Gloucester Deputation Seeks Road Repair Aid Amid Flood Damage
Hon Welter Bennett Scottish for local government received a deputation from Gloucester Shire Council led by A J White and Mr Fordyce to request government aid to repair flood damaged roads culverts and bridges. Damage estimated at £7,000 with many routes trafficable only by horse. Cabinet indicated readiness to assist and direct engineers to assess losses and provide support to restore road access and transport.
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Welter Bennett
A. J. White
Fordyce
Gloucester Shire
Chanel
W. 5. Selick
Bennett
Gloucester
Wollen
Sat Council
White Salt Council
Bruxner
Ehileation
Asalstine
Mary Randa Board
Omer
Grunoll
Fitninji
Advertisers must submit changes by deadlines for Tus day and Friday papers
Notice directs advertisers to send all advertisement copy by 10 o'clock Monday for Tuesday's issue and by 1 pm Thursday for Friday's issue. It states that ads received after these times may be held until the next publication and that changes for all ads must be in the hands a day before publication.
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Tusday
Inspection of flood damage near Gloucenter and shifts in relief efforts
A government inspector will visit Gloucenter to assess flood damage as officials pledge swift repairs. The Country Women's Association expresses sympathy for affected residents and outlines recent travel plans to form branches and assist recovery efforts. Community reports note rainfall totals and local charity activities, with updates on market prices for rabbit skins and a forthcoming optician visit to Gloucester.
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Danneosiin
Fineurial
Shire
Mer Penkins
Laval Covernment Department
Clourester
Flood Relief Aid Sought for Maitland and District Farmers
Walter Bennett petitions minister for Agriculture to aid Maitland Glenorien Lower Williams and Wallarnia farmers in need. Government will fund seed maize licorice and fencing materials for households and farms. Freight on fodder for bona fide sufferers reduced to 40 3 per truck. Applications urged and may go through the Stan sesfer and district Chamber of Commerce.
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Maitland
Glenorien
Lower Williams
Wallarn-ia
Walter Bennett
Theely
Tharby
Thriee
Fitansesfer and District Chamber of
Commere
Gloucester and District Chamber expresses flood sympathy
At the last meeting of our Chamber the devastation from the recent flood across town and district was viewed with serious concern. The Chamber extends sympathy to all business people farmers and sellers affected and to the relatives and friends of the two who lost their lives.
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Hls
Goddard
Gloucester and
District Chamber of Commerce
Police Court Drunk and Disorderly Case Summary
Police court records show Patrick James Ryan charged with drunken and disorderly conduct after a Friday incident, with a weekend in custody. Unlawful assault charge lodged against Adam Wilkes Robinson for allegedly pulling on Robert John Moore on the 16th, with a remand and next magistrate visit scheduled. Mr L R MacGinty presided.
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Patrick James Ryan
Adam Wilkes Robinson
Robert John Moore
Magiatra c J
Marth
Robinson
L. R. MacGinty
Show anecdote on dairying shift and pork profits
At the Tweed Show a farmer plans leaving dairying to rear Berkshire sows crossed with an artesian bore. Jack Model Agmin jokes about supplying eight guides for the best sucker or gusher to profit from exhibits, while noting his religion forbids touching pork though turning the animal into profit is allowed.
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Jack
Jack Mies
Drowning of John Coulton at Royal Hotel ferry
Inquiry by the Coroner into the death of John Austin Coulton, 20, of East Greta, who drowned while attempting to swim with a line from the Royal Hotel to the town. Statements from relatives and locals describe the flood conditions and rescue efforts as officials ruled the death accidental by drowning.
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Gauri Rouge
H. A. Abbott
John Austin Coulton
Hoyal
Jon Austin Coulton
East Greta
Gloucester
Copeland
East Grete
Thured
Gupe
Alli
Fon
Lean
Hine
Alexander Coulton
Bust Groth
Locke
William ‘Germon
Tugrabakh
Barrington
Tor
Jack Britten
Morton
Afcei
Royal Hotel
Britain Ice Bound As Temperature Rises Amid Snow
London reports warming temperatures with many districts reaching higher readings yet snowstorms persist. Roads become impassable in the south west while ponds and lakes thaw but heavy frosts continue in Scotland. Skaters use Loch Lomond's expanse as ice holds firm.
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Britain
London
Scotland
Loch Lomond
Copeland Flood Letters From Copeland District
A Copeland note describes the huge flood devastation after heavy rain from the 4th to the following Saturday. Roads and creeks overwhelmed, crossings swept away, and relief efforts organized by the council and Corner Stores volunteers. A forecasted recovery is hoped as the district endures damage and contemplates future improvements. Also mentions three students from the local school passing the High School exams.
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Cyroluni
Alba
M' Cesally
Bob
Tapner
Gloucester
Webeok
Dack Webeok
Kane
Gonger Arch
Vehlete
Glounes
Rane
Ithursta Theoweh
Wedding at St Pauls Gloucester Relf Belcher couple married
Miss Ivy Relf second daughter of Gloucester was married to Mr Charles Belcher second son of Mayfield Newcastle at St Pauls Church Gloucester. Ceremony was conducted by a clergyman with ivory crepe de chine gown and tulle veil. Bridesmaid Miss Hilda Burley wore powder blue crepe and silver lace. The bride’s mother hosted sixty guests and the honeymoon followed on the South Coast.
