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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
3
The notice outlines advertiser rates for first inch ads and discounts, plus a six month rebate plan. It states insertion fees, positions, and the proprietor reserves right to admit or reject ads and to limit liability for non insertion or errors. Payment accepted by cheques postal orders or stamps from country advertisers.
A tangled tale from Rome courts centers on a marquis linked to a banker, a betrayed countess, and a female detective. An attempted murder, bribery, and a staged confrontation unfold as the countess exposes the marquis’s affair with violence using a hidden weapon.
A terse note records objections raised by attendees regarding reservations and a secretary's involvement at a local committee meeting. The incomplete transcript names several individuals and hints at procedural disputes over seating and authority.
An official notice lists multiple locations including Sydney Newcastle West Maitland Dungog Stroud Taree Wingham and Barrington with closing times from 7.30 pm to 9.40 pm. It states ranks will close and be received from 5 February 1918, outlining the process for submissions.
The notice states that Matrey M.R.0.8 has purchased the practices of Dr Heupt, M.D. and will continue from May 1 at Dr Heupt's residence.
Train departures from West Maitland to Taree Paterson Wollarabba and Gloucester plus returns listed with morning and evening times. Arrivals at Taree include 4.10 and 11.20 am. Sydney and Newcastle services noted with refreshments at Gloucester.
A vessel named Lugano grounded near Ajax Key after a storm drove it off course from Liverpool to Havana. Wireless signaling reached Key West, rescue boats failed in heavy seas, but a tug Nome evacuated the 116 passengers, mostly Spaniards, to safety in Cuba.
Steamer traffic operates nightly except Sundays between Sydney and Newcastle. Travelers may spend time in Newcastle for business before continuing their journey, with ships departing from Sydney and Newcastle each night.
Trains depart Sydney for West Maitland and West Maitland for Sydney with multiple daily services. Expresses, mails, and connecting trains run on varied times including early morning departures and Sunday exceptions. Passengers are advised about special weekend and holiday schedule notes.
Belgian financier and former Brussels railway director M Wilmart has been arrested in Reims on a fraud charge involving shares valued over £1,000,000. A Brussels warrant was issued months ago. Wilmart was a prominent Brussels figure, tied to a major newspaper and large theatre, and known in financial and social circles. He reportedly suffered liver trouble for about three months prior to his arrest.
A. G. Reichert advertises an up-to-date stock including pipes, tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes, and smokers outfits. The shop offers school requisites, fancy goods, novelties, and prompt attention to orders by post. Retail space described as clean waste paper for sale. Dated 15-4-1913.
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