Gloucester Government Notices Two Stone Breakers
Apply C Brock Gloucester. Government notices brief entry mentions two stone breakers in Gloucester and a contact by C Brock for details.
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
5
Apply C Brock Gloucester. Government notices brief entry mentions two stone breakers in Gloucester and a contact by C Brock for details.
The Quarterly Licensing Court for Copeland District meets January 17 1807 at Copeland Court House. Events listed include OPENING HANDICAP with prize £1 5s, YOUTHS RACE with prize 7s 6d, THROWING AT WICKET prize 15s, ALL COMERS HANDICAP prize £5, STEPPING 100 yards prize 10s, PEA PUZZLE prize 7s 1d, QUOIT MATCH 15 yards prize 10s 8d, POLE VAULTING prize 10s 4d, FAREWELL HANDICAP 75 yards prize £1. Entrance fees noted for each event.
A Busy Drapers advertisement touts same day delivery prepaid to any address. It highlights an extensive summer and festive range including black muslins, chiffons, voiles, silks, laces, and embroidery with deeply discounted prices and a free illustrated catalogue or calendar for 1907. The copy emphasizes quick orders, large showrooms, and extensive Ready to Wear men’s and women’s lines across fabric and accessories.
Large attendance despite showery weather as Barrington hosts a Boxing Day sports day. Hoisting events ran from about noon to after 6 pm with first-class running and several close finishes. Winners included C Perram in the Boy's Race and E Bovrer in the All-Comers Handicap amid a protest over late performances.
The Avon and Barrington butter factory annual meeting drew a large turnout of shareholders and suppliers. Chair man Fry urged adoption of the balance sheet sparking uproar. J A McKenzie moved to appoint an auditor in Sydney to audit accounts. After debate the amendment passed by a large majority. Perram Sears Henderson and McKenzie were elected to vacant director seats.
In the Sheffield Shield match Victoria battled back against New South Wales. Victoria reached 164 for four in their second innings after NSW declared 813 in their first, Hopkins 63 Duff 47 Cotter 47. NSW led by 649 runs with six wickets in hand at stumps.
Notice specifies that entries for the All Comers Handicap and accompanying last three performances must be in the Secretary by January 1, 1907, at Horham's Hotel Ward River. All other events post entrance. J. M. Relf, Son. Secretary.
Seed promotion from H. R. Ganpem of Taree announces the best planting season for new season seed, priced 7d per pound by sack, with delivery to Gloucester. Also advertises other seeds bulbs and plants available.
A brief notice indicates seeds for sale under terms cash and delivery to Gloucester. Names H. R. Ganpem and Tatton appear in the item as the parties connected to the sale and delivery arrangement.
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