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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

2

Culvert Washout Delays Work In Gloucester District

A culvert washout near Gloucester Alexandra Colony halted a two year old project last night. The structure is being rebuilt and will resume duties once completed. The Country Women's Association plans a meeting in Tall Shire on Tuesday afternoon to discuss district aid and fundraising. Mrs Say yon and Mrs W H Mackay will attend to outline welfare work and the CWA program. Lane GWA opened a post for country women with reading rooms nursery and teas. Wet weather delays Electric Light installation and Star Pictures dance moved to February 4.

Country Women’s Association Ubjeel Nf Say Yon W. H. Mackay Soime CWA Nir Fey Gloucester Alexandra Movnment Lane G.W.A Soustead

Peculiar Rain Indicator At Avon Valley Property

Councilor J. G. Wilson reports a peculiar phenom on his Avon Valley property a reilatte indicator signaling break up of a dry spell. About three days before rain a gully from Mogran mountain showed active water with holes two or three feet deep. The same phenomena recurs before dry spells on several occasions since green timber nearby grew. Wilson considers it an unfailing sign of talhy conditions. the water supply appears sourced from a large spring in the mountain with vigorous runoff.

J. G. Wison Avon Valley Mogran Wilson Rourne

Edigree Chicks At Cambridge Poultry Fair Pooks Leads

Mr H R Pooks of the Cambridge Poultry Fair Carlingford offers Black Orpington and White Leghorn chicks. Buyers have already stocked up to improve breeds. Market reports begin February 4 with weekly updates. Prices for fresh rabbit and poultry are listed. Prank Auickett notes current rates.

H.R. Pooks Cambridge Carlingford

Evening at Shire Hall Marital Cards and Golf Club Prizes

Wet weather reduces attendance at the Shire Hall social and mah jong event. Mrs. A C Christie wins the ladies’ raffle prize and Mr. K P Horner takes the gentlemen’s prize. The gathering was hosted by the Golf Club amid inclement conditions.

Shire Hall A. C. Chriatle K.P. Horner

Weather Deluge Dims Hope For Harvest In Hard Hit District

Record rains swept the region bringing over 11 inches of rainfall. Officials report widespread impact on roads and rural areas with flooding. Residents voiced relief at improved pasture conditions though lingering anxiety about crops remains. Emergency crews aided stranded motorists and monitored low-lying communities. Local authorities warned of continued wet spells and urged caution for further travel.

Flood Warning Issued For Central North Coast Districts

Heavy rainfall across Hastings Manning and surrounding districts prompted a flood warning this Friday morning. Registration at 9 am recorded widespread rainfall totals with Port Macquarie, Forster, Maitland, Raymond Terrace and other towns noting significant figures. The forecast calls for cloudy, unsettled conditions with more heavy rain anticipated.

Hastings Manning Gloucester Waullione Port Macquarie Sauinieten Manning Welds Tuyen Forster Timneoe Ten Mures North Coast

Butter Factory Merge Talks in Hunter District

The Hunter district butter factories discussed a merger to form a single cooperative. Twelve factories attended the conference in West Maitland, chaired by A I Windeyer of the Raymond Terrace factory. Ten agreed to join, with two more possible. A provisional board will include one member from each participating factory. Each factory processing milk would have an office representative. Factories joining would register under the Co-operation Community and Settlement Act.

Hunter District Witter West Maitland P. A. Searr Faiymond Terrace Maitland Mercury Soare A. I. Windeyer Scarr

Farmers Advertise To Buy Or Sell In The Advocate

Readable ad style notice inviting buyers and sellers to use the Advocate for postings. Offers guidance on offerings and surprises readers with potential deals from community sellers.

Stratford Sports and Concert Endorsements Benefit Hall Upgrades

Stratford reports a busy Saturday of sports and a concert at Stratford Hall, organized by the committee of management. Proceeds from the following Friday’s event totalled 10 pounds 12 shillings, aiding hall enlargements and improvements completed under contractor N Wilkins. The sports featured events with winners listed, including allcomers handicap W Water and high jump Roy S. The weather turned rainy Monday with heavy storms and continuing rain into Wednesday, threatening delays to planned improvements.

Stratford Hall Reol Hall Tie Tall N. Wilkins Gow Orailit Oo Aid Tall Management Allcomers W. Water R. Shultz Rignell Roy Sulend Bignell Moore Dorn Puggle J. Tull M. Wand Wallace Yates J. Atkins Joe Bigvel B. Shuttz E. A. Firesham Wilda Yates Matthewson & Cop Sue Auetiom Ab Stratford Hooghery

Australia Need 89 Runs to Win in Close Test Finish

Australia must reach 89 to win after England posted 260 at stumps. Notable stand by Ryder 87 and Kippax, with Grimmett and White dominating the bowling. England top scorers include Hobbs, Sutcliffe, and Jardine, as the match heads to a decisive first day in the morning session.

