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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1928
Page
2
Hon Walter Bennett MLA for Gloucester departs Sydney aboard the steamship Ulliston for Auckland on a health trip. He expects a three week absence with parliamentary duties handled by MLA Arking and his son Gordon Bennett in his stead.
Moody will attempt a Tasman Sea crossing early next month if the Commonwealth Director of Civil Aviation does not object. The Eden district drought leaves water scarcity for campers and residents. The Tamlay Shire president helped supply water to campers, and vandalism at camps causes hardship. Pastoral outlook improves in southern New South Wales with promising growth and steady harvests, though more rain is needed to revive pastures and water supplies.
A clipped tale describes a man from Bridgetown who temporarily lost sight after a blow. Recovery followed. later a distant discovery off the Northern Coast revealed an antimony seam, with prospectors noting a long-sought chest and valuable ore.
The Tamworth mutiny committee chaired by Mr CGdy Woollett debated a proposal to open a road from NumI to Gloucester to serve Nur North and North West districts. Support was shown for the Water-Port Micasarie and Northern Lily Lane branches, with push to complete the main line and assign a portion to the proposed Nuniletiuidiwster.
In Cowra a government reception discussed plans to extend powers of local bodies. Minister Bruxner said a scheme is in preparation and should gain approval, with finance as a key factor. Brive noted Main Roads Board finances: councils want motor tax to fund country roads, but under the new Act country districts receive full funds raised.
Read here for vision help from Webster Jack and McDonald Opticians in Pitt Street and Martin Place Sydney. They invite letters, offer sight advice, and claim expertise in defective eyes. Send in your cases for specialist repairs and watch repairs as a service highlight.
Douglas Waddell and Co report a very successful cattle sale with wide attendance. Three year old steers fetched up to £9 16s, two year old steers £8 0s, cows and calves to £8 18s, with strong demand across many lots including Devon-Durham cattle and store cattle. A second sale planned for February is announced as very successful, with numerous entries and receipts continuing at Shire Yards.
Jacob Neilson aged 102 died at Kyaxin Memorial Warpital on Sunday. Aemidale public school headmaster J Finnyson named head master at Taroa, B A Griffiths moves from Emmaville. Geophysics talk on Anatrasia cited at Hobert conference. Sir Idgeworth David notes Imperial Council for Semite Research will fund tests in Australia.
Matthewson and Co report a private treaty sale of the 430 acre Waukivory dairy farm including stock and plant to W Ribbons of Stroud. The item notes mortgage interests and the purchaser, with further Sydney auction observations from Winchcombe Carson Ltd on cattle and pig values and multiple yarded lots at the Sydney sale.
Apparent OCR of a local stock sale ad lists prices for ewes, cows, heifers, yearlings and store cattle with multiple figures in pounds and shillings. The notice mentions a special sale event in February with a long inventory and a held-over strong interest from buyers.
The dairy industry was highlighted at Byron Bay by Federal Treasurer De Korte Pye who cited Australia’s £125,000,000 capital investment and £48,000,000 in valley farm capital, with £4,290,000 in milk products, butter, and larder plants. About 500,000 people depend on the industry, supporting towns and immigrant settlement, with government aid seen as essential for progress and market security. The speaker urged complete 490 percent cooperation among industry units to ensure success.
Impounded a bay mare from Copeland Common aged about seven years with white wind feet and branded M.F near the shoulder. If not reloined she will be re advertised at noon on Thursday 26 January 1988. Poundkeeper J Corton notices.
The Federation of British institutes issues a report by Mr. Corr Ric Rouse on Probibi Hien in the United States. It argues prohibition restricts personal liberties and questions moral fiber while noting the broader social and economic impacts of the temperance movement.
A fragmentary note mentions a founder titled How Gentil Menorial Missieat and an unclear reference to WaHtnos day with male Giethielay. No clear events or identifiable entities to verify.
An obituary fragment recalls Mitchell and a lifelong partner, noting loss and enduring memory. It mentions a spouse and companion, with hints of a long life shared and sorrow from death. The text is garbled but preserves themes of mourning and tribute to a late loved one.
Fragmented OCR memorial note honors Mel Une Vim Be Me Ot tg, a beloved mother named in garbled text. It recalls family names, dates, and places with many misread words. The piece reads like a tribute card from a local publication with scattered characters.
Loving memory published for Mary Anilhin and related relatives. The note honors a dour mother and grandmother with dates, names, and surviving grandchildren. The message expresses sorrow, thanks, and remembrance from her children and grandchildren.
Memorial note memorializing a mother who died on January 22, 4027 with tender lines about loss and enduring memory. The message is a rough, fragmented obituary style dedication from a son to his mother, mentioning suffering and remembrance across a year.
A fragmented obituary memorial describes a mother who died after lingering illness. The text references grief, loss, and a wish that the loved one be remembered, mentioning family members and close relations in a sympathetic tone.
Memorial notice for Mary Ann who died January 22 1927 aged 63. Statement of gratitude from her daughter and son in law M and J Young and grandchilds. Public notice at Grom center and District confirms business transition to Mr A.1 Markey and thanks for past support.
notice states Langra Markey has taken over Warris in Gloucester Street, pledging to maintain the same generous support and good service once provided by Mr. Warris. The signer requests civil attention and continued customer satisfaction as the new proprietor assumes duties.
TENDERS will be received up to 1 toon on SATURDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1928, for the purchase of two safes with outside measurements 6 ft 8 in by 3 ft 9 in by 2 ft 0 in high and 260 din 2rl sin by Atthis. Both safes are in good order and complete with Keys. The highest offer or any lender not necessarily accepted. S. SHEPPARD, Shire Clerk. Yar a, 18/4/28.
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