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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1928

Page

2

Award in Loss of Husband Case at Gloucester River Co

Gladys Holstein and her two sons Gro. Ernest and Raymond sue Gloucester River Supply Co Ltd for the death of George Holstein, electrocuted near a live wire on December 30. The court awarded £850, liability admitted, paid into court.

Gladys Instein Gro Ernest Raymond Holstein Gloucester’ Rirer Supply Co. Ltd George Holstein Responden Inesman

Wages cut by major railway companies shock workers

A conference of the Great Western, London Midland, Beottiah, London North Eastern and Southern railways, with the National Union of Railwaymen and others, led to a 24 percent wage reduction affecting about 2,000,000 in payroll. J H Thomas lauded the settlement as a triumph of British common sense. Also note: Life magazine’s July issue features Count Felix von Luckner’s wartime exploits, including sinking fourteen Allied ships and turning a schooner into a raiding vessel, with subscriptions via T Shaw Mitchell, Melbourne.

Mrrratt Great Western London-Midland Beottiah London North-eastern Southern Railway Unio Avenda Society of Engineers and Firemen J. H Life Alury Count Luckner Felix von Luckner Alamps T. Shaw Mitchell Swanston Street Melhourne

Rabbit Market Report From Paterson Trades Slugged By Losses

Rabit and XNG reports Frank Auckett at Paterson noting the rabbit market shows mixed grades with pelts weaker on average. Winners and incoming lots vary, with heavy pelts quoted higher and lower grades easing by about 1d to 2d.

Rabbit &Xng Frank Auckett Paterson Win Saower Bel Tower Win'ers Ratus

Gloucester Mail Delay Clarified With Grafton Route

A communication from Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce explains a mail delay between Gloucester and Grafton. An error at Grafton Post Office routed Gloucester items via West Maitland, now corrected. With proper routing via West Maitland, future delays are unlikely. Mr Davies to be advised.

Gardner Milk Wits A. M. Davies Gloucester and West Maitland Davies Grafton Gloucester West Mailland Dasies

Tennis Formsdale Park Match Highlights Forbesdale Victory

A Park venue match on the first visit featured Forbesdale defeating various opponents in multiple doubles and mixed results. Teams included Atkins Darey, Samuelson, Lowrey, Latter, Miller, Martin, and others from Glouchester School guided by Mr. Dreyer, with a lighthearted afternoon and mixed scores ranging from 4 to 8 games per tie.

Formesdale Park Forbesdale Erneed Terme Gloucenter School Dreyer Atkins Zena Darey J. Mstatyra Nina Miller Miller P. Samuelson Garner Edna Lowrey Latter V. Martin Smith W. Mendelson Atking R. Garner N. Miller Dara F.smith E. Lowrey J. Miler Derapa J- Meintyre Samuelson Dare H. Miller B Lowrey Y. Martin P Smith A. Gerver L. Atking B. Latter W. Renderson J. Metatrie Porbeodale i Arts Gumon

Civic bribery case and penalties in Bun-Borong power project

The ex acting general manager of the City Electricity Department, Gates CSM, faced charges under the Secret Commissions Act for allegedly corruptly receiving £10,000 related to the Bun-Borong power house contract. He was sentenced to four months hard labor and fined £500 after a guilty verdict. an appeal was lodged while the case against Arnot was adjourned.

Omae Gates Arnot

Cricket and football draw amid flooded grounds at Gloucester

The report notes a weather harmed match last Saturday with a draw between Cedars Party and Gloucester. Despite flooded grounds requiring planks for access, both teams played with spirit, refereeing contentious, several Gloucester players unable to attend, and only goals from kicks credited.

St Urday Iast Jill Wathering Gloucestr Tea Ue Wald Jani Newa Verture Gloucester Iso Leizueta Wetson Lemon Cloneealer Cadar Gray Neilson Taree

Canadian golf foursome contest and draws report

The Canadian foursome concluded Saturday with a narrow victory by R. Emmett and A. Ennin by one stroke over five pairs. Final scores show Emmett Ennin 74 to Parish Sellick 72, Lesick Woodward 74, Christle Hear 75, Ays Doudney 76. Draws announced for Mrs Newton’s trophy first round include Street Hazelwood Hawdony Cavanaugh and others. Varying rainfall data reported for Gloucester post office with seven months rainfall reaching 2024 points, July at 417 points.

R. Emmett A. Ennin R. Emett A. Parish W. Sellick B. Lesick 4. Woodward A. C. Christle F. Hear L. Ays A. A. Doudney Mra. Newton Mra. G. Street Misa Hazelwood Mian Hawdony Mes. Cavanaugh Pariah v Bellick Lockey Mise White Mra Nowilong Middlebrook Mia Garner Mackay Lovick Mra Nandy Reatavy Dean Gloucester Pointe Ware

Late Mrs Kearney Dies After Pneumonia In Dungog

The death of Norah Aloysius Kearney 49 wife of Str Samuel Kearney occurred in Dungog on Thursday night from pneumonia complications. Survived by husband and children John Ernest Vincent Samuel Dorothy Edna Maddeline. brothers and sisters listed. Funeral Friday at St Mary’s Cemetery Dungog with pallbearers and relatives present.