Adelatue Bradman Engand J.B. Hobbs Mydar Hendry H. Sutcliffe Oldfield Grimmett W. Jh. Hammond D. BR. Jardine Grimmett - E. Tendren Blackie A. P Chapman A'Heckelt Ryder Duckworth Ryder Grim H. Larwood G. Geary M. W. Tate J.C. White Bunnies

England wins in Australia Test as Bradman falls short

England chase 83 lead after Bradman and Oxenham build a stand. Bradman 68 runs falls run out. Oldfield and Grimmett resist for Australia, but a late collapse leaves Australia 3 runs short, with England winning by 3 runs in an innings and 36? Sundries show errors and incomplete figures.

Adelaide Adelaide Bodey Braden Glen Uweritigal Bradman Uwe Lairdwed Oxonium Hia Kita Chapman Hayes Hun Dow An Tung Hunt Gidford Grimmett Oldfield White Australia Blackie Rune Tate Blorkins Larwood D. Bradman R. Oxenhram W. A. Oldfield

London butter awards spotlight dairy co op schemes

The London Dairy Show medals prize Gloucester Waiey and Cyn hoyne Rural Go up Society Ltd for butter with Candels Go up Dairy Lastely also earning gold. The Paterson Scheme is debated as dairymen praise Delray for outlining the plan in 1922 and Parliament later adopting it as the Paterson Plan amid Queensland credit questions.

London Gloucester Waiey Company Society Ltd Farvers Federations Limited Duiry Soliardizat Paterson Queensland Leo, Delroy Delray Cooroy

Fire devastates Coonamble business centre

A large fire in Coonamble destroyed 38 buildings including two banks two hotels the School of Arts and other premises. Fanned by a strong westerly wind the blaze caused about £200000 damage. Volunteers battled the flames while several firefighters collapsed from exhaustion and one man was badly injured after a 30 foot fall.

Coonamble School of Arts

Rain Comes For First Time To Seven Children At Redcliffe

A family of seven from beyond Julia Creek in central west Australia experienced their first rain after years of drought. The children, who had never seen or heard rain, were thrilled as a natural shower finally fell near Redcliffe. Their mother recalled the sound of rain and water scarcity in the parched area, where wells supply chores. The narrative notes rain’s introduction to England from Mary during James I’s era.

Redcliffe Julia Creek Redolitto

Commercial Royal Store Cattle Sale Report

Commercial Royal Store Cattle Sale reports from Doug Me Waddell and Co and A Gloucester Pig Ga les with bids and prices for various steers bullocks and stores. Next sale dates include Tuesday February 26 and Thursday February 22 with forward supplies and prices noted for multiple buyers and lots.

Doug Waddell & Go Robinson Robison hevon-Tineham Sayer Apt Andrews Weoner EA Fong Bullocks Aloucester Matthewson H A. Abbott S. Slade A. P. Taylor Herham Bros H. Shelton Rolf Yerbuary Touglas Wardell & Co Atlins Atlins Bros Furley Taylor Martin

Gloucester Calves and Hog Market Report From Sydney Lagh

Gloucester calves and strong pig market updates. listings show yields from 20/9 to 50/ per head for young stock and prime cattle at various yards. Prices reflect brisk demand with lighter weights and baconets, darktavers, and other pork lots recorded amid general market activity and seasonal expectations. The report notes winter weather impacts on a local electric venture and holiday consumptions.

Gloucester Homomish Mondy Reteherk Moncester Garson Ltd Sydney Kent

Country Women's Association Meeting in Shire Mall Glouster

A meeting of the Country Women's Association is planned at Shire Mall Glouster on Tuesday 42 February at 1 1 p.m. Mrs M Sawyer and Mrs W I Mackay will address attendees. Harvest Thanksgiving Service scheduled for Sunday 17 February at 7 40 p.m with produce collection at the Vestry on Friday and Saturday.

Shire Mall Glousonter M. Sawyer Sintenealdent W. If Mackay H. W. Rogers

WANTED Money for Rawleighs goods business opportunity

Wanted responsible men to start business selling Rawleighs Good Health Products direct to consumers. Small capital or credit arrangements offered. Line consists of about 70 household necessities with advertising support. Persuasive and profitable work for industrious individuals to build a permanent business. Write for details to W. T. Rawleigh Co. Melbourne.

Rawleigh Warda W. T. Rawlelute Melbourne

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