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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

2

Mammitis in dairy herds a serious problem

The Gloucester Advocate reports a growing dairyman crisis from mammitis or mastitis in cows. Prior to recent years only occasional udder trouble appeared. Now up to about 26 percent of herds are affected, with significant losses in milk yield and cow value. Preventive vaccination against Streptococcus mastitis is recommended by authorities, though not guaranteed, urging rapid adoption by farmers to curb the disease.

Josdive Amams Bulcher Omeer Agricultural Department Thia State

Telephone facilities denied as public necessity

The Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs reports that telephone facilities for Dilgery Post Office are not a public necessity. The department notes the high cost of provision and remains opposed, awaiting advice from the official. Maitland Show next week promises cattle displays, dairy entries, and a large field including Shorthorns Ayrshires Guernseys and Jerseys with many local breeders entered.

Air ST. Gardner Nla J. G Lavlie Vile Dilgery Omeo Jouersier Maitland Messrs Humphries Campbell Bros George Maher W. P. Austin FR. P.M. Sheedy Nara Mawarras Graham Bros G. McRae Ayrstices W. Sparke F. W. Sparke J. Tuckey J. G. Sopp Torseys Young Aleck Lell Messrs H. Carper P. Graham Allan Pearse Dr. Meredith W. Tucker T. Hyland A. B. Hawkins Aloe Noble Miss Doyle

Death of Professor Harricon in Narooma at 47

Professor Launcelot Harricon of Sydney died suddenly at Narooma while fishing on Monday evening. The noted zoologist, born in Wellington NSW, educated at The King's School, Sydney University and Cambridge, served in the war with the British Army Medical Service as a captain. He later lectured in sociology at Sydney University and succeeded Professor Haswell as sociology professor.

Professor Harrieon Launcelot Harricon Sydney Narooma Harrion Australia Wellington Nsw

SHARES IN NEW COMPANIES WARN OF RISKS

Canvassers push country districts to buy shares in new companies. A meeting of the Primary Producers' Union in West Maitland urged government inquiry into new company standings before inviting rural investors. Speakers warned against oily tongued promoters and easy money claims.

Canvadsers Mater Lower Hunter Gloucester Ljathel Cornell Primary Producers’ Union Im West Maithnd

Buckjumping Bulloek Vigil At McDonald’s Vigil

A fragmented notice lists a March event at McDonald’s Vigil. It mentions Mr. 1 McDonald POA and a list of firms including Webster, Tack & Mc Donald Sydney Ltd. The schedule spans 9 am to 5 pm on Friday March 10th, with references to commercial interests and attendants.

McDonald's McDonald POA London Webster, Tack & McDonald Sydney “Ltd Cattelins

Newcastle Show Highlights Dairy Produce Displays

At Newcastle show the dairy section impressed judges with high quality butter and exports. Gloucestershire Dairy Company led with top butter, Muswellbrook firm claimed export class, and Nam Beet Co-operative Society earned strong scores amid praise for organization and display quality.

Newcastle Sten Ing. Iehashinr Royal Agricul Hurl Australia Elaas Sais Muswellbrook Nai Eliwats Xocamid Hunsogio-oprralmvie Nutley Baelory Gloucesee Dairy Company Bt Ae Wiha Hos Butle Gloucester Tiley Campin Ltd Nam Beet Co-operative Society Aeroad

Tragedy in Mitte township as couple found dead

In Mitte township of Wootton on the Goolongo River, Joseph Worth and his wife were found dead 100 yards from their home. Their son Maryon Worth 45 returned from fish work to discover the couple with a .32 rifle beside the father. Neighbors report months of marital strife and heavy drinking. authorities suspect suicide or murder. The couple, aged 46 and 48, leave four children, youngest 43.

Mitte Wootton Joseph Worth Maryon Worth Yon Anyntin Rei Worth Wan Hie Chi Ren

Boy suffers severe shooting accident in hill country

While out shooting near Bowman, John Martin, a youth from the Bowman area, was involved in a fatal blast that amputated his arm above the elbow. He recovered enough to walk to the operating theatre as doctors fought to save him, with his condition described as improving but fragile.

John Martin Witoge Tha Bowman

Proposed Bridge at Tinonee

Manning Shire Council discussed a Tinonee bridge project with J B Chapman urging support for Tinonee and Airlie Leys. Estimates showed total cost about 4400 with toll revenue 2000 and sinking fund 2000, aiming to charge users without general tax rise. Debate focused on jurisdiction, timing, and fairness among councils and communities with mixed support for proceeding.

