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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item notes a practice hoot occurring on Saturday with references to laws. Readable fragments point to an organized event and potential regulatory context, but details are incomplete. Further text would be needed to identify participants, location, or purpose.
A remarkable story unfolded at Bridge Poll Court on Friday as George Withiam of Johnson City or Kinwell was alleged to have misappropriated an organ a piano and other articles from a church A carrier testified he agreed to remove an organ from a private chapel but angered the dealer by failing to pay A dismal scene occurred as a copper dealer taunted him and he faced a charge including theft of seventy pounds He was identified as Johnson and claimed a name variant as his was Johnson.
Widespread flooding from a ruptured dyke floods Brook and Amsterdam area towns. Residents flee as water pours through streets, isolating Volaniam and submerging marien Lh region. Churches report alarm bells and emergency measures as civilians seek safety.
A garbled report discusses Canadian government actions and public sentiment on wartime conscription and enforcement. It references Annaed’s commission, Dr Condon, and Ralph Conner, noting widespread concern over fines, compulsory service, and perceived injustices in Canada’s wartime policy. It suggests Canadian life and industry face strict controls and public debate continues.
Tender details issued for a Barrington line project with end dates and delivery terms. The notice specifies required equipment, quantities and approval steps, noting a Monday 200 deadline and clerk involvement for cost estimates and contract awarding.
A fragmented listing shows Sunday services across multiple churches including Anglican, Methodist, Congregational and Baptist in Stratford. Details mention dates, times, and pastors such as T. J. Harper and P. Gideo, with varied morning and evening schedules.
A garbled NCR-style text argues about women workers, emigration, and social climate. It mentions Tasmania, Fremantle, West Australia, and Australia in general, with vague references to periods, settlers, and labor roles. Specific names and clear events are unreadable, but the piece centers on gender and labor in a colonial setting.
A garbled and partially readable page fragment reports on Baralong and a maritime context with scattered names and events. The text references a Baritone, a ship, and various individuals, but details are fragmentary and unclear. The piece reads like a scattered collage rather than a coherent report.
Land listing notes a Crown Land parcel near Ghoucester, 2 miles from Taree and 24 miles from Glotcewer, stated in a 900 land sale ad from February 1900. It details dense breaks and recommended value of £10 for a small portion, with reference to a dated notice and a local land agent.
Lar Obermaford, lam Govermar of Main South Wayes, has been appointed View ey of Mewtin in a formal civic move. Local officials say the appointment will guide regional policy and community projects through the coming term.
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