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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1926

Page

2

Gloucester Adsolate TUESDAY JULY 1926 Resignations and local notices

A Gloucester meeting discusses resignations of councilors including Ko Waddell and Me RL He kUiballonin and plans for by elections, with candidates already proposed. Also reports on Gloucester Raging Club tennis and golf events, water supply notes, and a Newtown police court case involving Owyn Herbert Evans with a two day sentence.

AIRE Gloucester GouneTwk Sweathawk Fae Monnay Lions Gounellion DP Ko Waddell de Goudell Ag PWR kUiballonin Gounedl Wolles O'Halloran Garington

Gloucester Rifle Club holds annual meeting and trophy event

The Gloucester Rifle Club met Thursday evening with steady attendance. All long-standing members were present except Treasurer A. Gollina, who was replaced by Btr. Ac Parker. Six matches were fired. Gloucester won all. NRA medal shoot planned for July 2 at Bist with many members expected.

Gloucester Fifle Club Gloucester Rifle Club A . Gollina Btr Ac Parker Gloucester Club NRA

Eucre Party and Pierrot Dance at School of Arty

A lively eu chre party and Pierrot dance were staged at the School of Arty on Wednesday to mark the Sol Mieka Menjvelal movement. Winners were announced amid music, balloons, and donations from local groups. net proceeds expected around £23 10s.

School of Arty Sol Mieka Mra Pviolin Me Laws Ilesim Euehee Pelzed Ities A. Yuios Av F. Hazelwood Sty Morelyb Krambach Nea Evang Kelahar Bourke W. Soare S. G. Oldeld J. Landara Barrington Mew Massey Miwana D. Corot Thelma Wobeck Monars Anerson Bros Comno Bros Magelwood Cotbelt

Gloucester Police Court Hearing Over Wages Claim

John Keele sues Walter Brassington for wages and loss of time alleging four weeks work from May for 6 pounds 10 shillings with meals and housing, while Brassington and others deny unpaid wages and claim Keele worked irregularly. Witnesses dispute Keele's conduct and the defendant’s handling of Keele, with Keele pleading guilty to a prior matter and maintaining he worked and was unpaid.

Gougester Forday John Keele Walter Braysington Borthwick W. W. Hawdon Bragaington Callie Tucker Mr. Hawdon Braggington Brown Brassington Brassieton Dungox Mr. BorthWick Bruxsington Poole Walter Brassington Resolig Ab Woukiyory Gloucester Gould Jack Keele Norw Lal Weathal Keons Pooli Keelus Col Keely Walter Ruth Kaela James Brown

Keele’s Employment Claims Linked to Brassington Dispute

Witnesses described Keele staying at Braysington’s and seeking work, denying employment with Brassington. He reportedly left after a row and later offered to camp in a food shed while plant sale decisions loomed. The P.M. awarded the plaintiff £5 5s with £3 4s costs.

Brassington’s Brassington Brasington’s Mr. Borthwick Keele Braysington P.M

Westley Lewis Wedding At Sydney Scene

On a Saturday in late June a wedding united Rosetta Lewis daughter of the late Mir and Mrs Lewis with Tom Westley son of Mr and Mrs Westley of Warrington at St Patrick Church Sydney. Father McBrean performed the ceremony. The bride wore a chrysanthemum frock and veil, carried a bouquet of hyacinths, and was attended by her sister Miss Flossie Lewis. The groom’s cousin acted as best man. Guests adjourned to Miss Bishop's rooms on King Street for a reception, with breakfast and to be followed by a honeymoon in the Mountains. The couple will reside at Barrington.

Westley Flossie Lewis Fred Westley Ridegroom King Street Miss Bishop Corninck Barrington

Official correspondence on workers' compensation act

The Hon J J Pitageraid notes a reply from the Labour and Industry Ministry regarding farmers' school children under the Workers' Compensation Act. A worker is defined by a contract of service with an employer. Family members may be workers if a service contract exists between them. Inquiry often shows relational status differs from master and servant, and who worked before and after school held to work under a contract of service with their father.

J J. Pitageraid Munlater

Supply of wooden poles and telephone line works

The Under Secretary of Public Works informs Fitzgerald that the Minister has decided to invite utterers to supply wooden poles direct to the department. Prices and delivery arrangements are being finalized. A separate note updates Mr Rye on the Graven Plateau telephone line works, with completion around 16 July 1926 and the opening of a new office under Mr R. Hardy.

Gloucester Hoy S. Vincent Mita Nept Public Works Wohl Shine Connell Gomel Plas Watkr Public Works Department Hom Jd Fitzgerald Fas Molly Utters Uy Warmery Dia Cowelhakh R. Hardy Rye Polly Seasons Court House Burren Junction Bugiibone Tengtha Pokataroa Publ Works Department Sydney District Works Office Moree A. ¢. Wood

Industrial Referendum Date Set for September Fourth

The Electoral Office warns about fines for not voting or failing to notify address changes. Writs issue July 26 and return October 12. Enrolment claims must be in by July 6. enforcement mirrors past noncompliance. A Timely note on enrolment and polling day contrasts with a mention of a medicinal product.

Allara Omer

Aberdeen Tragedy and Referendum Debate Sparks Contention

A fragmented discussion rages over referendum principles as Aberdeen tragedy fallout fuels political fault lines. Articles critique reform proposals, blame shifts, and call for accountability while naming figures such as Fra ser, Moyle, and local labor leaders amid a climate of insecurity and calls for fair compensation.

Nationalist Association council backs referenda proposals

The Nationalist Association council met behind closed doors on Monday night and decided to support the Commonwealth Government referenda proposals. Leader of the Opposition Mr. Bavin opposed the proposals, using arguments already publicized, while members who had heard Senator Pearce’s address supported the Government and recommended party supporters vote in favour.

Nationalit Agbosiation Coun Nationalist Association Commonwealth Bavin Pearce Aad Autportera

Auction notice for Craiggowan sale by Matthepson & Co

Matthewson and Co announce instructions from Fransl W Corbett Kay to sail by auction at Craiggowan on Tuesday July 27. The sale includes the Hik Dairy Herd Hornes Pigs farming implements Mouwnbald furniture and related items. Full particulars to follow in the next issue.

Auction Notice for Unclaimed Paddock stock at Barrington

A notice states livestock have been running in the Barrington paddock for 43 months and branded cattle are unclaimed. If not claimed by 6 August, they will be sold to the peninsular buyer at Weftury.

Barrington Wefry

Gloucester Race Club race entries and prize details

Gloucester Race Club outlines daily handicaps and prize money for multiple events including Flying Handicap and Novice Handicap with prize weights and second prize allocations. The document lists entry requirements and submission deadlines, plus quotes for deck flooring and bridge works in various stations with delivery and inspection terms.

Prise Fitar Hasuicap Hornishit Haidle Hack Twandicap Aerigunnee Agminalion G. McDonald

Elephant Rampage Halts Water Supply in Rockhampton

An elephant from Wirtham Circus escaped at Rockhampton and charged through a backyard, breaking a tap and flooding the yard. It toppled a mango tree, damaged two more houses, and trampled three fences before wandering off with its stolen outlet.

Rockhampton Wirtham Circus

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