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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
2
Acrexe Pereererey highlights a holiday maker risk to native flora. An official report says not 40 percent of native blooms offered for sale come from private lands. The authority urges proof of lawful origin for protected flowers in possession and vows strict enforcement during Notfay season.
The article reports a taxation bill passed by council amid protests by Mr Cantos over exemptions set at 880. It notes government action cited as trickery and references boxing day sports events organized by the Barrington Mall Committee, plus local social notes on Gloucester’s theater, weather, and a flying announcement by Captain G. Co. Wile. It lists a sale after hours crackdown and a dairy farm sale in Naworth, with local market notes on Rabbit trade.
Friday match saw Gloucester School Ximely lose to Stretford Craven by 58 total as MeIntyre top scored for Gloucester with 40 while Tull added 27. Bowler M. Wisin shone with 6 for 1B as visiting side folded. Final saw KM Lorke donate a finshield for annual school championship with finalists MeIntyre and Garner.
A London council meeting Tuesday appointed a new theater official, with City officials and ministers noting continuity in governance. The appointment was described as part of ongoing administrative reforms, though details remain limited.
The sale announces dairy cattle from J.B. Christian to be purchased by Capper on nine and four, 1928. Mr Capper lists herd quality, government tested stock, and easy terms including half down and promissory notes to aid buyers during a hard season. The catalogue promises ample records of purchases and breeding quality for the Jersey herd.
Tuesday night crowds filled the Majestic Theatre to see The Man Who Could Not Lie performed by Girls' Auxiliary members and friends. The cast included Misxea E. McDeatd J. Easton A. Gray I. Auris Be Raggatt T. McIntyre N. McDonald and others. The amateur production impressed despite limited rehearsal time, with praise for acting and organization led by Mrs. Scott and helpers including Miss Mary Hawdon Miss A Gray Tornet Miss Joan Kustom and others. Proceeds or final totals were not confirmed but surpassed £20.
The Sydney yard report shows a mixed sale with 3600 cattle traded and prices uneven. Buyers remained cautious as prime steers drew limited inquiries, and lots ranged from light to heavy with chief demand at mid to higher weights. The pig market also softened Tuesday with about 4500 head recorded and broad declines across classes.
Demand for rabbit skins was strong at Wednesday's Sydney sale with prices climbing. Outgoing skins sold to 83d per lb, 7od tulgaing to 76d, and other grades listed from 58d to 64d. Hare skins fetched 1/4 to 43/8 per dozen, with pads 6/ and inferior 2/ to 4/9, reflecting broad value movement.
Silas Young Maling, previously convicted at Central Police Court and fined 300 under the Secret Commissions Prohibition Act, appealed to Judge Jurjewis in the Quarter Sessions. The judge suggested a heavier sentence if possible, warning such cases may be stopped if not halted. Arrangements are being made for a flying boat service to operate over the Irish Sea between Liverpool and Belfast.
A report notes the Ren of England Girls Guild hosting a sale at the Majestic Mall on December in the mill section. Details are scant but indicate a community sale event with local participation.
A letter to readers argues lack of cooperation blocks a memorial for Gloucester’s needs. The writer urges citizen unity, practical plans, and a memorial honoring local war heroes, advocating start now and avoid petty rivalries while emphasizing concrete institutions over grand stone monuments.
A fragment from a historical note references the Gloucester District Soldiers' Memorial nearing completion and questions about its realization. It mentions an address or signature line and a sense of fading difficulties, likening it to morning mist and indicating a formal dedication to follow the effort.
Auctioneer MAI Fraser and Co sell the Jersey herd of WH Capper at Maitland Sale Yards on Wednesday at 10:30 am. The lineup features 80 milking cows and springing cows, 80 herd book heifers, four months to two years, many in calf to high quality herd book bulls, plus all herd book bulls and young bulls. Catalogues on request. extensive details for approved buyers.
Letter to the editor arguing for a Memorial Hall as an educational and social center for Gloucester water and district. It outlines a plan with library reading room debate space and youth outreach, compares upkeep costs to a granite monument, and cites conservative annual revenue and staffing estimates to support building the institution. The writer urges timely formation of a Memorial Hall Committee.
A popular company of comedians presents Laughing Time at the Majestic Indentee in Gloudditer on Thursday next in December. The cast includes Mr. Stanley McKay, Joseph Rox and Mabel's Rowain with musical numbers by Grave Quinn. Other performers are Zara Clinton Ivy Raye Nellie Hall May Brooke Mesara W Molrosa F Tianiel W Hannant Barton. Tickets may be reserved at Channelts.
A fragment notes a scene where tickets priced two shillings are mentioned for a show likely featuring a man who could make people laugh. Children may face a halt or restriction on entry. The text is highly fragmentary.
I express gratitude to the ratepayers of A Riding for solid support and view the poll result as strong proof of approval of the policy to live within the income. I will follow through and protect residents’ interests, writes T. B. Higeins. A. Riding electors also thanked by A. L. Corbett for their backing.
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