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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1928

Page

4

Nuggets From New Guinea Worth Fortune

A Australian report recounts C M Williams returning from New Guinea with two gold nuggets after years chasing digs. He and partner F Hunt struck a reef at Edie Creek yielding over 12 000 ounces, valued at about 30 000 pounds, transforming their fortunes and prompting travel plans before returning to Edie Creek for more. Also included is an advertisement for Doan's Ointment promising skin relief based on user testimonials.

Fossicker C. M. Williams Victoria New Guinea Montoro Commonwealth Williams Edie Creek F. Hunt Queensland Willams Sydney Dean Foster- McClellan Co Hamlton St Doan's

Fookins From Freight Extra Names Cambridge Poultry Farm Manager

H R Fooks, Manager Cambridge Poultry Farm Tomah Ot, Carlingford N8W or Fooks Bros Gloucester named in trucking cargo notice.

H.R. Fooks Cambridge Poultry Farm TOMAH Carlingford W. Or Fooks Bros Gloucester

Fire Loss Terrible for Girvan Family in Sudden Blaze

Mr. Eber Murrell of Girvan lost his house, furniture, and all clothing and personal effects of his wife and children in a Wednesday night fire. The family, destitute with no insurance, slept at his mother's after work hours, and a suspicious motorbike activity near the scene suggests possible arson. The community is urged to assist the Murrell family as they begin anew.

Homebush Yards Abattoir Sydney Winchcombe Carson Garson Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd Winchcomer House Bridge Street Eber Murrell Girvan Murrell Jarra Pennyworth Booral Bullahdelab

Imposed Horse Poundkeeper Trial Approved

Cessnock Municipal Council considers a poundkeeper appointment after an application from S J Pelton. Aldermen discuss horses' low ownership recognition and feeding by council to avoid fees. Councillor Girvan proposes sales in Maitland, mayor notes profit potential, trial for one month approved.

Cessnock Cousins Ald. Sneddon Ald O'Neil Girvan Maitland S. J. Pelton Ald. Girvan

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