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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
7
Edward Ryf writes from Gloucester about the impact of a new federal election act restricting press discussion. He notes reduced voter enthusiasm, especially in Hunter district, where candidates have drawn little local attention and newspapers face penalties for campaign coverage.
Local notes report momentum for a rail connection from Part Stephens to the North Coast line at Stroud Road, urged by Wingham and Stroud committees. Rail disruptions due to heavy rain affect North Coast services, while civic notices include church events, health visits, and a delayed Gloucester Show response amid flood conditions.
Flooding swamped Gloucester Avon and Durrington after Monday night rain. Water rose across the valley flooding streets, forcing removals of stock and leading to hotel and shop inundations. By Thursday the river receded, but heavy rains continued across Stroud Karuah Hunter Valley and Moonan Flat with widespread flood damage and transport disruptions.
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