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Relf—Belcher
St. Paul's Church
Gloucester
Ivy Helf
Benjamin Relf
Charles Deleiee
William Belcher
Mayfield
Newcastle
A. J White
Hilda Burley
Owrn Relf
Segne
Kanowna Sinks After Stranding Off Wilsons Promontory
The Australian passenger steamer Kanowna went ashore on rocks near Wilsons Promontory early last night, slipped off and sank at 7:80 this morning. All hands were saved, passengers taken to the train and the crew relocated to the collier Dumosa.
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Paseer
Onew Gafe
Melbourne
Aus.n
Vleft Island
Wilson's Promontory
Aninr Madkarta
Kanowan
Dumosa
Local Land Board meets at Gloucester Court House February 1928
A Local Land Board session convened in Gloucester Court House on Monday February 49 1928 at 9 30 am. The inquiry by chairman examined forfeitures and extensions for multiple lessees including A W Steele P C Duggan J Hawns and A A Nosworthy with extensions additions and annual rentals proposed. Several entries show acreage adjustments capital values and appraisals and notable attendees and surveyor presence.
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Land Board For
Land District of
Gloucester
Court House
Glsuccater
Gesus
Wns
Stephenson
A. W. Steele
Gril
Beth May
Walla le
Paathioneh
ULL Board
Carlson
Duggan
Dugan
Pontpinto
Pew
J. Hawes
Spb
Hawes
T Creagh
A. T. Creagh
A. Dounaon
Gelsagshic— Rye Ed
Brad
Making the Best of It by H Larrott
The article reflects on recovery after a flood, urging practical resilience and shared sympathy. It notes that hardship has brought towns and countryside closer and praises the tester’s resolve, urging readers to learn from the experience and support one another.
Commercial Nomesubh Stock Base Distorted Market Report
Caitly buyers at the ogely walls show catitious activity while anetioneers wore Fereptnas Tower rates to elver sentiment. The tarity of the 2AKO Yariv was poor yet Prine Vehi Uulipaks and Weber swell stood out in evidence with extra prime heavy beet. Values around 40 to 80 and 208 below last quota. Market opened with 184 to 58s per 100lbs for spotlings as Winehoomle Carney Ltd reported 2000 tile varded 3 bulk useful to god quality.
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Synney
Weber
Devas- Jamil
Winehoomle Carney Ltd
Maitland Stock Market Report For Heavy Yardings
About 1400 yardings with Nag quality near average, demand steady though sales slow. Heavy prime and bullocks sold to 19 9 6, primes to 14 4 0, heavy sows to 14 4 1, yearlings to 6 4 8, others to 3 7 5. 450 penned with strong attendance, buyers active for heavy porkers and baconers.
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Maitland
B. W. Sparke
J. Raright
England and New South Wales match halted by rain in Sydney
Heavy rain yesterday left the wicket sodden and play not resumed until 2.15 p m. The match at Sydney showed NSW 428 in first innings with Fairfax making a substantial knock while England were 444 all out. Final scores and wickets show a weather interrupted day with no play planned today.
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New South Wales
Fairfax
Willy
A. Taekana
Tate
A. Fairfax
Tyldesley
Tata
J. Andrews
White
Kippax
Gonry
Beadman
Marke H Freeman
Ste.fehl
Sydney
England
Wanted Good Ornament Worker With Wages Per Week
Small town help wanted advertisement from Gloucester area offering wage of twelve pence weekly for an ornament worker. Limited legible details include a partial owner name Philip Stevet and Garment House references. The garbled text mentions rooms for furniture and a church street address in Gloucester, with a stray item about a Lady's black time and a returning axe note.
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Country Women’s Association
Markey
Verlligg Tram
Goast Tor Ue
Formine
Country Women’s Aasariation
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Wauehope
Aresent
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Gloucenter
Sawyer
Gaya
Gloupertor
Jon
RODEO
Thompson
Sumanere
Marko
Auckett
Pat~ernon
McDonald's
D. L McDonald
F.B.C.A
Honette
F.S.M.O
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Webster
Jack & McDonald (Smoey) Ltd
Opticians
Marin Place
Pitt Streat
Commercial Hole
John Coulton
Fe Inquiry
Copeland Nponder
Our Corro
Kenneth Fisher-Webster
Fork Street Royal High School
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Rene Marsh
Tares High Sehent
Local Land Board
H. Larrott
Gaur
Mather
Australia
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Hoth
W. Janrott
Tale
Whit
Geary
Wrowman
J.B. Tipbles
Ty Fulton
M. Leyland
Hooker
F. Tyldesley
Op, Mead
Ibroken
J.P. F Chapman
Bradunn
Pairfax
Amés
To-ay
Willy Probabili
Mre WU
Iarhis
Philip Stevet
Gloucpsiy'e
Furnister
Mms
Ea, Siprwart
Gloucestur
Hobween Gloucester
Kerrie
Lady's Black
HELLA
Ped Hanle
Wil Finden Bliaxe
Anderson Bros
Gloupester
Wilson
Brarchee
Wilson & A
Flanagan
King Street
Asman
Nabiac
Philip's Hotel
Craven
Mes
Melmoth'a
Rabbitere
B.J
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Ut. W. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
Olowcester
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Stratford
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Connolly's Creek
Mount George
Rev. A. Fishen-Wenst
Stroud
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Jason Churot
A. Dickson
Nought’ Tova Aa Ete Co
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Maillon
Turan
Mullen
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Meum
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