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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
11
A committee led by Mesers A. E. Smith G. David and E. T. Ladd was appointed to explore a possible dinner or smoke night concert during the Show and, if feasible, arrange for about 50 attendees. Stewards and other business were also transacted.
Municipal items show unimproved capital value of rateable land at £45122 and annual value £9244 19s 2d. Rate limit under the Local Government Act set at £1300 9s 4d. Total estimated expenditure £1242 10s with £359 2s 8d contingencies and £1024 1s to be raised by rate, rate of 5s 4d in the £ proposed. last year 4d. Park grazing rights awarded to J Lyne at £8 11s. Boundary enlargement to be debated next meeting.
Dr McKinnon told the council the Black Head road draws many visitors with about 150 onground and 47 vehicles plus horsemen. He said the expenditure was warranted. Alice McCarthy, daughter of Dr McCarthy, has returned from San Francisco where she studied dentistry. She notes American households rely on men for chores and that women largely rule America. Zenobia suggests reading Seeing America through interested eyes by Rita.
Daughters of Eve note Edith Humphries and Sladen writing a life of Gordon with ties to Marrickville and Cheltenham England. News records sisters of Mrs Donkin at Chatswood and Mrs Donohue with Florence stay, plus Nellie Stewart and a London marriage in Sydney circles. Madame Melba teases tour plans. a nurse conference in Sydney. new butterfly farming by Miss McGlashan. and Elsie Watson wins a Royal Academy scholarship.
Mr Cowan gains encouraging support at meetings promoting the Country Party ideals. His remarks on Shire matters satisfy supporters, and a good audience at Upper Lansdowne on Tuesday evening gave him a cordial reception and a splendid hearing.
A Simplex milking machine demonstration was given by a Messia Foley Bros. representative on Mr. James Stitt’s Killabakh property where a complete plant has just been erected. The machine acted splendidly. A report of the proceedings will be printed on Wednesday.
While working at Lawrence's sawmills in Kew on Monday, Mr. Lawrence's left hand was severed at the wrist by a circular saw. He was brought to M.R.D. Hospital for treatment.
Extreme heat continues across the area with temperatures hitting around 100. Forecasters say rain is badly needed to ease drought conditions as the ground dries out and conditions stay hot and dry.
The Nabiac Jockey Club plans a racing day on Saturday February 15 with £45 in prizes. Details to follow. Inspector Riley will not replace Inspector Fraser as Inspector of Schools. the vacancy will be filled by Inspector Dart, Nabiac.
Gloucester candidate David Cowan will address electors on Wednesday evening, discussing topics of great interest to the electorate ahead of the State election. The meeting aims to inform voters about key issues and Cowan's plans for Gloucester.
A Taree Parents and Citizens meeting nominated several gentlemen to meet Minister for Education Mr Carmichael on Monday. They will urge classification of Taree District School as a High School and discuss an hostel with the Minister. Teachers changes noted during vacation include J T Slack promoted to a near Orange school and W Brewer filling Croki vacancy. L Whitbread now posted to Balgownie. Searls of Nabiac takes six months leave.
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