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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1928

Page

2

Weather and social notes from Gloucester and district

Wednesday night brought rain with heavier falls on Thursday as Gloucester saw damp conditions and forecasts favored more rain. The Madchester event drew visitors. Fal coner's Orchestra provided music and Miss Rita Edwards celebrated a work anniversary with gifts before marrying. A Dairy report notes Denman and North Coast factories paid large sums for cream, while Aviti Valley prepared for a cricket match and there was a cricket club dance at the Malestie Theatre.

Tiak Gloucester

Unusual Bird Head Snake Found in Hole

Mrs A Carroll of Couletom near Wollongong investigates a pet magpis that made a loud noise. A bird with the head of a amako protruded through a ground hole and a reptile was found in its beak. Attempts to pull it free failed. Investigations indicate the unhealthiest period for recent children is June to September, especially July and August.

Rehent July Aueast

Chamber of Commerce Meets at Hive Hall in Gloucester

The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at Hive Hall last night with President Beaton and officers present. Apologies were received from H. 8. Kelf and W. Street as discussions covered court house additions, solicitors room, and funds for improvements. References were made to railway inquiries, mail service between Gloucester and Krwanbach, and fisheries matters affecting the North Coast, with calls for perch fry and Murray cod stocking and preservation efforts.

Loucester and Duskitt W. Street Court House Fem Ue Department Bennett M. Newart Waltiar Bowisti Feneral Sb. Garview Kramhall Mowatto Gloucester Krwanbach Goddard Promiso Shire Rye TnWston Carrie Murray Cad B. Miller Parmesifir Me. Eounett Bh E. Sinpot Realise Evans Novi Coast Reston Gratton Mies MteTnnes Beavest Gardier Mala Aline

Gloucester Shire Council Meeting Notes and Debates

The Gloucester Shire Council holds an all councillor meeting with the Shire Engineer on leave. Finance notes £520 8 4 paid and £743 4 5 mentioned from the General Fund with other allocations. Debates cover water mains extension cost, state highway routing, mosquito control enforcement, garbage service, street cleaning, and asphalt road proposals. An insurance claim over a damaged motor and sewer issue is disputed. council will not accept responsibility.

Blic Warka Department Gloucester Gouneil

Man Dies Trying to Save Girl at Oxley Island Punt

In Taree on Wednesday, schoolmaster Charles Evento parked his car and raced to help a 12 year old girl who had fallen from the Oxley Island punt. Both he and a middle aged man, Evenden, disappeared as dragging efforts continued but the bodies were not recovered.

Taree Althoust Pat Charles Evento Ste Fiantiraly Path Brook Mitchell's Toray Evenden Brownie Mount George Anil

Murder trial notes muddy alibi claims and declarations

The Newcastle report covers the trial of Snarko Jackson for Wiliam Town farmer Moxey's murder. Six witnesses including Moxey’s brother testify to declarations about Jackson’s alleged revolting character, with McPherson and others detailing his farm activities and times around 6:20 p.m. The record also notes related statements about Moxey’s gun ownership and a separate meeting at Macleay Dalry Co while reporting a £4600 loss in flood era contamination.

Newcastle Wiliam F.ichard Moxey Snarko Jackson Uidock Iehiding Moxey Jokson James MrPherson Jurbaon Jackson Sard Raymond Terrace McPherson Jackson Jickson Herbert Cox Willam Town Moxes Arnold Moxey Moxe Cmr Macleéy Dalry Co Kemprey theyChairman Iri

Country party leader outlines six year tax savings

Federal Treasurer Dr Sprile Page spoke at Grafton praising the Bruce Page government record. He said the six year program reduced the Commonwealth debt by over 6 pounds per head and lowered taxes despite the war burden. He predicted lasting financial settlement between Commonwealth and states could save Australia over 46 million annually.

Federal Country Party Sprle Page Grafton Bruce-Page Australia Conaig Australya

State Finances Points of the Budget

Receipts last year were £4,432,114 and expenditure £45,445,987. The deficiency £1,004,006,5. deficit of business undertakings £874,494. accumulated deficit £4,341,183. Revenue for the year £47,704,98%. estimated expenditure £42,000,000. Expected year-end surplus in Consolidated Revenue £2,740. new unavoidable expenditure ~£2,000,000. Government proposes to use sinking funds and endowment provisions. motor tax revenue to Main Roads. extensive public works planned including railways and general services. education policy and road expansion targeted.

