Gloucester street accident and local notices from 1926
On Friday last at Gloucester a horse paddock incident hurt L E Street as his horse fell with him injuring his knee and his chestnut horse was destroyed. Other items note property changes, a death in Dr M L Cameron, employment court cases, rail and public works, and local notices including a polling place update and new industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Street
Gloucester
L. E. Street
Tex
M. L. Cameron
Malcolm Lesiie Cameron
Tate Dr
Cameron
Lenten
Ontario
Ganaits
Toronto University
Edinburgh University
Edinwaret University
Edinbursh
London
New Zealand
New South Wales
Manulay River
Wingham
Astounding Revelations On Smyrna Fruit Trade Conditions
Dr K Haden Guest of the Labor Party asserts severe insanitary conditions in Smyrna fruit packing sheds. He notes dirt, crowding, and poor sanitation, with workers trampling fruit and no inspectors enforcing rules. Britain imports large quantities of sultanas and currants, risking contamination for next month’s consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
K. Haden Guest
Labor Party Commonwealth Group
London
Levant
Ufo
England
Guest
Britain
Smigena
Packera
Haden Guest
Australia
The
Empire
Practical pig-raising guide on fourteen pages released
A fourteen page publication offers practical advice for pig-raisers. Available free on application to the Under Secretary and Director, Department of Agriculture, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Sydney
Tragic Drowning at Parker Farm Shocks Beckom
Robert Parker found his wife Lily and two children dead in a dam at Beckom. Police say the couple’s notes and events suggest a possible murder suicide scenario amid family strain. Inquest set for Friday as residents mourn and investigators review the farm tragedy and aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardlethan
Robert Parker
Parker
Fulind
Narranderahaw
Nome
Milne
Filmsalt
Waller
New British Battleships Aimed at Dominant Armored Armor
A London article notes British trials of a new armor piercing shell for battleships with delay fuses that could penetrate magazine magazines, enabling decisive hits. It mentions Nelson and Rodney as ships to be equipped and cites a Daily News correspondent calling the development epoch making. A casual aside recalls a rural yarn about a farmer trying to surprise his wife with new clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherford Steel
Tyne
Represinta
Gavnromenis
Daily News
Madfield
Jutland
Nelson
Rodney
Abelia
Farmer White
Yankee Paper
Fortnightly cattle sale yields sparse yarding at Abbott & Co
Abbott & Co at Ropork held their fortnightly sale on Wednesday with only a few head yarded and a dull market. Prices for sows, cows, and bullocks are listed by several vendors. next sale is Thursday May 1st at 12 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Amt Co
Ropork
Antie
L. Hows
West
Mt. Munday
Matthewson and
Minnewavn Oe Co
Uber
Wren
Um Alleves
J. Mitchell
Citcume
McCarthy P al
Mccarthy
W. Slade
Arennamith
W. Brassington
Thuesiay
Abbbott & Co
Kympathy
Sydney
Barkwitl Bros
Burton
Mrs. Edwards
Taylor
Blanch
F. Laure
Mr. Borham
W. Anderson
Grant
W. Johnson
Sydney vegetable and stock market report and prices
Yards at Homebush and Maitland show mixed cattle and porker demand with prime bullocks and heavy weights in demand. Prices range from 20s to 24s per 100l and below, with lighter porkers and calf stock varying. reports note improved quality in some consignments and steady or lower demand in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peices
Pano
Winkhcombe, Carson Ltd
Miehter
Maitland
E.W. Sparke
J. Enplecht
Trip Rales
Kalattendaner
Petrol consumption test under Overland Dealers contest
Mr W A Horrbs local agent conducted a petrol consumption test in a 1925 standard model with a dul exten air attachment. Test covered 118.04 miles with an average of 40.0 miles per gallon, recording 24.9 miles per hour overall. Observers were A W Curtis and D G Rye. A second trial by A N Wilkins at Dungog showed 90 miles to the Galton, using two gallons with an average of 30.0 miles per gallon under hot road conditions with observers Ferry and G F Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. AW. Horrbs
Atric
A. W. Curtis
D. G.rye
Ain
Rayreynd
Perrace
Finch
Raya
Terrabe
Booral
Tiwine
Ue Cai
Bankefan
Junie
K. Utils
Dungoe
Galton
A. N. Wilkins
Duingog
Messrs Ferry
GF. Bennett
