Holiday Arrangements For The Advocate Christmas Holidays
Public notice outlines publication pauses for The Advocate over Xmas and New Year. No issues on December 26 and January 2. resume on January 6. Office closure from Dec 23 afternoon to Jan 10 morning. post office Christmas timings and pension payout changes noted. Shops stay open Xmas Eve but close Dec 28 and Jan 1. normal operations resume Jan 2.
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Advocate
Gloucester
Seine
Suny
Christmas Spirit and Dickens Legacy Across Midwinter Times
The article reflects on Charles Dickens and the English Christmas spirit, noting the midwinter fires and family reunions that shape tradition. It argues the feast’s survival hinges on its religious meaning and the wider acts of giving, charity, and shared joy across classes beyond mere feasting.
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Charles Dickens
Santa Claris Rones
Bethlehem
Christ
Inter-District Cricket Matches Set For Saturday
Inter-district cricket on Saturday features first grade teams from Dungog and Gloucester districts and a second grade match from local competition. Gates at the ground will charge an entry fee by permission of the Shire Council. A Dunnio g second grade team plays Gloucester district second grade on Tuesday with eleven to be chosen at Saturday’s trial. play begins at 11 o'clock.
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Dungog
Gloucester
Dunniog
Gloucester to Taree excursion trains offered
The Stationmaster reports a Gloucester to Taree excursion with a 10.40 p.m. departure Wednesday and a 1 a.m. Thursday Gloucester return. Tickets cost a single fare and a quarter for the double journey, valid for two months, with conditions same as ordinary excursions. Xmas tree events drew £18 8s 8d despite rain, aiding parish causes as crowds enjoyed park activities and gifts. New Year sports at Rawdon Vale promise entertainment, with a license granted for the Commercial Hotel's smooth running. Temperatures rose to 101 degrees before a mid afternoon shower cooled the day. cooler weather is forecast.
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Gloucester
Taree
Rawdon Vale
PJ. Ryan
Commercial Hotel
Pioneering the New Road to Gloucester
The first vehicle to travel the new Firefly to Browns Creek road, Mt Arthur Griffiths in a Chevrolet Six lorry, reached Gloucester with minimal trouble despite brush country. Jack Kennedy says settlers eagerly await completion to ship cream, pigs, calves, and other goods to Gloucester, boosting dairy farming within 19 to 20 miles. Cream from lower Firefly Creek via Keambach now arrives in good condition, and locals thank Gloucester Shire Council for their work toward finishing the Manning section.
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Brown's Creek
Roand
Wallamba
Gloucester
Arthur Griffiths
Griffith
Jack Kennedy
Buéta Wanka Pro- Brews Association
Keambach
Will Dr Reichert Explain Opinion Stirs Bolsheviks Threat
A Gloucester reader questions Dr Reichert's remark that he will “stir things up now that the Bolsheviks are in power” and accuses him of abusing council privileges. The letter demands an explanation or private settlement and criticizes his conduct toward a fellow citizen and public manners.
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Gloucester Advocate
Dr. Reichert
J.J
J.j'e Road
Mocatta
Ir. Reichert
Tareeia
Price of Butter and the Industry's Hidden Costs
A reader letter discusses November butter prices showing a 8d per lb gap between producer and consumer. It notes cartage, manufacturing charges, and Paterson levy erode the producer’s margin. The writer calls for cost reduction and clearer breakdowns to prevent exploitation and improve dairy profitability.
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Gloucester
Tay
Tom
Gous Toy
Cricket Notes Results At A Glance First Grade
Barrington defeated Rawdon Vale by 54 runs Barrington 133 Rawdon Vale 79 Mitchell 52 Laurie 4 for 23. Stratford beat Avon Valley by 6 wickets 12 runs Stratford 174 Bignell 58 not out Perrin 35 not out Avon Valley 162 Atkins 34. Gloucester beat Caster Blues despite Wittingslea loss Taylor 61 three wickets for 0 Gloucester 102 Stratford 90. Combined Second Grade matches selections announced for Slyucester Avon Valley Stratford Upper Barrington December 27 with 10:30 am start and many players listed.
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Barrington
Rawdon Vale
Barringtom Ja Mitchell
E. Laurie
Barringtom
Stratford
Avon Valley
H. Bignell
Ho Perrin
J. Atkins
W. Witting
Gloucester Reus
Cester Blues
Kli-Oru
Cras Ven
Saturiy Les
Taylor
B Sen
Gloucester
Ander Bonrondé
Porgison
Slyucester-Avon Valley
Stratford-Upper Barrington
Stralfor
Venience
J. Morris
A. Cellins
C. Brieten
M. Oldfield
P. Baker
V. Savile
J. Ryan
W- Perguison Je
Ne Me Innes
J. Stanton
A. Tull
Jim Wratten
A Pirdon
Tom
Avent Valley-alincester
W. Atkins
K. Oldfield
K. Wellard
Monra
Arthur West
G Arrowsmith
W. Ferguson
F. Gildey
R. West
Alex. West
C. Blanch
E. Anderson
W. Titewine
Copeland School Exam Results Featuring Seven Passes
Eight children sat for the primary final examination on 4 November. Seven passed with marks listed for each pupil: Vivienne Considine 501, Corrie Davey 618, Janet Trinder 701, Betty Trinder 547, Arthur Harris 528, Alexander Laurie 688, Robert Marsh 663. Opticians visit by D I McDonald and firm at the Commercial Hotel on January 16 from Herrs am to 5 pm. Britain's per capita consumption highlights three times as many herrings as any other fish.
