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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1928
Page
2
A Gloucester Advocate page reports a social gathering for Miss Wellard in honor of her daughter, with Wellard family tributes and stationmaster Mr F C Clark leaving Gloucester for Lithgow. It also notes Dr Wells visiting Newcastle and local holiday announcements for December 1928 and January 1929, plus McDonald’s attendance at a hotel event and Denman Fairy Co production figures.
Gloucester School cricket club routed Stratford by storm last Friday, Stratford total 49 before a heavy shower. Gloucester chased with 74 all out, W Bowen claiming most wickets. Hf Wilson top scored with 14, R Garner took 3 wickets for 8, as Gloucester eyes a return match with Stratford-Greven in the near future.
Melbourne Cup results show Statesman defeating Strephon by a length with Tap Warrior and Balmoring close behind in a race of seventeen starters. J Munro rode Strephon and R Howell rode Statesman. final acceptances list Statesman among top entries and starting barrier positions show Statesman near the inside.
The report notes the death of Mrs G K Page of Narrawooma after a brief illness. It records her age, her widowed status, and mentions her family and mourners left behind. The message reflects a local obituary tone with family condolences and community respect.
The community mourns Charles N Shaw of Grav Goork, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Alex Shaw, who died suddenly at about 7 p.m. after a brief illness believed to be caused by food poisoning. A young farmer and dairyman, Shaw was a respected figure in the Graven Creek district, with a bright mind and a hopeful future, leaving a widow, a child, and fond memories in his bereaved family and neighbors.
Nabiac district residents praise the Spring Carnival organized by the Nabiac Agrico Mural Association. The event features a major cattle drafting contest, a band, trade displays, and generous gate takings though a fatal accident marred the day. Competitors from Armidale, Gloucester, Manning and other districts showcased stock horses and ponies under judges from Beaudesert, with prizes totaling several pounds and a substantial insurance payout noted after a rainy spell.
We report the death of Mrs William Watlams of Stroud, who died suddenly on a Wednesday morning. The family, long known in Tomago and Gloucester Districts, consisted of three sons and three daughters. Two of the daughters served in the war, one died for his country. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian cemetery Stroud with Rev W H Marshall leading the service. The family were highly regarded and many from across the districts sent sympathy.
Mr GK Page and family sincerely thank friends for kindness and sympathy tokens. Grateful for care at Narrawenms Hospital from Dr Teeke and nurses during bereavement.
The association invites tenders up to November 2 1024 for building four dairy cattle sheds at Giourester Showground. Obtain particulars from the association and view applications. Tenders must be endorsed Building Tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J White, President.
Unclear meeting notes show a Memorial Hall topic with plans and estimates under review. Mentions subscribers and public interest, a 710 pm timing, and references to SUIRE, ADL, PUURSILAY NIGUT, and GOUMARD as secretary.
A cleaving fragment notes withdrawal of a statement made by the author to Jimmy Credit Khan on an October date, with an apology for any confusion or fame. The text includes stray letters and unclear place names but centers on retracting a prior communication and offering regret.
Fragmented notice dated 23th Net 1 from Pot Hagan lists names and actions regarding a release or breach. The text references Sarni and a “rimetan 4 dersuy Pufty aprnging” with branding TE and a threat of action on Thursday Yhth November TOB GORTON.
The Shire Clerk Harry N. Pilates announces a nomination day on November 1, 1924 at 42 o clock noon at the Shire Council chambers Church Street to nominate candidates for council seats riding Me Trienwin General Bleeting At Sie Souneillern. Electors must meet Local Government Act rules Section 40 and submit separate nomination forms with signatures and residence details. Nomination forms are available at the Shire Clerk's office in Gloucester, notices dated November 25, 1998.
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