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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

2

Macleay Highland Gathering Faces Wet Weather

The Macleay Highland Gathering near Glou cester faced rain on Tuesday and Sunday with the Caledonian Society delaying portions of the program to the Adelphi. Spectators watched pipe bands from Ipswich and other towns amid showery conditions as the event showcased Scottish history and culture.

Macleay Highland Campellit Maclray Caledonian Society Whurston Ipswich Masi Abaerson Peyer Scottish Heath, the Plp» Mandenitint Rosie Ua Warwick Macleay

Obituary of Robert Saxby recalls pioneer miner and father

Hover Saxby, long time resident of Williams River and early Capeland goldfield discoverer, died at Salisbury aged 82 after months of ill health. Survived by his wife of about 40 years, five sons Harry Edward Hobart Morbert Charles, 47 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral held at Salisbury Congregational cemetery with Rev W Prith leading last prayers. Chronicle notes community respect despite poor roads. Also notices death of Duncan Furtey’s daughter at Stroud aged 36, formerly of Clareval and Wash Pool, with plans for residents to move here.

Robert Saxby Hover Saxby Williams Salisbury Hlaalte Wierson Haut Willams Capeland Stirling Suxby Stroud May Duncan EA. Furtey Clareval

Kalgoorlie Crime Update Shows Latest Arrest Made

A Western Australian bulletin reports a further arrest linked to the Kalgoorlie murder case. Police confirm ongoing investigations and urge public cooperation as investigators pursue leads.

Land Sale at Mt Philip's Nater by Perpetual Trustee Co

A large auction on Wednesday by Mess Land Co of Willoughby under the Perpetual Trustee Co sale formed a subdivision at T. J. Abbott's Grushy Mountain property. Thirty-two lots ranged from 1 to 203 acres, with principal demand on the inulin road sections. Newton Bros won Lot 14 and adjacent Lots 29 and 30 for about £6 6s, while other buyers included W G Ridgis, L Gallagher, J Lattimore, J McMahon, A Squires, and J Whatters. The total tally about £7200 with bidders noting proximity to town and fine grazing on improved pastures.

Mt Philip's Nater Mess Land Co Witonouster Justions Etdy Avetl T. J. Abbott Grushy Mountain Merle Abbott Inulin Paspalum Rhodes Newton Bros Daley Vince Newton Merewether W. G. Ridgiswiy Lola Part Gangat Wikanunre Lea Gallagher Lot Fat Jim Lattimore J. McMahon Squires Baeres Beds Wek Newhon Browery Ty Kant ROYER L. Gallager J. PT Lattimore McMahon He Sequira Tyes

Gloucester Brace Club Meeting Sets Revival Of Racing

Officials convened to revive the Gloucester Brace Club and assume the old club’s duties. C Tonka chaired. G McDonald named secretary. rules, purse, and membership fee set. First race meeting planned for the Saturday after the next meeting. membership fixed at £471 with a tiered admission.

Glonensuir Shien Hast Wermosilay Laws Musses C. Tonka Thuis J. Puleonen Tate D. Carlor Th Medlonald Mcionald Smith Bo Kere A Wlaneh Price Ge Falconer C. Tonks G. Mcdonald Electent Secretars Peo Meaars Street Bender Channel Moases Kerr Sage Mewseé Smith and Garter Swix Camialure Poaver G. Tonks Hank G. Mefonalil Teasnerr

Copeland Assault Case Began With Plea in Court

Manert Hall pleaded guilty to wounding Charles Doust with intent to do him grievous bodily harm at Copeland on May 14 1926. The case was heard before Judge June White and he was remanded for further proceedings.

Brisbane Express Disaster Near Aberdeen

Five people killed and many injured when the Brisbane Express from Sydney to Brisbane plunged off an embankment near Aberdeen, New South Wales. The crash damaged two engines and several carriages. injured were taken to Scone and Muswellbrook hospitals, with numerous others treated at private homes and hotels. Officials, survivors, and workers described a chaotic scene as rescue efforts continued through the night.

Scone Brisbane Express Sydney North Scene Muswellbrook Hospital Aberdeen New South Wales Lemmon Monsior B. M. Dalziel Rockhampton W. H. White Melbourne Scone Hospital Hotstela O. Johnson Thia Hopkins

Local Land Board Deliberations Gloucester 9th June

A Gloucester land district meeting at the Court House on 9th June considered fencing conditions for William A. Relf CP and others. Applications for five parcels were reviewed with some grants confirmed and others recommended for withdrawal or continued consideration. Annual rent appraisal set at 24d per acre.

Gloucester Glouceater William A. Relf J. WE Hancock Menry J. Mancock Damea Murphy Ernest H. Smith

Mailey Puts Durham to the Sword by an Innings

Late cricket reports Mailey dominates Durham with an innings win and 91 runs as Australia’s bowlers led by Macartney dismantle the visitors. Durham’s batting struggled, with Millyert and Grimmett among the bowlers taking key wickets and Malley contributing decisive blows.

Australia Wear Durham Duriam Wolsht Ibn B Macartney Ferensy Elish Malley Kinch Niehal E Gollins Millyert Homaines Malley Brooks

Stroud Carnival Attracts Ancient Town Fair To Stroud

A cluttered report from Stroud details a carnival with racing displays and stalls. It mentions parade entries, decorations, and a long list of local organizers and volunteers. The piece notes preparations for bands, horse events, and a child-friendly program amid a lively town gathering.

Notice and meeting notice from old Gazette style text

Notice warns James Layer and his brother Fred about trespass on G 5 Hill s property at Bulliac with prosecution to follow after a date. Meeting in Shire Hall on Wednesday night next for those interested in forming a coursing club. W Street Steeener indicates client seeks investment, W W Hawdon Belier one notes.

James Layer Fred Hill W. Mitchell Shire Hall Wednespos Street Steeener

Sydney cattle market report from Gloucester to Calf Market

Sydney traders report a variable sale with 300 head shortage and mixed demand. Prime beef bullocks sold well at Gloucester with prices around 32 to 40 shillings per 100 pounds. Calf Market showed small consignments and keen competition, with prices ranging widely across brands, weights, and grades.

Sydney Mercieres Yjnetwa Winchcombe Carson Ltd Gloucester Homebush TK. Higgins L. Tivegins Bullorka Witencomby Gursan Ltd Farmery &Spagiers

England's Test XI Selected for Trent Bridge Debut

England announces a seven man squad for the first Test at Trent Bridge with captain A W Carr and players Chapman Nobbs Strudwick Woolley Hendren Hearne Kilner Tate Sutcliffe and Suttcliffe. If Sutcliffe not fit Holmes will bat in his place.

Trent Bridge F. Rant Aow Catt England Avsalatti A.W. Carr Notts PF. Chapman Kent J. BR. Nobbe Surrey H. Strudwick F. Woolley Hendre

Copeland Personal Notes Mention Weddings and Sickness

From Copeland correspondent reports illness easing with a few cases of influenza and recovered patients. Mrs Weberkhan returns after visiting relatives, Mrs Michael plans to stay in Copeland air to recuperate, and wedding bells are set for Miss Sally Curran and Mr Charlie Kills on Sun Inst. Liberal reward offered for shore order at next shire elections.

C. Dover J.C. Weberkhan Scone Michael Michae H New Shore Amber Sally Curran J. Curran Copeland Grouvester

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