Co operation and local industry discussed at meeting
Saturday meeting on July 22 1905 debated co operation and district competition urging individualized worker effort and modern machinery to boost wealth and production. A separate account recalls Thompson’s strange departure tale and Breen pursuit. a man died after taking strychnine while Everingham and Buckley witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Everingham
Breen
John Buckley
Constable Breen
Gloucestershire Tragedy Reveals Poisoned Statesman
The late Thomas Ts, a respected resident of Gloucester, reportedly poisoned himself after revealing fears of pursuit by police. Nearby, Dr Wright treated him. the incident followed months of mental distress and a mob scare tied to a Gloucester Estate and a dry track. Everingham, a friend, observed the man’s deteriorating mind and his belief he was being hunted, leading to dire statements and strained relations with colleagues.
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Gloucester
Wright
Constal
Fr Everingham
Polic
Mr. E
Mrs Higgins Seriously Ill With Pneumonia In Ward's River
News notes Mrs C Higgins of Ward's River is seriously ill with pneumonia. The week saw several speculators in town and an Sidney expert visited the Hastings cap abilsy mines.
JRT Stephens Recorder Elects Tre n b ath Auditor and Factory News
The JRT Stephens Recorder notes Mr Trenbath appointed auditor after Mr Gorton vacated. A box of books from the Free Library will be procured. A general meeting of subscribers is set for the 25th to review accounts and adopt rules. Surplus timber to be sold by tender.
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Gorton
Trenbath
Free Library
D. Ross
Berries
Mandeville
Rawdon Vale
Montague Garbett
Gloucester
Avon and Barrington Butter Factory
P. Brittons
Advocate
Donald Ross
School of Arts
Gentleman
Elijah
Avon Telegraph Line Down After Tree Fall
District news notes a tree falling across the telegraph line near the Avon bridge on the 14th, dragging six poles and interrupting communication for about 14 hours. Barrington Teachers Association held its first annual meeting on July 15 at the Public School.
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Avon
Avon Bridge
Barrington
Barrington ‘Teachers’ Association
Dent
J. Dyer
Hoen Sec. Trens
G. Weber
Ave
Thames
Perram
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Corwon
Traace
Thomas
JRT Stephens Recorder
Nowra3
Port Stephens P.P
Port Stephens Pastures Protection Board
Messrs
T. D. Andrews
Woodside
Mr. Win
Allan
Oakley Island
T. H. Hooke
J. R. Higgins
Carney’s
Gloucester River
R. Easton
Belbourne
J. A. McKenzie
Stroud
W. N. Lee
Oxley
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