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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
2
Miss D Bradsnaw resumes teaching at The Studio Church St New Pupila notes February start. Lessons for piano and singing available with terms on application.
Legal notice stating G V Collins Solicitor and Notary Public in Stroud attends to all Crown Land matters in the Land District of Stroud with telephone contact 10.
The Gloucester Show is set for today and tomorrow with attractive ring events and varied exhibitions in the pavilion. Notable displays from K. W. Pon Hton of Wrong cover farm produce fruit preserves and more, reflecting a strong agricultural focus driven by a large organisation. Also featured are mechanical demonstrations by E Rye and F Lange, plus a dairy plant exhibit by E Townsend. Horse entries include riders from Manning and Paynes, promising a lively, family friendly event with numerous attractions.
A lively Harvest Festival in AY STON-ROLPA includes services, stalls with oils, fruit, and minor exhibits. An energetic committee organises the event with support from the Worcester Agricultural Society and local figures.
The recent Melividis Conference notes changes by Deanupee Streid and TL TM Gowan with updated leadership. Miss Jean Corbett competed at the Sabkae District Show, while Maitland Horse Market reports 840 horses sold at Campbell's Tit yards with steady buyer activity and prices to £24/40 for light horses.
The United Press report says heavy dawn battles north of Polderhoek and along the Menin road. German assaults on a two mile front were repulsed except for a small point as counter-attacks restored lines. Overall, no large offensive emerged.
Reuters Vancouver correspondent reports the Washington War Department weekly review finds no development proving German plans for a great Western offensive abandoned. Allies remain on alert defense with the line impregnable, and American forces hold trenches at four points on the French front as Germany’s push into Russia is viewed as a futile distraction.
The Red Cross secretary reports a busy month with substantial fruit jam and magazine donations from Gloucester supporters. Donations include apples, vegetables, jam, and magazines, with special mentions of Mrs. J. Penfold, Miss Corbett, Miss Henderson, and Miss Corbett in gratitude. Parcels of Christmas gifts were delivered to soldiers, and all divisions’ receivers acknowledge the parcels.
At the Shire Council meeting last week the Engineer outlined monthly works. Breese's gang repaired Nowendee reed to Callaghan's Creek, Rudkin's gang fixed Upper Avon and Fairbairn road, Relf's gang on the main North Coast road south, and Gorton’s north. Kennedy's gang laid footpath tiles on Church Street and Park Street, with sand set tiles at Taylor's shop saving costs. Minor repairs included channeling Church Street holes with blue metal. Maintenance staff formed Bowman Jill on Nowendos road. Alder accepted council terms. Stewart transferred to assist Contractor Landers. Cameron and Barbour paid up. contracts terminated. No road work since last meeting. Council to hand maintenance of these roads to Relf's gang alongside the main road. It was agreed to hire a mustacie gang south of Gloucester to repair Riding C roads, in place of Relf. Barrington River B road works given to Mr Arrow at estimated cost. Cattle saleyards fencing largely removed for new yards. Wratten signed to erect new yards. An advertising note mentions J. Hart jeweller and importer’s long-standing reliability.
Item list shows several horses for sale with one pack saddle, saddle and three hobble pairs. Ad seeks contact through Mr Finlay Mel Nep Cookst in Gloucester for arrangements.
A wart-like discussion on tea quality, praising Ophir as superior to other brands and urging longer shelf life with fresh Ceylon leaves. Proponents claim current free-man of Jove blends are harsh and poor, proposing Ophir as the reliable choice despite market bans on Jeve teas.
A demonstration of a Patent Voting Machine by Mr Rye is planned at the Gloucester Show today and tomorrow to aid Presbyterian Church funds. The dial plate lists Irvine William, Hughes William O, Holmen W A, Storey J across color coded cards to assist illiterate voters. Also explains how to vote and mentions Senate election plumping detectors. A.W. Quale announces G Saddler as agent for Mr G Saddler of Church Street to handle orders and complaints.
Gloucester hosts the Tenth Annual Exhibition on March 1 and 4 with classes for Galloway cattle, ponies, and hacks. Ring program lists judging, hunting contests, and horse trials, plus railway excursions from West Maitland and a major cattle sale by R M Easton featuring Shorthorn, Devon, and dairy stock.
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