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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1926
Page
2
An incident at the Orange Leader ambulance station involved a dog that toppled into the room, injured its toe, and calmly surrendered for treatment. Supervisors Wakn and Driver Willlame witnessed the event as the dog’s broken limb knit, and the animal was expected to walk again soon.
A cluttered notice outlines the Muss tt St. Lownpti's Greneeh, Glow cester events and the Kempsey Highland Gathering with plans for a four mile coastal route, lands from Queens June, and preparations for hotel changes and society meetings. Also notes arrivals and local figures in Manchester and Cromarty social life.
A reader defends a local road dispute, alleges political manipulation, and challenges a councillor and ratepayers. The writer asserts ability to compose his own essays, questions the petition signatories, and urges extending the road deviation to ease traffic and address costly public works.
The piece praises local officials and contributors for their timely work and commitment to Gloucester, thanking the press and public figures for ongoing support. It notes a public display of appreciation, a late night gathering, and a focus on community service and future cooperation with pressing needs in the city.
A bright sunny Empire Day at Barrington featured games for all ages led by Mr Jas Melntyre and helpers, with visitors from Wingham. A dance succeeded the day, while a meeting at Dartington Mall decided to erect a church in Barrington. Committees were formed to gather building details, with fundraising and church use agreements noted for supporting denominations. Event dated Barrington, 29 May, 1926.
London Saturday reports Bardsley in great form opening with Woodfall for Middlesex. Early wickets fell, then partnerships built to 98 and 164 before a collapse. Australia innings details note Andrews and Taylor to end not out on 480. The piece also covers Empire Day celebrations, school events, and local cricket club notes, praising community efforts and presenting prizes.
The article discusses proposals for creating new states within Australia and the implications for federation, noting historical parallels with Victoria and Queensland. It cites opinions from Roland Green of New South Wales on progress, trade rivalry risks, and the need for infrastructure investment, plus a report on Tyree forestry district as context.
In memoriam notices express differing memories of Misa Vida Boorer recovering from illness at Britannia Hospital and the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Howell, with family lines from Matte Burton and a memorial including blessing and song. The fragment mentions Heaxkei wr and Geusa Steverson with a reference to Woods Great Peppermint Core.
A May 27 message describes a broadcasting test involving the New York Times in cooperation with the Australian Press Association. It notes successful reception in Gloucester and Melbourne and mentions attempts to contact Mr. Bob Chilton of Gloucester and others in the Southern Hemisphere during a three hour communication window.
The Sydney cattle market showed active trading with prime steers and heavy cattle fluctuating in price. Prices for prime heavy beef cattle rose, while other grades declined slightly. buyers remained selective as extra whiteheads and high-grade stock commanded higher bids and steady demand.
About 1200 cattle yarded with large supply and mixed quality from medium to very prime. Prices ranged from common to prime, with best weights and fat cattle selling at higher rates. Porkers and bacon pigs numerous, stores and lips plentiful, demand active but prices eased slightly from early rates. Trade attendance solid. heavy cattle achieved upper end prices, with notable activity across cattle classes.
A fragmentary market note lists commodities with prices including butter, honey, beeswax, hay, oats, fat barley, maize and potatoes. The text mixes units and spellings, indicating a local 18th or 19th century trading page.
A Gloucester land sale on Wednesday June 1935 at Phillip's Hotel offers 69 acres of orchard property owned by Mrs A Ti Harris Copeland. The tract includes 14 acres of potting ground with 350 orange trees 260 apple and pear trees and a wire netted partially grassed area. Facilities include a 5 room weatherboard cottage 20 by 30 feet with yard cow yard shed and outbuildings. About four fifths of the area suitable for orchard. Liberal terms.
Matthewson & Co Auctioneers announce a pig trace sale titled Jake the Aldum to be held Monday next. The notice lists the event under the auction house name and emphasizes the livestock tracing theme.
Douglas native company producers distributing society limited informs shareholders and consignors of annual turnover and profits for the year ended March 31 1986. The board has called an extraordinary meeting at Kempsey on Wednesday 30th June to review the balance sheet and financial results and to discuss the involvement of factory directors and representative farmers.
A 1925 Overland Four De Luxe Tourer car offered in good condition for $860. The owner states it has low miles and is ready for use. Contact details include telephone numbers and local business W. U. Harrid & Engineering Supplies Store in Gloucester for terms.
A Hudson seven seater car in splendid appearance and excellent condition. Owner moving abroad offers the vehicle next week for 395 or after. Wire wheels and fully equipped. Write first to W.E This Offer.
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