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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
2
In Gloucester Advocate a fragment discusses the notion of concentration and mental focus during work life. It critiques workers’ fixation on a single goal and its impact on pay, health, and personal life, with anecdotes about office discipline and a boss’s reaction to overwork and concentration.
Local notices include Catholic services at St Josephs Glou cistur, schooling discussions on Waukivory and wireless projects at Tugerah School, court fines at Gloucester Police Court, changes in local officials, Jersey cattle purchase, Congregational services, Euchre party and dance results, football selections, optometry services, church leadership changes, road upgrades to a main road, and regional council decisions on Trans-National routes.
The New Zealand Insurance Co Ltd led by local agent W W Hawdon says it will accept business under the new Workers Compensation Act. Other firms including an Australian company promise to arrange compulsory insurance, with Newcastle agents ready to issue policies once the act is in force. The South British Insurance Co has long operated in Newcastle district and offers local claims handling and attentive service through trained staff.
Nearly 4100 sawmills in the north and south have closed and about 15,000 men are out of work due to the Workers' Compensation Act. Kenten secretary Mr. Buxsmum cites insured cost hikes from £400 to £2500 as crippling for Gloucester area mills. Bundock mill and Graham Timber Company operations are halted, affecting over a hundred workers directly and many more in town and country.
Obituary notes the death of pioneer Leach at his home in Chichester aged 51 months? 5 years old. He was born at Cadanlngela estate Bandon grew up in Waterlot and lived a long life in the area. Survived by six sons and six daughters and two brothers William Lisle and James. He spent early years cedar eating then settled in Chichester turning to land improvement with his wife. He was a longtime member of the L C L and a churchwarden. His burial took place at the Church of England cemetery with Rev Carlos Stretch officiating.
In a city paper dated long ago the author attacks protective preferences for U S A timber over Australian, warns it harms sawmilling and cites Workman’s Compensation Act as a shove toward taxpayer burdens. The piece accuses powerful city interests of masking economic moves, urging rural workers to resist what it calls the City Colossus.
The State Parliament remains prorogued until August 3 and will not convene until after the referendum. The opening date is set for Tuesday August 4 or a week later, to be decided.
Fragmented notes discuss workmen's insurance, extortionate rates, and urgent demand for action. Mentions American road builder arrival and industrial strike coverage. References various editors, newspapers, and editorial tensions around insurance costs and labor disputes.
Two airmen were killed when a de Havilland aircraft crashed 3 miles from Manor railway station near Werribee at 10 50 am Today the plane was wrecked The Air Board withheld names until relatives were informed The victims were Flying Officer William Arthur Holt sham 28 and Cadet Thomas Stuart Glendinning Watson 23
A Dubbo stock report notes rabbit skin prices are high enough to absorb all local labor in the district, signaling strong demand for fur and related work as harvest and processing continue amid rising costs.
A border hallway agreement outlines 54 estates near the proposed lines, with firms selected. The subdivided areas total about £1,500,000 and have been irregularly handled by owners. Up to the breach, compulsory resumption has been deemed necessary for one valuation.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a property sale involving Blick Hog Callie POP and a Gloucester butcher named Butcher. Details are unclear but indicate a deed or notice of sale with rewards and arning terms. The readable items include names, places, and scattered phrases about payment or toning.
In sad memory of our only son and brother William Charles who died in Gloucester aged 474 years. Beloved by all, he rests in a saintly life above. From his loving father mother and siblings with aching hearts and tearful eyes. Not lost but gone before, a final tribute inserted by his family. Also notice of land resumption under the Public Works Act published in Government Gazette 76 June 1 1926 parish of Gloucester Lot 141A Sec B. Land to B Boorer and J EB Middlebrook. Mt. M Flannery Minister for Public Works Sydney 26/6/26.
Impounding notice at Barrington issued by Arch McRae. Two Jersey cows, one springing, branded like 25 near the ribs and square over 4 off join with red halter branded RT near rump. Distinct markings include square over diamond off loin. If not released, action at noon Thursday July 5 by Poundkeeper Joe Gorton.
Notice warns that anyone caught rabbiting or shooting at Wall areas including Blasch Blanch Reichert An irewa paddocks will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Signed W Langford.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines fee prices and guttering methods associated with Australian Botanica Producte Ltd NABLAC. Mentions contact details and delivery terms. Unable to confirm full context or date.
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