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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
2
A jumble of local events, sporting notes, meetings, and notices across Anzac era pages. Mentions boxing, tennis clubs, Gloucester visiting, and a shareholders meeting with capital increase details. various names and dates appear amid scattered community items.
In equity a winding up petition was launched by Harrig Ltd on June 1 against Howagulunt HN Manfls Ltd, then in voluntary liquidation. The company, registered at Odin Mugiat 20, operates as importers and general storekeepers. Nominal capital was 15,000 pounds in 4,000 shares of £4, but subscribers and paid-up details are unclear. Solicitors stated for petitioners while respondent’s agent contested dismissal of the petition.
The Gloucester Golf Club notes a turbulent fall season with many members listed for past rounds and matches. Players including Campbell, Hollins, Hawilon, Portia, and Evangy are cited along with scores, duties, and upcoming events as club members are reminded of rules and conduct during play.
A letter to the editor denies being responsible for an earlier statement and clarifies the writer’s position. The notice also lists a public appointment for a medical specialist at a Sydney hotel on Friday, 24 May at 3 pm, offering a product claim for a cough and cold remedy.
Gloucester Shire Council holds a lengthy meeting with full attendance of councillors. Debates center on highway funding for the Pigna Barney road, accounting for advances and departmental communications, and calls for transparency in money allocation and project progress.
A lengthy irregular report details cattle market activity at Gloucester with bale counts, yarding figures, and prices. It lists sellers and lots with numerous figures such as 28/70, 20th, 26, and 40/5 in mixed British currency, noting horses and bibbed cattle in the day’s sale and adjourned sessions.
In Sydney Thursday trading, Hattie buyers faced consent and varied trade descriptions. Prices ranged with hogs at 38s to 40s, lambs around 38, and steers to 38. Perme and other meat categories held steady with porkers 24s to 30s. Total pig sales reached about 4900 head, while carcass evidence suggested some recovery in beef and mutton prices.
In a Westminster session the mining crisis dominates discussion as Liberals and Labour urge the Prime Minister to take decisive action. Government relief plans, including temporary subsidies, are debated while miners demand full support and a swift resolution. Baptist services for Sunday are announced with Reverend Hanglad and other local clergy leading.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a private hospital, Mr and Mrs names, and a daughter Horley or Horely. Partners or relatives Hank Sisters Gifforis Tra Lick and Maisey are referenced in a garbled line. Details are insufficient to establish a clear event or outcome.
Auction style listing notes various vintage Ford cars from 1923 and 1922 with terms offered. Descriptions mention model years, wear, upholstery, radiator condition, and prices around £85 and £65. Payment plans and balance terms referenced. Manufacturer and seller name appear as Lynch Krambach.
Auctioneers from Gloucester advertise sale of multiple land blocks from 5 to 44 acres near Gloucester on the Main North Coast Mail line. Properties described as brush lands with improvements, offered with 25 percent deposit and rest paid over years with quarterly interest. Details refer to T J Abbott deceased estate and Real Estate Administrators Perpetual Trustee Company. Further particulars from W Hawkins, estate director, Gloucester.
Land sale notice for Gloucester Wednesday June 9 1938 at Pua s Hotel 2 pm. Property of 60 acres with 14 sections and 950 orange lemons 200 apples and hoar trees. Balance of area includes netted and partly cleaned sections, barn, fowl run, shed. Liberal terms offered.
Dungog Racing Club announces betting events and handicaps for Saturday June 19 including Maiden, Novice, Flying and Purse events with prize structures. Second nov, Mile high value and entries close with Secretary on Saturday June 19 1994. rebates on fill boxes.
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