12 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1928
Page
1
The Old Buffers recount a Newcastle trip filled with praise for Gloucester's Roosters and the Newcastle players. It notes strong hitting, solid defense, and a memorable journey aided by generous hosts and good car participation. A hospital bound Tom Moyes is wished speedy recovery.
The writer recalls a minor mix up when Billy Stewart mistook a room during an early morning stay, the door was locked, apologies followed, and thanks were given. The stay was splendid with a delicious luncheon and tasteful table settings, and the group hopes for another visit.
The British Australian Timber Company's Nana Glen sawmill in the Grafton district burned completely on Saturday. Flames issued from the boiler house half an hour after work ended at noon as residents tried to save the mill but water shortages hampered efforts and the entire facility was consumed.
An advertisement warns of kidney disease and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as effective, citing Mrs Hampton of Dupgog Sydney who reports relief after using the product. The copy urges readers to buy from chemists and storekeepers, noting Wester McClellan Go. as proprietors at 15 Hamilton Street.
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