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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1926
Page
2
Austin Wells, cited as a man of fatter build at Bulliac, was bitten on the ankle by a six foot black snake. The reptile was shot by William Stafford. Wells had a prior black snake bite last year.
A detailed field note describes a rural circuit through Moed Wyitarua focusing on horse and cattle stock. It records sales results at Capper’s sale including specific breeders, buyers, and prices, and notes the Wallamba Spring Carnival with a Wallinsha Show Committee program and prize listings.
The Watts River team defeated Tugenbakh by a heavy margin at Ue Jutier's wicket on Saturday. Ward's River made 208 for Bowlekels with Barry 404 and Farrington 10 among the top scorers, while the home side collapsed to 19 in their first innings and 70 in the second as the visitors dominated. The extended meeting at Ithaca noted H. Lubier presiding with attendance details, and various local figures mentioned in the minutes alongside park improvement discussions and hospital fundraising efforts.
An event titled A Bright Evening of Tastir of Ye Tact featured Willows nfher watertahvtients and a musical program by The Jareardeony. Performers included Mrs BL Andrawe, Mr and Mrs J Ford, Mina Bo Mian, and others praised for the chocolate watlz and pastries. Attendance allowed a late program of thanks to Mr and Mrs J Ford for hosting. Special Parents and Citizens Meeting announced.
Gloucester Advocate reports on a Gay Entertainers Concert at the School of Arts with tickets and prices listed. The issue also covers land sales plans detailing subdivided lots, prices, and dates, plus Gloucester Boy Scouts activity and the appointment of John Hawilon as assistant scoutmaster as they prepare a civic event next Wednesday.
Entangled snapshot of Endeavour cricketers plans with Tonk Niirat and Rawklvest notes, Methodist services schedule, McDonald’s visit, social events, and a protest over road control transfer criticized by Mr 1 O Watson, highlighting local society and public works concerns.
Commentary from Sydney sports press predicts a strong Melbourne Cup field with a mix of proven performers and hopefuls. The piece notes Windbog and Pittinwinkle as possible challengers but questions whether others can match the winner’s required preparation and form. It discusses the race’s prestige, the need for courage and fitness, and the general sentiment that the Cup tests both horse and trainer. It also mentions public interest and the broader racing community’s hopes for a standout performance.
The Forbesdale Association held its eleventh meeting to discuss feasibility of erecting a public hall at Forbesdale. President C Harris chaired. members Miler Bleach Hargess Boblngon Wellard J Forbes Marlin Growfont Burley Mosion Miller and others attended. Correspondence from a Mr. Uorer was read. a ball at Forbesdale was proposed and the letter from Bede Miller Boorse was approved.
The report covers beef and veal trade notes with prices for prime and heavy beef cuts, baconers and vealers, with forward cattle markets improving though some items show lower demand. It notes yarded cattle and drivers, including calve prices, and mentions reduced weaners due to large offerings, plus a Sydney produce market update on dairy, cheese, wax, and vegetables with regional price ranges.
A fragment summary of a local Presbyterian Sunday School examination. It lists participants, sections, and marks, noting top performers and awards. Mentions Miss Alice Burton and teachers Wisemantel and Holmes with praise and congratulations. The meeting records officers election and post examination formalities.
Thursday sale in Sydney featured a strong cattle run with many well-shaped pens of prime beef cattle. Prices ranged with mindy 368 to ARe, prime weight Aga 4a, prime heavy 278 to 298, good trade 264 to 278, best cow beef 250 to 279 per 100lb. Winchcombe, Carwon Lictenart yarded 3400 cattle, heavy beasts cheaper, good to prime beef 87 to 344.
A note reports a missing MIN from Calin Thuber Co near Commercial Motel STOCK. Reward offered for return to Calin Thuber Co. Details are incomplete due to fragmented text.
An annual reunion of Oli Munter and Nah utters towns is described with scattered details of attendees, locations, and veterans. The piece mentions Mes Wiles, Sta Maves Ab Ant, and various local figures, noting the event's social tone and references to past gatherings.
Mr and Mrs F Lowe thank those who assisted to have their home on Monday night last. A Parents Meet and Inter-Party will be held in Shiny Hall on Wednesday night next, November 3.30 pm. Business to form Citizens Committee concerning Gloucester Boy Saints movement. H B Kelp convenor.
The Hlentural Testmate Commission of Secretry's Department in Sydney operates within the TMA 19RS region. Details remain limited in the fragment, but the agency is noted to oversee standards and testing protocols.
Property owner warns against fishing or trespassing on the north side of Jack's Lane Briden. Violations will be prosecuted to protect the premises.
A brief notice warns all persons to refrain from trespassing on the properties of the wndep Aigned, highlighting potential legal action for violations and urging respect of private land boundaries.
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