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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
2
The Gloucester Apvecate lists football players named for Park XI and reserves plus local items on vaudeville acts Greenslade milking machines and a walking voyage claimant. It also covers Sunday sport referendum at Murrumburrah and ship cargo to Australia with Japanese trade details.
The prime minister Bruce spoke at an Australian Speakers Association event urging young men to engage in public questions and seek roles in Federal and State Parliaments. He criticized age limits, warned against leaving politics to older leaders, and called for fresh entrants to hold office.
A Lexal Assembly summary projects annual costs of about 4 497 000 for contestations by governments, with total five year expenditures near 9 085 000. The North Coast split and county disparities threaten funding for shires, maintenance, and services, risking heavy burdens on wealthier districts.
Upper Manning reports a residents meeting at Marah Schoal to organize a hospital ball for the Manning River District. The Friday night event on the 10th will feature catering by Mew Mille and a committee seeks strong attendance and bumper prizes.
At a March board meeting in Waley the Arruidale Pastures Board discussed the dingo threat at the southern district. Mr. Croft chaired as members debated dues, sheep losses, and finance to address the issue and sheep losses amid a rising dingo problem.
Sydney produce market notes show price movements across items like beef and vegetables. The report lists supply levels, farmer reports, and wholesale values with observations on demand and seasonal trends.
Washed out 18 Forbes families report all ghops closed and roads flooded as Lachlan river overflows continue. Town is isolated with stores shut, telephone lines down, bridges under water, and water levels rising from two to possible higher feet. Residents struggle to access essentials as relief is delayed.
The narrator recounts a long motor journey starting from Gloucester through towns like Mattland Hunter Sin Gleton and Maitland, across the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee rivers, to Bathurst Orange and Canberra. They describe breakdowns, repairs with tape, crossing rough terrain, meeting a parson in Canberra, and ending near Nimity and Queanbeyan then Sydney before returning toward Ariah Park.
A violent clash near Canton with foreign and local forces leaves hundreds wounded and around four hundred killed. The incident follows a planned anti foreign protest and intensified naval gunfire involving British, French, and Portuguese ships. Authorities warn of severe consequences if further demonstrations occur.
The report outlines a dairy contamination scare involving questionable water use and equipment mishaps that risk tainting butter and dairy products. Authorities examine supply lines, safety protocols, and potential exposures as farms and firms face scrutiny.
A letter from Kenneth Murray lauds the Overland car for economical running over thirty miles per gallon, reliability on long trips, and straight-side cord tyres as standard. He thanks the dealer for extra ports and notes good agent service, urging publication as strong advertisement.
A notice announces a public auction in Uilmenster after a lien issue involving Banen Parsit and the Wil at Norn Hell. The event invites community members to participate and bids may be opened for property or assets affected by the lien.
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