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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

2

Gloucester Advocate 1928 Water Schemes And Sea Vessels

The Gloucester Advocate reports on the current topics including a major water supply plan costing about £4,664,000 serving towns from Cadamundra to Grenfell, with tenders to be invited for the coming financial year. It also details the Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Co Ltd vessel built in Scotland for Sydney routes, its specifications, and forthcoming appearances. plus notices on rabbiting markets and editorial letters about anonymous contributions.

Cadamundra Murramhurrah Stockinhineal Temora Barmedman Wyalong West Wyalong Young and Grenfell Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Co. Ltd Ayrebire Dockyard Co. Ltd Irvine Scotland J. Stedman Thomson Sydney C. S. Deuwr Ins Glasgow Excene Lloyd's Itrrent Clarke, Chapman and Co Willian Beardman and Co Jeantrake Mesara Babeors Witcox

Young Jersey judges at Gloucester Show prize awarded

A special prize donated by Mr J G Wilton drew boys under 44 to judge Jersey cattle at the Gloucester Show. Six boys entered. Hector Wilson, son of Mr 66 Wilborn, won first with Jock McRae second. Judge Alson noted the strong judging and the good scores reflect the lads’ knowledge.

J. G. Wilton Bart Gloucester Isane Hector Wilsa Mer Wibop Jock McRae Arch McRae Barrington

Gloucester Dairy and Farm Stats Highlight 1926 27

Gloucester district dairy and grazing focus detailed in the Agricultural Department report. It notes 843 holdings averaging 700 acres, fodder crops on 4500 acres, 4000 acres for mixed crops, and a 22 000 bushel grain yield. Livestock totals include 4502 horses, 6093 milch cows, 16289 other cattle, 9510 pigs, with meat output and fruit production also recorded. The report discusses disease control, veterinary work at Glenfield, and pasture improvement targeting higher production and stock health in the Gloucester area.

J. Ryan Gloucester Ryan Telaxia Stalsica Glenfield Blackley Monk

Krambach Edges Gloucester A Grads In Season Opener

Krambach defeated Gloucester A grads 8 to 3 as the first match of the football season. Gloucester were short of players including Wilaon Hee Gray and Britten, while Charjie Wilson kicked a late goal for Krambach. Gloucester showed patches of good play but lacked condition and cohesion, with Krambach appearing sharper and more composed. Gloucester Junior side then lost 5–0 to Krambach, and a return match may be held at the Park next Saturday.

Krambach Gloucester Loval Alex Wilaon Hee Gray Cee Britten Toree Charjie Wilson Dimiea Krambash Loucester

Federal member voices support for Port Stepheny project

Mr. H. L. Gardner MHR after the Ten Gardens conference expresses delight with the movement’s result and readiness to aid Port Stepheny Development League. He says federal backing is needed to bring the Fort into its own, noting state politics and road and railway issues complicate progress while a broader national approach could advance the project.

8. L. Gardner M.H.R Ten Gardens Port Stepheny Development League Tte Newcastle Gydnay Porthermore Main Roads Board Railway Commis- Bath Roads Board

Are Starlings Destructive In Grapes And Veg?

In Vieturi state's Chilton district farmers report starling flocks causing vine and grape damage. Starlings ignore fruit, but some say they help by controlling grubs and insects. A prominent vigneron notes jackass birds shift from insects to grapes, threatening harvests.

Ghitlorn Vieturi Itds Triven Jarkass

Police Court Session Ends With Disorderly Visitor Case

In court on Friday last, Thomas Inever appeared as a visitor before Magistrates A. J. White and Thornton. The proceeding involved disorderly conduct and references to cleaning up risk and improvements. Proceedings concluded with dismissal of the case. Merchants reported owners paying attention to positive improvement efforts and local areas treated with super phosphate showing excellent results.

A. J. White Thornton Thomas Inever Heine Tony Wwiltiant Aumvindsloek

ANZAC COMMEMORATION SERVICES PROMOTING FARM SUPPORT

Anzac services highlight government support for farmers with new dairy industry aid. Minister Thorby, a farmer himself, pushes special incentives including guarantees for Rural Bank advances via Dairy Produce Factoring. Agricultural Department notes Gloucester district work on butter quality, factory improvements, and disease research, with plans to extend bend testing and boost production. services scheduled for Barrington Wall, Gloucester, Stratford venues tomorrow evening.

