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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
2
Cricket notes describe a tense Gloucestershire match at Wingham Tuesday with exciting bowling and fielding. Partnerships formed and key dismissals noted as players like McVerney, Bignel, Veris, and Monro contributed.
Obituary notes Porster leader Mr Thomas Mites dies suddenly. Belford appointed local Niptiwitthotan by Porster business people. Pastures Board discusses rabbit burrow pest control via exhaust pipe leading into burrows. Band to play Sunday afternoon and night in Parit and main street. Gloucester Golf Club meeting next Monday. Rifle range scores listed. Gloucester Red cricket beat Upper Barrington. Old Buffers challenge Monkerni. match on Barrington ground. Alcubra hats window display at Garners Cash Stores in Australian-made goods.
A damaged report describes a burglary at Bullahdelah where a safe containing a war loan value and cash was taken. Detected at night, authorities noted the time near 1130 and ongoing inquiries to identify the perpetrators and recover the jewellery and valuables.
A Stroud police case recaps nine youths charged with stealing petrol tins valued at 49 shillings from John Talbot of Slimeourners Creek. Talbot identified two suspects, while evidence linked a lorry and a musician’s group to the theft. Seven defendants had no further evidence. all claimed the patrol had bought the goods at Hawkesby, which the court did not accept.
The government gold prospecting scheme has drawn outsiders to Copeland. Suckley and Anderson report a rich prospect near the old Homeward Bound mine with eleven feet of drift and a thirty foot tunnel showing a sixteen inch seam of shining gold. Buckley returns from Sydney where a syndicate formed to fund trials, planning a battery at the Rainbow site and a tramline to ship ore, with ore transfer by a flying fox. The Homeward Bound mine has a storied past, yielding about 350 ounces of gold. current indications suggest more potential as Buckley and Anderson push early testing while other parties work nearby.
Gloucester Red Cross Society held a meeting at Shire Hall with President D. R. Waddle and members including Hendon Newton Tull McAlpie Myans Bennett Whitson Powell Locka and Hawkins. Apologies were read. Proceedings covered correspondence from Red Cross branches and headquarters. A £5 donation was arranged to help urgent needs while a Sydney conference delegate was to be considered.
The Lower Hunter and Gloucester district council report to delegates at West Mulund outlined a financially sound year with rising membership and a focus on unity. Delegates discussed Worker's Compensation, wage variations, butter price fixing, and protests against farm-made butter competing with factory butter.
Secret activities over many months, accelerated by Premier Lang’s declaration on partial repudiation of the state's obligations, point to a proposed secession of about 100.4 square miles from NSW. The move would form four new states, govern 400000 people, and set up a new administration, with 50 delegates from Northern New States Leaves to meet before the end of the month to decide on reversion and government structure.
Hicks reports show varied cattle values as buyers found a good alternative. Numerous cows and heifers sold at mixed prices, including J Johnston and Waddell firms. Gloucester and Sydney sales described firm or improved conditions with prime stock and fat pigs moving at quoted ranges.
Veteran players gathered for a Buffers match near Copeland, recounting past glory and lively dances. The afternoon featured humorous quips, crowd energy, and a mix of ages as Sandy Garry Bourke and others rejoined the scene while supper and hospitality impressed local visitors.
Canberra reports indicate a looming Beattie Government defeat over the Theodore plan. Premier Lyons could be invited to form a government if the opposition succeeds, with Lyons aiming to block the Theodore plan and pivot to Melbourne agreement principles amid party turmoil.
Notice states all licenses issued during 1931 end of December. Renewal applications must reach the office by February 28. Applications may be inspected by the undersigned Harry N. Chaplin Shire Clerk on February 28, 1931.
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