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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented reflection on weather and morale, noting cold and water scarcity, a journey across land, and distant regions. It mentions governmental advice on sustenance during scarce seasons, hopes for progress in the Hencester district dairy industry, and calls for shared scientific benefits and common interests in a blended old and new wisdom.
A fragmented local page notes postal wire issues after a fall damaged a fur post, a notice of a dry season affecting livestock, and a series of events at the Kent School of Arts building managed by Mr A. A social event is planned for Friday evening at the sale, with visitors from New England and an expectation of entertainment.
A local report covers religious services led by the Rev. Montagne Giehete and Rev. Donald Itnss with upcoming sermons in Gloucester and Bari Hinygtarauty. It notes a new arrival, T Ashworth, relocating to Gloucester NSW to run a seven hundred acre dairy and grazing property. The Gloucester Cooperative Butter Factory Co. Ltd reports July butter production at 26,800 lb amid low supplies due to cold dry winter. district shareholdings thin as fodder and water shortages persist.
The Barrington Debating Society held a crowded meeting in the Schoolroom with Mr Perram presiding as Rev D Ross spoke on socialism from a historical view. A report is postponed due to pressure on space and print.
A local notice cites the Birds Protection Act governing quails and other birds in the district with opening dates set for February 31st, and September 30th observances. The event is an early tournament at the School of Arte under special community supervision. Messrs Messen, OT Ihe ruchy and P. Hough are named victors, each awarded a silver mounted pipe.
The Maher Benefit committee fixed the date for Friday August 26. Mr Reichert planned a social that evening but withdrew in favor of the benefit.
Gloucester footballers traveled to Stroud Saturday for a tense encounter. Stroud dominated early, with Milotyre M Gowan and Hooke impressing, while Gloucester struggled with form and offsides. After the match, Stroud hosted a dinner at Motte's hotel with speeches from Stroud and Gloucester figures.
At Stroud Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday four small debts matters were listed. Two defendants paid the amount with costs into court, and two cases were adjourned pending settlement. The major case, Cansenn v Dr Weight, concerned a cheque for fourteen pounds after a purchase of a horse with a one pound deposit. The payee alleged a warranty on movability, which failed, leading to a stopped cheque. The magistrate faced objections over jurisdiction but ordered an adjournment, then struck out the case citing personal differences and concerns over residence.
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