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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
2
The Gloucester Avon bridge water hole near the first culvert has locals alarmed as it drags horses and vehicles into deep water. A Rev Thomas of Cope Land reported a near disaster when his horse and sulky were pulled into six feet of water, prompting calls to fence or fill the hazard.
Four members from Gloucester Light Horse and Rifle Club plus one from Taree Rifle Club joined Mount George in the annual rally on the 15th. A late Gloucester arrival cancelled the anticipated match between Mount George and visitors. Ladies' target event drew interest. scores included Mrs Elwyn Andrews 22 and Mrs A E Rose 22. Men's shoot at 900 yards featured Rose 85 and several players from Gloucester and Taree with scores ranging from 19 to 34. A lively dance followed with music from local performers and refreshments arranged by the ladies.
At the Manning Shire Council meeting Dr McKinnon moved to group Manning Hastings and Gloucester Shires to employ one certificated engineer. He cited savings from shared supervision of roads and bridges, noting an example of £3000 saved. Dr Latham questioned the claimed saving while a full meeting was urged to decide.
Mr M P Dunlop, General Secretary of the Primary Producers Union, reports a comment from the Forestry Commission of New South Wales. It states excision of any part of Wang Wauk State Forest would face objection due to forestry interests and timber value of the area.
In Goondi windi last week the Licensing Court heard postmaster R C Twine of Yerlourbon apply for a commission agent license. Opposed by Wilkinson and Maher who argued Twine’s postmaster duties gave him exclusive access to telegraphic, telephonic, and banking information. The magistrate granted the license. Utix stated that this creates an unusual conflict of interest.
Overseas notes report Glarehul offering twelve half millions annually for 62 years in a Franco-Belgian settlement. Reports claim Duisburg Roport evacuated by midnight, with churches and nightlife allowed to stay open. Hong Kong hosts an indignation meeting urging British intervention to end Chinese turmoil. A German aeroplane arrives in England carrying bonds valued at £96,640,009. Abd el-Krim facing French military pressure in Morocco. Rand mining circle upbeat over a rare diamond discovery. China deploys 72 troops to free missionaries kidnapped by Handi. Mount Vesuvius shows signs of activity. The Dodd family thanks friends for support after a fire, especially Ferris and Mrs. Rolf.
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