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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1925

Page

2

Inverell Council adopts local preference rule for purchases

A local bylaw seeks 40 percent local preference on contracts, with councils noting Topman supplies often price higher than rivals. The Inverell council votes to favor Heal firms when prices are equal or better, aiming to bolster regional cultivation and value amid broad public works.

Cuaivel Lees Patriotiem Weil Inverell Gounell Tver Counell Prioge Plug Frolht Mist Counells

Population figure for aydiey and suburbs reported

The Government Statistician Sir A Smith announced an imperial report showing the population of aydiey and suburbs reaching about 1,099,100 as of December last year. The estimate reflects the latest census figure for the area and its surroundings.

A. Smith Fydmay Sarmion

Sole Bre Mes Circus Draws Crowd Despite Weather

A large audience gathered at Sole Bros Circus last night under threatening skies. The show featured Judy Tag, Edan the aerialist, daring trapeze acts, Captain Lindo's trained elephants, and lively clowns, delivering a crowd-pleasing program despite intermittent rain.

Sole Bre Mes Sole Bros’ Circus Artate Judy Tag Lindo

Abermain Choir Concert Delights Gloucester Despite Rain

Gloucester welcomed the Abermain Choir under Gloucpaler-Eleht Morse Squadron with a meagre audience caused by heavy rain. John Cook led a lively program including Come into the Garden Maud and Caledonia. Vocals by A Bowers Pryor Hunter Rogers Crawley and W Davies received warm praise. Ms Bowers accompanied. The troupe plans another Gloucester concert within four months.

Gloucester Abermain Shoir Gloucpaler Eleht Morse John Cook Maud Sone Caledonia A. Bowers W. Davies Stoker Cook Pryor Hunter A. Rogers Crawley Mins A. Bowers ML Pryor Waddell Ant Vertlawins

Coronal Inquiry Hears Death From Sulky Fall Near Fitzgeralds Gate

The coroner ruled Thomas Hicks died on the Phaiaba road from injuries after being thrown from a sulky. J T Gileuivist testified seeing the body in the road at about 4 50 pm after a phone report. Hicks, 69, of Mount McKinley Dungog, single, was buried at Dungog cemetery after a large funeral led by Rev A F Craptt.

Thomas Hicks W.tt. Green Pepprer J.T. Gileuivist Thalaba Road Fitzgerald's Gate Thomas Hicks Hig Thomas Micke Thomas Hinks Mount McKinley Dungox Nev John Wicks Dungog A. F. Craptt

Dissolution of Ceasnock Shire Council and appointment of administrator

After a Wednesday interview with Mr Cromarty MLA the Minister for Loved Government Mr Fitepatrick decided to dissolve the Ceasnock Shire Council and appoint an administrator to conduct the affairs of the Shire pending an election. Councillor Brown was appointed administrator to arrange for a new council and election planning.

Cromarty Fitepatrick Ceasnock Tour Dr. Beatt

Railway Fatality at Wallarobha Station Incident

A woman named Mrs John son nee Mary Hike of Wyong died after being struck by a moving train at Wallarobha station around 4.20 am on Wednesday. She was traveling with a band to attend her brother’s funeral. the train halted briefly at Wallarobha, and she fell from the platform between carriages. The accident injured her severely, and local authorities took the body for inspection. Survived by husband and several children, the family and community mourn the loss.

Richmond Victoria Swan Street Ming Ryan Patterson Ryan Wallarobha Johnson Mary Hike Wyong Kempsey Mall Dungog Ite Thomas Hiokshi Inokowt Cwngoe Jowat Pales GO Kepal Doreaaed Ler Thres Bhowae Messrs Bhaties George Alfred Ines Tisha Stinmonits Sh B Neeal Kytanathy Tivineb Uhpante

Road funds debated by Upper Hunter Shire Council

A letter to the Upper Hunter Shire Council details proposed variations to road expenditure from Main Roads funds. It requests approval for 150 pounds from the council and 350 pounds from Gloucester Shire Council for various road works, with half paid in advance and the rest on repayment terms, and notes future agreement steps.

W. K Wrarlie Lette Unter Counell I Eonneeton Upper Winter Shire Gunnell Decietement Etter Upton Hunter Shire Conneil Pamly Hunter Shire Gloucester Suire Gouell Voniertag Ganneil W. Walker Union

Gold Lode Found Near Kiwarwan Mountain Prospect

Reported gold reef near Kiwarwan Mountain yields promising prospects with shafts dug to around 20 to 70 feet. Miners from Byngay and Karas Plat sent earlier samples to Spitney. a ravine miner later runs left marks and observations of gold visible in a stone.

