The Gloucester Advocate Saturday Item
A brief Gloucester Advocate item dated a Saturday appears with age references and local notes.
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
2
A brief Gloucester Advocate item dated a Saturday appears with age references and local notes.
Fragmentary OCR text shows general football notes and election timing in a messy mix of names places and dates. The readable items include references to Pelaty cuiteli and local officials with unclear context and many garbled words.
Fragmentary report notes a reception titled Soldigrs Reception in the Ss Arte on Méatiac meld peat wheg Ho fo. officials hope to extend a fo 20 petar nest on the tem ait.
The fragmentary clipped text references police and fire matters and a local union, with garbled mentions of Tolwines and Ard Td Whe stew. It hints at a reported event on a date in May and an AMT time, noting involvement of multiple parties and a brewing dispute.
Fragmented OCR passage mentions Capeland Poller Blain transfer and Glowcenter with an 5 o clock telegrams rule. Notes a meeting Thursday and a frame pop commission disma tced at 3 pm. Afternoon business hours stated.
A cryptic note describes a writer Monterimaler-Cereral sending a retinol Vahey erolit message to Collire-eteeot, with a delivery trace to Roikesteeeh Melhourne. It mentions a Grand Lodge secretariat in Freementes and a March date, noting a London postmark and a long journey of about 24,000 miles.
The article recounts a chaotic journey aboard a passenger liner or train with multiple passengers aiding a distressed man, dramatic near-disaster at sea, and discussions of long Atlantic travel plans. It references various individuals, including Harry Thinker and W. Penfold, plus mentions of Australian Bank officials and travelers.
A garbled dispatch describes naval discontent and demobilisation pressures amid postwar strain. It notes tensions at Toulon and Tonlon forts, demands for rapid demobilisation, and critiques of policy figures. Also references industrial vitals and a British currency launch worth £4,000,000.
At a local meeting the Graziers Association discussed forming a Gloucester branch amid talks of merging and new duties. Officers and members including Easton Trembath Laurie Brown and Carr supported establishing the branch and arranging a subsequent assembly at the Shire Chambers with Mr Garr to explain the association’s work.
A meeting of the Gloucester District Teachers Association was held at the Public School in Gloucester on June 4. Attendees included Bridger, Bridie, Peak, Evendon, Johnston, Sinclair, Townsend, Axio, Miss Phillips, Lewis, and Laird (secretary). Minutes report formation of a local branch of the North Western Public School Teachers Federation and election of officers for the coming year.
A Returned Soldiers Reception Committee met in the shire Chambers on Wednesday with J W Hogery as chairman and many members present. They reviewed the balance, planned a Monday reception, proposed a 1 shilling charge for the dance, issued two complimentary tickets, and decided free admission for all returned soldiers. They invited P Gantiner of Berries for an oldew of the next welcome and thanked W Moore for service.
A damaged passage depicts Amaia and a man in a railway compartment arguing over a ticket. The woman nearby suggests slipping the man’s ticket under a belt, while the man deflects with vague promises and mentions his two other boys.
The Department of Agriculture correspondence from Secretary Geo. Dialer notes that questions of the Board will receive consideration as the Plate amendments of the Port Protection Act are being analyzed. Addressed to Sir, the reply confirms ongoing review and faithful service from the department secretary in the matter.
The Tora Land Bord holds a meeting at the Gourl Memes of Goa conder on July following Crown Leases and Crown Tease. Attendees include CHAIRMAN'S COURT and several applicants such as W. Munis and Gorter seeking alterations and additional shel dings with listed names and actions for the session.
The article discusses a meat industry issue in Fortes bylchers with a supplier and Forbes meat works. It notes past and current prices for sheep and store cattle, concerns about killing female stock, and rising meat prices. It mentions pastoral measures and potential future solutions, including regulatory actions and market pressures.
Confused report outlines 4400 will leave for Australia before July, detailing troop and educational repatriations from France, Burma, Malta, New Zealanders, and others. Mentions General Monash suggesting sending some Australians to California for monetary reasons. includes stray notes on unrelated personal stories and miscellaneous items.
Abbott and Co report a substantial stock sale at Shire Yards on Farn Mere Estate with cows and calves, heifers, steers, and sows, plus perishable goods. Proceeds listed for buyers including W Ridgeway and J Gore, reflecting a broad bidding lot across cattle types and ages. Auctioneers record strong demand amid diverse consignments from local farms and Missra Sinnsey Jones and Ga. Om. Mesara partnership.
eTRONG Pia MARKET Winchcombe Garaca Ltd report 1700 plc were panned at last Tuesday's Sydney Wales Competition with keen ruling and prices holding firm for all descriptions. Back traders moved to 1 inch head, with numbers to 110 and porkers to 70.
Market notes from Homebush and surrounding yards report cattle numbers around 2700 yarded with quality showing improvement though overall tone remains firm. Vendors like Pilbowid Badgery mention 720 yarded, while quality periods indicate demand for Queensander stock and a strong market overall. No siren on Monday. prices quoted around £69 to £69.
Brisk demand at Dungog markets for cattle and pigs. Yarding includes Priday and Shoo dath consignments with prices and lot details for calves, heifers, cows, steers, and bullocks. Traders listed include G. Ac Alot, H. Getmaire, J. Kearney, J. Owen, and P. Marquek among others.
A fragmented auction list from Maitland records numerous cows and cattle entries with prices and buyers including Enetcht, Rowe, Ramer, Murphy, Cox, Holmes, Salmon, McTiennid and Manton. The garbled text lists cows by lot numbers with prices in pounds and pence, reflecting a busy sale with mixed consignments and bidders.
A government panel in Quabea Denidaters introduces a policy barring children under 45 from admission to a facility unless accompanied by parents or guardians. The policy treats those under 15 as allowed if accompanied by a parent, teacher, or guardian. Mentions a price note referencing Bronehla Goughs and a Great Peppermint Cure at 79 and 2/6.
The Allies insist Germany face full responsibility for planning and waging the war, seek reparations and trials for leaders, and impose temporary disabilities. They argue only a just peace can secure Europe’s future, with Germany to pay for war damage while reopening trade under strict oversight.
An article reviews Allied positions on the peace treaty with Germany, weighing German acceptance of armament limits, the Saar Basin, Alsace and Lorraine, and Prussian borders. It notes Allies favor safeguards over punitive measures, discuss Poland and Memel transfers, and emphasize the need for conditional Western and Eastern front arrangements under Allied supervision.
Roger E. Bimmons, representative of the American Department of Commerce, testified in Petrograd of violent acts by Red Army soldiers against women, including a woman stripped in public and several deaths. He described arrests, famine conditions, and a bank employee subjected to indignities after the National City Bank branch moved to Vologda.
A curious scene unfolds as the vicar’s eloquence reaches a donor who offers £50 to support the fund. The donor praises the clergyman while the committee exchange puzzled looks, and the chairman signals unease about an undertaker’s involvement.
Fragmented OCR narrative describes events, people, and improvised dialogue in a social and theatrical setting. It references a five year plan, a pageant of victory, and a dramatic incident involving a master of ceremonies and a visiting guest, with garbled names and places.
Returned soldiers invited to Gloucester meeting at Shire Chambers on Thursday at 7 p.m. to form a local branch of the association. Admission is free for soldiers. public admitted for a fee. Raston is acting secretary and organizers urge broad attendance.
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