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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports Australia’s population in 1924 at 5,875,508 with a net increase of 423,696. It covers the New States movement, local campaigning in Riverina, a Bonawater labor rally with J. Puggerold MLA and J. F. Coates MLA, missionary meetings, Sir Rider Haggard’s death, an Overland petrol test note, and various local items including public notices and advertisements.
The first meeting of the new Gloucester P P Board was held in the Shire Chambers Glen eater on 43rd May with Directors Easton Corbell Andrews Abbott Summerville Longworth Tilcurne and Secretary Monro present. The Returning Officer Me J C Monro chaired the election of directors and J Abbott was chosen chairman for the year 4926. various reports, stock holdings, and budget adjustments were discussed including permit refusals, salary figures, and future lease considerations.
Seasonable April weather with light frosts noted on Mata and Midlands. Gloucester Post Of fic recorded 478 points at Pali. heavy rains in early April soaked low lands and creeks. Ground may stay cold. dormant growth possible until winter. Pastures good. high country grass will improve, but lowlands may suffer. Stock health satisfactory though some cattle condemned for tuberculosis and other diseases observed. Fence work around the Reserve at Rocks Crossing underway. new ratepayers increasing. Rabbit control urged as profits from pelts rise. eradication effort acknowledged as difficult in infested country.
In a Saturday shoot at the local range, shooters posted scores across rounds. Notable entries include J Channel and A Yardy with multiple 5s and 2s, plus P Sweaney and H J Channel. results show varied hits and partial scores. A stray line mentions a one time secretary of Lord Kitchener asserting Walter's betrayal by Ruhula to Germany.
The Shire Engineer details completion of nine culverts by contractor Thos Kennedy and urgent repairs on Main North Coast Road Baker's Hill Leman's Flat Road and Gloucester River bridges. Delays due to wet weather, costs and upcoming surveys are reported, with plans for further work and maintenance listed. The report concludes with comments on climate change and seasonal patterns.
The article extols Mr Flannery as a genuine country politician to back the country electorates. It notes his background in farming and the timber trade, his local council leadership, and commitment to rural roads and railway policy. It lauds his knowledge, perseverance, and willingness to sacrifice for people outside city walls while appealing for No 4 votes.
The Brett Tennis Club held its annual meeting on Saturday May 4 with many members present. The secretary reported solid progress from a busy year including many matches and good revenues. A credit balance of 20 shillings 10 pence remained, and the treasury was praised for solid stewardship. The club plans a day of sport on Friday May 20 at Breiti course featuring bridle races and other events, with a dance to follow and proceeds funding school material for local children. Officers elected for the next year were President D My...ney, Secretary Miss Bredae, Treasurer ND Brersn.
Alderman Wy J. Minidoon presided as Me Vincent was praised for faithful service in Parliament over nine years and promised another three year term. Supporters lauded his political growth and urged reelecting him, while Vincent affirmed satisfaction with poll results and urged voters to back him.
A Sydney newspaper prints a skeptical reaction to a petrol efficiency test run from Murrurundi to Tamworth. The Willys Overland achieved 48 mph over 107 miles, and Willys Knight 81.3 miles per gallon on a route with three heavy climbs. Police sealed and reopened tanks for verification. organizers vow to repeat tests.
Specialist of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Ltd will attend Sleeman's Pharmacy at Martin Place and Pitt Street on Friday 20th May 95. The visit features McDonald’s VisiT arsonal attendance and includes Dr. Slatt-test ing Specialist of Landian Slatt testing.
Saturday May 23 labor members will address electors in Stratford Ward's River Arrington Gloucester Bundoock and adjoining districts. Speakers include J Fitzgerald MLA Hon F Coates MLC J FitzGerald MLA and T Murray MLC with several meetings listed at 2 3 7 p m in Stratford Ward's River Arrington Gloucester Bundoock and surrounding area.
Fragmented note describes a Church Missionary Society gathering with references to missions, locations along rivers, and several units or stations. Mentions Hath and Stealford areas, with numbers that appear to indicate visits or counts, and lists names or groups in unclear order.
Fragmentary OCR preserves few clear facts about Mackay. No identifiable events dates places or organizations emerge. The brief text reads as garbled and does not provide a coherent news item or specific entities to report.
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