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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
2
The Nabiac police court hearing involves a stock case with a drover in charge and irregular proceedings noted by the court. The judge upholds a section on information and summons irregularities while reporting on share finances and a proposed wartime loan plan amid broader commentary.
Intermittent notes detail progress in Graven Pawan and Gloucester construction, with talk of labor-saving machinery and the Alfa Laval Separator boosting dairying. The Kempery Annual Show on the 20th is expected to draw crowds, while talks mention new milking plants and recent arrivals aiding regional industry.
A Saturday agricultural meeting of the Gormiltes of the ilodeeser Ammeniora discussed extending show trains from Maitland and coordinating with the railway to run extra services on both show days. Plans included Highland Pipes Bond offer acceptance, a marching master, and a sympathy note to Mr Rows. A blackboard for event notices and a cattle dressage demonstration were proposed for the next gathering.
A large crowd gathered Monday night for a Welcome Home Lieut McIntyre event arranged by the Returned Soldiers Reception Committee. Speakers praised his Gallipoli and France service, with musical items, a supper and dance to conclude the evening and plans for a charity war pictures showing proceeds to the Hertford Soldiers Repatriation Fund.
Fragmentary cables describe raids by Western forces near Warnelon and Momainen with prisoners and destroyed equipment. Reports claim 700 guns and 1100 machines captured, with heavy artillery fire and limited Allied casualties. Australians reportedly moved against German positions with German losses. Amid war news, political circles discuss Japanese intervention and Siberian troop movements. A local ballot-box demonstration in Nowrassie shows strong show of wartime support.
A notice announces the twenty fourth half yearly general meeting of shareholders of Robey Steam Engines and Company to be held at the factory in Gloucester on Saturday March 6 1918 at 2 o clock. Catalogues and further information are available from Arthur Leflstrier and Co 78 Circular Quay Stoney.
A blended notice recounts a death in loving memory with family tributes and a public auction by B J Brown for farm items and livestock, plus probate notices in New South Wales Supreme Court for Stanley Wenham and Robert Laurie estates. Detailed bids invite claims, with executors James Wenham Henry Joseph Baker and GeorgeCollins named for processing.
A breeder offers 200 well bred Durham Bullocks aged 1 and 4 years in good condition plus an extra lot of aged cattle. The sale highlights strong stock and reliable quality for buyers seeking established breeding and herd replacement options.
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