Sudden Death of Tinonee Storekeeper Mr Joseph Chapman
Mr Joseph E Chapman well known Tinonee storekeeper died suddenly in Newcastle on Tuesday evening after arriving Monday. He was last seen in good health at a hotel meal before collapsing at a picture theatre. A farewell for Mr and Mrs Batger and family was held Wednesday night with about fifty friends. Mr Batger active in Gloucestor sports and clubs, Mrs Batger involved in football social duties. The Batgers plan to move to San Souci as Mr Batger starts a new business on his own account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Chapman
Tinonee
Manung River
Newcastle
A. Yates
H. Batger
HL Gray
Gloucester
Coralie
Gray
Batger
Church of England Tennis Club
Gloucester District ‘Tennis’ Association
Euchre party and dance at Majestic Theatre described
A footballer held a euchre party and dance at the Majestic Theatre last evening, the first in a four event series by the Ladies Committee of the Club. Nine tables hosted players, prizes were won by Mrs A Gor top and Mr Geo Farley, with music by Falconer’s Orchestra. The Presbyterian Church ladies plan a fair at Star Theatre this afternoon and evening. A Maria River farmer seeking freight relief for pollard from Sydney explains a railway charge dispute and rail freight rules affecting farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
A. Gortop
Indies
Geo. Farley
Ments
Milas Flo. Falconer
Maria
Sydney
Wer
Mings- Jetta Station
Amaller
Mingsletta
Boy charged with attempted murder case shocks Oralla
An 18 year old youth faced charges of attempted murder by poisoning after two men at Wilson Creek reported arsenic in stew. The case, heard at the Urall Children’s Court, followed a dinner night incident. Also, a public school celebration occurred at Bullise Public School with prizes and races. Congregational Mission notices and church events at Gloucester, Berrington Hall, Craven Creek, and Upper Barrington are listed. A church dispute at St Johns, Epping, saw Rev Hayes denounce the vestry over pay, delays, and transport for the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oralla
W- Vickers
Wilson Creek
Ural Children's Court
Congregational Mission
Gloucester
St John's Church
Epping
Vie
H. EB. E. Hayes
Mayes
Australia
Albert E Wells to Visit Gloucester in June
Dental surgeon Albert E Wells will visit Gloucester on June 3 4 and 5 and may be consulted at Mrs Corbett s Refreshment Rooms Church Street local notice states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
R. Laurie
Church of England Ball At Majestic On King’s Birthday
The annual ball organised by the Church of England Women's Guild will be held at the Majestic on Monday night. Freshmeats arrangement appeals to patrons and promises an enjoyable time. Mr H Williams of Groentinge is appointed teacher at Craven School replacing Mr McLean who moves to St Anemnothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Church of England Women’s Guild
H. Willams
Groentinge
Craven School
McLean
Sheep and Roads Debate on introducing sheep west of Gloucester
A town and district social toast to Mr Kelf sparked talk on bringing sheep to the back country. Speakers noted land suitable for wool, need for skilled handlers and better roads, with advocacy for closer settlement, roads to Firefly and Waukivory, and public works funds to support development and dairying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelf
Gloucester
Tablelands
Cummings
H. A. Abbott
A A, Co
Rawdon Vale
Berrico
Faulklands
Mr. Hawdon
A.A. Coy
Abbott
T. A. Pield Ltd
White
Bank manager farewelled at Gloucester presentation
Mr H S Kelf recently transferred from Gloucester to Quirindi as Bank of NSW manager was honored at a Gloucester smoke social with a presentation. Shire President Dr A J White chaired a farewell for Mr Kelf and welcomed his successor Mr Donnelly. Speakers praised Kelf as a solid adviser and estimable citizen, wishing prosperity for Gloucester and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Kelf
Quirindi
Gloucester
Bank of Nsw
Corbett
Shire
A. J. White
Anid
Kelf
Donnelly
M. J. Graham
Spealer
Compensation for pleuro-pneumonia losses debated at protection boards
A conference of Pastures Protection Boards discussed a proposed act to compensate cattle owners suffering losses from pleuro-pneumonia. Proposals included funding through animal head taxes and collective action to share costs, while warnings about high expense and difficulty valuing losses were raised. The issue was referred to a Council of Advice for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat
Pastures Protection Boards
F. Longworth Gloucester
Longworth
C. J. Fraser
England
Victoria
Max Henry
Conference of Ministers of Agriculture
Cumberland
Tiwan
Council of Advice
Upper Hunter Dry Road Bridges to Be Built
