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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1926
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports a welcome rainstorm after a dry spell, boosting winter pastures and replenishing water supplies. Officials note potential further falls and discuss impacts on farming, stock water, and projected July estimates for water funding.
The Maitland market showed brisk demand across cattle, bullocks and hogs with high quality consignments from Mungindi Tamworth Aberdons and Lowh Grattan. Prices ranged with prime cattle £9 to £14 17 with heavy hogs around 89/6 and light horses selling from £2 to £5 10. Buyers attended in force as dry weather affected supply and value.
The Gloucester District Tennis Club held its annual general meeting in the Shire Chambers with Dr. K. M. Locke presiding. Minutes were read and adopted. officers elected include President Dr. K. M. Locke, Vice Presidents Mrs Scott and Dr Forsyth, Secretary Mrs V. Trenwith, and Treasurer C. Rye. The annual report shows a credit balance of £46 14s 6d for 1925-26, notes limited play due to hot weather and player departures, but confirms increased membership and successful ladder competitions and tournaments. improvements include a new nets locker, repaired brushes, and court upkeep funded by member fees.
The Gloucester Motor Club held a well attended event at the Shows ground on Saturday featuring multiple races. Novice and sprint heats saw riders like Ronan, Hargraves, and Shelton compete with strong times and few mishaps. Results highlighted by fast laps, with various heats and finals noting winners and retirements, reflecting a lively program despite rough notes.
The Gloucester Golf Club annual meeting will take place at Mr Haswitons venue on Thursday March 18. The notice calls for members to attend and discuss club matters and governance.
Fragmentary cricket scorecard shows Craven No 1 results with players Bignell Parley Ross Meyers Farley and Shedden among others. Totals around 41 to 128 and notes on dismissals, outs, and not outs. Includes references to Abbott Loucksteins tenders and public works notices.
Fragmented OCR yields notices about Britannia Private Hospital in Gloucester district, plus medical staff, nursing prospects, and church notices. Mentions General Hospital work, obstetric nurses, and local emergency services. Includes Gloucester tea representation for a competition final with named individuals and church service timings for Lent reminders.
In the semi final at Craven Park on Saturday Barrington led Gloucester to the final with Craven 60 runs behind. Barrington will face Gloucester in the final starting Saturday next.
The bill passed by the Assembly last week abolishes Clause 452 of the old Electoral Act, making a State Parliamentary candidate responsible for election expenses. It imposes a £20 penalty for anyone with debts on a candidate without consent. The matter was raised at the annual press conference for four years by Mr. Fal Fitzpatrick of the Wingham Corporation.
Race program for Gloucester with events including Flying Hanli gap Novice Handicap and Bridle Chophily. Details note start times, purse amounts, entry requirements, and admission prices. Secretary signs at the Royal Hotel Gloucester.
Dungog races list several maiden and novice handicaps with prize money and horse names. Entries include varying four furlong races and payouts, with entrants like Finest Navior Waningap and Angk Handigae. Details are scarce due to OCR garble, but entry close is noted with a secretary’s contact.
Local sale lists a variety of furniture and home items including tables chairs beds bedding washing stand chests wardrobes dressers and a range of kitchen ware. Terms are cash and the sale begins directly after the current sale with items like cabinets mats and garden pieces noted.
Subdivided into four paddocks this 550 acre grazing and dairying property is well watered by a creek and lagoon. It includes a very good nine roomed residence with timber fittings, sheds, and stockyards. Located at Mayers Flat Bullahdelih with good cultivation flats and strong grazing land suitable for fattening. Auctioneers: DANN Farm Salesman West Maitland.
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