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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
4
A resident dropped valuable knitting while crossing the Barrington river on horseback and attempted to salvage it by dismounting into the water. He saw a woman washing clothes on the bank and departed as the knife remained behind. The report blends several local notices and weather summaries.
The Gloucester Advocate reports a large Taree gathering backing a North Coast railway extending inland to Chinggo, Stroud, Gloucester and Bowerman. Proponents claim coal, goat land and timber will boost prosperity, with W E Abbott of Winger praised and Labour Party views noted. Work hoped to start soon with details to be arranged.
Fragmentary notes report Mr Osman of Das Teteonare and Mr Abbott receiving cattle from Nowen Sevrwmwaes. Mention Mrs Broce and Jane, with vague allusions to rain prospects and prosperity debates. A reference to Mr M Alpina, inventor of lene gas generators, visiting Gloucester in a few days.
The Butter Factory directors of the Aven and Bar rington Co-Operative Butter Oom report good progress with factory work. They note the heaviest work completed and plan to deepen wells to 17 or 18 feet to test quality and capacity. A general meeting of shareholders will be held to support the directors.
Charles Fraser, described as a cave-cutter born on a drinking boat, fired a revolver during a disturbance near Mackay Queensland wounding a man. He fled to the bush where a dead body was later recovered in a creek. The report notes a cryptic consequence for John Norton to Henley in the Stake Aupom.
Stroud News reports on Mr Yaten selling his hutelier business and plans for Steutford-on Avon. Ta Matter hotel gains acetylene lighting powered by M Alines patent machine. A gentleman expands gas plants into churches and Young's store. Mayo maintains vigilance at slaughter yard after one beast deemed unfit. Sunday notices appear in English Presbyterian and Wesleyan churches. Stroudalws temperate lodge is active amid recent rains refreshing paddocks and improving stock condition.
The new battery began crushing at the Bowman on Thursday as Mr Vale and his team express long awaited hope for a golden streak to overcome clouds of low mood.
Government Gazette item announces about 30 parcels of land within Copeland population area for operal in Tenuary and 424 acres in Verulam parish, Stroud Land District, with details pending official proclamation.
Fragmentary notes show Mr. A Montgomery and Mr. Broinikey the tailor left for Dungog ten days ago. Inspector Milne visits Nowendoo. Tom Nolan of Kramhach dies in Taree hospital. An inquiry reveals shortages and unemployment relief efforts. hundreds reported cutting prices and meals. Allegations surface about contaminated meat entering consumption at Globe.
Ruraanorix announces midweek Oudors event with Gevax’s Horse The NEW and Brea Food as backers. Testhnonials in favor of Hy Tivase AcexAquA are sought from all competitors while the separator charges 40th or 1 percent fat for Elie abled milk.
Tenders invited for a refreshment booth and a lolly stall at Berrington Boxing Du Sports. The notice mentions the secretary and governing body, with bidders asked to submit proposals for domestic and bustin aspects. The fragmentary text provides limited clarity on exact roles and dates.
Mian Katin Reichert received four hearty send-offs at Stone's hotel Taree before returning to Gloucester. Racing on the 22nd will be at Boreham's Ward's River, with Boreham's hotel expanded to 14 rooms for visitors. Several Melbourne sales sections list buyers like Dick Wootton buying Mani States destined for South Africa, while Manio poto and others failed to meet reserves. a local banker offered a prize for top placers in the Darbares Cup. A meeting at Reichert's hotel discussed forming a Gloucester district jockey club with another session planned.
The fragment covers a rural fair scene with bullock sales at Braidwood and Tweed Nows auctions, prices ranging from £2 to £9 1s for steers and heifers to £13 for heifers, plus a crude court report about a petty coal theft. It mentions several figures and a rough anecdote about a thief.
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