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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
2
Hon Walter Bennett reports Education Minister approved converting Heatherdale Subsidised School to Provisional status. A departmental teacher will be appointed when available. Contact Mr James Perish Gloucester River for details.
The main social function of the week was the Ball held in the Star Theatre under the auspices of the Emia Carnie Church. Dancers enjoyed the music of Paleonere Orchestra with MC Mr Bot Burns keeping things lively. Decorations featured wisteria blossoms and Iceland poppies. prize chocolates donated by Br. L. W. Freeman went to lucky spot winners.
Longworth gave a detailed report on the Gloucester P P Board delegate to the Glenfield conference and the visit to Glenfield Research Station. He noted motions carried, compensation discussions for pleural issues, and a debate on revenue contributions to research with mixed delegate support. The trip highlighted stock and pasture conditions across districts and praised monetary support from the Board, while flagging ongoing disease concerns and new inoculation trials.
A column discusses the absorption by a company of four factories in Felmond and the prospect of regional marketing forces uniting. It highlights the 1925 amalgamation of Coastal Farmers Co op Society and Berrima District Farm and Dairy, noting cost savings and rising net earnings. The piece also covers Newcastle Abattoir Board actions and government stance on legislative powers, plus broader themes of tariff changes and inter-Imperial trade.
Tomorrow's event features a 48 player draw with matchups including Parish vs Dwyer and Chariton vs Grahame. Dungog team visits Gloucester for weekend matches with a selected Gloucester side listed, and Associates to provide afternoon tea for visitors.
Gloucester prepares for a first grade match against Wingham at Gloucester with a selected side including C Hopley G Gordon S Greenaway A Clarke J Mayers and more. The Upper Manning League fixtures also list Wingham reserves at Wingham and Gloucester and Dyers Crossing match.
A Stock Inspector reports on disease tests in cattle, pleuro testing in cows, and condemned porkers from a consignment. He notes occasional gastroenteritis from unsuitable feed, winter weeds including burrowane seeds affecting cattle and sheep, and comments on meat inspection in country centers versus city butchers. He defends the inspection system and assures public safety.
Air reports suggest Australia endures unusually cold conditions as South Pole ice lies thousands of miles closer to the continent than in years past. The phenomenon is linked to memories and a sorrowful note from a family commemorating Duncan Myles, who died in Newesade on 28th July 4927, remembered by his mother and siblings.
A memorial note lists Punan Myles MacRae accidentally killed in Newcastle on July 8 1927. It states sentiments from Ty McIntyre and mentions Mewastle Softwood Mill and Sawyer positions. It references the Secretary Rewcastle Timber Merchants Association.
Direct from owners sought for 8000 acre grazing property with good water and functioning improvements. Central buyer desires March 1930 possession. Offer of £5000 on possession. Respond with full particulars to L H McLennan & Co Stock and Station Agents Temple Court 427 Collins Street Melbourne Phone Cen 1613.
Tenders are invited for the cartage of cream from Gloucester River to various Stratford runs. Applications for particulars should be made to J. M. Wratten, Manager. The lowest or most advantageous bid will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders close August 10.
On Sunday after Trinity the Gloucester region lists church services at several parishes. Rev H W Rogers is noted for Presbyterian Church events at Taverenninn and nearby Berryico with addresses and times.
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