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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1926
Page
2
With old style cutlery cleaning required after meals but stainless cutlery only needs washing in warm water. Stainless knives outlast rival kinds since they aren t rubbed away on boards or machines. When replacing knives an assortment of Stainless Cutlery is available at reasonable prices for quality.
In the Gloucester Advocate an opinion argues that current Shire Councils fail to govern effectively. It urges appointing a financial and road-building expert, citing Mr Dearborn, to steer local authorities, with reforms including better pay and central oversight to attract capable administrators.
The Gloucester Caledonian Society announces formation of a new Pipe Band with its inaugural public appearance on Wednesday night. Longtime secretary Mr. I. Waddell is named Chairman and will oversee society affairs with noted zeal. the group emphasizes fellowship, tradition, and annual concerts under prestigious auspices.
The lat year end exam at Ward's River Public School faced disruption from bad weather and influenza but pupils still competed for top marks. Top scorers include Nive Burton 71 4, Bevan Burton 64 2, Margaret Gax 58 4, Joan Philling 66 4, Ronald Martin 71 4, Clare Ryan 68 1, Reta Barkwill 95 14, Leo Ryan 42 2, Leo Hofsman 50 4, William Phillins 48 2.
Australian openers Amirewa and Paynter struggled as Lancashire dismissed several by Malley and Andrews with Macdonald taking five wickets for 145. Australia reached 1000 runs? No, the text is garbled. Key names include Ponsford, Woodfull, Richardson, Nuckworth, Ryder and Malley. Late wickets toppled, with Hills and Bundries among the dismissals.
A detailed ledger reports Wert week sales with 190 Neudel cattle valued, listings of steers cows bulls and calves from Abbott & Co. plus private sales of Jersey steers and beef stock. Financials show proceeds and expenditures, including band concert receipts, with officer elections and membership tweaks for the local society.
Portable Corona typewriter in good working condition offered for sale with easy operation. Advertising note promises an efficient, reliable device with August 1927 reference and inquiry instructions via CORONA Advocate OMee.
Mr and Mrs W Traynor and Brucedate Ward express thanks for kindness shown after their sad bereavement. They acknowledge floral tributes telegrams letters and condolence messages, and send special thanks to Doctor Holcombe Mrs Bruce Mr Turner and Mr Madden for support.
An unreserved general sale listing many items including dairy stock Jersey cattle mares breeding sows and ponies. farm implements ploughs harnesses hay gear and a large selection of household furniture and fittings. The sale is scheduled for Tuesday July 27 at 41 oclock with viewing and catalogues to follow.
Local notices record a mass at St Josephs Church Gloucester on Sunday at 9 am and a mass at Mr M Landoes Wilford Barlington Tuesday 26th July at 6 30 pm led by Rev James Monghor. Also mentions parish requests and local church activities.
A historic notice discusses diverting the Gloucester River to feed the Chichester catchment. It notes potential water supply impacts, cost figures, and the need for inquiry by local authorities amid unsettled public debate and objections from settlers along the Gloucester River.
Gloucester readers are urged to consult Elder and Cootee at Sellick's Chambers Church Street about eye care. Mr Alexander Elder, a skilled optometrist, offers scientifically guided services and maintains practice daily at Sellick's Chambers.
At Taree Quarter Sessions on Wednesday last the defendant A H L Him was acquitted of stealing cedar trees owned by Bakewell Broa after no defence evidence was heard. The judge agreed with the jury that the case should have been civil, not criminal. Crown solicitor Browning and defence counsel McTogue appeared.
The Gloucester District Caledonian Society met at the School of Arts on Wednesday night with several members present led by Chief Moaurs A B Mc bead. The secretary read the annual report praising eleven council meetings and a successful gathering and Scotch concert. A locally formed pipe band, taught by Pipe Major John Perry, was highlighted and subsidised. The society thanked contributors and looked to a prosperous 1920-1997 season.
At a Gloucester Race Club gathering held at Shire Hall on Wednesday, members including Mersie Bentler chairing discussed the impact of the Compensation Act on small clubs. The secretary outlined insurance costs for officials and drivers while a vote approved further study before racing resumes. A sub-committee was formed to organize a euchre party and dance to aid Chile funds, and a notice was issued about paying old debts.
Major J Perry of Gersnack joins the Society as a valuable acquisition. The Band lineup includes Piper Thom son Laurie Pipe Major and Drummers Wy Thomas J Laws Glen Fusion with dancing interludes. Mrs Hindon and Miss Went aided the program, while Merroit and Waddell praised supporters and thanked contributors for a year of valuable entertainment.
Tenders will be received until noon on Monday July 26 for provision of a shelter shed. Plans and specifications may be obtained on application at the undersigned. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. L Street, Hon. See Glocester 'Trin tile' Club.
An odd damaged notice from MORAE BROS of Barrington states that property found or held must be claimed by paying expenses. if not claimed by a specified date in August, it will be sold to defray costs. The wording is garbled and references Ware Months and other uncertain details.
Gloucester Shire Council notifies 28 day active publication proposing to grant Charles Prieally a public road across the road junction Man chester Never Never Faulkland Rocky Cronin boundary of Portion 128 Parish Verulam. Objections in writing to Shire Clerk within 28 days. Kind O Halloran Shire Office Shire Yourwater July 164m 1926.
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