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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
2
The notice lists service hours from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers appointments by request. It preserves the concise, public-station tone of a local newspaper item.
The Gloucester Advocate reports on water supply plans and local Public Works in Douches. It notes staff appointments at Gloucester Public School and a new Newsmaster, with updates on teaching staff and pupil progress under Miss Parker. Also covered are a infant death, a failed meeting response, electricity issues, and an upcoming charity ball at the Majestic Theatre with the Bulmer Girls Jazz Orchestra.
Mrs Tapay Lloyd nee Nash died Saturday at her Dowling Street home in Dungor after a heart seizure. She was 71 year s old and lived her life in the district born Bendolba. Survived by husband James Lloyd two sons Richard and James and four daughters Aida Annie Ethel and Nina. A brother Ben Nash Gloucester River also survives. Funeral Sunday at Church of England cemetery with Rev D Rees officiating. Deep sympathy extended to the bereaved family.
Gloucester to name a team from many players for a Saturday match against Wingham after a byp and scratch game. Selection includes Gordon, Rapley, Gorman, Beitten, Gray, Ireland, Moore, Burns, Moffatt, and more, with plans for two matches and a visit by Balmain.
Forbesdale court hosts two mat es during the season with wins for Forbesdale players. Matches feature Wellard, Atkins, Boorer, Latter, Martin, Shaw, Garner, Yates, Nelson, and Gorton against opponents from Church of England and Barming ton. Rabit market notes unchanged at 320 to 46d for kittons.
Gloucester Protection Board discusses funding research via Bow funds, proposes Bow should contribute revenue for upkeep of the institution, and debates stock inspector and chair elections. Open season for possums sparks disputes on cull and crop damage, with directors weighing harm to native fauna and policy limits.
A deputation led by Walter Bennett MP urged Premier Huttonshaw to back a Morpeth to Pinchmoor railway. Sir J Henry and others argued the line would boost coal, timber, wheat and wool exports via Port Stephens, covering 400000 square miles and aiding Maitland and coalfields. Estimated cost under £4 million with wharves and port works. The Premier promised to refer the matter to the Parliamentary Public Works Committee next session after noting financial constraints.
A fire was found burning at Mrs. M. Court's general store in Barrington on Tuesday morning. Prompt actions by bystanders and fire brigades contained the blaze before it could destroy the building. Manager W. Young was away in Gloucester. Local updates note pleurisy illness of W. Dewberry and improving health of N. Shaw. Empire Day plans and hall improvements discussed, including a successful bazaar to raise funds. Barrington team results and selections for a match against Forbesdale noted.
About 450 pigs penned with a steady market and light gains in stores and suckers. Prices ranged with beet back tatters at £5 3s 6d, prime heavy Daconars £5 8s 6d, heavies up to £2 5s 6d, light porkers £4 7s 6d to £5 4s 6d. Shorea and suckers slightly reduced though prime suckers reached £9 25s.
In loving memory of our darling son and brother Frederick Raymond who left this life May 2 1924 aged years. Loved by those who cherished him, a flower in bloom, so bright and young. Inserted by his loving father and mother and brothers in sorrow.
In loving memory of William Ridgeway who died May 20 1926 aged 84. He walked his last lone journey to a home of eternal rest. Inserted by his son daughter in law and grandsons Sam Allan and Ted. A memorial for Alive who died May 22 1925, mourned by Wathen and sister in law Shanley and Bunt Stade.
In loving memory of my dear husband Feed Stewart and our den father who passed away in May 1923 at Wind. Inserted by his loving wife and family.
For sale. Lots in good position shown ten percent return. Full particulars from Wusseln TVG and Wavies Wood Alice Ver. Anyon rabbiting shooting we warn trespassing on my reel in woke properties after this date will be prosecuted. The al d the Migens May 23rd, 1928.
Readings list church services for multiple denominations in Gloucester Craven Bundook Stroud and Connedy including Sunday services at 11 and 7 pm and midweek meetings with times shown. Names referenced include Rev A Fisher and Rev W James among others, with locations like Bowington Hall and Empire Service.
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