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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
3
Sporting News reports Billy McCall and Tim Murphy have been matched to box for the heavyweight championship of Australia at the Gaiety Club in Sydney on Saturday September 9.
The PM noted a difference of opinion on when a man is drunk. Men should not lie about the house. A publican was faulted for taking such a view. In Ballina at the Tintenbar hotel, two men pleaded guilty and were fined for drunkenness that night.
Local Government Commission presents probable revenue and expenditure for Walcha under the Shires Bill. Unimproved land value £396,700. roads £1,500. unclassified roads £170. bridges and renewals £240. total works £1,970. supervision £300. Government subsidy £617. Shire contribution £1,653. Rate per £ of unimproved land value is id as an alternative to land tax.
The Lands Commission heard that Charles John Haynes proprietor of the Newsletter was fined £50 and carts for contempt of court over articles about a case. Melville said there was no malice toward Willis but a plan to “down” Carruthers and Ashton. Haynes denied authority for a £500 withdrawal offer and intended to arrest Melville and issue a warrant for Willis for conspiracy. George M Nair reported telegrams to Willis and from him, noting Melville offered to “square” Haynes for £500. Donald Grant said he paid ex MP Byrne £150 for lease improvements.
Johann Hoch known as the Chicago blue beard received a one week reprieve on June 93 to pursue a Supreme Court appeal for leave to consult doctors for £100. He plans gifts to his lawyers and his latest wife. Reid of Waterloo referenced the political crisis and noted Deakin and Watson’s frightened reactions. At a Southern Riverina Victoria pastors association meeting the President denounced socialism and blamed extreme legislation for capital withdrawal.
The Gloucester Advocate announces printing and publishing in Gloucester with a note that the Rising Town edition serves as a good advertising medium.
Premier outlines features of the Local Government Bill proposing 132 shires, each governing its own area. The plan includes remitting land tax, allowing a one penny rate on unimproved land, and an annual endowment of £150,000 for the first three years. Government subsidy to bridge the shortfall estimated at over £100,000.
An unemployed applicant in Sydney received a railway ticket from Inverell to Newcastle after inquiry claimed refund for fare paid. He wrote to the railway authority seeking refund citing the journey from Sydney to Newcastle. Authorities anticipate action over the disputed fare. Raymond reports the death of M'Collough after a heart condition. A committee notes the British “Aditya” now valued at £100,000 in a separate matter.
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