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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

2

Gloucester Advocate July 27 1928 Current Topics and Local Notices

The paper reports a fox terrier attacked a Diack nak on a seventh railway, dying two hours later, and a dog injury when a trike hit Miss Muriel White's Pom. It notes cedar timber value in furniture, a broken wrist of Shire Clerk Mr. Chaplin, and government policy on wireless broadcasting. Also covers a Dungog battery case with jockey Sullivan disqualified, Belle Hawk’s win, and death of Mrs Buckman with funeral details.

Gloucester Gar M Carl Street L. E. Steret G. Street Muriel White Vungog R. M. Cox Dungog Racing Club William Sullivan Elle Mawk Dunog Sullivan Belle Hawk Bellbird

Obituary and Local Notes From Wingham and Sydney

Thomas Jackson, a longtime Wingham bootmaker aged 94, dies. Reports on rough wrestling at Sydney Stadium note no serious harm. Chief Secretary Brunnell orders inquiry. A Newtown court case involves a motor vehicle incident and license suspension. Market notes cover Rabbit skin values and livestock pricing. broader discussion on physical strain in sports and bowls in elderly players.

Sydney Stadiam Brunnnell Rewark Suitet Neo Hmnself Brunnell Sydney Hugh Nicholls Walter Milner

Tunney Beats Heeny In Eleven Rounds For World Title

The Tunney Heeny world championship bout ran last night at 9 pm American time, noon today Sydney time. Tunney weighed 44 stone 10 lbs and Henney’s fist filled. From the opening bell Tunney dominated, landing a decisive knock-out in the eleventh round.

Tunney Heeney Sydney Henney King Hemlen Claw Avebey

Farley-Signell Wedding Joins Stratford Families

Two Stratford families unite as Milas Kathleen Bignell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hanvard Bignell, marries Mr 8 B Parlay, son of Mr and Mrs W Farley, at Stratford Hall. The ceremony featured Ivory crepe de chine gowns, orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet. Guests, attendants, and post wedding travels to Armidale followed a pre nuptial jumble tea in her honor.

Farley—Signell Stratford Milas Kathleen Bignell Hanvard Bignell Stretford 8. B. Parlay Gust Morrie Durley Aid Joseph Bignell Bignell Parley Mrs. Parley Armidale

Caneian Foursome Handicap Draw and Results

The Caneian Foursome handicaps and draws were posted for a local event. Notable matchups include Kinmolt with Ennis and Ashworth with Street, plus pairs like Doudney with Rye and Rye with Sellick, as details and scores circulated among associates. The Associats Foursome was won by Mrs Emmett and Mrs Roddy with two strokes.

Adu Fourrons Mort W. Kinmolt A. Ennis T. Ashworth L. E. Street A. A. Doudney L. Rye V. Hall W. W. Fiandon E. Rerner V. i. Iowne P. Roddy D.C. Rye W. Sellick Ghoriton A. Parish RL. McGinty H.R. Mackay R Levick A. J. Woodward M. J. Graham W. Garner Ghriath Hear Emmett Roddy Mra Street Mian Hazelwood Kelf Mise Graham Awsworth Parish Doutley Christie Newton Mackay Mra. L. Street Locke Miss Garner Mia

Tennis Tugrabakh v Gamqat in Tugrabakh match

A lively tennis card at Tugrabakh on Saturday featured mixed pairs and doubles events. Notable results include Miss Merchant with Sid Smith defeating T and Mrs Murray 6 0 8, and several 6 to 4 or 6 to 3 outcomes among the pairing lists, with Tugrabakh recording seven sets and fifty six games in total.

Miss Merchant Sid Smith Murray Q. Middlebrook C. Hamberger G. Murray

Gloucester vs Cedar Park match sparks strong team plans

Gloucester lines up a first grade clash against Cedar Park with Godwin back at half back to bolster defense while strong substitutes push for medals. Second grade travels to Wingham for a cup tie as Gloucester prepares for a busy weekend of football and a major ball event draws wide local crowds.

the Park Gloucester Wade Cedar Party Godwin Wingham R. Syron A. Glarke H. Gray J Oldfield Hopley G. Britten Gindwin A. Wilson L. Oldfield W. Gray A. Ireland C. Moor

Local Government Franchise Amended at Joint Party Meeting

A cordial joint meeting of National and Country Parliamentary parties amicably retired the Local Government franchise dispute. It will be open for a private member to move an amendment during the Local Government Amending Bill in the next House session. The Premier Mr Buyin received a warm, applauded vote of confidence. The gathering backed non petty discussion on the franchise issue.

Buyin

Homerty Bold Report On Dairy Farm Purchase Mixup

An unclear report mentions Mr Mont, Langworthy, and a dairy farm near Maitland. It notes a purchaser mixup or miscommunication involving dairy farming, with references to Viomente and Parey Poot, but the details are garbled and largely unreadable.

