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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
3
The case debates whether United States Admiralty law or British practice governs salvage and damages from the Titanic wreck. The Deesare Navigation Company urges the court to apply US law to cap liability at £18,000, while passengers and relatives seek full damages under American or British rules.
A candidate for the forthcoming election in Gloucester Shire declares three years as a councillor. He defends past spending, criticizes retirees for neglecting roads, and pledges to work for shireyard construction and better road access if re elected. He thanks ratepayers of Riding A for their support.
David Lowrey of Stratford submits a personal appeal to electors detailing his council tenure, defending spending on roads bridges and local works. He lists approximate expenditures by riding areas including Bakers Creek Road, Belbora Creek Road, Waukivory bridges, and Fairbairn bridges, asserting prudent use of funds and promising oversight if reelected.
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