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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 21, 1928

Page

2

Dairying Growth Presses Gloucester Toward Big Factory Future

In Gloucester the dairying industry shows rapid growth with monthly pay exceeding £40,000 and annual earnings near £100,000, boosting the town’s economy. A herd testing effort and broader hand feeding are urged to raise production, while improved transport and new silos promise higher profits. Local farmers anticipate a larger, modern creamery as dairying expands and attracts outside buyers.

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Port Stephens Conference Pushes for Regional Links

The Port Stephens Development League organized a conference at Tea Gardens on March 17 to urge government action for regional development. Proposals include a rail and road network linking the north and northwest, plus a new road from Tamworth via Gloucester and Bullabdelat to Port Stephens to connect Coast and Tableland regions.

Tea Gardens Port Stephens Ihn Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Tamworth Glousexter Bullabdelat Teclelands Wal Ghoywnea Peel Nundle Mouhester Stroud Ona Bie United Appert Oy Marin Fonds Port Stephen

Government and Condoy Ate Discuss Riverside Beautification Plan

A government representative Mr Thorby, Minister for Agriculture and chair of the Water Commission, considered approving a river beautification project with locals promising to support the scheme. He suggested a low-level weir and noted government backing if country life improves. Also reports on a London car incident in Hyde Park, auctions results for prime beet and bullocks, and a road/rail infrastructure discussion in Lismore. A sight-testing specialist will attend Commercial Hotel on March 46.

Condoy Jubbo Thorby Water Commission Mer. Thorby Morris London Hyde Park McDonald’s Wrart McDonald F.B.C.A F.S.M.C Webster, Jack & No‘Donald Sydney

Pilgrimage to Port Stephens sparks defence talk

A Gloucester Advocate reader cites Sydney Sun comments urging Port Stephens as a vital naval base. The letter argues Newcastle coal export loss is minor next to strategical rail and harbour links, noting Bracewell defence values, proposed base at Port Stephens, and the March conference.

Edward Mec Hill Gloucester Tea Gartens Columon Sydney Newcastle Bunker Sayi Newcaste Chamber of Commerce Port Stephens New Castle Hawkesbury River Macys -Vale-ilgowx Sandy Hollow Morpeth Pindimar Walela — Road Mount George Stroud Road Australia Lord Delllene Salamander Bay Melbourne Jervis Bay Stenhens Hnought

Petition to Minister for Local Government over Camden Haven roads

A public meeting of ratepayers from Kendall and Camden Haven urges the Minister for Local Government to review the Hastings Shire roads. They condemn the Shire Council for neglect, request urgent grants to repair deteriorated streets and flood damage, and seek possible Council replacement by a Commissioner.

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Bag of £450 at Cootamunna races leads to chase

A bag containing £450 in Lakings was reported missing from a car at Cootamunna races. An exciting chase ensued as police pursued a car to town. The bag was later found on a coat in the saddling paddock after a return to the premises.

Cootamunna

Dairy inspection shift debated by minister and expert

North Coast dairymen fear transfer of dairy supervision from the Board of Health to the Department of Agriculture. State Dairy Expert Maclanes calls the proposed move an bogey and argues no official support exists. He emphasizes that improving milk and cream quality through instruction is the proper method and opposes heavy inspector powers.

Board of Health Department of Agriculture Te 7 Maclanes Dalrleal Marinies Gasinabury Boe- Joty Fa Utter Cholerst Hutter MacThnes

State wide floods threaten Kempsey as rivers rise

Heavy overnight rain drenches New South Wales towns. Kempsey faces river levels around 22 feet with banks breached and whole Central Kempsey at risk as patients from two hospitals are relocated. Grafton shops rush to move stock and evacuate families, while Armidale endures bridges and gas cuts from torrential downpours.

Sydney Grafton Mavleay Kempsey Meriana Merino Bundarra Armidale Dumaresque Greek Tlands Board

O Brien Corner Sale List Items and Brands

Fragmented catalog style item list notes assorted goods and brands including jam preserves jelly cocoanut flour soap hound safe toilet items hurricane lamps and unbranded hardware. It mentions quantities and prices in a scattered format with product names such as Jelien Jellies Jelien brand and German razors with various descriptions.

Cricket matchup reports Kia-CRK versus Endeavours

Cricket note records a Saturday meeting between Kia-CRK and Endeavours with play details sparse and results unclear. Heavily garbled OCR leaves the outcome, location, and notable players unreadable.

Kia-Crk

Special cattle sale at Gloucester Shire Yards Tuesday next

Gloucester Shire Yards markets cattle with Fal cattle, balinek and steers, bulls, cows and calves. Multiple buyers show interest including Hereford stock and Devon steers. Prominent firms listed include Wall, Laurie, Paterson, and Mattheweon alongside local exhibitors and stewards.

Gloucester Balinek Heerland Mereford-Burham Ilsa P&s. EB. Wall Devon Durham Puke Levon B.C A. K Laurie Laniele Oyyners Shire Yards Pteusi Hotity Douglas Waddell & CO Wannell & CO MATH Thewson & CO J. Enright Miellineers Swithh Morrissey Ltd Cobark DEVON

Church of England Lent Services Notice

A fragmentary church notice lists Lent Sunday services with times and locations including Gloucaster and Hartington Church. The readable items include Ault Weihieslay February 22 and first Sunday in Lent. The text is partial and difficult to fully interpret.

Church OF England Weihieslay Gloecester Glengustye Gloucaster Hartington

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