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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports on death notices for Mary Wonifasie Gallagher and local society updates, plus Gloucester golfers on tour, an accident at Taree during a show, and an advertiser note for a medical specialist visit at Chamberlain Hotel with local names and arrangements.
Mr A L Welllach has been notified of his transfer to Hidlsluaw Crown Land Agent and C PIL with a promotion. he has served Gloucester for about two years with commendable diligence. W G Quinton, northern area railway commissioner, travels from Newcastle on Wednesday to North Gour Abd and will return on Sunday. FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dalby to preach next Sunday with services at Barrington Church 2 30 Barrington Hull 1 80.
Albent Herbert Thompson, 53, a company promoter, was charged with receiving two cheques totaling 1400 pounds with intent to defraud Andrew Weismantel and Anthony Weismantel of Stroud on February 23, 127. He falsely claimed a Federal Government brick contract and ownership of 70,000 bricks yearly for 24 years, plus nine brick making machines. Witnesses testified Thompson showed investments from Crown ministers and clergymen to entice others, with Thompson denying the claims. Thompson was convicted and sentenced to three years, later reduced to two years with hard labor upon restitution considerations.
Stratford won the Saturday game against Avon Valley by 42 runs. Scores show Wellard Atkins, Bignell, Wilson and others contributing notable wickets and runs as Stratford dismisses Avon Valley with several players named in the bowling and batting lineups. The fragmentary report lists multiple outs and figures, including Welland, Blanch, Yates, and Perrin, with bowling figures and totals for both sides.
The Gloucester Shire Council held a regular monthly meeting with full attendance. Topics included rent establishment for Firefly and Brawny Creek surveys, compensation payments, and the deviation of Belbora trek road at Mundook township. The President urged completing outstanding matters, while disputes arose over recent road work and funding.
Fragmentary OCR shows a scattering of place names and vague directions about lost items. Mentions Harrington Mitong Stoney and Vanish with unclear references to dates and brands. Readers are urged to wave at GIATAMT'S GANSET host from ouster.
North England notice for two attractive cothuees with weekly rents about 2 shillings and sixpence, priced at 440 and 220 pounds. Industrial information to HEO B REGONY, Buller, Riontain Shy ENFIELD.
For sale at Tuncurry a Vine Modern Ware listing a seven burner kitchen and seven other rooms. It notes a 47 percent 12 bedroom layout with various halls and living spaces. Includes dining area, bathroom, water, verandah, lawn, garden, and outbuildings. Asking price about £75 0s 1d.
NSW Government Railways announces an excursion to Sydney with intermediate stops from Gloucester. Tickets priced for first and second class, departure 11:47 am on Saturday March 31. Tickets valid within one calendar month. coupon required. Return must follow the shown itinerary. full train times available via handbills from Station Master W J Morris.
Auction at Bundooe saleyards Friday March 23 at 12 30 pm lists 40 cows Jersey and cross breeds with 10 Jersey springers 44 to 2 years old and various heifers to be sold with emphasis on purity and herd sires. The sale is conducted by Austin Gallagher for WieCHL LOK with Young presiding.
Gloucester Shire Yards host a special cattle sale on Tuesday March 13 featuring head cattle and steers. The sale will showcase buyers with entries including various aged steers and heifers from multiple vendors and farms, highlighting quality and quantity for regional buyers.
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