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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
4
Patterson learns a cattleman’s secret plan as a traitor rides under moonlight toward Robbie’s joint. The joke on the horsemen of Red Ridges unfolds with a suspect in league with Night Risers and a wary pursuit begins by the river road.
A rough river road drive ends at the Greasy Creek Hotel known as Robbies Joint where squatter and detective hear tales of illegal activity. Drunken patrons and a card game unfold while a voice cheers Clarence Welsby and his next throw sparks the room with oaths.
A tense scene unfolds with squatter Barney and Robbie plotting to uncover who sabotages their claim as night riders and cattlemen's agents lurk among station hands. They suspect a coordinated raid by the Night Riders tied to recent cattle losses and police avoidance, hinting at broader rural unrest.
Citizens meet to back a turf wicket at Gloucester Park and raise funds to gift mementos to Glouces ter Country Week cricketers led by Jack Bignell. The Shire Council will be approached with a plan for a first class turf wicket and a deputation will seek cost details and land use.
Stratford Golf Club plans a Friday evening presentation to Jaci Bignell as a token of appreciation for his services. Funds from a resident subscription may finance a small memento, with surplus possibly used to cover turf wicket costs. Mr Day to act as treasurer while Mr Pike suggested community access for fundraising.
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