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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 18, 1929

Page

2

Straying Stock Complaints Prompt Council Action

The Gloucester Advorate reports widespread stock strays damaging properties in Weho town. Owners are urged to secure gates, fences, and move toward poundings. a few cows and horses cause ongoing issues. Union Church Stratford opening set for Saturday with ceremonies, tea, and meeting. Local anecdotes recount a beer dispute and a drowning incident near the river. Transfers include Misa Ro Raggett moving to Vasevilla Public School.

Union Church Stratford Stratford Tries Place Atwrnoon

Fire destroys Theodore shop and nearby buildings

A Wednesday fire totally destroyed Theodore's shop at 4 Greek Street and damaged the Shire Chambers adjoining. Firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze, with Carlton and Gallow’s fire (across) assisting. No occupants were inside Theodore's during the outbreak. Nearby ads reference furniture sales and a soldiers memorial meeting.

Stroud Theodore Mesare Carlton Gallow Theodore'a Theotore Fatridta al Dungee

Grant Offered for Upper Pigna Barney Road Works

J A Higgins as shire President pressed for a grant to improve Upper Pigna Barney Road. A ministerial note confirms Gloucester Shire Council will receive 4500 pounds as grant and 500 pounds as an advance repayable by equal annual installments at six percent over six years, contingent on submitted plans and Chief Engineer approval.

Cam Gloucester Shire Upper Plann Barney F. Street Atg Seo

Road grant eyed for Firefly Creek project in 1928 29 plan

Main Roads Board notified a potential grant for Firefly Creek Road in the 1928 1929 Developmental Roads programme. The grant would cover no charge to the Council, which must maintain the work under the Maint Roada Act and submit plans specifications and estimates for approval before tendering. Board urged timely completion of grant expenditure by June 6 1929.

Main Roads Board Counc Thorising Council Lerider

Dilgery fire destroys four room dwelling and contents

On January 7 a four room house at the Dilgery owned by J G Geale and occupied by his son Sid Geale was burned with all contents. Geale was injured and taken to his father’s hut half a mile away as a storm raged with lightning. It is believed lightning started the blaze. The house valued at £400 was uninsured for £100. Sid Geale’s furniture valued at £250 was insured for £400.

Dilgery J. G. Geale Si G. Geal Geale Jay Wetuwe J. G Genin Sid Geate

Bea Snake Found On Beach During Christmas Holidays

Mr Geo Chapman found a rare yellow bellied sea snake on the beach at the Old Bar during Christmas. The snake about six inches long, black on top with yellow and black and white tail, was kept for the Longcentre Pulhe School collection. The Australian Encyclopedia notes the species Hyfens alaturna as widely distributed, venomous but rarely dangerous with careful handling.

Geo. Chapman Elrandid Pwst Chapman Loncenter Pulhe School Australian Caloundra Queenslane

Commercial Winetoss Stockyard Sale in Sydney

The cattle enclosure saw a heavier yarding with quality similar to recent sales. 3549 head were offered. prime heavy bullocks scarce, few yellow light steers, middling bullocks predominant. Prices barely changed from last sale, with sale-day rates easing slightly by close. Extra choice heavies 46s 47s, prime light 40s, prime heavy 28s 19s to 29s, best cows 36s to 40s.

Winebush Bules Sydney Eks

Sydney pie sales and rabbit skin prices decline

Wintavetive sacrome Ltd reports Tuesday Sydney pie sales totaling 4400 head with backfakers and baconers priced around 69s and 58d per head. Rabbit skins at Tuesday Sydney sales reached 20 tons with prices easing about 24 percent per pound, Thin markets show declines across hare and peltry categories.

Wintavetive Sacrome Ltd Peport Sydney Porkers Wineheombe Carson Ltd Killens

Australia to play fourth Test at Adelaide in February

Australia’s team for the fourth Test against England to be held in Adelaide from February 1 has been announced. Trailing players were not chosen for the eleven, including capt J Ryder and Bradman among others. Heavy rains last year at Coff Harbour measured over 64 inches, with 42 inches in the last six months. Alderman Waugh of Albany seeks council approval for a health week housing plan. A storm damaged the Lismore Methodist church and school in Eureka worth about £300. Tarentrum tobacco crops show promise with good loaf quality. Area sown slightly exceeds the prior year's pears.

Australia Adelaide J. Ryder W.M. Wandrull W. A. Oldfield K. Oxenham A. Kippax A. Jackson I L. Hendry V. Grimmett D. G. Bradman J. Blackie E. L. A.beckett T. J.B. Andrews Coffe Harbour Waugh Albury Storar Lismore Eureka

Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Committee discusses Memorial Hall plan

Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Committee meets after adjournment to discuss constructing a Memorial Hall on the old School of Arts site in Barrington. Attendees debate funding from School of Arts and Returned Soldiers, estimate costs around £8000, and consider room needs including a reading hall and billiards if feasible.

Gloucester Werknensday J. WM. Smith Mossen J.T Micka L. A. Hares T. W. Anthwareth W. W. Hawdon A. A. Magelwond D. Re “Waddell A. J. Woodward J." Gray Goddard Key Levick D. C. Rye School of Arts Medete Kelf Christe Wee Read Alte Barrington School of Arta Meesri Levick D. C. Ryé Solera Lessie Wlelten Soldiers’ Memorial Committee Qwigo Byr Sehonl of Arts Aly Waddell Smith Woodward School of Arts and Return Hawdon Rye School of Arie Lévick Poliny Aye Mr. Wardell Mr. Woodward Onlafon Hinwson Kort Old School of Arts Lkely Happer Ashworth Damatty As & Hall Committee Memorial Committee Worvivard Havedon Alt Harwisen Poon Arl

Debated Memorial Hall plan split over School of Arts

The meeting wrestled with funding and design for a Memorial Hall. Arguments centered on debt, location in Barrington Street, and whether funds should also support a separate School of Arts or Returned Soldiers Memorial.

Memorial Hall committee struggle and vote at meeting

A heated meeting discusses the Memorial Hall project with Mr Smith opposing a strict ruling while others push for unity. Subscriptions, committee nominations, and plans for funding and final approval are debated as members aim to carry the project to success.

Smith Ashworth Memorial Hall Emmett Waddell H Yates Gray Smit Hawn Dastion Arlaaint

Wanted Quod General MRS GARNER Gloucester Leasing Notice

Government Gazette 48th January 1923 lists applications for extensions of special leases along Myall River and Gloucester area. Notices include extension terms for wharfs and storage on parcels fronting portions of Parish Fens, with objections to be in writing to the District Surveyor Maitland by February 17. Names include Allen Taylor Co Ltd and Australian Alum Co Ltd.

Vel Maitland R. Wiggare Ltd Blouvester Myall Parish Fens County Glucester Allen Taylor & Co. Ltd Gloucester Parish Fens Myall River Comme Island Porish Penn County Gloucester Corrie Island Australian Alum Co. Ltd Reed Parich Fens Geunty Gloucester Harris

Visit schedule for Asman Bloache and Craven details

Asman Bloache will visit Gloucester on the third day every two weeks after the specified date and may be consulted at Priliap's Hotel Nour 3 at 4. Craven will be visited on the seventh of February from 01 to 04 at Mrs. Rf. Melmeth's location by telephone listing provided.

Gloucester Priliap

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