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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1926
Page
2
In Rivering regions rain is badly needed as water supplies fall and dry feed for stork is abundant. Many settlers walk long distances for domestic water while rainfall remains minimal in Albury and Coolamon. Ground conditions hinder wheat sowing on most farms.
The item surveys school entrance topics and political notes, mentioning Robertson and the Public Accounts Committee. It notes discussion on insurance, unions, and local figures, with references to a political meeting, candidates, and a lightning death event.
A special Gloucester Borough Board meeting in Shire Chambers followed the death of Secretary J C Monro. The board invited applications for Secretary in several papers, set February 25 as closing, and planned a further meeting February 26 to review candidates. A sympathy letter to Mrs Monro was approved, and a wreath was sent to the relatives.
The ceremony in Wyre IMA united Manu Kennell and Shorgel with the bride Glyne Kenney given away by her father. A cream silk gown, bouquet, and diamond ring described. best man Towler of Punene attended. Reception for about sixty guests at the couple’s home after.
At a Wing branch meeting of the Manchester Odd Fellows, Bro. F A Pitzpatrick Deputy District Master presented a proposal for an inscribed golom to Past Grand Bro. J Lam born of the Wingham Logo in recognition for introducing the most new members during the year 4995.
A Stratford branch meeting of the Agricultural Bureau convened on the 28th Inst with ten members present. B A Yaler summarized the Torriga Conference held on the 19th and 20th last, and notes from departmental officers Mr Ull Marsh Bays and Mr Wendol maize expert were heard. Delegates B Yates, Bignell, and Roy Yates spoke of northern country conditions and praised Linrtes folk hospitality. A serious accident involving Merw Yates of Govan was reported near the upper Avon as a wagon collided with a heap of coal, with injuries described but not detailed.
The Sydney market brief lists Buller at 77/4 with new lid 1/8, local large items around 100 in dollars, SwattL and Toney Ba values, and prices for ads, wax, and various produce. Potatoes, onions, Victorian corn, and maize are cited with several shillings per unit reflecting a varied trading day.
Grareenbacher keeper of a bear pit in Rerne sues free employees for cruelty claims. During the trial two bears are brought to court and react by licking hands and hugging the keeper. The judge declares the bears have judged the case and no further evidence is required.
An advertisement promises a Commonwealth Loan with a strong rate and immediate full interest at 1 percent. Interest is paid when cash is lodged, avoiding idle funds. Subscriptions run six, eleven, or sixteen years with tax free income. The offer cites Treasurer Earle Page and mentions banks and savings institutions in Australia.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a call for applications for a secretary/office posts with references to board secretary duties. Lacks identifiable names, places, or dates. cannot confirm roles or deadlines from the provided lines.
An old newspaper ad describes a cattle sale featuring bulls and steers of various ages. It lists consignors and animals including bulls, steers, and calves with breeds, prices, and lot details. Text is jumbled with OCR errors but indicates a live stock auction in a rural area with multiple buyers.
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