Local and General News Roundup in Gloucester District
The page reports on upcoming events and local activities in Gloucestershire including a hospital benefice campaign, the Gloucester Auction Association meeting, and a new ground for Gloucener Coursing Cob. An accident near Tarrington River involves Mr Charles Coleman, who survived injuries after leaping from a timber truck. Jubilee and general singing events in the School of Arts showcase artists like Miss Tells Wiband and Miss Nelle Cibbona with performances of classic songs and choral pieces.
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Reat Intertel
Racing Down
Chas Coleman
Tarrington
Taree Hospital
Fitk
Jubilee &Ingers
Aheto
School of Ares
Harald Wilson
Kentucky
Marjorie Alwyne
Welerine
Bachelors Ball Brings 65 Couples to School of Arts
A Friday night bachelors ball drew 65 couples to the School of Arts despite bad weather. Committee members C N Beat G Tibbenham A Slirting T McIntyre Roper W Shedden and secretary L McIntyre organized a decorated hall, Miller trio providing music, Leo Kelly and L Melotyre as MCs, Mrs M E Whillame catering, delivering an enjoyable evening with hopes for next year.
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Wodal
Moat Downs
School of Arts
Memra
C. N. Beat
G Tibbenham
A. Slirting
T. McIntyre Roper
W. Shedden
Miller
Wingham
Piand
Leo Kelly
L. Melotyre
Medooge
M. E Whillame
Baturtay Mar
Annual meeting of Gloucester Agricultural Society report
The Gloucester Agricultural Society held its annual meeting at the School of Art on Saturday afternoon. President J. B. Higgin chaired with committee members present. The annual report for the year ending June 1914 and the balance sheet were read, noting record show entries over 1500 and a £17 loss vs last year, several improvements erected, and a salary adjustment for the secretary. The Shire Shield went to J. Everett with 103 points, and the committee discussed subscription reductions and salary changes. The election of officers and committee members followed.
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Gloucester Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Assolution
Bchool
J. BR. Higging
K. Chisholm
J. Penfold
J. A. How
J. Everein
J. Brown
B. J. Sefton
J. C. Berghafrt
A. W. Quins
J. W. Corbeet
J. A. Farley
L. E. Street
A. E. Moore
Heminihor
J. E. Higgins
J. W. Corbett
Mesere
F. Landers
W. Th. Breese
Hendersom
H. J. Sefton
J. Evertt
J.A. Tosa
H. W. Harris
DC. Perram
H. Singleton
W. A. Harriet
T. J. Higgins
J. B Farley
DD. M. Faston
B. Bignell
BJ. Brown
F. Z. Bridge
W. Curtis
Chil
W. W. Hewdon
E. Lik. Howden
J. Gardinar
T. W. Ashworth Sear
B. N. Shaw
BH. A. Abbott
G. Deards
J. JM. Ross
J. H. Shaddon
D. Oront
J.laurie
Be Corbettee Ore
A. BR. Hays
IL Easton
Toomike
Droomber
Stawarde
J. Everett
J. A. Higwine
W. Henderson
F. J. Bridge
Everett
John Everett
J. Higgins
A. Ross
Meson
J. Sefton
Mr. Sefton
A. W. Curth
Partial Paralysis in Pigs Prompts Stock Dept Inquiry
The Stock Inspector investigates a motor and hind limb weakness in pigs across coastal districts. Causes remain uncertain though data point to muscular or nervous factors, with possible pelvic and spine involvement. Advice includes hygienic rearing, better housing, varied diet, clean water, and cautious use of iron and boar meal supplements. Recovery is not guaranteed but improved care may reduce incidence.
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Moore
Tila
Cansol
Harnelves
Board of Health
Ami
Pertia Sparatyais Sa Jong
Quiet Bend marriage unites Berry and Dertrude Roeliner kin
District News reports on a Bend ceremony at the residence of Mr P Koallner where Pastor Harper joined Henry Berry of Barrington to Maud Dertrude Roeliner. The bride wore cream satin muslin with lace and pearls, received a brooch and necklet, and Maud Ureese played the organ. Guests toasted the couple at a breakfast. a wedding dance followed. Rain delayed departure for their honeymoon, planned in Kentucky and Washington.
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Aiden
Fone
Lille Frost
Fred Derry Krouser
BP. Kosliner
Mise M. Koollner
Misa Minnia Boalfuer
Maud Ureese
Harper
Ascardian
Mr. Berry
Omtaraland
Koweasthe
Waicha
Crossing hoops at Craven and Yulee rail link urged
Official correspondence from Sydney dated 16 June 1904 discusses railway crossing gates at Craven and Yulee on the North Coast Railway. It notes derailment near Stratford on 15 ultimum and states crossing provision has been repeatedly considered, with expenditure contingent on circumstances. Also recounts a train incident where a boy halted a carriage at a roadside platform.
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Sydney
Ultm
Creven
Yulee
North Coast Railway
Stratford
St Craven
School for Burglars Instructer Recruited Pupils
Two youths about 18 years old face burglary charges in New York after admitting their former pupil status and detailing a scheme run by a prominent ex-prize fighter. They say the instructor recruited boys leaving school, taught them burglary methods, and sent them to target high buildings while sharing the loot and profits.