Legends of the Lost Cities Disappearances Revisited
Divers claim to have located the remains of a vanished city off the coast near Vine and Therra with walls and towers submerged. Historians note parallels to Lyonesse myths and other submerged ruins told in legends from Britain and continental Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Tov Machire
Vineta
Xechit
Mere
Lyonesse Frans Ag
Gloucester Electric Light Co. urges sparing use Sunday night
The Gloucester Electric Light Company asks the public to minimize electric light usage on Sunday night the 14th inst by using only one light if possible and avoiding electric irons and similar devices during the overhaul of the plant. The notice is issued by order of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Electric Light CO
Lost City Myths and Far South American Legends
Readable fragments describe legends of the lost City of Manoa in South America and Sahara tales of Saharenm. Explorers sought ruins of a wealthy ancient civilization amid mountains and deserts, with romantic accounts of grand walls and Spanish adventurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettys
Manoa
Terion
South America
Manda
Em-Limuis
Shine Clerk
Mabble
Barrington Empire Day Basket Supper and Ball Notice
Barrington announces annual Empire Day events on Monday 23 May at the school ground. A fundraising ball and supper at Barrington Hall in aid of the Public School Equipment Fund with first class musicians. Prices: Gents 2 shillings, ladies 2 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Hall
Scho
Inaugural Meeting Of A Futhdr With Methodist Church
The inaugural meeting of a futhdr in compation with the Methodist Church will be held next Wednesday evening 48th May at Roo.m. The absents of the Gut will he teenery thench spocial evenings debates and Devotion val evenings. All Interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Roo.m
Congregational Mission Thuraday Tth Kuromes
Community event note for Mp. Hardman and J Thomas details a Congregational Mission at North To 7.30 and port creek times listed as Tuesday 42 and Thursday 44th Myall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardman
Congregational Mission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gloucester Actorate
Mackayes
Girohig
T. A. Wield
8. Markness
MA4
Schoals
Secntary
Department of Education
Sion
Jf. B. Tatler
Public Service Board
Harkness
Ime
Taree
Coset
Nsw
Agron
Australa
Queensland
Commonwealth
Central Summons Court
Toto
Mr. Chapman
Bourke Court
James Bell
Joseph David Ryan
Orange
Hale
Boll
Earle Pugh
New States Commission
New South Wiles
Allos Yi
Newtown Band Art Union
Fallowsi
Firsh
Shy AT
Sinton
An Vera
Muswellbanks Srepail
Geegundale
Suanmer
Will
Phc
Mies G. Sullivan
Offlee
Ware
Fens
Z. Plank
Worth Street
Wardaon
Cheistehuean
Abomrk
Horne
Tate Ogio
Bhabha
Rattgda
Jmanm
Walter Davidson
Priverty Lwkers
Caine
Bramophone Records
Gramaphone Company Ltd
Erskineville
Anny
Cooplagurripa
Vincent
Muti le
Oxtoy
Theloms Department
Gramophone
D. J. McDonald's
McDonald
P.S.M.C
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Martin Place
Pitt Street
Sleeman's
Pia
Winchcombe, Cursey Ltd
Riport
Tunsday
Packing Smyrna Fick & Raising
Baw
Guffered
Dreseed
Mr. Parker
Nile
Nepolten
Docillty
France
Commercial
Gloucester Pia Sales
Homebush
Thursda
AML, & F. Co, Ltd
PAT Pigs
Thursuity Butler
Legends OF
LOST
Brien
Meiel
Maenet
Iyers Sund
Lex Horsp
Halslering
Gana
Pric Bhat
Balange
Snd Onder
Prter
di Basil
Talane
Nance
Tnt
Tlyngh, Rramluet
Street & Parisit Ltd
Eve Miker
Africa
Arlen
Elder Huganed
Sahara
Saharenm
Pnd
Itelf
Alaha
Neefvrerd
A.B
Ney
W. Lowrey
Tiluncestor Phils
Moon Sharp
Gordon Mianay
Barrington
Don. Merab
Assn
Abbott & CO
Shire Yarus
Royal
A.B. Barth Weite Hanwell
Joba Tevuie Hunter
Gliwr
Biutlandl
Ausientia
Uetan
Ausunis
Paul
Isis
Tie Anapenton
Anne Hark
Gor Nwpalriation
Chiluven
Dewonsid Bie Gora
Ausieullin Museum
Fuvesibse
Wilusy
Gaylene
Peeriezys
Brinsmuale
Uval Puignas
Aus
Hakoy Wits
Ike
Suvardl Saullealipis
Agbott & Go, Heh Miedon
Phillips Hotel
Abbott
Mtr
Ty Sul
Aun Wiebirk
Mat Wietek
Asbott & CO
Mrs Dls
Kline
Quetion Ab
Crete
WU Ghiel Oiares
Ala Caniriel
Munir
Marc Speco
Fearne
Commonwealth Sawmilling
Redman & Lee
SAVE
Mes Ps
Tarevy
A. Gusahiey
Lansdowne
INOS
Ens
Laine
Werfoet
CINE
Glenoen
Gloucester River
J. W. Rogers Nesbytenian
Waukivory
Molfar
James Allan
Houcester
Stratford
Glouester
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