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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
2
The Gloucester Advorate reports boxing instruction in primary schools to be extended to Newcastle soon. Hector Melville, the instructor, nears completion of organizing boxing instructors in metropolitan schools, with attention then turning to other centers, beginning with the northern districts.
A deputation including Cray Longworth and Worrell plus Dobson Smith and others met to discuss endowment aims and bridge works over McLeod's Creek and Camden Maven river. Requests covered fencing alterations at Werads and road repairs. Prem Kemal attended soldiers’ parade and a military ball after lunch.
Reported cattle sales at Flemington show prices per bullock and heifer while the Federal Treasurer plans a £15,000,000 interim loan. Melbourne records warn of tax penalties, agriculture bureau discussions, a poisoning case, and immigration photo requests. Sydney crowds watch rugby defeat as trials reference Hague rules and the Ulster Parliament opening is slated for June.
Military sports day under RB and BLL auspices drew visitors from neighboring districts. Entries flooded events led by ALP Huck race attracting strong interest and quality finishes. Local officials and a procession through town capped by a grounds program featured foot races, horse play, and novelty contests with strong turnout and public acclaim.
A fragmentary report from a Saturday meeting on Teman's Flat Course notes entries and results. Brownie Met won the Flying Handicap with Cotara Lady Graffigg Tich Comrade Simla and others in the field. Kurricabark favored in the Open Novice and Open Scurry with Lady Toren among the entrants. Time and order details are partially legible with several horses and times cited in uncertain form.
Visitors filled the Ball in Men ay night as The School of Arts hosted a witty showcase. Excellent music by Carsony's Jage Batt from Newrastl and a string of medals and acknowledgments followed, while Liphy Tlorse in Ghorcester drew interest and applause for the half-segosed eng component.
Mrs Mills of Knorrit Flat is missing since May. A young girl staying with her was last seen near the riverbank. Constable Tlughes and a civilian party have conducted searches. the river has been dragged with no results to date.
Fragmentary OCR text references a list of magistrates or officials tied to Sydney University and various Australian locales. Names like Kate Maud Parker Lisanne McGirr and others appear, but many fragments are garbled and unclear, preventing a coherent summary of roles or actions.
The Glowcester Steel Hoard held its quarterly meeting in Glow veester. Directors discussed chair terms, travel allowances, and payment of allowances for the coming year. They approved continued chairmanship for Longworth, noted travel permit procedures, and reviewed stock, dairy provisions, and market trends affecting prices and reserves.
The readable lines hint at agricultural stock reports, river paddock conditions, weather impacts, and forthcoming dates but the OCR is severely garbled. Mentions of locations include Craven Creek Mount George and Darrington with mixed references to rivers, paddocks, and harvest prospects, suggesting a rural stock and weather bulletin.
Rabmt report outlines a six week poisoning period starting in July for the district to combat an infestation. It notes contested timing, available carts for hire, and urging owners to cooperate to curb the pest. Authorities promise priority handling for applications and appeal for widespread participation to ensure effectiveness.
A Bowmen Farm reader appeals to the Shire Council over Bow mij Farm Road which is barely trafficable. The letter warns of danger to teams and calls for permanent improvements after last council talk instructed the engineer to consult with interested parties. The writer jokes about wearing waders and urges action before rates rise.
Report from Bowman Sports notes a pleasant day of racing and events on River Town road. Spectators witnessed several footraces and pairings with multiple riders and handlers listed. Notable participants included W Pool, Everett, Trembath, McCarthy, Tyler, and others in a lively rural meet with prizes and horse events.
A speech at Chatewend by Mr. T. BR. Bavin, deputy leader of the Enn Vearty, opposes demigration and the term "poomy" amid nationalist currents. An application by the secretary of the union for brick workers faced opposition by Judge Heehy, with the union planning a Woman's Football League and Rugby Bee to begin by Thursday, charging a 10p fine for delays.
Fragmentary OCR shows church and district notices with names and times. Mentions Roger PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tovergordon, Cloucester, Gloucester River, Stroud District, and various 7 30 morning and afternoon sessions. Content is incomplete with unreadable portions.
A New South Wales Grasiers Association deputation urged the Minister for Agriculture to provide a government loan of about £4 to £5 million through the Rural Industries Board. They described crushing bank practices, drought losses, and falling prices, seeking Crown rent relief, water access, and seed and weed measures while warning of possible farm bankruptcies without timely relief.
A prominent stockowner urged Friday for rail rate relief to move stock to fattening stations. He warned drought devastated flocks and herds, killing breeding stock and leaving many owners needing support to restart. He argued nominal track fees could boost meat and wool production and railway revenue postwar.
A tale from Coolac recalls Warwick Armstrong visiting Mingay Station years ago. A silent stranger joined Mutamma’s eleven, starred with powerful hitting, and bowled with surprising accuracy, driving the Coolac team to collapse. The Town Clerk, Nesbitt, sent a 4000 word letter to the City Council finance committee accusing the Government.
A 1921 letter discusses repatriation provisions and delay in payments. It notes wasted funds in administration and urges state action to meet financial obligations to returned soldiers. It warns many may vacate holdings, face hardship in the labor market, and burden the taxpayers if unresolved.
The Australiana cricket boom dominates Sydney papers as nerves tighten over beating Australia. Critics urge bold batting while Armstrong and McDonald loom large amid fevered debate about bowling tactics and risk. Spectators watch 20000 as Merrell reaches for a century amid storm of opinion on the looming test.
A regional statistician reports that prices for groceries and other foods declined in the latest period, with overall costs lower than during the previous month. The data indicate a continued downward trend and note reductions across multiple food categories from the prior period.
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