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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

2

Port Stephens Development Urged for North NSW Rail Relief

Tamworth council resolution calls on the Government to fast track Port Stephens and a deep sea port to cut rail freights and ease Darling Harbour congestion, benefiting the state's north and northwest. Also notes railway progress and sleeper service expectations, plus local society items and advertisements from Gloucester era.

Port Etephens Tamworth Dis‘et Council The Farmers and Seters’ Association Port Stephens Deep Sea Port Darling Harbor

Bold Finds Illuminate Papua and New Zealand Gold Rush

In Papua a rich gold strike near Bulola Tequaitry draws attention as opal mining rumors swirl. A New Zealand survey of 400 weeks near Taranaki signals a new industry, with notable output from O11 Limited and dominos in Australia. Agricultural Association year-end report shows strong balances and improvements funded by Cavey.

Papua Opal Ru Mors le Central Administration Fmees Eilelter David Lyall Pyethrmara New Zealand M'Grahie Rangle Dominos Wall Australia Petealisty Atha

Golf Secret Hole Competition At Java Course Tomorrow

Pollovsing leads a field for a secret hole contest to be staged on the Java course tomorrow with twelve rounds and elimination rounds ahead. Notables listed include Hall wD C. Ayes Ay Ge Ghristie, Parish, Doudney, Filvar, Leylek, Ashanti, Howden, Charlton, Graham, Deaton, Street, Roddy, and more. The Associates report a large turnout and a list of prize standings and member scores from Wellnessday.

Lndina Java C. Ayes Strent A. Parish Emmelt Y. B. Morgen L. Hye

Glowcester to Meet Thioneeul In Ahead Of Tinonce Fight

Glowcester announces team for tomorrow including Hop ley captain Greenaway Clarke Britten Syron Wilson Oldfield Grady Morela Moore Ireland with Gordon Muffatt as reserves. Referee Mr W Young. Cars depart at 4 pm for Tinonce.

Glowcester Thioneeul Tinonce Fr. Fray A. Hopley Omtmid C. Ghreenaway A Clarke Britten R. Syron A. Wilson L. Oldfield W. Grady J. Morela L. Moore A. Ireland Gordon J. Muffatt W Young Bloucrster Indemacly Glouerster C. Gordon J. Clarke Greenaway M. Oldfield A. Metnnes P. Baker Falconer Wedwards Lund Mottat A. Smith A. Dombkins E McDonald I. McLeod T Monro T, Dare R. Britten Dambiking Smith

Craven P and L Association Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting reported major benefits to the school and district. Over £38 was spent on equipment including a library of 120 volumes, art, tools, gardening and carpentry gear, tennis outfit, and educational aids. Seven pounds funded prizes at the school picnic. officers were President Mrs Brindley Vice Presidents Large Yates Hon Secretary and Treasurer V Kohn. A July indoor diss/ special event was planned for children and adults.

P. and L. Association Wilfred Yates Am Innmensa Speeleetion Dmvers 0. Brindley Messra B. Large API W. Yates Trea V. Kohn

Brown's Creek road first section to be prepared

Local council discusses development of Brown's Creek road linking Nabiac to Tipperary, debating route alignment and funding. Members consider dev road via Firefly Creek or through Tipperary, with costs estimated around £4500 and debates over bridging, soldier settler benefits, and connection to Gloucester rail. Board aims to complete first section from boundary toward Nabiac, facing funding and routing challenges.

Manning Shire Hooda Nabiac Firefly Brown's Creek Machin J. K. Mackay Brown Tipperary McKlnnon Gloucester Holstein's Sefinelder's Gr. Andrews Brose Creek Dr. Andrews Soldien Selders Geiline Dr. McKinnon Trown's Creek Taylor’s Dows B& Cidine Cr. Andrews Sam Mackay Breckenridge Torough Gr. Machin Bird McKinnon Glouchester Andeewa Enuinentars Gr. McKinnon Yassommlley Urilay Adaresse Mashin Mes Rounall Grogin C. L. Thompson Pichard Yravellod He Yass Laires Cam Cornell Barnard Rive Row Yulko D. A. McDowell Shereto Andrewa George Barnard Nowendoo Joyel Tirt Perrin Andrewseld Arrington Upper Manning Development League McDowell Summer‘ville Harpey McDonell Andrews Brinlane

New Appointment Sets McLachlan to Public Inspector Role

The Education Department expands its staff and the Public Service Board recommends Alban McLachlan for the new assistant chief inspector post. McLachlan has served nearly 40 years, overseeing class divisions from provisional to Bathurst areas, with postings in Dubbo, Taree, Singleton, and subsequent inspector duties. AL Wy Hicks selected as successor to McLachlan.

