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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
2
The Gloucester edition reports new cheap excursion trains to Sydney starting September, with single fare options and return by September 4. Travelers are urged to note limited Hickots availability and confirm return plans. details include dates and fare structure for country residents seeking social and entertainment trips to the city.
A condensed report lists candidates in a local Popular Girl competition. Emily Atkins Farmora is the Church of England candidate while Lorna Young Hallway runs as TebO MissPlorase Blanch shows certain digits. Glan ys Channell appears as the Sports candidate in the roster.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Port Stephens District Council a motion by Mr G Ruscell urged agitating for a rail line from Carrs to Salamander Bay. Speakers weighed routes via Pindimar and Tarra, debating cost, water depth, and prioritizing a connection to Port Stephens over Morpeth. The vote backed pursuing an application for the rail link to Port Stephens as the open point for further study.
A fragmented account recounts early prospecting along the Upper Chichester River with mentions of Mount Nelson, a local outcry by EB Powell, exploration attempts, and observations of river conditions water and sand. It notes attempts to locate ore rests and reflects on the era's mining lore and nearby proposals.
Mrs. R Laurie of Nowsailor Station forwards letters from her son Hugh touring with the Boat Tah delegation. The dispatch discusses ports from Sydney to Hobart, climbs Mt Wellinaton, ceremonies at Hobart, and travel through Ceylon to Kandy, with vivid observations of natives, markets, and ancient sites. The writer describes heat, trains, and plans for London, noting attractions, cultural scenes, and a hoped future journey.
The whore trophy was played over three days and won by Mrs Roddy with a net 417, two strokes ahead without handicap. Mrs T W Awkwort was second with a net 122. The Advocate Trophy saw Miss M Wandon win with 87 and 61.
A fragmented report lists players and officials, naming Mr. Frank Brackwell, Mr. Haste, and J. A. Bracknwoll among others, with references to a meeting at the Ghats Wing and a selection committee. It notes performances by local teams and mentions supporters and committees, indicating an active year in town sports and civic involvement.
The Fur Farming Commission appointed by Minister Toeby investigates promoting fur production in New South Wales. It opposes importing carnivorous species, warns of risks to primary industries, and urges prohibition of commercial rabbit farming. The report supports protection of native fauna and recommends royalties on indigenous skins for conservation funding. A minority view allows limited rabbitries with safeguards.
Fragmentary tennis notes list Garabakh defeating Tiuerwhakh on Saturday in 80 games and record several mixed doubles lineups featuring Smith, Merchant, Weat, Carolan, Sehmierer, Shaw, and others. Includes references to matches at church event and various pairings with unclear venues.
The Rev EB Slade Mallen aged 92 of Gloucester's Presbyterian ministry will address a Prohibition meeting at Barrington Hall on Wednesday August 29 at 8 pm and at Gloucester on Thursday August 30 at 8 pm.
A garbled OCR snippet shows misread phonetic lines about a peppermint cure and a boastful claim. It reads like playful or archaic verse with unreadable segments and strange spellings. The readable bits mention peppermint cure and a boast about reliability.
Matthewson and Co. report tight yarding of cattle at the usual fortnightly sale in Gloucester with 304 pigs and many lots of cattle. Prices ranged widely but showed a generally firm market with strong demand for prime, heavy, and steer lots. calves and heifers sold well, and private sales along with consignments from several traders are noted. Next sale is scheduled for Thursday September 5.
An early tester reports on a new Hew Mc Cormack Deering Dream Separator. Casey Bleet and Parish Sd Glou center describe purchasing 40 gallons of milk and two samples showing fat content around 4.8 percent. They note the machine’s design and oiling system, claim it delivers high cream yield and smooth operation, and express confidence in offering the best separator yet.
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