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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
2
An broad assortment of fabrics and textiles offered with per yard pricing. Includes calico shirting bleached toweling Madras Muslin and cotton goods, plus towels, lace, and hosiery items priced across multiple yardages and packages.
A scattered report outlines a burglary attempt at Reeese and an array of council affairs. It notes hospital visits, a septic-tank dispute, staff changes, and a serious shooting incident involving a Nashvar Seaton figure. The document records increases in population and ongoing local disturbances, with several names and places in abbreviated form.
A scanned cluttered notice sheet from Gloucester shows social and church events, a health advertisement, a sale and exhibition program, community improvements, and a council salary dispute. It mentions Mire C. I McQathie, Dr. Coonley’s Orange Lily Treatment, Mrs Mottsthiz, and Hobart area details. The piece also notes an upcoming Methodists church fete, a cinema or show night, and a Gloucester Shire Council meeting about reducing the shire registrar salary.
Rain would aid felters and stock in parts while excitement rose over a missing jet and a fugitive report. Corbett camped near Giro with Light and others, men pursuing a suspect toward Glenreck area as authorities tracked the escapee after a late arrival.
An old Stratified resident, Mr Win Exstun, died on Thursday after noon at his home on Thurnlay. The ceremony was postponed a week due to the funeral. Community leaders and friends attended the service. Shire council meeting scheduled for February with local matters on the agenda. Public rate discussions planned for the following Saturday.
Taniek Gatheher of Krambach was killed when a horse bolted on a Sunday night near Gloucester. The accident occurred near Krambach Yard Creek. he was taken to his home and later funeral rites were held with Mass and burial. He left a large family and was remembered as a kind, honest, and witty man loved by many in the community.
A major fire swept a large timber yard and joinery works at Brazila on Saturday. Firefighters fought for hours as flames engulfed three acres of timber and machinery valued in the thousands of pounds. Manager Mr Brown called the joinery the finest in Australia, with millions of feet of timber and equipment worth about 13 000 pounds lost. About 250 men were temporarily idle as crews contained the blaze and prevented spread. The cause remains a mystery.
A fire damaged a Seer settlement at Leeion causing destruction to settlements and belongings. Local authorities initiated assessments and investigations into the cause as residents began cleanup and recovery efforts.
The Port Macquarie coroner opened an inquiry into the drowning of Arthur Edward Channell at Shelly Beach near Wauchope. Witnesses described swimming amid outgoing tide on 26 January and 27 January, with efforts to reach him failing. The inquest heard his body was not recovered and concluded with a verdict of accidental drowning.
Mr Ohron, the Minister of External Affairs, sends a message to the Panama Exhibition Commissioners seeking 17,000 square feet at the show. A new company is formed at a local venue with capital of C1600 to erect a large aluminum structure to meet demand and accommodate the city’s needs.
In the Childead Court at Newemsts on Friday morning, Sarah Naylor and Alice Willinne, aged 45, were charged with care abuse of infants. Evidence showed filthy premises, six children removed to the government, and several deaths from fever and pneumonia among the children under her care. The defense argued neglect not willful harm. The magistrate imposed a fine of £80 or up to 18 months' imprisonment. later a second charge led to a further fine of £10 and possible nine months additional imprisonment.
The piece discusses Panama Canal tolls and President Wilson's stance on equal treatment for vessels. It notes Represen tives' divisions, hints at possible repeal of toll exemptions, and mentions opposition plans within the Foreign Relations Committee as they consider federal policy toward British and American ships. The report references Senator O Carter and ongoing parliamentary maneuvers. It also alludes to party platforms and anticipated actions in the House.
A child died at Mewnmdiy Chiconi iikge water after an incident involving a saucer pan log and Papen Ay-killer. A hat named Barge was struck by a freight train at Cockle Creek and died shortly after.
The report covers multiple meetings with results from the Timeway Handicap Charles Ladd and other placings. It notes rider fainting after a fall, and lists handicap winners and times. Gloucestershire River beat Stroad by four wickets in a cricket match, with Stroad scoring 186 and Gloucestershire River reaching the target with four wickets down.
Thea Risallird Aa ron a jeune maid tied to a bungled robbery at Mrs Maurier’s residence in Kingston. A man broke in while she was alone, restrained her, and fled. detective Pride traced banknotes and suspects in street inquiries while the prisoner pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
Widespread famine causes shopmen in Bynedy and Giburb to strike for higher wages on Monday morning amid food shortages. A general discontent among hourholders is reported as trade declines and daily supplies remain scarce. John Krauss, a printer, was drowned in Narrebet Creek on Wednesday while bathing. his body recovered in Mewonda. weather shows light showers across Byala.
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