Johnson's Crark W.T. Alibeth Johnson's Creek Ashid Moore Mr. Moore Bakik Beneri Roniitona Mr. Manta Miso Lhaeves

Dreadful Death at Sydney Railway Workshops

A railway worker at the Byreleigh Sydney workshops died during shunting operations after a fall near a locomotive signal. He slipped and was crushed by the moving parts, causing a fatal accident with severe injuries.

Haywoot Novum Cheney Byreleigh Sydney Wis Sana Lewin Wales Fey

Vast Pig Trade Anticipated Amid War Supply Shift

A statement from the South Wales Farm Federation notes Britain will seek increased pig supplies from Dominions and Australia to cover shortages. It forecasts a large wartime pig trade with Britain relying on Denmark Sweden Latvia Estonia Lithuania and Australasia for frozen pork and bacon. Breeders claim rising breeding stock and temporary sow shortages but expect farmers to seize the opportunity to bolster the Empire’s war economy.

Haris Germany Dnvanion Derymant Norway Australia Dipon Uy Great Britain Dominions Haven Britain

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