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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
3
A correspondent explains the departmental method for training Jersey cattle horns. Training begins around six months with methods using weight and tension, including wire through drilled holes and minor saw work. Caution is urged to avoid snapping horns and pulling the calf.
In Cora mba Tuesday J J Witzgerald Assistant Minister of Local Government and Health caused resentment by entering a private opening of a new factory and attempting a political speech. He was asked to withdraw after addressing attendees and later spoke in a lane away from the premises.
The Asssistant Minister for Health and Local Government Mr Fitzgerald calls claims of disrupting the butter factory opening in Coramba "absolutely incorrect." He says two hours of speeches followed the opening and criticizes a lack of courtesy for not inviting him on the platform. A rail traveller reports being charged threepence for a rhoder ate ised orange plus other citrus notes from the district.
Fragmentary cricket or rugby score line shows players Bewiling Monro Ross Weheck Bridge Forsyth Aitken with various runs and wickets. No full context or teams identified.
Gloucester United defeated Stratford by 42 runs in fast Saturday cricket. Key standouts included Wellard and Atkins in Gloucester United’s innings with Atkins taking multiple wickets for 22 and 37 in bowling as well as strategic fielding. Stratford’s batsmen, led by H Bignell and Innes, posted a competitive total but fell short as Gloucester United built a strong bowling performance led by Yates and Atkins to seal the win.
A farmer describes using dogs to hunt rabbits on a Barrington River area farm. The dogs stalk through dense lucerne and vines, leaping to trap rabbits, reducing vermin while avoiding poison. Included are cricket-style notes and pig sale totals from Winchcombe Carson Ltd.
An old text advertises Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney troubles and backache, naming doctors and readers along with testimonials. It mentions Dean’s Backache Kidney Pills, the Eminent sight Specialist Stevenson, and a Sydney address, urging readers to seek relief and confirm purchases through local agents and post delivery.
S Brider took 3 for 29, A Rose claimed 4 for 45, and W Wisoma took 5. The terse line summarizes bowlers and figures from a short bowling display.
Preparations are underway for the Poppy Day Appeal on Armistice Day 14 November across Sydney and suburbs to raise funds for the United Returned Soldiers Fund. About 400,000 poppies are being prepared for sale at 4 shillings each to aid returned soldiers, many of whom suffer from consumption and have dependents.
A remembrance note recalls the Red Poppy of Flanders with Lt Col John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields. It urges readers to read the verses during Armistice Day moments between wartime duties, honoring those who fell at war.
Save your money and your district by supporting permanent local traders who are dedicated to serving you well. The message calls for choosing established, local businesses to sustain the community and economy.
Cash Store on Church Street Gloucester announces a discount to value of 104 in the £ for purchases of groceries drapery crockery glassware aluminium ware enamelware tinware and stationery. Green coupons available. Delivery to any part of town. Pedigree notes for horses and breeders listed with terms for single mare 3 pounds 3 shillings.
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