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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
6
A private mine boss tests a motorized mining cart by harnessing a horse named Ranger. The horse bolts, buckles, and plunges down the shaft, causing chaos as responses from miners describe the mishap and the boss contemplates future risk.
Testimony in the libel case of Edwin W Geale against Edith E Geale centers on a letter alleged to expose scandal. Caroline Thompson and Caroline Geale describe letters passed through the post and kept at Temora and Rocky Glen. Harold Gaffey identifies handwriting and the letter's references to family members. Committed for trial on September, bail three sureties.
A correspondent notes Copeland’s new lease of life after the Bowman lining settlement. The arrangement puts ready money in shareholders’ hands, promises higher output, and requires a large staff to develop the property. Miners mostly on wages. upper battery idle awaiting water. lower battery shows little progress. reef piling up.
A benefit meeting was held at Merchert's hotel dining room for Nicholas Maher. Organizers discussed subscription lists, a concert and ball, and a fundraising committee to secure the ground and arrangements. Secretary and treasurer were elected, totals reached eight pounds, and thanks were given to Mr Dee for attendance.
Miss Penfold married Kenneth Chisholm of a Dorrington farm in Manchester with Rev Archibeld officiating. The bride wore a voile dress. bridesmaids wore stiff fabric. Guests included Mr. Joseph Penfold and Mr. George Penfold among many giving cash, silverware, china, and a gold bracelet to the bride.
In a Presidential address to the Pasture Board’s Convention Mr Allison cites Sir Samuel McCaughey that rabbits reduce New South Wales carrying capacity by 40 percent. He argues the rabbit industry cannot offset this loss and stresses widespread harm to wool growth sheep meat export and wheat yields.
Printed and published for the proprietor by Frank Towys-Hend at the registered office on Church Street Gloucester.
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