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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
2
A reflective piece on Christmas customs and the wartime memory of 1914, celebrating generosity and goodwill. It recalls the first Christmas during the Great War, noting acts of sacrifice and the shared humanity across nations. The author hopes the spirit endures as the world marks this enduring festival.
A royal bulletin from Huston reports the King makes progress and dangerous phases of illness have been surmounted. Sir Stanley He eT Sir Hugh Rigby and Land Daw son issued notices overnight noting continued gains. Officials say there are grounds for hoping the long struggle ends in recovery.
Gloucester Disterst presided at the Jersey Mead herd sale in Marendon Wadora with buyers including Menara J.G. isan M. CBiabolm and Narold West. The top female price reached 50 guineas for a Jersey Mead purchase by Mr Hammond, while a Masterpiece calf from Island Butler King cross sold for 52 guineas to Mc. A. B. Ticklé.
A Bristol type plane owned and piloted by Mr G 6G Wi ann was destroyed by fire near Wauchope, about a mile from the town. Mr Wilson was cleaning the aircraft when it suddenly caught fire and burned to ashes within minutes. The machine was only partly insured and the owner faces heavy loss.
England clinched the second Test by eight wickets after a chaotic innings battle. Hendry and Tate spearheaded the Australian collapse as England chased 45 in the final innings, with key contributions from White and Ryder while Larwood and Tate shared notable bowling figures.
About 1000 cattle offered with 87a yarding total and strong demand for prime light and heavy types. Prices for prime heavy and good quality stock moved up. lighter steers weak. Trade active with prices varying by weight and grade. Improved pig market reported in Sydney with 800 head sold and gains across bacon and darker cuts. Next Sydney sale slated for Tuesday January 6.
One of the greatest all Australian shows gathers top riders and buckjumpers. The act features 100 head of buckjumpers and tricketers plus 53 Mullocks mules and donkeys. Rocky Ned, famed buckjumper, leads an ensemble of skilled riders for a wild exhibition across the Never Never country. The company will perform at Gla [Gloosester] or Gloucester?
Gloucester District cricket opens at 4:40 am with A J Laurie captain Rex temple abbott umpire and R Stewart scorer. listed players include W Thomas Khbeck Wellard Monro L Moore J Avern Villagerald Parley Taurie Fstantan. Lunch hosted by Gloucester. Second grade emcee and early morning matches noted. incomplete lines reference additional players and times.
A Wednesday evening meeting in Fire Hall of the Memorial Fall Executive Committee discussed building a Memorial Hall on the old School of Arts site. Members including J. Hy Smith, J. T. Micke, H. Gray and W. Ashworth debated funding, site choice, and the role of the School of Arts, Returned Soldiers League, and public subscriptions, with no final decision and plans to reconvene in January.
Friday evening's event in a verandah transformed space into a lively school breakup show. Mr Miller chaired a varied program of dialogues, songs, dances, and recitations performed by Ferhasdali and other pupils before an appreciative crowd. Donations raised £4 4s for sporting equipment, with prizes presented by Mr Robinson.
A community gathering at a local hall marked the breakup of a school term with a charity concert. Parents and children arrived with gift baskets as students performed under the guidance of Goreland ladies and Rev. H W Rogers. The event featured prize presentations, a short ceremony by the Shire President, and a closing National Anthem.
In memory of Ellen Parish who passed December 21 1926 in this world of care and gain. The verse asks how wouldst no trouble saye to the sunny plain. Thou now with thy receive thine. Clothed in white, she dwells with the Lord. In sorrow, Jack.
In loving memory of our dear Kitten Parish who died December 2, 4926. Not the fears of the moment, but the love and memory kept by her sorrowing mother and sister.
Government tax authority reminds residents of New South Wales to file income tax returns for the year ending June 30, 1923. Noncompliance carries penalties from two pounds to over one hundred pounds. Returns must be submitted by January 15, 1924, using specified forms at designated offices and stations.
Shire Clerk Harry N. Caplin publishes estimates for the year 1828 voted by the Gloucester Shire Council. Details cover general rate revenue, capital values, and proposed local rate of two pence per pound on unimproved capital value aimed at park improvements and urban works within Gloucester Urban Area. notice dated December 4, 4028.
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