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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1926

Page

3

Gloucester Sale Yields Mixed Livestock Prices at Wednesday Auction

Douglas Waddle reports light supplies at Gloucester sale with strong attendance and firm prices. Devon cattle and fat pigs sold well. notable firm for fat pigs and varied cattle prices. Next sale scheduled for December 29 with pig sale preceding.

Gloucester Douglas Waddle Havilah Devon J. G. Nixon Devon J. Harriott A. Everett Matihewson R. Anderws BE. Wright W. Jahinson Chua Merchant Watson A. Murray E. Milligan S. Bidner W. Adams G. Shaw HW. McNaughton Mccarthy Borham Bal S. Slade Man Pate Bal MG. Chapman Bidner Lal Parish Dowherty Howell de Hiathughion Rogk McKay Hokins W. Bidner Wright Olen MeIntish Ats Manton

Man Fined for Street Loitering to Take Bets

A Tottenham London man was charged with loitering in the street to receive bets. The court heard he took a bet from outside his garden gate, reaching over the gate for the slips while his arm remained in the street. He was fined £20.

Tottenham London

Disputed Partnership suit over Gloucester Royal Hotel assets

George Kerr of Paddington seeks to retain an interim injunction against his brother Patrick Kerr of Gloucester restraining sale of the Royal Hotel Gloucester lease license goodwill and stock in trade and barring withdrawal from the partnership account in Bank of New South Wales Gloucester. The court fixed a security bond of £1750 and named James Bourke as alternate receiver if the bond is not provided within three weeks. The injunction remains in place until the suit hearing.

Justice Long Inues Kerr George Kerr Garner-street Paddington Patrick Kerr Gloucester Royal Hotel Bank of New South Wales Weston P. Horan Messrs Sly and Russell Plainiff Willin James Bourke

Perils and Premiums in Ancient Marine Insurance

A historical overview traces marine insurance from Rhodian and Roman origins to Lombardy and Pisa, noting early policies in England and the 1584 St Mary voyage. It contrasts ancient practices with modern actuarial methods, citing Demosthenes and Adam Smith, and ends with a Victorian railways note on smoking compartments.

Lloyd's St. Hary Marseilles Syria England St. Mary Three Brothers Lombardy Pisa Ei Opt Anlent Gren Demosthenes Europe Drivia London Antwerp St. Mory Adam Smith

Lower Hunter Drought Grips Miller's Forest District

Old residents report the worst dry spell in over 20 years across Miller's Forest and Raymond Terrace. Farms near Swan Beach Nel son’s Plains Williamtown and Hollow Tree show scarce moisture though some low-lying areas retain a little. Drought affects cargo steamers from Clarence Town and Raymond Terrace to Newcastle and water for stock and households is carted from wells. Milk supplies drop on Upper Williams but livestock remain in excellent condition.

Miller's Forest Raymond Terrace Swan Beach Nelson's Plains Williamtown Hollow Tree Clarence Town Newcastle Upper Williams

Snake on Bed Taken for Cat at Mort's Harlat Breakwater

An employee at Mort's Harlat breakwater works finds a carpet snake on a bed with his cat, which jumps onto the bed and is frightened. The man reacts by kicking the snake away, then exits the area as the snake remains with its mouth open in protest.

Harlat Ile

Care of the Eyes Advice From Sydney Notices

CARE OF THE EYES should be one of its main concerns of everyone. Write to WEBSTER JACK and McDONALD Colick Piltst. and Martin Place, Sydney for advice if your sight is in any way defective. Send us your repairs. We specialise in repair work. Watch this paper for date of next visit. The French Lawn Tennis Peder Von Tas voted. In from after. Hang's readmission to the Hayis Guy contests.

Webster Jack and McDonald Colick Piltst Martin Place Sydney

Good Reliable Motor Lorry Service For District No Uwi

A compact notice announces a dependable motor lorry service across the district, promising coverage to all parts. It mentions 21 kinds of effects and includes a contact phone number D5 for bookings.

No Uwi Gini

G Nas y Tavenshaw Street Ad Mentions Phone 119

An old classified style notice advertises delivery or carrier services by G Nas y Tavenshaw Street, with a bold claim of reasonable charges promptness and reliability and a trial solicited, including a contact phone number 119.

Firewood for Sale Prompt Delivery by R Shelton

Firewood offered by R Shelton with best bush firewood available in any length and priced per load. Prompt delivery and service emphasized for customer convenience and quick access to fuel wood.

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