Homerty WX. Dann Mont. Langworthy Worl Maitland Parey Poot

Benefit of Kelth Chapman Fund Held At Local Hall

A large crowd attended a Monday evening benefit to assist Keith Chapman. Organizers report about £25 raised for his medical care, with music and supper provided by volunteers. Prize winners and dancers are thanked, and no expenses were charged.

Kelth Chapman Keith Chapman Ms.g B. Turris Ohre Jack Moffall John

Mud, My Brother, Mud in Wingham Lane

A fragment from a Wingham note recounts a muddy, tense walk home during rain. The author and companions face a heated argument about mud and a near confrontation with a bullocky who brandishes a whip as they pass a wagon and bullocks under heavy rain.

Plemmuire Wingham Leity Mutt Tuohy Ming Elaht Eubrigh Tim Tor Hays Chad Varnes Jerry Deery Fortuna'ely

Cattle sale plans reshaped after stalled market talks

A conference with homebush selling agents the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board and government railways led to new plans to separate cattle from yards and expand facilities. The Metropolitan Meat Board to decide on new or altered yards while trials start soon. Ratepayers reject council’s 44 000 borrow proposal for permanent improvements by a large margin.

Homebush Metropolitan Meat Industry Board Tin Government Railways Metropolitan Meat Board Cremsie Wuld Goulburn Counsil Oey

Gloucester Cattle Sale Reports and Prices From Fortnightly Auction

Matthewson and Co report a fortnightly sale with about 100 head yarded and firm demand. Prices list numerous cows, heifers, and steers across multiple vendors with occasional buyers and next sale scheduled for Tuesday August 9 at 4 o'clock. Gloucester market notes good quality stock and strong outside competition, with forthcoming sale dates announced.

Glouwcester Matshewada and Co Gangom W. J. Kaox Sanyom G. Barham V. Slade G. Schmierer J. Weal Springer Ty Big Wilks A. Wi. Ree Helfern J. Wand Gloucester Matthewson and Co Pia IW. Fitzgerald W. J. Adams A. Cornbutt A. Bignell McCarthy Ry Marsh A. McRae B. Relf B. McRae A. Tent J. Snape J. Gorton Borham Brow A. Shelton J. Jupp A. Blenkley War. Johnson P. Landers M. J. Landers A. Engel Nourtas G. Iaane Mrs. Bank E. Ninnegs B. Nash

Sydney livestock market opens strong as buyers bid freely

Buyers crowded the Sydney sale yard on Thursday with eager bidding in the first hours, sellers holding advantage early. Yardage notes show 3333 yards improved, with cattle and steer listings including extra choice weights and prime lots, while cows and yearlings remained in evidence amid steady demand.

Sydney

Beef market report from Farmers & Grassers page

Bolfer beef Ala amid good activity as cattle show upward price tendency. Calves forward 700 on 25th inst with medium quality stock. market firm. Prices rise for baconers and porkers. prime heavy vealers and calves command higher quotes, general range from 23/ to 55/ per head.

Rackfalters Req Byoney

In Memoriam Lunean Myles 1927 Newcastle Death

In loving memory of my dear son and brother Lunean Myles accidentally killed in Newcastle on July 2 1927. We cherish your memory with love and pride though you are gone to Heaven. Beautiful memories of you endure in our hearts. Inserted by his mother siblings and family members.

Morae Lunean Myles Newcastle Amocra

In memoriam Duncan Myles McRae

In loving memory of Duncan Myles McRae who was accidentally killed on July 28 1927 Inserted by Tea McIntyre in loving remembrance with tribute and sorrow from family and friends.

McRae Duncan Myles Remembered in Newcastle

In remembrance of Duncan Myles McRae accidentally killed on 28 July 1927 at Newcastle. Ever remembered. Inserted by Jim and M Bourke.

McRae Remembrance for Duncan in Newcastle

In remembrance of Duncan McRae Myles McRae was accidentally killed on July 28 1027 at Newcastle. Inserted by James Bourke ser and family.

McRae Duncan Myles McRae Newcastle James Bourke

Dare Family Thanks Medical Staff After Illness

Mr and Mrs W J Dare express gratitude to the Doctors Sisters and Nurses of the Narraweema Private Hospital for their care and attention to their daughter Lorna during her recent illness.

W. J. Dare Narraweema Lorna Ilnesa

Selected Seed Potatoes Directors Notice

Notice under the Articles of Association that the full Board including Metere T. W. Ashworth D Borer P W Dearde H J Dennett L A Harris A Shaw and J G Wilson retire in September 1928 and are eligible for re election no nominations will be received until Monday September 10 1928 by order of the Board.

Metere T. W. Ashworth D. Borer P. W. Dearde H. J. Dennett L. A. Harris A. Shaw J. G. Wilson

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