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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
4
Inspectors report drought severe across most of the state with discouraging prospects. In the Hunter River and Central Table areas rainfall has improved, bringing pasture recovery and better outlooks. The chief veterinary surgeon Max Henry notes vast improvements in pastures, though northwest remains poor and winter prospects uncertain.
Patricia nearly collapses as Lone Hand Luracy forces a raid for supplies and departure. He mocks her courage, promises no harm to women, and rides away after warning her to stay quiet. She contemplates a last chance to seize the pistols but remains passive at the doorway.
A woman recalls a moment she could shoot and flee to save herself. A bushranger hid among villagers, pursued by police, while townsfolk debate his fate. Patricia senses danger, and Kitty Blair seeks updates as officers track the escape. To be continued.
Mr L M a M L A discusses Developmental Road No 1150 in the Upper Manning River district. The reply notes seven river crossings originally between Mount George and the Gloucester Giro road at Tigran, with two bridged as Tiri and Sullivan's Crossing. Plans aim to eliminate remaining crossings by bridges and realignments, starting with Khatumbuhl Creek, but funding for additional developmental road works is not available.
A largely attended Starr Bowkett Society meeting in West Maitland on May 11 resolved to form a No 4 Society. The draft rules approved by the Registrar were adopted. The society aims to help members acquire homes or other property in New South Wales. It plans 10000 shares at £19 10s each with up to 20 per member and £50 per share allocation. Entrance fee sixpence per share and four weeks subscriptions. Subscriptions set at sixpence per share weekly with repayments at two shillings 3p per hundred advanced. Ballot and sale determine ownership. W A HL Howarth AL McDonald RL Pender FW Train A M Taney are directors. applications via W Ribee secretary Theatre Chambers 405 High Street West Maitland.
Weeds officer Mr K G Carn explains lucerne as the enemy of all weeds in a lecture. He notes grazing lucerne clears weed infested lands including burrs thistles and skeleton weed and discusses its rapid spread in dry western areas, seeding rates, timing, and fallow preparation for effective weed control. He warns about two years needed for strong establishment and advises sowing during May wheat seeding period with 4.5 to 6 lb per acre.
Visiting your district for 20 years as opticians we offer Western Electric hearing aids. NSW agent provides bone and air conduction models. Write for information from Webster Jack & Me Donald Limited Opticians Sydney address 16 Castlereagh Street.
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