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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
4
A dated notice lists Presbyterian Church of Australia events in August 1906 with services at Copeland Rawdon and Barrington, including Thursday and Sunday evening times and speakers. Services include August 23 7 80 pm and August 24 7 90 pm, plus Sunday sessions at 11 pm 3 pm and 7 pm.
Tenders close on Saturday 25th for laying tramway at the Prince Charlie line Copeland per advertisement. Mr J S Christian cancelled motor trip due to bad roads returning via Brisbane to Sydney. An accident injured a child in a rifle incident at W Corbett’s home. Metropolitan Contry drama by M Alpine's company touring the Northern Rivers visits Copeland on Tuesday 21st and Gloucester next.
The report notes a anticipated rush for land at Dorrigo amid many settlers applying. A German seeking work is mentioned and the Tenterfield butter factory is cited for producing 10 3051be and paying suppliers 11d per pound. Five Inverell milk vendors were fined between £5 and £10 for selling adulterated milk.
A refined ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs T Higgins in Lower Barrington united their eldest daughter Annie Higgins to Mr W Weismantel of Kramback. The bride wore white silk with veil and orange blossoms. she had gold brooches and bridal dress details noted. Bridesmaids included Miss Veins and Miss Farley.
Maids in green voile dresses and matching hats attended the wedding of a local couple. Father Meagher of Dungog officiated as vows were exchanged, with a festive breakfast and toasts. The couple will honeymoon in the Manning and establish a home at Kramback.
Avon beat Gloucester 11 to 0 as Avon outclassed their opponents in defence and attack. Gloucester underperformed with several players worn down by cold and fatigue. Referees Cornish, Marshall, Kennedy, and Harvey were praised for their satisfactory officiating.
Rainfall for the six months ending June 30 totaled 810 points. Dry weather since June affects dairying. Mr Farley of Manchester sends his chestnut horse to Sydney for a parade exhibit. A Union Church is planned near the public school with a strong committee driving progress. Wheat crops are failing rapidly.
A social at Mr 8 Frosts residence Tigrah on Friday night 10th instant drew about 23 couples. D Brims jun as MC led the event with music by Messia A Williams J Purcel 8 Daintrey and W Brislane. Mrs Frost catered and G Frost and E Corbett promoted the gathering, the social described as very enjoyable.
The adjourned meeting of subscribers of the School of Arts will be held on Tugsway the 21st instant at 8 p.m. Business to be conducted includes general matters. Conolly is listed as chairman with Hon. Lee as a participant.
The issue cites talk of bloodshed as Russians move to overthrow a government, a local joke about a curry comb and horse, and a Chinaman offering a prize at the Alberton agricultural show for white men’s naite. Ballina Hospital reports a half year credit balance of £409 with £362 9s subsidy due. A Legislative Assembly remark evokes two birds on a tree.
John Norton urges a full rest following production of electoral advice. The statement signals a pause in public guidance and shifts focus to recovery and reflection.
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