This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes discuss dental services and a magazine for women, with references to Melbourne publishers and general public notices. It also covers railways costs from a four hour week inquiry, a Nottingham Bishop’s ban on leisure activities, Gloucester water supply meeting details, and local political commentary on public health and propaganda concerns.
A garbled report from the Cormes tens tournament describes Shilo uate Lenin Metekhed MSs, Myles Longton, Jayne Superhiy, and Miss Wills in a tense match. Wills and Bremen figure in the final stages as strong American play is noted, with uncertain names and outcomes.
Postponed cattle sale on Str Tin Hanks's property shifts to April 11 due to unfavorable weather. Notices cover land auction rescheduling on the 23rd at Kaylor property, a house fire at Lars Hark, and local legislative debate with the government. Also reported: fires in New South Wales, condolences from Victorian leaders, butter price outlook, and a tribute to ironmaster H. Monikin on his death in Sydney.
A fragmented Australian trade note reports on butter sales and imports showing unusual pricing and product names. It mentions one pound cartons labeled Kangaroo and various half pound sizes, with concerns about product authenticity and market availability amid limited stock and parlor reports from retailers.
In Gloucester County a land dispute seeks an injunction against Jane Parker as administratrix of William Parker to restrain sale or dealing with Lot 74 of the Avon subdivision. William Parker died intestate in 1924. Gloucester Estate Company conveyed the land to Jane Parker in 1926. plaintiff claims sole beneficial ownership and trustee rights, with a temporary injunction granted to continue proceedings.
A fresh wave of bush fires erupts at multiple centres after a weekend disaster. Nine new fires reported from a strong southerly breeze affecting Warburton Wahalla Yallourn and the Black Spur near Healesville. Search parties continue in devastated areas with no new fatalities yet. About £24000 remains in hand for relief funds as authorities assess the toll.
Gloucester Veterans challenged Gloucester Celebet Clan after recent success. The veteran lineup included Tom Astwwarttt and Stan Jones amid suspicions of treachery over a howler that altered play. Scores show Veterans 6, 7, with several run outs and close dismissals as Street and Emmett contributed for Gloucester.
In affectionate memory of our dear husband and father Jon Prost who died 4923 inserted by loving wife and family. Also memory of Frances Bowen who departed life 21 February 1925 by her mother and father Ty and Cornelis Stackman. Frances well remembered by brothers and sisters with lines of loving tribute. Other names appear in a long list of mourners and dedications lingering in this obituary page.
A garbled report from a local public meeting lists attendees and officials such as Tonks, Shire President Gloucester, and Wee he Unibiesigiead pesidents. The text mentions a scheme, a vote, and a sports score line with names like Tram, Jarratt, Jameswood, and Taylor, ending with a reference to a team winning by 49 runs.
Commercial WAUKIVORY and Sydney dealers report mixed cattle yarding with steer and bullock values fluctuating. Quality yarded varied from prime beef to medium and stockers, with buyers showing cautious demand and prices moving modestly higher on selected lots. Porkers and baconers featured in Sydney sales, with total head numbers running around the 1600 mark amid brighter competition and improved prices.
The Railway Department asks relatives with relatives interred at Lewisham cemetery to notify the Railway Estate Agent at Adyar House 20 Bligh Street. Land in the cemetery is needed for widening the suburban railway line and removal work should begin immediately.
SPOON FEEDING CITY LISMORE Wednesday Spoon-feeding for a coterie of Sydney manufacturers was the description given the Great White Train by Mr D F O'Flynn one of the oldest manufacturers on the Northern Rivers at a meeting of the Lismore Chamber of Commerce last night. A letter from the Shoalhaven chamber was read asking Lismore view as to whether it was advisable for local business interests to invite train to New Speakers agreed with the status for the train as propaganda for Australian goods but took strong exception to orders being taken on the train for Sydney goods to the detriment of country trade. The Chamber resolved that the train was not in the best interests of the country Blan Shire Council has agreed unanimously that the time has arrived when State Parliaments should be abolished and a system of extended regional government be instituted in their stead.
Impounding notice lists livestock including a brindle cow branded Hs ver serail from Oakleigh Won Fiyt and a 4 settow Day mare unbranded. Auction held noon sharp at Toe site with grounds to be weighed. Horton and Mithtuny provide details for Arts Thursday event with 4th March tickets 2/-. Orls Jazz Orchestra Tuncurry scheduled.
Notice warns trespassers will be prosecuted on and after February 16 1926 at Glorivale and Bowman paddocks signed by W J Stanton with date February 16 1926 indicating enforcement of trespass rules.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.