Local Friday Topics and Winners Report
The Gloucester page reports on Friday May 18 1928 local topics and winners from events at the Strand Show. It notes attendance figures, entries, and performances by Mayline, Tevor, Taylor, and Martin among others, with mention of an unfounded rumor and area commissioner visit plans for late May. It closes with a dental ad and a notice of McDonald’s visit to discuss eyewear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayline
J. Tevtor
Tyan
Filie Taylor
Mie Lesthark
Kore
Wade
Warrigil
John Shuto
Sinzletins
WB Tenens
Kramfach
Danthen
Martin
McDonald’s
McDonald
F.B
Hon
Furs
F.s.mlo
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald (Lynby) Ltd
Martin Place
Pitt Street
Commercial Hotel
Pam
Geo
Stephenson Groree Stephensom
Royal Totel
Holton
Tilonen
Ie Ratel
Hke Moek
Wwlles
Stephenson
Stephengon
Gharnock
Marlin
Bharnock
Shephenson
Worns
Chaenork
Charnock
Christopher Stepfinson
Stephenton
Public meeting calls for riverway feeder post at Manning River
A largely attended meeting on May 12 urged erecting a feeder post at the Manning River beyond Fiennes. Mr de As evil, manager of the Wingham Butter Factory, said dairymen lose about 20 a year due to delivery delays and cream being unsent to the factory. He noted cream from the river area is diverted elsewhere, causing losses and calls for improved transmission and plant readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ggonae
Feorst
Manning Hiver
Fiennes
de Asevil
Wingham Bulfer
Inter
Thwan
LO. Martin
Swarks
Nhiney
Plucky Lad Saved Kempsey Mail Following Flood Incident
A report details a mail diversion near Ward's River where a plucky lad warned bystanders helped avert a flood damage incident on the Kempsey mail run. The episode prompted the local commissioners to note repairs and safety steps, with the lad praised for his quick actions and vigilance.
Licensing Court Admonitions in Gloucester Licensing matter
A distressed notice from the Licensing Court in Gloucester reports questions about renewal applications and adjournments. It references The Liquor Act and hints at a new licensing ministry. officials urge action while noting hearings may be adjourned. The letter suggests ministerial opinion is needed for establishing a new licensing body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilcester Chamber of
Cambvrre
Walton
Benault
Tars
ahPshoa Licensing Court
Ab Gloutes
Jovan Weber
Mo Ui
Hildak Hivierstes
AP Iieber
Bieensina
Ghamestie
Gloucester
Faeresingie
Port Macquarie Road Inspection Near Walcha Visit
Senior engineer Mr EF Goouel of the Living Roads Board led a Port Macquarie road inspection at Walcha last week with clerk and shire staff. They reviewed boundary alignments and linked routes to Port Macquarie, aiming to ease traffic. Mr Crouch urged the Shire to seek further Board financial assistance to hasten construction, with the Board showing sympathy for opening the coast route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF Goouel
Ray Shine
Taety
Gatspur Lion
Port Macquare
Haslidgs
Port Macanarin
Crouch
Billy and the Crows in Canberra Political Fracas
In Canberra on Monday an odd scene unfolded as Prime Minister Billy Hughes faced mockery from local crows during a golf gate course event linked to Senator Dun. The crows swooped and heckled, with bystanders recounting Hughes’s blunt language amid the tension. The incident echoed last year’s political skirmishes, as crows allegedly mocked federal politicians and tied to the era of partisan clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Wiekes
Duncan
Hughes
Billy” Hughes
Thayne
Ar. Triphoss
Han Mr. Ve
Sheep and Cattle Breeders Discuss Flock Welfare
In Scone on Tuesday local sheep and cattle men reported widespread worm infestations and declining growth in flocks. Farmers urged timely worming, mating for stronger stock, and stressed the need for cattle breeders to offer improved prices to bolster the industry.
Gloucester police court hears Good Friday liquor case
Gloucester police court heard George Watson licensee of the Glouseaster Hotel faced charges for keeping premises open for alcohol sale on Good Friday. Sergeant Bolton testified that Stephenson, a guest, drank beer served by Mrs. Watson, and multiple witnesses described events in the hotel parlour and back verandah. The case centered on who supplied the drinks and whether Watson violated licensing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson George —Watson
Glousester
Bolton
Moya
Chirles
Stephenson
Val
Watson
Royal Aml Aus
Tar
Crysial
Shemasain
Threlkeld
Nehal
Watwan
Geo
Sutton
Igginbottom
Higginbotton
Higginbottom
Susan
Migginbottom
Nigginbottom
Sharnock
the Royal
Hattie
Jager
George Watson
Constable Considine
Bnitie
George Vorvell
Will
Straucht
Giouanster
Shawmuck
Royal Hotel
Mr. Sutton
Ceull Sulton
Royal Watche
Maltin
Stephen
Alexinbottors
Mrs Watson
Avink Geo
Wilson
Heensee
Thomas Sharnwek
Martin
Visiting Drapers Refused at Glen Innes Town Hall
Town Council in Glen Innes refused a request by visiting drapers to use the Town Hall for a sale or display. A council resolution states future applications will be considered for a site at Hsmorte. Ald. Whyte notes loss of frontal visibility if the sale isn’t held in the Town Hall. My trousseau is ready and a wedding tale is quoted amid unrelated verse and patent medicine lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Innes
