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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1928
Page
2
Local report notes L G Gardner reelected without opposition while recounting past elections and party margins. Also covers sanitary service visit by health department, upcoming film showings in Gloucester, a railway ceremony at Fluyra Dorriea, and a dental service advertisement in Gloucester.
A fragment of the Commercial Hotel balcony ironwork fell onto the footpath on Saturday, narrowly missing a local resident who must be congratulated on a very narrow escape. The man, once linked to the local sweep, is reportedly unaffected. Robert Pollock, Stanley McKay Musical Comedy Co. representative, was in Geelong on Monday arranging the production of Up In Mabel's Room at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday next.
Nour Me and family recount a near fatal crash when Mrs Gon and her daughter escaped serious injury after their car slid down a steep incline near the Barridgtin river. The vehicle careered through bushes and wreckage before stopping. Mrs Considine crawled free, aided by bystanders as a doctor attended. Authorities report the woman’s condition satisfactory with no serious injuries.
The Gloucester A H and P Association held a meeting to advance tower works at the grounds, discuss shed plans, and improve space and seating. A subcommittee was formed to finalize shed specifications, fundraising, and steward appointments, with delays noted on special prizes and schedule revisions.
A Raleigh era report defends Prime Minister Bruce's five year mandate, arguing his government has reformed the Nationalist regime, boosted overseas services, and reduced some costs. It criticizes James Scullin and Labor for unemployment fears while praising tariff reforms and Wheat War outcomes, forecasting no repeat of communist strikes if re-elected.
Readers are alerted that large quantities of duck eggs will be available at the union Salon on Friday. Call the Avon Valley and Endeavour Cricket Club toward securing supplies before the date.
Sydney market opens with 2760 cattle comprising mainly hagged stock and varied quality. Young stock plentiful. bidding shows occasional rises and falls. Prices hold near firm levels seen last Thursday with bids in the range of 58 to 47s for prime cattle and heavies around 31s0 to 32K.
About 4150 yards yarded with improved quality and better chain representation. Prices ranged prime heavy bullocks £41 to £44, mediums £5 15/5 to £6, 300 forward with various cattle types. Buyers cautious. prime stock firmer, feeders softer. stores varied with regions and sellers.
A historical note discusses the handling of unpaid rates and charges by councils. It explains trusteeship duties, restrictions on forfeiting funds, and the legal framework governing when councils may use money owed but not yet paid. The text mentions exceptions to accelerate collection for charitable purposes and the strain on hospital funds.
Ms Stanley Melty announces the musical comedy Mabel's Room presented by The very best In pantomim and musical entertainment in this State. The production will be staged at the Majestic Theatre Gloucester on Tuesday October A with Metesatee in a lively farce about a married man's bid to reclaim a treasured possession. The plot revolves around a man and his butler hiding in Mabel's room to thwart a jealous wife and reveal the comic misunderstandings that follow. Box plan now open at Chanelle stationery shop with ongoing crotchet fixtures listings and market notes for the day.
A state wide vote on marketing coordination reflected broad backing among dairy workers and producers outside Byron and Lismore, with 9,494 eligible voters but only 80.9 percent turnout. The coastal and Murrumbidgee regions favored unified statutory control, despite objections over export pricing and equity. Producers hope for quicker, broader implementation and expanded dairy processing facilities at Wagga and Albury, while critics urge improved voting access and clearer arrangements.
Avon Valley and Tugrabakhy play on Avon Valley wickets with Tugrabakhy winning by five wickets. Individual scores feature A Berry, Miller, Wellard, J Wellard, and E Smith among the standout performers. bowling led by E Smith and B Merchant. End of day details list totals and notes forthcoming for a Stroud Road match.
In sad memory of Jean Saxby who died on record in 1926. This notice was inserted by her loving father, mother, and sister Ellen.
Agedet for MSS Grace Sead. of Bytiney is presently visiting Gloucester with hand-embroideries napery and lingerie. Vatrona may inspect at home or Royal Hyde Mrs. Golding, phone 4.
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