Ho Bo Kiwarrisk Byngay Edward Tanking Karas Kiwaveiok Hnl Weetaisiig Mr. Dunkin Spitney Lil Riwareial Fm

Wingham Channel reports gold find at Kismerick Mountain

Mr Malcolm M Beattie describes a discovery of gold at Kismerick Mountain eight miles from Wingham. He notes a vein with potential value and a surveyed north west to south west lode, suggesting a major vein system possibly surpassing prior finds.

Wingham Chennlel Honan Ty Malcolm — M. Beattien Tinones Kismerick Mountain Wingham Pete Worl Sen Sydney Kilwarick

Market notes and reef survey reports from Sydney

Sydney reports a busy sale day with cattle and pork prices falling and demand easing. A large 4300 calf pen shows heavy weights and stable quality while calves and hogs price trends are mixed. A mining survey discusses reef features and potential mining plans near Kiwa­rick Mountain and suggests future milling operations and infrastructure developments.

Miners Seek Aid as Wingham District Eyes Promising Prospects

The note outlines plans for Wingham's healing quarters and steady support for miners, with promises of future measures tied to discoveries that could save the district. A representative from the Aton, Beattie, notes farm plans and ongoing interest in local mineral prospects.

Wingham Wingtam Fox Miles Beattie

Road values and haulage costs from Queenstmit report

The board reports per ton mile rates for one and fifty mile journeys and notes savings from road improvements. Dairy farmers in Springbrook cite second class cream due to poor roads, heat exposure, and losses totaling about £655 annually. A single one mile road could replace a steep gradient, boosting land values far beyond its cost.

Queena Jan Springbrook

Vatican warns on modernism purge targets excommunicated Monsignor

Rome reports warn Nome University cleric Monsignor Bomalun is excommunicated as Vatican efforts to stamp out modernism intensify. The notice cites lectures and public attacks on church authority drawing growing student interest and controversy.

Rome Vatican Bomalun Nome University Cattolica Alber Tyrell Iria

Maitland Stock Sales Fat Unt emitting

About 1200 yards yarded in a heavy sale as stock values held firm. Prices ranged with prime heavy cattle at £44 240/46 and 40 to 907 15 percent. inferior cattle quoted lower. Local steers saw a small 2600 head sale with price marks around 40 shillings to 2 pounds and notable buyers listed.

Ayoney Pia Om.l. & Fin, Do. Ltd Pat Penne Jlight Porkers Neavy Maitland Amit Ivon Primi Sparke St. Knrent Monroy Howhert Mioulensfon Watt Winehieomby Garson Lid

Wonderful Panorama Roleiptists In Camp At Barrington Tops

A Sydney University expedition of 18 scientists led by Professor L Harrison to Barrington Tops records rough conditions and vivid scenery. He notes mountain views rivaling the Himalayas, foggy days, wet boots, and the camp’s amphibious routines, praising the Barrington Plateau panorama and the Barrington River’s streams.

Sydney University Barrington Tops Harrison Aftar Himalayas Newcastle Sun L. Harrison No. I Gome Wharton's Mill Hunter Valley Liverpool Range Scone Soong Barrington Plateau New South Wales Carey Stockton Beach Wask New South Wales Jeneth Tniber Barrington

Above swamp level plant life described in a gorge scene

The passage describes semi aquatic plants including bladderwort cotuis and ranunculus near a moist area. It notes large bushes of apatria and a broom-land above the swamp with grasses flowers and orchids. The scene centers on a gorge near Harrington with a tower nearby.

Harrington From

A Journal of a Wilderness Expedition and Camp Life

A travelogue describes camp life near a gorge and river with mentions of wildlife including rabbits and a wallaby. The writer notes limited game with trout caught, a promontory view, and cautious hunting at 4 AM while caravan friends in two Essex cars plan bold deeds and share cake and provisions.

Rendred Wallaby Bes Holston Wombuta Newcastle

Tangye Engine 4 tap andor 30 cash notice

Portent notice appears to warn about thefts and trespass with references to Tangye Engine 4 tap and other items sought by an Advocate final notice. It notes cash offers and dates, mentions fencing interference and stock issues, and includes a signature line with a Taw reference.

Andor

Maitland Yards Detail February Day Notices

Fragmentary OCR shows items referencing Maitland yards and a February date with names J Enright and references to breeders, farms, trucks, and destinations. The text is incomplete and inconsistently formatted, preserving scattered entities without full context.

Clearing Sale Attracts Attention In Town Auction

An unexpected sale notice highlights a Tuesday February 10 event featuring items from a Mrs. Har Herd and a vendor named Amiel. The listing hints at featured impediments and a dramatic emphasis on mobility week with attention to the star of the herd.

Welek Farias Lam

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