Wea Beet Public Service Board Alban McLaenon Mcleachlan Bathurst Hervie Dubba Taree Singleton

Directors visit North Coast bacon plant tour

The Newcastly Abattoire directors and the secretary visited Wingham last weekend. Mr Alex Gameroo chaired the directors meeting and the party was pleased with the layout and efficiency of the bacon factory. An official from Bolanie Gardens Sydney was invited to Forbes to advise on park and reserve planning. At the first council meeting, the suggested actions were adopted. The liner project work is to begin immediately. Woods’ Great Cure for coughs and colds is advertised.

Newcastly Abattoire Wingham Alex. Gameroo Jh. 0. Martin M.la Bolanie Gardens Sydney Forbes Fist Council

Commercial Clearing Gale Leads Dairy Sale Report

Matthewson and Co report a successful clearing dairy sale held on the previous Tuesday the 19th for Mrs E R Monro with prices ranging across cattle cows and horses. Livestock items include cows, pale bullocks, sale horses, porkers and farm implements with numerous prices listed in the old currency format.

Matthewson and Co E.R. Monro Witer

Cattle Yard Trade Mixed At Sydney Sale

Nearly 9600 cattle were in the yards as sales began, up 1500 from Monday. Quality improved with many useful trades and irregular bidding on inferior lots. Prices ranged from light weight 4d to 4s 8d, with prime weights and beef cattle quoted, and Gloucester vealers noted at Auction. A sale of 45 yearlings from Mr W P Relebert at Gloucester fetched 44 3/ and 89 0/ at Winchcombe, Carson’s auctions.

Sydney Gloucester Homebush W. PB Winchcombe Carson's Auctions

Stronger pig demand and brisk trade at Sydney sales

Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 1950 head sold at Tuesday's Sydney pik sale with brighter competition and higher values for all descriptions. Buckfallers ranged 70 to 11d per head, Laconers 63d to 70d, Robins firm with prices up 2d to 3d, and overall quotes show gains across good and plain lots with bold figures for prime heavy and heavy vealers.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney

Annual Sports Day at School Hound This Saturday July 21 1925

An annual sports event will be held at the School Hound on Saturday July 21 1925 with many attractions for young and old. Advertisements note positions for medical and obstetric services, tender notices, and teachers for paintings closing July 2 at Toohey's Lith Sydney.

G. Kohn Mon

Rolls of Electors Notice for Shire Enrolment 1928

Notice states the b1 persons entitled to enrol as electors of the Shire are being prepared. Eligibility requires 21 years, British subject status or naturalisation, and either owner or joint owner of ratable land, ratepaying lessee, occupier of ratable land, or a resident for six months prior. All owners will be enrolled. others must submit written applications. Gate cards at post offices aid enrolment. Those not on rolls will not vote in the councillor election on the first Wednesday in September next, Gloucester, 1 June 1928.

Glatm Cahds Sparson Counselllora

The Franchise and the Rolls Contention and Delay

Government plans to allow private liability of rolls and franchise issues create uncertainty as councils rush to prepare names. Proposals suggest marking rolls to exclude nonvoting classes, risking roll validity. Parliament urged to resolve by September 30 with public objections period. notices reference leases and district surveys in Gloucester and Myall regions.

Livi Mcconnell

Tender notice for Dundee dairy farm seeking bids

Tender set for a three or three and a half year lease of a Dundee dairy farm area 203 acres with 40 acres cultivated. Tenders close July 14. Apply W. W. Hawdon Gloucester.

Dundee W. W. Hawdon Gloucester

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