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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1926

Page

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Prosecutions Arise From Australian Federal Vote

Two prosecutions heard at Central Summons Court Sydney on Monday relate to compulsory voting under the Federal Election Act. Defendant Franklin pleaded guilty and was fined £5 and costs. his memory lapse was cited as the cause. Second defendant Archy Ley Hilaser pleaded not guilty citing religious scruples. fined £1 with costs.

Australia Central Summons Court Sydney Raward Frankin Me. B. Glaney Lidlaw T. W. V. Reid Doefendant Arhye Ley Hil A Lilerer Church of Christ Masistrate

Unclear arbitration quips from Lord Burnham on strikes

Lord Burnham contends compulsory arbitration is one sided in handling Britain Seamen's strike. He recalls a judge suggesting settlement via a court, but notes an obiter dicta hinted at a different slide his decision would have taken.

Lord Burnham Lord Burahim

Prohibition Costs Highlighted by Washington Correspondent

The Washington correspondent of the New York Sun cites government costs of enforcement near 100 million dollars and losses of 46 prohibition officers killed and hundreds injured. He notes federal and state incursions, Coast Guard and prosecutorial expenses, and that a large share of federal prisoners and state inmates serve for prohibition violations.

Washington New York Sun Federal Council of Ghurehws United Presa H Prohibition Congress Bullins E Coast Guard Uncle Sam U.S

I submerged eel misidentification at Hopwood bank

A Grafton man fishing near Hopwood on the river at night mistook a large fish for an eel. He broke the line after the hook caught, then continued fishing. Next morning three residents found a black snakelike creature with a hook in its mouth, lying in the grass by the river.

Tram Hopwood Grafton

Australia praised by Empire Press Union delegates

Lord Burnham and Lord Barham argued in London that Australia suffers from poor worldwide perception due to a lack of advertising. They praised Australia's climate health and youth while noting wages costs high but tied to strong work and enterprise. Gambling on horses cited but seen as less harmful than in Britain. Tariffs aligned with American prosperity, Australia urged to emulate U.S. advertising and trade practices.

America Commonwealth Australia United States Albert Johnson Congress Immigration Committee The Sun Canada James Elder Empire Press Union England Lord Barham Royal Colonial Institut London Lord Burnham Royal Colonial Institute Britain

Keenly Priced Drapery Goods Offered at Half Price

A local sale lists numerous textiles with marked reductions including bleached twill sheeting 3/4, White twill 41, striped ticking 2/3 inch, kitchen towelling 2/6, strong cotton tweed 2/4, mosquito nets 2/6, colored striped towelling 1/4, cotton morocain 4/6, summer dress lengths, ladies wear tweed 1/1, white damask 2/6, and remaining ladies robes all at or below half price.

Kim

Gents Shoes in Black Patent and Calf Tans

Advertisement lists gents shoes in black patent black tan and nigger calf finishes offering varieties for dress wear and formal use.

PENCES AND A FONT AT PRESBYTERY MEETING

A contested font at a Presbytery meeting triggers religious tensions involving the Duke of Nveyli, the Bey, and Scottish clan figures. The Rev. Thomson accuses authorities of igniting sectarian strife while recalling Campbell clan history and pending penalties.

Nveyli Bey Jhe Yhersen Suis Lnypreh Von Seaton Mpehine Geri Haveva Tunvot Bet Regi Nis Kilmebow Ti Seruny Thomson Thom Son Jv Vark Campbell Campbell Court Megatel

Mineral Detecting at Lunges and Cooma Week

Mr Wy E Marsh of Werr ma, a Thali eah native now living at Lunges, visits after about 25 years seeking pasture and minerals. He claims a divining rod helps locate ore, finding gold in quartz and copper directions, with renewed hope for reef prospects near Hawdon Vale. Cooma Week features from 20th to 27th Inst with dances, processions, and Governor attendance. locals urged to write for details and special concessions.

Wy E. Marsh Werr Thalieah Lunges Guat Eester Lopeland Hawdon Vale Barringtou Gol Hedine Mr. Marsh Uungog Sworty Cooma OM Monaro Snowy River Kosciusko Cooma Week Distriet Coome L. P. Molgate H Qoodling

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