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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
4
Saturday July 7 1906 reports a hospital ball gathering, new advertisements by Doust and Mthenziv, and a society meeting at Selocom hall. The meeting featured Mr Pevke the new schoolteacher and a lecture on Political Economy by Mr Atkinson, with further remarks on Reform Hill and a forthcoming event at the Hospital Ball.
The School of Arts Committees plan tenders to reverse a dangerous building portion. A collapsed storey caused a sinkage and a cracked wall. The architect, Dr Bowker, travels to Sydney for surgery. locals oppose Kawana Quays wharf in Stroud shire and seek boundary changes to include it.
The Gloucester School of Arts held a meeting with Jenner as chair and other officers present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A large number of books were overdue and the secretary was instructed to arrange immediate returns. The annual subscribers meeting is set for Tuesday 17th to present the annual report and elect officers. Nominations must be in to the secretary 24 hours before the meeting. Financial plans and building improvements were discussed to purchase more books.
Mr Crick caused a violent scene in the House on Wednesday night and was removed by the Hergedtat-at-Avie. The late Ge Lancells estate value for probate stands at £507490. A strike at British Australasian Tobacco Co works on Wednesday left 110 employees idle over female labour on a tobsecu machine. The veteran ecullers race is planned for Saturday August 4 with listed participants.
Mr H C Perram, long time Barrington Public School head, resigns to devote himself to farming. About 200 district friends attend a June 30 picnic on the school grounds, with a midday feast and presentations including a silver sugar s carte and a silver glass pickle jar. The gathering applauds his nine years of teaching and support for debating, athletics, and community causes, and wishes him well as he departs.
In Gloucester on Saturday June 30 the Gloucester team defeated Avon 11 to 0 after a first half where Elliss and Leonard crossed, with Howe adding a late try and a precise kick for the final points. Referee Monro assisted by boundary officials Hughes and Quirk.
The notes discuss low enthusiasm for winter football, the Avon team forming this year as a positive step, and a suggestion for more local clubs to balance travel. It notes players showing potential, with Kiliss performing well, and mentions the recent practice match where both sides appeared short on form and the ground needed maintenance.
The report lauds Gloucester players as mainstays with strong performances from Marshall Avon and Cornish while Reichert and Williams show promise in rugby. Referee conduct is critiqued. A Stroud visit to Gloucester promises a lively match. In swimming, American C M Daniele wins the Bath Club 120 yards in record time, beating Cevail Healy.
Notice is hereby given that meetings of the Local Lat Board will be held under the Crown Laude Acts at ULUL CISTI on 2ark wil eth July Wad WAMES VERNON, Chairnin Local Lad Bowed Hite Hust Maitlanes.
Fragmentary notice indicates a public meeting of farmers or settlers adjourned previously. Details are unreadable but reference to a location, date, and time suggest a local assembly. No clear entities or concrete actions can be confirmed from the text available.
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