Hsmorte
Ald
Whyte
Harry
Gloucester stock sale ledger yields mixed cattle prices
The Gloucester auction note records Malihuwam and Go and Gloucester Mattiewsen and Garanort selling cattle on a fortnightly market day. Prices range with numerous lots and buyers listed, including figures like 4/7/408 and 2/12/6, showing varied valuations and quantities across many names and consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Malihuwam
Tuwailay
Serlyamere
Ewe
Gri
Amy Martin
Portona
Willys-Knige Touring Car Demonstration Stirs Sydney Editors
An early 20th century Willys Knight touring car impressed motoring editors from Sydney papers with a high speed run at Kurrajong and a later climb to Bulli Pass. The Blinn model demonstrated strong gearing and performance under top gear with four passengers and at 40 mph in gusty winds, though conditions limited potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoslay
Moyth
Willys
Knight Great
Kurrajong
Tulk
Alt Turner
Kurrajone Molahis
Bulli Pass
Hipeen
Wewarda
Moesers
Sydney
Ltt
Omer
Anaial
White
la Mupkey
Bayill
S. Swifi
Smith
Sydney Calf Market and Pigs Report Amid Market Fluctuations
The Sydney market shows mixed results with feeble demand for some cattle and improved porker prices. Calves and store cattle move at varied values, while imports and local listings reveal fluctuating figures across categories. Damaged text hinders precise totals, but reports note a generally uneven market with occasional price upticks and lingering weakness in other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Anil Helierenad
Moor
Nae
Ots
Elinine Suntory
Graham Timber Co Sawmill Near Hees Factory North Coast
A historic note describes the Graham Timber Co mill near the Hees Factory at Hyfrahan Thaler Co, highlighting extensive nearby mills and cooperative activity. It details a large daily output of around 10,000 tons of marketable timber, advanced machinery, and employment for many sawyers ferrymen and workers, with timber loading close to markets and strong use of firewood and stove tongtlis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinhanu
Hees
Frahan Thaler
Ut Vie
Ari Gungpriok
Whiel Hinds
Athens
Slouce ster District Soldiers' Memorial
The Vinmind Movns or te Commitee Of the above wit ho hell in the skies Hall on WEHNESDAY Qed STAY at TW pan, fh. EMMETT, ton, Sev, AWARTINE of te Lawn Lund tage Harta He ieer bein AE THe Brows Hanis Lees pie hold meth Last Miki. Ginties or, ae HOD May, 142K THA WP. Ghudenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TW Pan
Cambridge Poultry Farm catalog line mix reads odd bird pricing
The notice lists various poultry breeds including Black Orpingtons and White Leghorns with prices per dozen or per hundred, and indicates managers H A FOGKS and location Cambridge Poultry Farm Tomah 8T Carlingford WA or Fooks Bros Gloucester. The text is a damaged OCR fragment with inconsistent spellings and unclear formatting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fogks
Cambridge Poultry Farm
TOMAH
Carlingford
W. Or Fooks Bros
Gloucester
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W.J
Hawdon
Russell Hall and Davies
Y. Trenbath
Public Accountants
Murch BT
Dr, Forsyth
Queen ST
OURS
Cecil Sutton
Karier Weft
Ishler
MP Wratten
Hevonne
Weathin Arssuratls
Quintag
Narlann
Pomimiastonen
Glork
Sandlean
Morriays
Thornton
Masedons
Woodward
Revtine E. Homet
J. E. Strest
Sliek
Christie
Mit
Aetham
Port Stepheng
Stephens
Bar Stephens
Enulfieds
Dis
Melbourne
Intrest
Diller
Enntecenent
Butterini Isune Factory Managers’ Association
Alsinn— Ville
Dungom
Pindimar Port Stepheny
N.S.W
Close Heart
Port Stephens
Willan
Folly Point
La‘tiaw. S
North Sydney Polies Court
Hayes
Jones
Bering Service
kPa Entervace
Hifte
Patriotian
Lg Heart
Aesit peNe
Frank Augrett
Paterson
Doen Batte
Pole Mil
Parks
Aulimny
Ulavrk
Kempsey Mail
Ward's
Waltway
Fifa
Bennet
Meath
Chamber OF Commerce
Port Macquarie Road
Walcha
Billy’ and the
CROWS
Wan
Wster Police Court
Seterster
Putte
Lierasl
Ae Hoennen
Af Pollcw
Siphenson
Mattiewsen
Garanort
Phira
Laleb
Marling
Deneda
Pay
Bal Bes
IL Sugar
Ragieton
Portey
Wal
Brawwingth
Fine del Root
Bod. Parley
Nichooli
Creanor
Molmes
Arrowsmith
Miller
Rog
JL Wingold
W. Crowfoot
H.—Mcnaughton
Noah
Vila
R. Wilks
Willys-Knige
Carson Madsepee
la Amd
Carson Li
AL Werle
Sylney Rabbi
Kittenson
THE
Graham Timber CO
Sloucester District
Emmett, Ton
Sev
Douglas Waddell CO
Maitland
Douglas Waddell
AL Tas Pom
Pal & Stale Pgs
YARIS
AL Ain
Shay Ve
Hicks
Roy
BN Lali Nws
Wwe
Ghote
Jenny
Henri
Phnive
Josey Springing
Phnlee
Jersny Nulfras
Laura
Regal Fortuiehtly
Cale & Pg Silvs
Amy Park
Sellice'r Clearing Sale
West Ao
Matthewson
Gloucester Stock Sales
Mat Niu el Thewson
Ine Auifaian
Sydsey
TOR
Terme
Minly
MATTHEWSON # CO
Gloucester Motor Sales Company
Sityl
G.M.C
Grahame
Diaboto
Istest
Valley Oil Enginesite
Hmgland Mutual Building & Investment Society Ltd
Liverpool
Logsdon & Oribe Insurance Co
Auctionmers & Gribral
General Motors Desler
Pontiac & Oae
H. A. Hardes
Tarea
Morris Cars and Trucks
Attwater Kent
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