Anan Nurohs Revenu Nowenate Inchaleater Awareeaton HH Na Lown Railways Fromways Add Puti Lie Nivisi Spergentas Sanisiry Ie Nationale Ab Muir Iidfore Sat Dowment Ask Caderha Education Ballitine Expresision Heme Tis Pricsale Tormaine Alyision Goyer

Nationalist policy speech outlines defence and protection

Prime Minister Bruce outlines Nationals Party platform for federal elections. Key points include stronger defence, expansion of air force, repeal of coastalNavigation Act clauses, tariff protection for Australian vessels meeting wage standards, industry regulation, workmen compensation and sickness insurance reforms, local industry protection against overseas competition, and reaffirmation of White Australia policy with constitutional government and party unity nationwide.

Mrr Bruce Dandenong Nationals Party Australia

Passing of Rev. P L A'Rogan of Kiambweh

The Chronicle reports the sudden death of Rev. P L A'Rogan of Kiambweh on Monday after a long illness. He previously served as Paris Priest at Rambach for over twenty years and was known for his energetic parish work and straightforward speaking style. The funeral proceeded from Rambach Church with Requiem Mass at 11:40 a.m. at Krambach Cemetery.

PL A'Rogan Kiambweh Moniuy Lona Battier M'Boent Paris Rambach Aince Father O'Regan Ireland O'réen Wille Manning Wallamba Krambach Krambach Ghureh

Delegates Choose Milifellows Diner for Conference

After lengthy debate delegates at the annual conference gathered at the Independent Diner in Milifellows and decided not to abandon the Savnraton Grand Lodge through the United States of America.

Milifellows Savnraton Grand Lodge United States of America

Butter Pool Verdict Reflects Industry Divisions

The editorial in the Herald notes the loss of a marketing act proposal, highlighting division within the industry over marketing control. Patrick Grant of the Primary Producers Union comments on the vote and possible paths forward, with results from Armidale and Gloucester showing a narrow affirmative margin but not reaching the required three-fifths threshold.

Industeysx Calon Fas Grant Hae Na' Tad Ife Aettoroo Industry Winder Thia Armiviate Gloucester

Golf Closing Day Mixed Foursome at Gloverstor Club

Tomorrow Saturday the Gloverstor Golf Club will stage a mixed foursome event. The entry list includes F Tyner and Miss White versus Dr Lorki and Mrs Emmett, with many other pairs such as A A boundary and Miss Garner, P W Iyyvor and Nes Ashworth, and TL Rye with Mrs Lockey.

F. Tyener Miss White Dr. Lorki Mra. Emmett A. A. Boudany Mle Garner P.W. Iyyyor Nes. Ashworth Aptayortty Mia Mackwy Bij Graham Mra. Cavanaugh TL. Rye Mra. Lockey Tthieton Mra Roddy W. Sellirk Mes. Kelty Newton Wow Mackny Stree A. Parish Graham Troudney R. Hall Rye A. Wood Wird Mins McGarthy Ghelatie Sollivk Gagner Mes Horner Emmett Thomas Hoare Christi Phndity

Commercial Homebush stock sales report from Sydney

Sydney auction results show prime cattle and carcasses amid a lower market. Prices ranged with prime gilt steers around 198 to 358, cows near 108, and various lots at 40 to 73 pence per pound, amid 400 head yarded and alternating demand across rabbit spines and other lines.

Homebush Sydney Ayas Avis Prioss Winehcombe, Garson Ltd Bacohers

Man dances topless on Northern Line carriage

A worker on the electrification of the Northern Line briefly exposed his shirtless torso aboard a packed carriage. A playful crowd paused as he danced and slapped his own chest while spectators leaned out windows on a hot day. A discarded cigar butt ignited a scare but caused no injuries.

Tina Asd Roough

Liquidation notice for Gloucester Goalty 1 JS Liquidation

In the matter of the Companies Act 1899 and Gloucester Goat? liquidation notice. Creditors must send names addresses and particulars of debts to Richard William Hall the liquidator at Guth for New and If required by the executor in welling from the said executor come in and prove their debts at the time and place. Failure to comply will exclude them from any distribution. Dated Gloucester 11 October 1988.

Gloucester Nefien Elven Arr Wighart William Hall Wall Campany Aities Musaelist & Bayles Ghatfor Oee Elaima Richard William Hall A.F.G

Dairy Farm to Let by Tender near Bar- Figgton River

Tender notices announce a four year letting of a dairy farm spanning 300 acres with 21 acres cultivated and balance grazing, improved wetland and orchard, with a house and defences. Frontage to Bar-Figgton River, near OmMes post, offers optional use of cows. tenders due 24 October 1028 to Executors Estate Late John Everett. Also details for carriage and delivery work in Gloucestershire and Sydney concrete works.

Bar- Figgton John Everett

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