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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
2
Fragments from the Gloucester Advocate dated Friday March 22 1924 cover swine compensation act provisions and local admin notes. It lists duties for slaughterhouse registers and inspectors, donations to Royal Albert Hospital, and a Treasurers’ report plus notices on Easter holidays rabbit market and a Wingham show schedule.
The season’s seven month period saw exports of 104,200 tons of dairy products from New Zealand, including 55,135 tons of butter and 49,004 tons of cheese, up 8,290 tons from the previous period. Dr Arthur, Minister for Health, promised a new hospital at a site between £29,008 and £30,900.
A ratepayers meeting in the Lirhan Area led to forming a Park Committee with Shire Clerk Chaplin and officers such as Goddard and Rawdin. The panel outlined how funding and revenue would support park improvements including repairs and caretaking, while members discussed potential expansions and future maintenance. The session concluded with a general call for availability of committee members and volunteers.
Local Education Authority minutes report on school buildings repairs classroom space and staffing. The document lists names such as Mrs Shepherd Mrs Ashworth and Mr Whitson and notes actions on adding a room expanding desks and a cricket pitch plan. It mentions inspectors address Mr Insentor Harvey and plans for future reports and repairs.
Mr L Kesteven of Bullalwivya faced Bullatatulaty Police Court on Monday in a case involving alleged operations on a young woman. Remanded on 100 bond, with investigators and Dungog officer Pawneeby named. Alleged timeline traces to a decade ago amid medical work and interests. Accused claims a poking man and Trek visited Nallubdelah. Woman involved did not lose her tie.
A garbled wartime dispatch lauds Marshal Ferdinand Foch as the Allied leader and moral pillar, praising his steadfastness and sacrifice amid the decisive campaigns of World War I. The report highlights his resolve and steadfast spirit in halting advances and inspiring troops under heavy fire.
Market report details pig and cattle sales with many prices and consignors listed. Prices fluctuated with porkers and heavy cattle selling for different yields as buyers competed, while quality was uneven and crate stock dwindled.
A once prosperous city man is found to have vanished from his circle, later surfaced as a waiter in a low priced restaurant. An old friend, recognizing him, exclaims in astonishment, while the man clarifies he did not intend to stay and is merely waiting for a change.
Matthewsen and Co report holding a large cattle sale at Gloucester Shire Yards on Tuesday 191 ine. About 1600 head yarded, chiefly dairy cows and calves, heifers and bullocks. Prices largely held steady with some declines from prior week. numerous pens cleared. Notable buyers and consignors include W. B. Miers, Vynor Bros, Geo. Hicks, and H. Taylor. Next Special Sales planned for Thursday 6th April and Tuesday 2nd April.
The Taot explain the phrase origin from Northern Mythology. The cat treads influence on weather while the dog embodies the wind. The cat represents town rain and the dog the strong gusts of wind.
A married couple of three years quarrels while waiting for their meal at a modest restaurant. She resents his refusal to revisit luxurious places from their honeymoon, and he snaps back claiming he can bring a brass pand with him on his finger.
The Admiralty Hydrographic Department sold charts to foreign governments at about £50,000 annually. A recent Navy Memorandum notes 1400 charts issued, with American exports limited by policy, illustrating trade and defense ties.
Impounding notice posted at Gloucester on March 16 1929 by Poundkeeper Bulley. Describes four horses including a bay mare branded T over 3 and a bay horse branded OF over near shoulder, plus two other branded animals. If not released, the lot will be auctioned at the Pound at noon Thursday April 1929.
Warning issued to all persons not to trespass at Bulliac property including shooting fishing or rabbiting with explicit permission withdrawn. All entry is prohibited under penalties as stated.
In sad remembrance of Elizabeth Ann Bridge who died March 43 1928 at Tisrah Barnard River. God keep her in Hin kooping. Inserted by J B Bridge and family Nowendoc.
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