Boxing Day Sports Began on Barrington Amid Fire Years
The first Boxing Day sports on the Barrington, held on the flat between the river and current Barrington school, marked a successful debut with crowds on horseback and side saddles. From 1895 to 1911 the event evolved from a day of amusement to a fundraiser for local facilities, notably supporting the Public Hall from 1911 onward.
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Barrington
Jus. Drummond
Stanley Drummond
Ar West
Stanley
J the Pick
I Moore
Donald Grant
Barrington Village
Barrington Bridge
Gloucester
H. J. Green
G. A. Osmond
T. Dare
J- Forbes
Everett
A. Bowen
J. Clark
L. Gorton
Bruce McSwan
Miss Bradfield
London Sunday papers hint tariff plan to curb trade deficit
Reports from London indicate the Cabinet may agree next week to impose a low general import tariff, possibly ten percent, to improve the trade balance. The News of the World notes exemptions for raw steel raw cotton and all food products.
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London
News of the World
Business leaders decry government attacks on industry
The Arml dle Chamber of Commerce president Mr. Fuchntuson and secretary Mr. Richardson condemned New South Wales government actions they warned would strangulate industry and raise unemployment. They criticized the arbitration bill, arguing it would shift control from owners to officials and spell ruin for business.
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Armidle Chamber of Commeres
Fuchntuson
Richirdwon
Tle
New South Wales
Mr. Richardson
Wninn
Advance in Grassland Husbandry
An address at the North Coast Agricultural Bureau conference urged grassland improvement as a path to lower unit costs. J C McCallum highlighted pasture management, fertilising, soil treatment, and suitable grasses as essential. Pioneers Gundowying and Warrangong showcased large scale gains per acre, signaling grassland management as a key Australian asset.
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The
Agricultural Bureau
J.C. McCallum
Lord Bledisine
Ly Rami
Australia
Tke Frell
Gundowyinga
Pietriche
Warrangong
World Broadcasts From Sydney Hear London Listeners
The Birmingham Mail reports a Sydney broadcasting station WK2ME reaching a global service via Amalgamated Wireless. A listener in King's Heath notes Australia’s evening signal reaches England well despite interference and expresses appreciation for the hymn tunes and orchestral selections transmitted across 10,000 miles. Directional antennas are used, with each session aimed at a different world region and North America first. The reception of the Swiss Drnaitcasts at Wing's Heart has been satisfactory since September.
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Birmingham Mail
Harry Bevan
King’s Heath
Sydney
Wk2me
Amalgamated Wireless
WAQME
Mr. Bevan
Australia
North America
England
Wing
Advertise in the Gloucester Advocate for Market Reach
The Gloucester district, home to about five thousand residents, is described as prosperous and in need of feeding, clothing, and transport. The Gloucester Advocate boasts as the district’s sole newspaper, read by the local audience businesses aim to reach.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
Materials used in smart shoes for women turn to animal skins
The article notes frog skins and pheasant feathers as new materials in women’s smart shoes. It also mentions sparrow damage in an Argentine province amounting to about £800 and Britain's beer imports reaching 1,120,839 barrels costing over £4,000,000 in the first nine months of the year.
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Argentina
Britain
Casino Protection Board Seeks to Preserve PP Boards
A meeting of the Casino Protection Board discussed a letter from the Council of Advice of PP Boards stating no objection to the board petitioning the Upper House to protest abolishing PP Boards. The council will press to retain the boards and take steps to prevent abolition, with Mr Henderson and Mr Cowan commenting on Lang’s busyness and possible departure.
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Casino Iutures Protection Board
Council of Advice
P.P
Casino Board
Bat Doabl
Henderson
Mr. Cowan
Lang
Mr Henderson
Cowan
Gratton
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsements Stand Test of Time
An England focused endorsement recalls Mr. J. W. Yardy of Gloucester who suffered sudden kidney pain and backache and found relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He reports eight years later he remains well and attributes recovery to the pills. Sold by chemists and storekeepers. be sure you get Doan's. Artesian wells in London drawing water from chalk at 200 feet below the surface.
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Dean
J. W. Yardy
Cowper Street
Gloucester
Doan
Mr. Yardy
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
London
Notice to trespassers on Buc Metta Road farm property
Property owner C. Maslen warns that any person trespassing on Buc Metta Road after this date will be prosecuted. All previous permissions withdrawn.
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Buc Metta
Printing Savings Highlighted by Advocate Office Ad
In contrast to Sydney, the Advocate Office offers a Bia Saving on printing. Proceeds from promoters and staff are spent in Gloucester, supporting local services and operations.
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Paling's
George St
Sydney
A. J. Cavanough
Newcastle
Paling's Ltd
Hunter ST
Newcastl
Advocate
Prom’etors
Gloucester
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Russell & Smith
Taree
Baker & Pastrycook
Glouvofster
A. Corbett
F. Connelly
Jessie Corbett
R. Whitton
P. Webeck
Victoria
Jack Sprat
H. Tull
Corbett
HINES
King ST
Russell's Bakery
T. Charlton
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Street & Parish Ltd
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Flemington
Were
Farmers & Graziers
E. W. Sparke
West Maitland
Campbell's Hill
Maitland
Pit, Son & Badgery, Ltd
U Son & Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson
Winchcombe, _ Carson, Ltd
Paling
Michail
Birmingham
W.A
P.O. Box
Radiola
Amalgamated Wireless (Asia) Ltd
A.C. Radiolas
Yume
Addres
Diabolo Separator CO. Ltd
Sussex Street
Matthewson & Coy
Reg. Day
Hampton Court
W. Maitlane
Gomino Bros
Garden OF Roses
Tomatus
LETTE
Choice
Prentifak
Eeasonanbly Hood
Comino Bros
Kendal
R. Kendall
King ST. Gloucester
FRICE
M. Thurlow
ST. Gloucester Bond
C. Maslen
Mrs
B. Nash
General Carrier
G. B. Nash
Barrington Street
Aloucester
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