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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
3
In 1892 1898 the Klondyke era gold rush unfolds around Bayley and War de Finnerty with men staking leases and collecting ounces. A weary prospector leads searchers to waterholes and the Ninety Mile, while hardship and crowding push the population toward better conditions and rapid subsequent discoveries.
The Simplified Spelling Society prepared a petition bearing nearly four features and a report on the question of English spelling sent to the Belish Prime minister. The article notes a Royal salience and discusses spelling reform proposals. It also mentions a hen laying capacity milestone at three years and an average lifetime output of 200 to 500 eggs.
Detectives investigating a recent murder uncover secret cellars in Kalgoorlie homes. Some contain modern treatment plants and evidence of ore processing. Rumors swirl in North Kobble and Boulder of a larger illegal-stealing network, with Inspector Condon resuming charge of the case.
Latest despatches from Sapporo report Mt Iwo eruption causing 100 deaths and about 100 injuries while 3,500 are left homeless. Lava overflow flooded river areas, damaged railways, and 200 homes were destroyed with 2,000 more left homeless. later reports mention 100 dead, 190 wounded, and 2,000 homeless.
At the Shires Conference the Pastures Protection Boards faced abolition talks. Deputy Leader Loughlin opened the session warning of ministry and board clashes, while a chairman urged caution amid calls for a commission. A motion opposing abolition was carried unanimously.
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