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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1926
Page
2
Britannia Hospital on Bankington Street lists nursing staff Dikinson Cert ATNA Newton Cert ATNA with telephone contact 78 for inquiries and admissions.
The issue reports the death of Mr A McKenzie of Shoild aged 73 with funeral prayers at Presbyterian church Bey. It also covers the 8 2 hours dispute among unions at Sydney and various local notices including piano tuning, Queensland elections, Mother's Day commemorations, Burns Night in London, and camping reserves under pastoral protection.
The notice outlines new postal denominations effective July 4 with specific woundage and poundage charges for notes valued at various amounts. Also reports a talk at the Memonis Hall Wingham by Mr P F A Fitzpatrick criticizing Clergy and the press, and a 60 years ago rabbit theft ad from Sydney mining era.
A meeting of the Gloucester P. and O. Association occurred on April 20. W. Sellick chaired, with plans for a holiday to Dennis Park on Monday May 24 and sports for children. The event, to start at 10:30, was to be held at Gloucester Public School, inviting local residents and parish clergy. The board discussed school additions and electric lighting upgrades, with further arrangements to be made at the next meeting.
The wedding of Miss Lilian Myra Harris of Riverslew to Mr Herbert Marrington Syruee of Newcastle was celebrated at the Belie's residence on Wellnessday. The bride wore white gorege and silver accessories with a gold brownh and bouquet. Marjorie Mavra was bridesmaid. Mr Robin son was best man. Honeymoon to Newcastle.
The article discusses Henry Womdtus advocating higher wages to reduce costs in a factory setting, claiming top wages in the city. The court case covers three counts about wage levels and interest during the postwar period, with the jury ruling against the plaintiff on all counts and the judge delivering judgment.
Austin Gallagher of Bundook defends the Belbora Road deviation plan against Gr Reichert and Flannery in a long letter. He accuses opponents of surreptitious motives, asserts land and road changes benefit ratepayers, and urges readers to trust the council and engineer over critics while defending the Bundook Progress Association.
An appeal in the Sydney Mureourt Eilercamp versus Morac Hixson case concerned a verdict for the plaintiff on three counts related to a loan for the Royal Hotel at Gloucester Thwes. The jury awarded £258 46 2 including £252 0 40 and £48 4 5 costs. the defendant challenged the verdict on multiple grounds.
A fatal accident occurred on the broad road about seven miles from Raymond Terrace on Sunday afternoon when a motor car overturned. George McDonald, 98, of King Arthur, died from a fractured skull and injuries. Alex McDonald, 47, Mount Pleasant, sustained injuries. Hector McKenale, 24, Hunt Malinnih, minor injuries. Wal Mekonale, 9, Groege Street, Font Moifland, hand injuries. The driver escaped with shock. The party had returned from Stroud after attending a funeral. The car’s rear tyre burst and the vehicle somersaulted, ejecting four men. McDonalds rushed to a nearby nurse. An inquest opened at West Madland Courthouse, with reports of workers likely unemployed if strikes continue and broader economic impact discussed.
A London security clampdown unfolds with guards, tanks, and armored vehicles deployed. Reports from New York describe an armed capital with military presence, barbed wire, and rioting in the East End as authorities aim to deter a potential strike escalation. Two bishops urge a peaceful conciliation at Buckingham Palace while ensuring public stability.
Cricket report notes Hain winning against Rose and Wulf with the name busy in play. Classifieds include a May 18 sale advert for Jersey Gulls and Green Farm stock, plus a police alert about a horse theft and offers for purebred bulls and pigs from J. G. Wilson Avon Valley.
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The article fragment mentions Australia facing Russia and a late Saturday event. It references players like Sohani Taylor and Austen, plus a cryptic sequence of scores and positions, with many garbled names and phrases, leaving the outcome and full details unclear.
L G Baston a renowned piano tuner and repairer with fourteen years of experience will be in Gloucester the next fortnight. Formerly with British Piano Depot and ALC Cooke Lid all work guaranteed. Inquiries may be left at Mrs Yazulwood's Boarding House.
A busy program outlines dances and fundraisers in aid of returned servicemen and memorials, including Procerds events and a Sunday sports roundup. Names like WADIELL, Woodall, Homer, and Macartney appear among local organizers, with notes on meetings, venues, and ticket details.
Matthewson and Co receive instructions from Mr A Nf Morris Copeland to offer her Gretard Property as a notion at an early date with full details to follow. The sale will proceed under a formal notice and terms to be announced shortly.
The Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association began industrial action against the Hibble award after an ultimatum expired, with about 20 000 workers involved across coal mines in New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania. The strike began early Saturday, disrupting operations as thousands of miners walked off.
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