J.B. Chapman Manning Tinanes Airlie Leys Durth Sydney Perriew Yiork Chapman Laxniyer Hector Galina League Tinance McKinnon Manning Shire Wingham Dr McKinnon Nat Tminanes Mitchin Killaware Nildae Tinanee Tarde Gr. Andrews Cr. Milligan

Gloucester Stock Sales Report Shows Prices Rise

Matthewson and Co held the fortnightly cattle sale in the Shire Yards last Tuesday with moderate supply and dear market. Prices noted include fat cattle and vealers, with steers and cows selling up to 18/8 for cows and calves and 140/10 for springers, amid overall higher returns and heavy demand across multiple lots from Waddell & Co and other buyers. forthcoming sales scheduled with continued interest despite wet weather.

Gloucester Matthewson Shire Greanor A. McRar A. Everest T. Andrews A. St. Neeves Waddell & Go W. Bliteway Gloucester Pia Matthewson Uni Co J. A. Nass J. Barbus J. Wenham Bureley H. McGarthy Roeneg Th. Mion Ah Gay F Wel Pune Bot Eba Ue Sedo Muddia G. Movhon Ke McCarthy H. Middlebrook Dotinaton A. Apehinal Crowther Bros RI Maren Ana Sra iereford-Durham Vyner Lloreton-tiurtiam Hisun Htom Devonwrham Sally Ade Beanil Laurie ORK Orsa Blas Mukka Mandeville Bratthewsen & Co Teyon Paterson Durban McKinnim

Wedding Peters Meyer at St Luke's Wallsend

A wedding at St Luke's Church Wallsend united Mary Meyer eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Meyer and Wal Peters fourth son of Mr WW Peters and the late Mr Peters of Wallsend. The church was decorated and the organist Miss Bennett played The Voice That Breathed Over Eden. The bride wore an Ivory marionette frock with silver lace. Bridesmaid Miss Wath Moyer wore hy elath marionelle. Best man was Mr Peters Portland. The couple honeymooned on the South Coast. The bride's parents hosted reception with formal gifts and attire noted.

Peters—Meyer St. Luke's Church of England Wallsend Mary By Meyer Macquarie Street Wal WW. Peters Fr Peters Murnam Street C. Thamas Eden Miss Bennett G. Todd Cessnock Gang Yintil Mer Yell Misa Wath. Moyer

Policeman's Rue Raid Reels In Local Gaming House

A fortnight ago a disguised constable and two sergeants raided Billy Moore's tobacconist shop after an itinerant tinkerer caused trouble in Coousmble. Moore was charged as keeper of a gaming house. released on 50 pounds bail to appear in a later matter. Admission to Temple Church services remains a privileged right for members of the Middle and Inner Temple and those holding Border issue tickets.

Billy Moore Jones Commamble Sergent Bweaney Publio Moore Inter Temple Church London Bourders Uckets

For Sale by Tender of W J Gothitano Properties

For sale by tender the W J Gothitano properties on Little Manning and Weka Crook. Tenders close with D Wannell & Co March 40th. Interested parties may inquire at the office for particulars.

W. J. Gothitano Little Manning Weka Crook D. Wannell & CO Particilars Inter

To Let Old Bar Cottage Furnished Six Rooms

To let a six roomed furnished cottage with shed at Tinoneo near Taree by D McLeod. Three minutes to art. Bring blankets sheets and cutlery. Terms one pound forty shillings per week. Phone 89 Taree.

Aart D. McLeod Tinoneo Taree

For Sale At Tuncurey Modern Home With Gardens And Outbuildings

A detailed sale notice offers a modern home at Tuncurey with large finished rooms a 17 by 12 bedroom four 14 by 12 bedrooms and more including kitchen dining sitting room and bathroom with water laid on plus three sleeping-out verandahs. Grounds include gardens lawn forge gar age washhouse and a long verandah. Also advertised are other livestock including two stunn wraps and 4100 well bred Hereford cows and calves with pedigrees.

Gloucestershire Yards Matthewson F. Enright J. Morrissey Ltd Cobark Devon

Maitland Show Presents World Class Cattle and Horse Events

The Maitland Show features the greatest cattle champions from the Hunter District and 30 of Australia’s top jumping horses with 66 trotting mares in contention. It highlights four premier exhibits from Taree Singleton Tungersh and Maitland, plus the world’s best horsemen in buckjumping and bullock riding. Post entries noted for events including balloon stunts, draught horse derby, and lady riders.

Hunter District Australia Wcuion Taree Singleton Tungersh Mattland

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