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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

2

Death of Mr John McDonald linked to North Cowlet Steam Navigation

Obituary notes the death of Mr John McDonald of Auburn after a career with North Cowlet Steam Navigation Co Ltd. He long served as manager in the river district and contributed to pre coastal railway projects. Also mentions related educational, golf, property sales, and Manning River dredging issues with local notices.

John McDonald Chetera Sutherland-street Auburn North Cowlet

Graven annual school sports a sunny, lively day

Graven and visitors from Gloucester enjoyed near full turnout for the annual Graven school sports. Officials reported a successful event with many events well entered and funds to buy new school equipment, despite some entries missing and modest takings.

NSW Farmers Investigate Wild Dog Poisoning Near Bowral

Report to the NSW Department of Agriculture details a campaign against killer wild dogs near Bowral by Mr Long using butter to poison the pests. Four dogs were shot or killed, others injured, with a follow up on rabbit farming viability and rabbit fur economy versus sheep. The advisory committee notes uncertainty over rabbit farming and supports cautious exploration of farming on Bullit Island while opposing live hare farming.

Pronkeer Warallier Bowral Rome Carson Bllatt Gang Long Aonetor Lave

EMPTY BOTTLES IN CANTERBURY PROBE

News item reports police action after a disturbance in Canterbury with 200 sacks moved from private property and arrests. It notes hospital transfers, court proceedings at Quarter Sessions, and references to a Damaged trial progress. Mentions Miss Emily King supporting dairymen candidates at a Springfield event.

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Rabbit market prices cited amid quality declines

Agent Skings Prank Anckett reports higher average prices across rabbit pelts with winters dearer and all other grades steady. Prices listed include Winters 100 40, Mcaming Nines 68-61, Fat Neary pelts 92-100, Kittens 34-444, Blacks 60-80, Fans 96-124. Due to quality slipping, the average may not hold without strong bids for winter pelts.

Prank Anckett Paterson Winters Dearer

Park Committee Deputation Discusses Park Plans and Funding

A Park Committee deputation reported on proposed sanitary facilities and a tea room for the park. The council debated borrowing £500 for park improvements, with a plan to repay over several years, while noting funds already in the park fund and government grants.

Menara W.hawdon C.J. Jed Lon Sollick Dr. Locke Park Committee Mr. Hawlon Pam Paris Coun AW Horrowing Uf Kay Messrs Selick and Beaton Apl Prais Hawdon Ramn Cy. Minchert Gomes Park Improverivet Selick Stillousel jPark Council For the People Heron Sim White Niebat Mr. Sallick Awain Robnett S Rosetiort

Resurrection of Town Band Budget Debate at Council

The council debated aiding the town band with funds or hall use at cost. Gr Tonks moved that Cornell donate £3 to band funds and allow use of the hall, while opposing parties urged caution to avoid setting a precedent. The motion passed with support from Dr White and others, though resistors argued against using Connell’s funds.

Dlmens eAshi Wilson Peachien Eee Tt Shire Hall Whson Tonka Hank Gr. Tonks Cornell White Tonks Gr. Belevort Connetl Gr. Tonk

Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting in Glouster Shire

Minutes record the Govowdler District Chamber of Commerce meeting at Shire Hall Wednesday night with C J Beadon as chair. Attendees include Hye Harris Kincult Were dom Evany Sollick Kel Ghertaire Watkin Goddard and Rev S N. Seaat replies cover treasurer’s balance receipts and expenditures and proposed changes to meeting dates Secretaries and new appointments are noted alongside plans for a daily mail service and direct telephone provisions.

Govowdler Glouseater Towing & Credit Balayew Hey NS Scot Mewwratt & Goddant Ant Bho N. Bineh Wee Emmett Xeeonilon Cheatin Emmett Godard Bie Pu Me God Tan Eunieth Meo Kystin Hoddard Aha Sare Mme Ente Daily Mail Gyeitlonerster Anf Kranibiveh Tsa Diract Haydnalin Thally Weil Sersien Atenas Pioncester Bute Atletrtel Tebershire Bearkwell Mit Messrs Setek Droid Mathe Ageicutura G. Assa Presen Obuiliyy Taree Bullfek Hawai Gaunell

Water Supply Plan Under Review by City Council

The Public Works Department reveals plans for a major water supply project with estimates and tender details. Officials aim to advance the construction of a new pipeline system, while council members seek economic feasibility and final approval before awarding the contract.

AMC Yeaterday Puli Works Winky Prine Gounyt Teller Co. Relohert

Plain and Fancy Dress Carnival at Gloucester to Sydney

A charity carnival event titled Plain and Fancy Dress Carnival in aid of Mina Gladyn Binell and Popularisation of Candida’e. Held at the Gloucester court on Saturday next at 4 p.m. Return tickets by train to Sydney with coupons. travel within one calendar month. Details from Station Master and handbills.

Gloucester Mircy C. Brindley A. Fanning J. Wade Sydney Re Y Greenaway F. Shue H. A. McLean Wilen Mwéetn Wade and Syaney Sun Dent A. Fenning J. M Loan W. Wilson Messissy Thompson Witfred Ya'es V. Kohn F. Shultz Froom Migs P. Clark Mins D_ Clark Nall Eising Ieee I. Bartow W. Yules J. Bhelte Mina Gladyn Binell G. of Tekely Baturday Tuessay Fiyad

Gloucester Shire Council May Meeting Notes Aids

Gloucester Shire Council minutes from a local meeting report varied financials including payments from Liver Genurat Pond and Park Fund, with a plan to pay Armitage for specific work. Discussions cover road repairs on Barrington A Road, footpath bicycle safety, school holiday concerns, and a push for capital punishment debates.

Shing Hall Receres Park Fund Armitage Wyhom Manchester W. A. Holman Privetley Somerset Gouncil Apeendihwk Holmes Barrington A. Grant Gouri Snape Shetton Av Council Reichert Caunell Brewident Morton Guren Kiama Municipal Ae Lownil St. Gr Asin Wollon Robbert Chamber of Commerce

Market summaries from a busy sale at Sydney and vicinity

The report details cattle and pig sales, prices, and buyers across Sydney markets. It notes strong turnout, price changes due to weather, and lists numerous individual buyers and buyers totals, including W. Crowfoot and H McCarthy, with animal counts and price ranges for fat cattle, pigs, and calves. Also mentions next sale dates and local market conditions.

Matthewson Crowfoot McCarthy Wilks Beaton Praser Tull Taylor Mra. Monrn W. D. McTatosh W. Germon N. McSwan Ed. Farkiy Snape Mitchell GC. Kauteton M. Bartlett Worham ‘Brok P. Glover K. Boorre W. Bragsington W. Hewberrs HW. Sansom CE Tieth W. Rumbel V. Power H. Tull KR. Olten Tiedman Pooks Kros He Wirgald D. K. Redman Wentley Kweener G. Sehmierer

Gloucester Primary Producers Union Meeting Notice

A meeting of the Gloucester Primary Producers Union will be held in Shire Hall on Wednesday 4th August at 8 p.m. L. A. Harris presiding. Also probate notice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales regarding the will of Soul Nedrew McKenzie late of Sunnyside Stroud announcing filed accounts and deadlines for claims by 4 September 1928. Trustees’ authority will be examined by the court. Dated 8 August 1988. L. M. Addison, Registrar. J. Birnie Jackson, Solicitor.

Hell Shire Hall Supreme Court OF South Wales Drew McKenzie Sunnyside Stroud New South Wales Avettoncer Sydney Sait L. M. Atdison J. Birnie Jackson BMA Elizabeth Street

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