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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 08, 1928

Page

2

Dry Road Extension Debate At Hunter Suire Council

At the last meeting the Hunter Suire Council considered a special grant for a long dry road. Mr Newell of the Main Roads Board said no grant for an unimportant main road. a defined scheme might be treated as a federal aids case. The board offered potential consideration as a firmed plan. Meanwhile Glen War plans to fence 400 acres for cattle protection. A Sydney letter urged taxing motor bikes and a dog tax to ease costs on workers. Football updates note Hinson and Stroud eyeing leagues, with Clarende Town and Gloucester joining nearby associations.

Hunter Dry Road Hunter Suire Council CounHetiin Newell Main Reads Board Nundle and Senne Mont Allwater Glen War Sydney Ravin Sehieh Mator Alis Ta Hungon Tate Comiac Bullahdelah Stroud Waneal Clarende Town Port Stephens Gloucester C. T. Abbott

Post Office and Broadcasting Debate on Recapturing Telegraph Traffic

In a House hearing Mr Fenton urged recapturing telegraph business slowed last year by 400000 words amid broadcasts of town sports. Postmaster General Gibgon said no feasible method to regain the lost trade. Also from Rehaul Time Dr Aletrea Ro Juker, newly married, notes an error claiming he is a Doctor of Music as well as Medicine. he clarifies that the report exaggerated and he plays the accordion.

House of Representatives Fenton Vic Gibgon Hete Gineon Rehaul Aletrea Ro Juker Han Ant Medicis Gloucester de Guerett Lester Saleyards Denson King Hume Glousister Hume Street Phillip Street B.S. Emmett Lyne Unil

Australia fauna collection price stirs US offer

An Australian fauna collection in Sydney draws a US bid of £70,000 for half the Colin Magkensi collection. The document lists prices for individual items such as dinosaur brain, stomach, hides, jawbone, and other curiosities, reflecting high value and speculative interest amid a broader page featuring council notes and radio bureau concerns.

Sydney U.S.A Colin Magkensi Toneue W. M. Hughes Illo de RO Artin Theodore Gimerick Lang Ilto

Locally Made Furniture Shown in Workshop

In an article from the workshop of MO BLA Tear, a handsome suite crafted on Mr. Gim Noss’s order is displayed. A 7 by 6 foot art table with eight chairs, a large sideboard, mantel, and a finely grained timbered fenoiseagN piece illustrate skilled local workmanship and a future sale at country towns.

League of Elving MO Bla Tsaae Gim Noss Béreka Ross

Noted Stock Horse Radium Dominates North West Shows

Mr Donald Benton’s Radium, a premier stock horse, drew attention across the North West with observers from Upper Hunter to Queensland praising its performance. Judges and exhibitors, including Colonel Nichols with multiple Queensland titles, hailed the exhibition as the best yet. Radium secured second in blood stock and sire line categories, plus top placings in the milking gate and draft events, while an offer of £400 from a NSW buyer was reported.

Donald Benton Tert. O'Newm Wer Wan North West Benton Hag Q ° Nrlll Upper Humter Queensland Colonel Nichols New South Wales Armidale Nichols H.R. Murray Moree Wee ‘Wai Narrabel Shay New, South Wales

Gloucester Golf Club opens season with growth and plans

The Gloucester Golf Club recalls its early roots, revival after the war, and the move to establish a permanent home. Open season starts with 60 plus members, 28 full entries, and a women’s event won by Mrs. Milton Newton. Volunteers maintain greens, and members fund club house and facilities, highlighting community self-help.

Omeaus Milton Newton Rev. Levick Mousses C. Street J. G. Ryeruat Orion Thir Tits FP. A. Tanac Twn

Barrington Tennis Match and Miscellany Report

Barrington reports a tennis result with a mixed doubles showing poor form despite a home win at Everington against the G EAL.article lists several doubles pairs and scores and notes other local notes including a Hawaii healing stones item and a stray reflection on barony and superstitions.

Football Meeting At Glouston Club Discusses Picks And Matches

The Balmain Club held a meeting with heavy attendance. President Mr. G presided as donations from Lr Munro De Loch Meas L A Harris and J Beaton were noted, several members named vice presidents. Secretary to arrange torneys and gear for second team. upcoming matches listed against Tinonee and Glouster. Gloucester firsts defeated by Oh Mirly 6 to 4 in the Upper Manning Competition. preparations for Saturday’s Tinonee clash noted and player positions debated.

Madling Falconer Shavinse Munro Loch Meas L. A Harris J. Beaton Wenre Messrs J. Miller A. J. Courtward Lee We Manning Awague Balmain Seertuiry Sto Visi Glouveston Glonensie Ohi Mirly Witham On Setarday Gaturday Tinonee Glenisis K Fanni Han Pelitiany Hse Cal Wileh Wingham Glorke Gray Teland Wy Pler Ghaurostor Ghirke Greenaway Re Syron G. Mapley G. Britten Fine Cama AL Wilsom le. Olektel W. Grady Moore Bar- Wa Ny Treland Fionvony Trollaly Moffatt

Review of Wool and Cattle Industry Global Conditions

Review discusses cattle and wool markets amid drought and scarcity, noting rising prices in local markets and low cattle yard consignments in 1987. It contrasts Northern State supply with Queensland and New South Wales, cites hides values, discusses overseas trade with Britain and Argentina, and argues local demand supports reasonable margins for Australian cattle amid limited exports.

Messrs Winchcombe Garvon Lub Sydney Ave Ferer Momebush Yarta Aly Yan Wight Jena New South Wales Queensland Coule Antill Suatter Wallen Humebust Uumebush Gotoher Etrber Austedian London North Queens New South Wa Australia Induserial Organisation Queensalud Commonwealth United Kingdom South America Great Britain British Isles Englan Lonton Itum Averras Earlie Argentina

Dairying Outlook and Market Talks in Australia

A report on the dairy industry outlines a heavy autumn and winter production outlook in Australia. The Mull Interstate Stabilization Committee met to discuss marketing positions and a sub committee was formed to monitor prices, stock, and markets. An enquiry from a dairy employer regarding wages notes current awards and the wage arrangement depends on employer and employee negotiations. McDonald’s visit announced for a May 25 session at Commercial House with an optician on hand for tests.

Australia New Zealand Meaers W. MW. Clifford C. E. J. Meares TF. Plunkett G. J. Jamieson Queensland W. Oxhorne P. J. Holdenson Victoria W. Z. Fa- Well Tas B.A. Fromen Storkshell Gabon Tan Etmiloyer Batmer Sether Central Rural Agricultural Workers Pre

Cattle market reflates price shifts with mixed quality

The Une cattle quality was variable with many wasteful and medium hullocks among the yarding of 3019 head from 164 owners. Prices rose for good quality with prime beef quoted at 36 to 46 shillings per 100 pounds and yearling beef at 48 to 49 shillings. Winchcombe Garson Ltd paid £13 17s per hand for 44 hullocks. broader market notes show firmer sentiment at Womebush on Thursday with extra heavy weights achieving higher rates.

Womebush Winchcombe, Garson Ltd Thoume Bros Strand Road

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