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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
2
A Gloucester page notes personal items and social updates then reports severe flood conditions with heavy rains, rising rivers, and widespread inundation. It lists local names, a political arrest for incitement to murder, and a wedding at St Alban’s Exeter with details on attire and attendants.
A mob of cattle developing Pleuro in a reserve near Armi ale moves toward Yarrowlteh as stockowners remove cattle from routes. Some animals died on the restrread Second to Weloha others were shot. Rabbit market steady with low grades dearer and heavy pelt prices down. Many consignments lack proper addresses, hamper returns.
In Gloucester Police Court Tuesday morning Alford Williams Thorley faced morque behaviour and indecent language charges related to a Seaborne case. Companion Stanley Ramsay also charged with moral conduct and improper language. both cases involved accounts from Constable Lvide and Lance Markey of the Central Police. Proceedings noted previous convictions and a brief jail term consideration. Also on Monday, two youths faced stealing rabbit traps charges at the Children’s Bonel, with Adal Weer Bach Tybee and another minor named in court costs. defendants paid the fines.
At Wednesday's Gloucester meeting the Punila Works Department discussed contract bids for pumping machinery and power supply. The lowest bid cited £2800, with references to a Derspected vendor and proposed agreement steps, as the council moves toward finalizing supply arrangements and submitting for approval.
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce discussed restoring a Gloucester to Belbora and Krambach mail service, awaiting cooperation from local groups. Secretary A M Davies resigned. the chamber plans to record his service and appoint a replacement.
Private messages from Amarfos describe a planned welcome for Americans arriving in the country. Citlerus figures Lyons and Warner joined Kingstart Sach and Ulm on their record. Bbsorption Bats reportedly opened and liberally reepamded 19.
At Wednesday's council meeting a deputation urged a road route from Gloucester via Curracabark to Tamworth or via Nowendow via Wirrimah to Tamworth. Speakers argued for an impartial, merits based decision and pledged support from local business figures and landholders.
Park Committee members presented proposed improvements at Woeduveday Council. They discussed tile roofing, lavatories funded at about £30, and possible removal of a tree near the tennis courts. Tenders will be sought for invasories and park works, with the tennis shed to be repurposed as a football dressing area and tea room access to be arranged.
Gloucester Par ents and Citizens Association met at the school Monday night with new headmaster Mr Vineh welcomed by President HW T Shepherd. Reports praised his credentials and urged support for school advancement as the group considered district school establishment and urged cooperation from nearby associations. A financial statement on Empire Day showed receipts £19 7s and expenses £15, leaving a credit £3 18 40.
Organisers of the Platt and Fancy Dress Ball faced disappointment as rain kept many at home during Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Despite this, adults enjoyed a lively fancy dress night with numerous costumes and prizes. juniors also wore costumes, some receiving sweets from Mrs Garner for participation.
A reader asks the editor to explain the Land Board's authority on water suitability for cattle and the assessed land value of £2 per acre. The letter seeks clarity on stock allowances per head, whether unimproved or improved land was considered, and the impact of the Crown valuation. The correspondent signs as S. G. Joniston.
The Gloucester sale sold few pigs due to flooding. Prices ranged from 8/40 to 4s 0d per head for various weights and classes. The Sydney market improved with higher rates for baconers and bacons, while calf and cattle values showed fluctuations across descriptions.
Reported team rosters for Gloucester Int Grave versus Cedar Party of Gloucester include A Syron A Clarks Greenaway J Olifield G Her ber Britten Isantam A Wilnow J Gidfield W Grady Ireland B Buros Glouceaster 2nd Gender Wingo G Gordon Chis T Dare M Gidfield A Meinnes Maker Falconer A Smithy Hiritten DoMmicking A Temedine Ru Edwarda Meonaldy J MPttle captain with 1 pm start. Ladies committee meet Monday at Garner's Saloon inviting supporters.
The Prime Minister Brure led a measure to raise the butter duty, with the Gustoma Minister backing the plan. The move, previously debated, passed in the late session, and the duty will take effect immediately. An EUCHRE PARTY and DANCE is announced at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday night with good prizes and live music. A committee is arranging refreshments and security for the event.
Public notice from Shire Clerk Herbent Hadcure calling 21 year old natural born or naturalised subjects in the Shire to enroll and obtain electoral cards. Cards must be sent to the Shire Clerk by July 31 1928. Also advertises a forthcoming Majestic Theatre party and a memorial message for a deceased daughter with family signatures.
Commonwealth Treasury invites applications to convert holdings in the loan. Offers share of seven or fourteen year terms with a 7 percent interest rate and details on conversion, cash subscriptions, and payment dates. Information available from Hastings offices and official channels, June 1936.
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