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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1926
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate outlines a sweeping reflection on Australia in 1925, praising autonomous government, criticizing detractors, and forecasting political and social tensions. It includes notices of local transfers, resignations, and a theft report, set amid holiday observations and global events like floods and storms.
Frum Meerst reports shifts in store hours and Sunday openings. A public notice notes 4 pm closing times and new Tuesday events. Cricket teams, political updates, and local accidents fill community pages with names, venues, and times.
Proceedings at Glow roster Court House on Tuesday 22 December 1985 discuss granting and valuing improvements on land. Members P By Fey presided with J W Cor bet and G Tews present. Names such as Haniel Walters and Daniel Meir Bedman Acada appear in the deliberations with various values and rents noted for improvements.
In Forbesdale and Maitland stock markets the week brings heavy cattle demand, mixed yarding, and rising prices. Cattle, pigs, and dairy stock traded with buyers active, noting prime bullocks and heavy weights firming while lighter lots showed varied results. a Gloucester route accident is reported but no serious injuries.
Rain improves pastures and farmer prospects in Stratford district. Christmas brings joy for many, while some endure suffering. Freddie de Farley, Stratford, at Maitland Hospital after foot amputation on Christmas Eve. Cricket club celebrates, Bourke’s store fuels strong Stratford racquet. Miss Peggy Lang of Ghuven Stratford wins top prize in school competition. Rural dispatch notes isolation and progress for local residents.
At Ward's River public school on the eve of Christmas holidays parents and friends gathered for a program in which pupils were rewarded. A gold medal for the top average went to Active Burton at 86 percent, a silver medal to Fen d Martin at 84 percent, with prize donor Meered Bunton. Mr W G Lackray and Miss Barkwill wed at Ward's River. Rev Rogers officiated and the couple departed by mid day train for New The and Thverelwhere to honeymoon.
Record shows Gloucester rainfall readings for a fortnight with totals around 439 units and heavier fats across stations. Also lists monthly annual totals for twelve months with figures such as January 356 and December 488, yielding a yearly total near 39,8.
The Paterson stabilisation scheme began yesterday and wholesale butter prices rose 18 8d to 16s 6d a pound amid favorable conditions on the shore line coast. Week's supplies were mixed with 26,772 boxes sold in Sydney and 3 89 9 boxes for the same period last year. Wholesale prices have fallen in New South Wales Victoria and Queensland, though exports hold above last year.
World renowned Sänger Madame Narelle joins violinist Alexander Hmelitsky and cellist Lust Estrin in a Sydney to remote inland Australia tour. Promoter B J Carroll arranged three top artists to perform together for diverse audiences. Sale of Darbalara Stud announced for January near Kandagal with full particulars in this issue.
The Paterson Butter Stabilisation Scheme took effect from January. Mr Paterson campaigned to secure adoption by butter factories across the Commonwealth amid difficulties with South Australian and Western Australian producers. All states except Western Australia are ready to participate. The plan aims to guarantee producers a price near parity with export costs, smoothing marketing issues during transition and benefiting even the lowest paid workers.
The article describes Christmas preparations across Sydney with toys and gifts, films for New Year, and bustling stores. It notes holiday travel, many Santa arrivals, and festive activities. A somber thread mentions accidents and hospital stays amid seasonal bustle, reflecting mixed holiday mood in the city.
In memoriam for Blanch Hear Fuller a loving memory of a dear husband departed this life on January 6 08 Our thoughts stay with him as we recall the days of his kindness wit and gentle ways forever remembered by his wife and children through the years
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