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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
2
A 1923 Gloucester advertorial notes a lively discussion on Port Stephens development. It references meetings and statements by local figures about planning, costs, and regional growth, with emphasis on public interest and expected impacts on the area. The text mixes names, places, and events in a period newspaper voice.
A euchre party and dance hosted by the Footballers Club is planned for Tuesday night at the Majestic Theatre with hopes of strong attendance. The goan vives and club members invite all intending attendees to join. final arrangements to be set for a competition and related entries.
HAUCESTEE Police Court hears William Metitost accused of uttering a forged cheque drawn by Wet Huwels. Evidence shows the cheque linked to a drink, cows purchase, and a hotel hotel stay. Prosecution notes bank issues and requests further charges as the case proceeds. Adjournments noted for license violation and plate theft.
Bogey led the best of things at the local Jinks with R Levick and B S Emmett carding 6 down. Other scores ranged from Bye 7 down to 19 down by Sellick and 17 down by LB Street. A stroke handicap of 36 roles will be played next Saturday. participants to inform the secretary by Thursday night.
Gloucester defeats Tinonee 2 tries to 1 in a hard fought match. Highlights include Grey Clarke and Wilson showing strong wing play, Tulonee rallying in the second half, and referee Skinner's steady handling as Gloucester revives late.
An unclear letter to MP Bolton from Wollisel describes Hillston’s development and rapid growth. The writer notes local amenities, a paved main street, a hotel, fruit and vegetables prices, and a warming climate with pleasant conditions. Mentions a married man, a court work crew, and asks for funds and assistance.
Commercial Rubin Brock yards in Sydney report no improvement from Thursday’s sale. Only 66 prime lots noted with buyers leaning toward good to prime quality and higher prices, while plain grades were irregular with no quotable change. Prices ranged across light to heavy steer and cows, reflecting varied demand.
At Maitland stock sale about 1320 fat cattle yarded. Quality mixed with many prime bullocks and steers, strong demand for prime heavies at steady rates. Medium and light slower with heavy cows near £10, vealers to £7 10, light stock £3, pigs forward with baconers up to £8 19s.6d. Shorthorn and Shire yarding top rates reached, overall sale priced near previous day.
A bill read in the Legislative Assembly proposes marketing boards of three five or seven members with varying election and nomination rules. It also outlines director membership, state control of assets, and new quality provisions for butter. The document includes community notices and local event advertisements from Gloucester, with several church and social listings.
A fragmented report describes emus in Morep Wisconsin, noting illness and possession by a person, then details a peculiar feeding habit and the surprising transfer of emu stock to Mt. Arnsdale, secretary of the Newcastle Jerkey End, for relocation to the Newcastle Race Pannen.
A historical note extols Abyssinian grass as a premier annual grain and fodder crop. It grows rapidly, yields 3-4 tons per acre, reaches about three feet, and suits diverse climates. Praised for high nutrition, drought tolerance, and usefulness as pasture. reports from South Africa highlight five-foot growth and four-ton hauls.
Paterson auction reports varied rabbit skin market with prices rising 2d to 3d, damaged skins 22d to 46d, kittens and smalls 800 to 36d, pelts 6d to 72d, packs 42d to 48d, autumn skins 500 to 6d, fawns 70d to 80d. Heavy supplies desired and incoming stock up to 524 in reported terms.
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