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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
4
Lega W W Hawdon attorney solicitor and conveyancer based in Stroud and Gloucester. The firm handles legal services across these locations with emphasis on conveyancing and related matters for clients in the region.
Religious notice from Prestyberean Swishy reporting December 11 events. Mentions Barrington Gloucester 3 points and 70 ppm, attributed to REV W Powell.
The Gloucester Advocate reflects on 1905 as a pivotal year for the district. Gloucester’s growth, a new local newspaper, and shifting regional centers are noted along with plans for a natural centre and improved access to land and seaboard. The piece expresses optimism for a bustling, prosperous year ahead.
Local boiler and machinery work at the hoter factory, sickness in families including MCluskey Lindsay Shaw and several children. LOOF officers elected at half year meeting in School of Arts. Gloucester visitors and Ward's River athletic day drew a crowd. A purse theft was reported. two Robinson sisters in a sulky accident left one injured and a wheel damaged. Doctor treated serious facial injuries from the crash.
A pigeon captured at Kaubtoi is believed to be a carrier that strayed, with no message found. Light rain fell Wednesday night and Thursday, a welcomed change after warmth. Tenders invited for cream cartage and firewood supply for the butter factory. Crops look well after recent rains. Barrington valley growth notable. Town decorations for Christmas reported. The steamer Frank will run from Boor Wharf to Port Stephens on New Year’s Day. Boxing Day pleasure trips enjoyed. J A MaccKenzie to hold cattle and sheep sale on January 20. Odd fellows sports and ball planned for Monday at 8.30 am. Burial of Mr AT Lawrie at Burri yston last Friday. Almanac for 1906 planned for issue.
The column lists many players and handicaps for Monday, including Lundy dyds G.M. 2yds A M Rae 2 T Leonard A Hicks 4 and dozens more with varying yd values. The champion dwine mer E McCutcheon 16 and B R Murdoch 15 are noted, with references to Searle and Bly active wear.
The 1908 Liquor Act effective January 1 sets penalties for underage liquor sales, late-night on licensed premises, bringing children to bar areas, and serving during polling hours. It forbids hours before 6am or after 11pm, restricts certain island group members from service, and imposes penalties for noncompliance.
Telegrams report revolutionary unrest in Russia with whole regiments mutinying and widespread destruction. Elsewhere bootmakers in Sydney and Melbourne raise prices 5 to 15 percent due to hide costs. In cricket N8 Wales beat Victoria by innings and 253 runs with Noble 281 and Mackay 194. English swimmer Billington sends cables of sympathy for the Empire’s loss of Kioran.
Mr J Watts expects to milk 50 cows soon and reports abundant feed. A social was tendered to Rev W Powell at Barrington, who preaches there for the last time on Sunday the 7th. Stock owners for Mr Mackensies sale on the 10th prox. More lovely farms for sale. Rain fell near Manning of Phursdsy and near Dungng.
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