Minster For Agriculture Thorby Rural Bank Derry Produce Factorina Agricultural Department Department of Agriculture Gloucester Diatrict N.S.W Gloucester T Ciurgh England Gloucester

Church Services List From Various Places

Presbyterian Church Shannon Vale 11 Craver Creek 2.30 Gallcaster 7.20 Congregational Mission Tuerabakh 1 Clouonstar 290 Warrington 7 Rev A Fisher Webster Stroud Baptist Church Stratford 1 Craven 3 Stroud 7.20 Rev 9 A Dickson Stratford 7 80 Mr 0 Warsnop

Presbyterian Church Shannon Vale Craver Creek Gallcaster Congregational Mission Stroud Baptist Church Stratford Craven Stroud A. Dickson Warsnop

In Memoriam Bell In Memory of Edward Pruness Bell

In memoriam for Edward Pruness Bell who passed away on April 6 1926 inserted by his loving mother sister and brothers in law Margaret Gourb andy Mr and Mrs W Young

Bell Ind Fitottir Pruness Edward Asong Margaret Gourb Andy W. Young

Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association Annual Report

A Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association meeting adopted the annual report and balance sheet. The year saw seven meetings, Empire Day events with £22 3s 3d raised, and a concert yielding £26 15s with £3 4d costs. Improvements to the gym and gardens, roses planted, and a staff expansion for business instruction were noted. The balance sheet showed £50 2s 8d credit. a Disfr district school venture was discussed with Gloucester Chamber input.

Gloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association Heli Ty Duke of York Borra Lowe Majestic Theatre Adafta Tha Memorial Mall Fund Tennry Court Bates

Forbesdale Meeting Votes to Back District School

The Forbesdale and meeting presided by Mr. Robinson approved cooperating with Gloucester Chamber of Commerce to push for a district school. Minutes confirmed, a note from Mr. Bennett about a Bolling plage gazette was discussed. repairs at the railway station were acknowledged and accounts settled. The meeting noted a lamp fund balance and approved further steps.

Robinson Messrs Wellard Boorer Bennett Forbesdale Gloucester Chamber Com C. Wellard Chamber of Commerce Messrs Roorer and Wollard Wiliame Amn

Local meeting notes end with varied resignations and events

Mr Miller presented a plan for allocation of ractual prises, accepted by Mes Woollard and Porteus. Resignations from Mr and Mrs A Miller, now residents of Graven Creek. The President moved to record the regret, praising the Milners' attendance and support. Piano sale offered by Mr Brown, school purchase. Dangerous culverts flagged at Porche dale hill and near Mr Yorkes. Tennis meeting notes: annual Forese Ale Club meeting, 1997 season with 43 contests. balance shows a credit of £1 1d. Membership kept same as last year. Lamp Fund social raised funds via donations. Porteus residence hosting, Mrs Porteus aiding, chocolates donated, winners announced, music supplied by local musicians. proceeds finalised.

Ing BE. J. Miller Mra. Miller Alto Soars Boorer Brown Moorer Mes Porchedale Hill J. Yorkes Chub Miller Mesare K. Boorer J Atkins Uni F. Miller W. Porteus Lucy Fagleton Sears Dean Gilmour Phyllis Samuelson Alyle Sunpl'eil Munto Aratis Blanch W. Masten Marria Borham K. Wellard Mr. Robinson P. & G. Association

Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association Meeting Notice

Members of the Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association will meet Monday night the 30th at 7 30 pm in the school building. Agenda includes Empire Day arrangements and general business led by General G McDonald.

Whatson Eagles de. Locke Empire Day General Busingser Guneral G. McDonald

Tenders Invited for Park Tree Removal in Gloucester

Tenders endorsed to above will be received up to May 10 for removal of a number of trees from the Park. Applications to the undersigned Harry N. Chaplin Shire Office Shire Clerk Gloucester dated 23 April 1928.

Harry N. Chaplin Gloucester Lans Gloucester Unaan Bathurst Burr Shire

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