The Main Roads Board advises Commonwealth approval for a Federal aid plan including one bridge for the Upper Hunter dry road extension. A second bridge is planned for next year. Designs will be prepared and a site inspection has occurred to gather data for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Hunter Shire
Upper Hunter Dry Road
J. Manning
Scone Advocate
Street and Parish Ltd Opens Expanded Premises
At the invitation of Mr A Parish observers toured Street and Parish Ltd amid busy week moves to ten new premises including a large 85 foot frontage store on Church Street. The firm links to Gloucester and plans further growth as hallmarks of a thriving district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Parish
Messrs. Street & Parish Ltd
Churchtreet
T Biddell
Ters Ts
Indien
King Street
Coron
Durabeston
Eiter
Messrs Street and
Parish Ltd
Commercial sale report from Gloucester cattle and pig market
Douglas Waddell & Co report private sale of 40 dairy cows and 480 cows with calves at Gloucester Pic Salma. Matthewson and Co note good pig yarding and near full buyers’ attendance. market steady to firm for most classes, with heavy pigs hardest to sell. Prices per head listed for numerous buyers. Waddell house sale shows bacon and porker sales at varied rates, with overall market described as easier for bacon stock but stronger for pork products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Waddell & Co
Gloucester
Matthewson and Co
E. Forbes
J. Beaton
A. Temi
W. Stanton
Wilks
H. Muddle
J. J. Atking
C. Tiedman
G. Franer
W. Barney
A. McRae
H. McCarthy
W. D. McIntosh
W. Crowfoot
Lowrey
J. H. Grady
Wes Wat
Fooks Bros
Blade
H. A. Abbott
Smith Bros
Sowid and
Solic Investments
Sydney cattle and pig sale report from May 1900
The Sydney market report notes 4260 cattle yarded with good quality and a strong fat stock section. Prime grades sold well mid day, with store sales slightly favoring buyers. Pigs totaled 1300 head with prices lower across classes. baconers and porkers showed declines. Calf market described as scarce prime bubbles with general balance quality fair and prices higher for prime descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Aio
Wayers
Winehcombe Carson Ltd
Farmers & Graziers
Golf handicap tournament draws announced for two trophy events
An 16 hole stroke handicap is set for tomorrow for a trophy donated by Mensa A Parish and Horner with a list of opening round matchups. On Monday a 27 stroke handicap will be played for a Hawdon donated trophy with another set of pairings listed for the rounds across morning and afternoon sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensa
Chariton
Keang
Cuming
Hawdon
Roddy
Locke
Emmett
Levick
Tsuac
Ashworth
Cattle Rates Show Further Advance At Beutel Market
Lower steers and cattle rates rise with good to prime beef selling 38 to 45 per 100 pounds. Yearling beef brings 46 per hundred pounds, following Monday sales at Beutel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beutel
Dairy Herd Regulation for Year Round Production
A conference proposal by Mr E Filmer argues for leveling milk output by paying 10 percent of calvings monthly to ensure steady supply and prices. It suggests seasonal calving control, breeding in six weeks, and July August rest, but warns of risks like overproduction, storage and idle plants, plus the need for multiple bulls and potential neighborly nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Filmer
South Canal
Dairying
New South Wales
Iran
Open season on wild ducks ends. no future licenses issued
The Chief Secretary F A Chaffeybay has decided to close future licenses for taking or killing wild ducks for sale. He cites expanding settlements draining swamps and car access increasing market pressure. The sale of wild ducks remains prohibited in South Australia and Victoria to aid conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Chaffeybay
U13
Adootere
South Australia
Victoria
Care of the eyes urged by local opticians
Advice from Webster Jack and McDonald Opticians Pittet and Martin Place Sydney invites readers to seek help if sight is defective. They specialize in repair work and ask readers to watch the paper for the date of their next visit. A note on a million pounds sterling in gold details its weight and volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Jack and McDonald
Opticians
Pittet
Martin Place
Sydeney
Missing Buick Car From Gloucester to Barrington
Lost starting handle of a Buick car on May 10 between Gloucester and Barrington. Reward offered on return to H. McCarthy, Barrington. Contains garbled text about mechanics, order, and parts including tyres and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nandie
Buick
Gloucester
Barrington
Ho H. Ie McCarthy
Woods Great Peppermint Care For Coughs and Colds
An old colds remedy claims to ease coughs with Woods Great Peppermint. The ad emphasizes quick relief and broad use for flu season. It highlights familiar branding and household trust, urging readers to try the product.