Sire Norah Aloysius Kearney Samuel Kearney Dungox Mra Farley Dnd Wu Hinge Fundry John Ernest Vincent Samuel Dauethiers Dorothy Antemarks Sydney Edna Maddeline Dovertyn Rosie Dal Patria Gornelie Ryan Nantey's Monsey Michael Gornetius Joseph Gloucuster Patelok de Kearney Hos DSA Tre Moser. Clon Die Pal Ryan W. Kearney A. Boatelly J. Byron Inhaw Bolt Dwaveside SL. Miny Alure Muthers Rourke Gloster

Death of Joseph Bidner at seventy eight in New South Wales

Obituary notes long service miner and father of five, Joseph Bidner of Kangaroo Valley area died at 78 in the Krambach district near King’s Creek. Surviving wife Mrs Bidner, sons Tom, George and Fred, daughters Magdalene and Grace, and extended family. Funeral to Keambaech cemetery officiated by Father O Keenan. Local mourners and friends attended.

Kilig Sewtie Mms Ito Sepinnaier Hiab Tom Bliner Igor E Grogstie Mosaca Harles & Esward Queensland Police George Bide Sydney Fred Widmer George Mawr Watehape Childern Lassen Paterson Magdalene Ton Nuent Heath Keambaeh Father O'Keean Ofleiatine Phnes

Commercial Bubh Stock Sales Report from Sydney Market

Market notes from Sydney yarding show fluctuating prices with prime categories selling around 4s to 4s 4d per pound. Gloucester and Homebush entries list varied lots from 100 to 900 pounds with bids and asking prices noted by traders Wy Re amd Te Laurie and others.

Bubh Sydney Morty Diddink Iereenbin Mie Lusk Engler Phare Turner Jows Gloucester Homebush Laurie Winchcumbe Carson Tia

Maitland livestock market dull but steady on fat cattle

About 4200 yardiot were offered with mild demand for most classes. Prime and heavy cattle sold at high but uneven rates, with top consignments reaching around £14 10s for primes and various weights. Yardings featured strong attendance yet limited buyers for rougher quality. Vealers and light cows showed modest activity while parkers and backtailers appeared in smaller numbers.

Maitland Fair Supply Prine BW. Spake J. Boruatitoth Gonera Voorkora Hort Alton Wuekers

P.D.S. Column on Marketing Act and Co operative Talks

The piece details a NSW wide discussion on the Marketing Act of Mayratvuth with a Sydney meeting on August 7 to debate statutory powers, opposing brands, and inter state price control. It notes polls for crops including rice, wheat, roe, and butter, and reports NSW butter exports for 1927-28 totaling 6 614 tons with major exporters listed.

Sydney Ius Commonwealth N.S.W Great Britain New South Wales Cumberland Northumberland Nadal Wollondilly U.K Overseas Farmerst Federation London Export Control Board United Kingdom New Zealand Conshament England Ireland Avelve N.s.wales Queens Wietoria Heavly P.D Hoxsall Sunloty Newcastle Boxsell Heal Siie Gonstal Farmere Coastal Farmers’ Society David Thorburn Berry District

Soviet Arm Group Claims Pan Pasifte Secretariat Aimed at British Rule

Mr. Tom Walsh, ex-general president of the Sismen's Union, told the Constitutional Club in Melbourne that the Pan Pasifte Secretariat is an arm of the Soviet Government. He said it pursues Deteking up of the British Empire in the interest of business, warns Hawara and Australia workers against costs, and urges unity among workers as the country faces policy.

Tom Walsh Sismen's Union Consijia'ional Club Melbourne Pan-Pasifte Bussie Hawar Murase

British fear Soviet influence on Dominion trade

The speaker argues that support from foreign governments for Britain’s coal, iron, and textile markets is delicate. He warns Soviet Russia may foment labor trouble and undermine Britain by cheaper means than warships, claiming Soviet agents act to destabilize British dominions.

Walsh Great Britain Belne

Enormous Revenue and Prohibition Debate

Governor Abert G Ruehle of Maryland condemns Prohibition in a Plain Talk article. He argues enforcement is futile, citing $30,000 spent and nearly four billion in taxes lost, urging change or stiff enforcement.

Ional Fife Abert G. Ruehle Maryland U.S Jim

Notice of Electors List Inspection for Gloucester Shire

Visible list of electors for the Gloucester Shire may be inspected between 19 and August 7 1928 at multiple offices including Police Stations in Gloucester Copeland and Barrington plus Bundock Stratford Post Office. Objections or insertions require a prescribed form and must be lodged with the Shire Clerk by August 7 1928. Application forms for enrolment available at the Crown Office during office hours.

Cloucester Copeland Post Offee Barrington Bundock Harry N. Chaplin Azlerk Gloucester

Public Notice on Debts Transfer to Russell Davies

On and from the date of this notice all debts due to Lance A Markey may be paid to Russell Walt. Davies Public Accountants, whose receipt shall be a sufficient discharge thereof.

Lance A. Markey Russell Walt Davies Public

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