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New York
Eitwanl Spebr
James Markey
Falor
Faganlamwea
Whey Apsler
Markey
Pupila
Msko
East Aide
Light Railway Lines and Local Government Roles
An article from the Moorland Mercury argues light tramways could be funded and operated locally rather than by central government. It weighs state control against local initiative, noting potential cost savings, revenue coverage, and faster construction, while urging government recognition of local enterprise.
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Tyvim
Pro Powale
Java
Ana
Milano
Ube
Thie Dimenton
Moitland Mercury
Benefit Show Supports Dantjemen Fire Victim Fund
A testimonial notes a Wednesday night picture show and dance held July 1 1914 to raise funds for Mr Dap Kedmag whose furniture and clothes burned in a May 1914 fire. Thanks are given to Mr Fompesa for running the show free, and to Mr Burta and Mr Bert Pontstouil for services gratis. Takings were £10 with £3 for picture hire and £1 6s rest for School of Art £4 15s credit balance 6 d.
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Dantjemen
Fuila
Dap Kedmag
Fbmpesa
Burta
Bert Ponstouil
Alte
Myan Emul Ming McLean
Trea Grati
School of Art
Jas Kennedy
Han
Trial in Sydney Quarter Session on armed robbery verdict
Nathan Samins was robbed of a watch jewellery and cash at Darlinghurst by Davit Keesiatan and three accomplices. After prolonged testimony the court weighed identifications and the jury found no guilty. the accused charged with raiders, questioned by the Crown, but the verdict returned for all involved was not guilty.
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Davit Keesiatan
Darlinghurst
Nathan Samins
Nathan Gaming
Sydney
Wen
Nathan Sains
Cpa
Chai
Hila
Jerk
Aneustd
Way
Collision off Spithead aboard several ships during fog
In thick fog off Spithead the Lomka June 18th and the steamer Rainer Wilhol collided with the Tweepore of the Johnson line. The Kaiser Wilhelm II aided by watertight doors and passengers evacuated by boat. The Copewood arrived at Cowes after colliding with Hamburg America’s Etruria off the Isle of Wight. Passengers and crew were reported safe.
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Lomka
Nonideutscher Lhd
Rainer Wilhol
Tweepore
Johnason Line
Rcci
Incemare
Childres
Southampton
Copewood
Cowes Ater
Hamburg-Amerika Company
Etrutia
Wight
Tao
Otter Sloomarks
Newport
Norddeuterher
Htemer Kulow
Japan
Anf
Fat Gate Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices
Fat cattle and calves featured a sizable supply with demand steady to active though buyers showed caution early as market opened lower. Prices recovered for several lots with notable sales including H. Munro 8 bullocks at 10 6, J. M. Finlay 1 bullock at 19 10s, and various entries for fat calves and steers. overall larger supply but good quality tracks, liquidity improving as sessions progressed.
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Ben Dja
H. Munro
J. M. Finlay
Moore
Smet
Hamilton
Lie
Helters
Steere
M. Sullivan
L. AW. Moor
Belfera
Market report on Gloucester livestock sales last Thursday
The report lists bullocks cows and heifers sold at Gloucester with prices up to £10 for bullocks and averages from £4 to £9 12s. Included are buyers and agents such as A T Laurie CFifs H W Lourke and J B Higgins among others with numerous lots of 1 2 and 3 cattle figures.
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Pitt
Baa
Badgery
Figmmington
T. M. Books
Gloucester
A. T. Laurie
A. Hosa
Gouveater
H. W. Lourke
G. Clark
C. A Taylor
N. Laurie
Rawdonale
J. B. Higgins
H. T. Higgins
J. Higgine
J. Catton
Dungos
EO Lie
Lata
J. N. Lauri
Disaster in Canada reports mine explosion near Vancouver
Tein reports 200 people killed by an explosion at a mine in the Like Fermin district near Vancouver. Rescue trains dispatched as 294 men reportedly entombed and 60 bodies recovered. escape attempts ongoing. Thick black smoke hinders rescue efforts and workers remain missing in the burning mine.
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Vancouver
Tein
Fermin
The First Skyscraper Demolished in New York
A historic 25 year old structure near Serger etrosture Low-Worey borough was demolished to make way for a new tower. The cast iron columns and wrought iron floor trusses showed excellent condition with minimal rust and only minor patches, praised by architects and engineers for its fireproof shellwork and enduring frame.
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Bower
New York
Teres Colla
Selection of Africa tour cricketers raises questions
Scrappy report outlines the selection efforts for a South Africa tour, naming W. Armstrong as captain and a slate of players including W. Bardaley, F. Moe Mee, P. Barbour, J. (Vic.) and G. Campbell. The process runs about five hours with several officials present, notes a tense moment over a disturbance by a intruder, and mentions Dr Poiderin and Bowed of Cricket Control involvement.
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Messrs. Desa
C. Hill
Poiderin
Syd
South Africa
W. W. Arnstrong
Ww. Bardaley
Oah
F. Moe Mee P. Barbour
Vic
G., Campbell
A. G. Kelleway
Erco
C. G. Marartnoy
I Whitty
A. G. Moyer
J. E. Andrews
J. Hidler
G.I Hashite
Mrog. C. Campbell
Earl
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