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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
2
A land agent in Taree reports regular postings at Reicherts Hotel in Gloucester every late day and every fortnight detailing property listings and arrangements for local buyers and investors.
A lengthy discussion argues against reducing Agricultural Society dues from £1 to 10s. Proponents say lower fees could boost numbers and funds, especially before hall construction and district improvements. Critics warn of revenue loss, reduced member commitment, and uncertain benefits despite potential increases in exhibitors and district welfare.
Rupirt Downing was admitted to Tamworth District Hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand after a revolver cartridge exploded while he cleaned a revolver at Atunga. the bullets pierced his body and lodged in the thigh. Virgil Power, a retired Queensland Supreme Court judge, died at his residence in Southport on Tuesday. The article also notes anticipated publication of conditions for the International competition for Federal Parliament hall design in Canberra, with final reviews by W H Kally and W B Griffin. Arthur Hunter, stage manager, comments on objections to The Runaway Girl at Goulburn. US Government Trade Commissioners were hosted in Sydney by the State Ministry, and Dr Snowden and America trade figures are aiding Australia with a $100,000 investment to boost national efforts.
Local report notes Mrs Coane Boustead’s Ford overturned due to slippery road after a drama night outing. The car was badly damaged but no one was seriously injured amid a crowded load of passengers. Also highlights Redman benefit show to aid a burned-out artist and various public notices.
Despite bad weather the Gloucester Amateur Entertainment Society presented My Turn Next and Dead Shot at the Barrington Hall. The cast received praise for effort and character work with strong turns by Miss EF Rommel and Mr A Stirling, while Mr L Melmire and Miss M Haddon were noted for scene work and costumes. A postshow dance and supper followed with thanks to the piano player and helpers.
District notes report NARIAC growth with hospital work and additions to trades in Sabiac Street. Hancock expands his business and Milligan rebuilds hotel premises. John Ward builds a new shop setting, while a School of Arts meeting approves accounts and discusses high Shire rates. Empire picnic planned at Nablao Public School with speeches, games, and a wild west show drawing crowds. Weather turns cool with frosts expected. June Grd.
Fragments recount confusion after the Empress of Ireland collision. Survivors were rescued as Captain Anderson ordered lifeboats launched. Mrs Anderson claimed Captain Kendall failed to aid passengers aboard. A Norweigian woman drifted eighteen miles, exhausted and disoriented, before capture. Government commissions will investigate the sinking and timing of the ship’s movements.
A prisoner named Rumby alias George Adamovitch, being taken from Maitland to Darlinghurst Gaol, slipped from his guard at Central Railway station on Tuesday night. He blended into the crowd but was traced by the mass movement on the platform. He was under habeas writ for trial on charges of pretences. Warder Graham searched the station and Regent Street station but found no trace. Plainclothes police were notified. The prisoner is a 33 year old Bur sian with medium build.
Stroud Shire Council held a Wednesday meeting with Councillors Grant Gerton Abbow Dun and Barry present. Discussions covered appointing a joint engineer for Stroud Glountater Bhires, appeals, road works, subdivision approvals, bridge repairs, timber and Crown land issues, public health and school matters, telephone links, and budget items with votes on tenders and road expenditures.
The Monkeral council discusses the Quuneil gravel reserve, notes the resignation of Councilor Croll, and sets a vacancy election for Saturday June 27. Reports cover contractor work on bridges and roads, with multiple contracts, timber adjustments, and upcoming tenders for road and bridge projects across the region.
An old advertisement extols the Alfa Laval Ocheam Separator as highly durable and reliable with repeated testimonials. Mr J Dalton of Aberdean notes satisfactory performance after six months, praising low maintenance costs. Mentions other suppliers and government printing office changes, plus local civic funding items and wartime austerity chatter.
Mr. Law and Mitchell announce a new brick structure opposite Reichert's Hotel on Church Street. The design includes a tobacconist, goats and billiard saloon, electric lighting, plastered ceilings, marble and granite finishes, and a two story main hall with a billiard room. The project, drafted by Webster, is funded by Claude Garner and L L Mitchell of Gloucester, slated for completion in two months.
Big yarding draws a record crowd as buyers bid strong prices across cattle lots. Names like J. McPherman, W. Dare, G Westley, J Mollac, A Hogno and others feature in numerous cattle totals, steers and heifers selling at varied prices with top rates noted for several categories. Local figures and prices show robust demand for cows, bulls, calves, and pigs throughout the session.
The Mariana Peace Conference report notes General Hearts declares readiness to withdraw if terms fail. Washington on June 2 states no proposal from Huerta will be considered, signaling firm stance while Huerta faces ongoing discussions.
An Ulster leader told an audience of women at East Boltaet that a proposed bill in the House of Commons is a vile, indefensible measure as Irish anger grows. The Irish Trade Union of Dublin voted 82 to 2 to reject except Ulster from the House. A man questioned in the Rose Bay murder inquiry was cleared.
Reads like a garbled 19th century church timetable listing multiple denominations and parishes. Mentions Trinity, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Baptist centers with scattered times and locations across towns such as Stretford Gloucester Stroud and Harrington. Details are incomplete and many names are garbled.
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