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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1929

Page

4

Gloucester Shire Council approves bridge at Kerriput road site

The President reported a site inspection with Morrissey and the Finginéer for a bridge above Kerriput and noted landowner J Laurie’s consent if the fence is moved. Council to consider permission for construction under engineer supervision, with surveys, road shifts, and future funding.

Gloucester Morrissey Finginéer Kerriput Morriewey J. Laurie Laurie Rawdon Vale Mitchell Berrico Creek Arundelstream Wilson Higginst Reichert

Bowman River Crossing Reconstruction Plan and Damage Report

The President, with Dr. Maston and the Engineer, inspected flood damage at Anderson's crossing on Bowman River. The far approach is nearly washed away and the crossing unusable, causing trespass-only traffic. Oak trees, rubbish, and channel erosion threaten the river bed. removal of trees and use of timber to block the channel are proposed. A formal Engineer report and cost estimate are to be presented at the next meeting. The approaches were instructed to be made trafficable, and action has reportedly been taken.

Maston Bowman River Anderson's Crossing

Neolithic Cosmetics unearthed in Nile Delta excavations

Austrian professor Herman Juiker led dig in the Nile Delta for the Venn Academy of Science. Finds include ancient rouge palettes and ivory instruments, plus flint and stone tools. Evidence suggests Neolithic culture among primeval settlers. pottery forms resemble Sudanese types. no churchyards noted.

Nile Herman Juiker Venn Academy of Science

Premier Says He Prefers Fishing To Politics

At an Armidale banquet hosted by the Armidale Red Fishermon’s Association Premier T. R. Bavin said he enjoyed fishing more than politics. He joked that the thrill of landing a bigger fish surpassed any political excitement and that he sought entertainment as a fisherman rather than as a politician.

Armidale Armidale Red Fishermon’s Association Mrt R. Bavin Mr. Bavin

Tales of the bush echoes and old nomads recollected

In this reminiscence of late nineteenth century bush life, an unnamed narrator recalls colorful characters and nicknames like “The Silent Member” and “Clean Bagnin” among swagmen and publicans, recounting tales of dog Smoko, a faithful hound, and rough frontier days at Maltaborra and nearby shanties. The piece blends sagas of bush camps, a dog’s loyalty, and aging bushmen’s lore with vivid anecdotes from outback pubs and river crossings.

Sthey Mhearer Maltaborra Neemie Cook Sydney Dukwii Tam Noenw Gra Thargominndah Nooundra Yokre Hinfelteo Malta Aieker Jong Waitig Larry Mulligan Johnson Egypt Jorndon Buttons Highland Glens Scotland Collio Doxé Dowds United of Straeglers Lassie Smioko Satansky Instinct Smoke Wiendy Smoko O.K Peewle

Queensland bush show crowd of legends and beard kings

A lively chronicle from Queensland of bush show legends and oddities. It highlights figures like Pat O Mara the blacksmith famed for a giant beard and other riders and horsemen such as Galloping Jones Henderson Ben Martin and Norsemen stars noted for feats and pranks at rural show days. Conversations touch on memories of past riders Billy Dunne Blake and Costey among others.

Tom Queensland Pat O'Mara Branette Downs Australia Jones Henderson Blair Ariel Thare Han Smith Martini's Sinn Ben Maddy Lacey George Daley Billy Waite Dorgan Bruce Carter Billy Dunne Billy Blake Billy Costey Jack Lawton Auick Aniersen Allen Cutnt Thers

Chicks Thrive and Grow Under High Cage Removal Pressure

A fragmented note reports poultry units attempting to type, facing hostility from a selected cage within a 2,000 layer flock, highlighting care and welfare concerns in bird rearing practices.

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