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Vivienne Considine
Corrie Davey
Janet Trinder
Betty Trinder
Arthur Harris
Alexander Laurie
Robert Marsh
D. I. McDonald
F.G
FSM
London
Webster, Jack and McDonald
Sydney
Arch ie Campbell Dies After Protracted Illness at 44
Arch ie Campbell longtime stock trader and Gloucester market figure dies at Maitland Vale aged 44 after a protracted illness from pneumonia. He rose as a sharp judge and buyer in Hunter and lower coast stocks, worked with Abbott Co Gloucester, later joined Maitland Vale estate farming then represented Winchcombe Carson. His funeral at Maitland Presbyterian Cemetery drew wide attendance from Gloucester Dungog and Upper Hunter.
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Archie
Maitland Vale
Archie Campbell
Newcastle High School
Campbell
Hunter
Messrs Abbott & Co
Gloucester
H. A. Abbott
New England
North West
North Coast
Cloucester
Campell
Magnus
Messrs
Dungog
Histor
B. Thomas
A. GA. Taylor
Roy Daylor
Masonic Lodge
Magnus Campbell
Davidson
Kirk
Donald
Peter Campbel
R. Kirk
I Davidson
John
James
Neil Cromarty
Sanders
Upton
Anderson
Mortis
Curtis
W. N. Dann
B. Young
B. Tiemey
M. Walsh
Maitland Fat Stock Rales Gains Amid Tight Supply
Sparke Ltd reports a tight cattle supply with brisk demand and generally 10s higher values. About 850 pigs penned, mainly stickers, with good attendance and keen competition. Heaviest cattle to £8, bacons to 48s 6d, heavy porkers to 2 2s, medium weights 35s, light pork 41s and 17s 6d for wuckery.
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HW. Sparke Ltd
Alloa
Wuckery
Boxing Day Sports Handicaps Listed for Harrington Meet
The 1 Hall Committee prepares for Boxing Day Sports at Harrington on Friday with a detailed list of handicaps. Participants include Beaton Brockwell Powell Redman Giddey Champley Anderson Harris Harris Munro Matthewson Stanton Rye McRae Thurlow Hazelwood Everett Laurie Franka Taylor Taylor etc. The entries number into the dozens, with multiple riders assigned varied yard advantages as part of the event setup.
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Harrington
D. Beaton
F. Brockwell
B. Powell
Redman
FF Giddey
G. Champley
E. Anderson
L. Harris
W. Harris
Dr. Munro
H. Matthewson
J. Stanton i
T. Rye
Don. McRae
R. Thurlow
H. Hazelwood
E. Everett
R. Laurie
W. H. Franka
R. P. Taylor
H. Farley
J. Matthewson
3. West
CR. Griffiths
Jno. Carter
A White
Morris
Smith
A. Reichert
J. Cook
E. Higgins
W. Shelton
J Berry
W. Webeck
Stan. Robinson
J. Monro
N. Berry
M. Berry
V. Corbett
A. McInnes
K. Chisholm
J. Hawdon
J. Moffatt
W. Barnes
F- Stewart
D. McDonald
W. V. Johnson
W. Young
L. Neilson
A. Everett
L. Taylor
J. McRae
E. B. Taylor
N. Corbett
W. McSwan
J. Gorton
J. Landers
G. Combkins
J. T. Hogg
A. Cavanaugh
S. Bridge
Mulholland
R. Phillips
B. J Brown
D. Grant
W. W. Hawdon
J Cornish
Hy, McSwan
T. Hicks
Cattle sale volumes fall in Sydney while probate notice issued
Sydney cattle offering of 2075 head was smaller and prices eased from last sale with fair quality and few prime heavy lots. Early trade dull yet selective lines met higher rates. no Homebush sale on New Year’s Day and next sale planned for Tuesday. Probate alert in New South Wales nomination to Rose Ellen Yates widow as executor, with notice to creditors to file claims at Dowling Street, Dungog.
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Sydney
Homebush
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Edward
Albert Yates
Stratford
New South Wales
Rose
Fllen Yates
Ts Wioin
A. S Borthwick
Execuere
Dowling Street
Dungog
Messrs
Thomas Rose & Davies
Martie Puss
Stratford Butchery Announces Price Reductions in Mutton and Pork
Stratford Butchery thanks customers for past support and announces price reductions in mutton and pork from the new year with further reductions planned.
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Vochelle
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