Thanking Friends After Bereavement
Acknowledgments from a family thanking friends for sympathy and expressions of condolence. appreciation extended to Drs. Munro and Locke and Narraweema Private Hospital staff, and to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Phillips and family for kindness during a recent bereavement. Also mentions A Barraclou gh Limited and a visit to Gloucester with details of a royal hotel event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Walan
Special Cattle Sale Listing From Nowendoc and Mandeville
A fragmented sale notice lists stock including 150 choice station bred Hereford cattle with BYELOCKS steers and 2 and 3 year olds, 80 station bred cows, vealers and two year olds, T A Laurie of Nowendoc, 40 DevonDurham steers two years old Laurie Beos Mandeville, 80 DevonDurham steers two and 24 years are J A Laurie Teragie, plus 150 good bullocks and steers mixed cattle for focal owners. FAT cattle and WEALERS for various owners. TRUCKS SECURED.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Laurie
Nowendoc
Devon
Durham
Laurie Beos
Mandeville
J. A. Laurie
Teragie
Furniiture Sale By Auction At Church Street Residence
Instructions from Mr. J. Treader to auction household furniture and effects at the residence Church Street on the above date. Items include beds bedding wardrobes carpets mats lounge stands occasional table dining and kitchen tables rocking chair hassock sewing machine kitchen dresser china ware garden tools and more. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Treader
Tle Tesidence
Church Street
Wandaland
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Solmntor
A. A. Doudney
Queen Sthnet
Cecil Sutton
Sloucesten Sugveseor
Eric Welve
Russell Hall and Davies
Public Accountants
Income Tax Consultants
Church ST
Omce
The
Gloucester Advocate
Parewell Evening
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Star Theatre
Boy
Himple
Bullise
Albert E. Wells
Fussell Hall
A. J. Caysnough
Dr. Munro
H. Matthewson
J.P. Evans
A. C. Christ
D.O. Rye
HN. Chaplin
du. Locke
W. W. Hawdon
H. Mudde
D. Cummings
Mr. Kelt
Kelt
Bill
Ket
Sheen
Tawdon
A. Donnelly
CPS
Dungog
Mr. Hawton
Tistrick
D. Wadiell & Co
Eesler
W. Lowrey
W. Parish
J. Farley
W. Ribbon
F. G Farley
R. Dew
Stan Slade
H. McSwan
J. J. Atkins
Pigs
Wy Dare
W. V. Johnsson
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Bird Life
Herkold
A. Barraclough Limited
Pticluna
George Street
Royal Hotel
E. Women’s Guild
Glover
Lee
L. E. Street
Treas
Rita Carter
MISS
Wil Intending Pleane
Ati Rayoeate
Shire Yards
Union Sale
Unen
Aubout
ATT
Morris
Morris Cowley
Alan
Foolmroof
Dalgety & Co
Shave & Shave’s Hillside Ploughs
Gane Milking Plants
Wolesley Separators
Aml
Wolesley Engines
P_ W. RUSSEL
Nabiag
Will Philip's Hotel
Craven
Phune
Gloucester Stock Sales
Matthewson & Co
Diabolo Separator CO
Sweden
Oldsmobile
Gil Piller
Loveley
Duick and
Vauxhall
Hlowcaster Motor Salat
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