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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
2
The Gloucester Adtocste records a storm disruption and local notices from Sydney General Hospital staff commentaries. It highlights the Methodist Spring Fair proceeds and a Gloucester football selection for a match against Stratford with listed players and emergency PF Taylor noted.
In Word's River residents report strong performance from two new Chevrolets. One owner drove from Tunentry to Monkeral on top gear, another group toured Malland and back without channel gears. Overland owners express satisfaction but results vary. Gloucester United and surrounding clubs provide scores and lineup details, with Holstein, Barley, Welland and others noted. Congregational Mission announces Rev J Thoms's health-related departure and new appointment, with services and ordination plans outlined. Methodist services at Upper Barington adjusted to 4:00 am timing.
Letter to the editor criticizes the Reichert deputation led by Mr Weichert as ill judged and self serving. It cites plans for concrete bridges and a new road program as overambitious and questions the council engineer Mr Scott, while noting Mr Reichert’s possible political motives and the limited support from local residents.
A fragmentary bowling ledger lists players Dumas, Moore, Shelton and Wood with runs and figures 4 for 67 and 2 for 27. Other lines reference Lauries, Youngs, Dumas, Moore and Sundries with partial overs and results. Match drawn or unfinished with scattered details across lanes.
The community mourns the death of Mr G Weitoh from Mesars O and D J Mackay's mill work. A new up to date sawmill has been opened on Mackay property with Leyland lorry haulage and ample logs. The letter to the editor discusses council clashes, ratepayers, and public works funding, mentioning the election ballot, the bridge, and local planning. It also notes the Barrington Hall ball proceeds and a windstorm damaging the building, with requests for proper rectification. The probate notices in Gloucester and tender call for firewood cards are included.
The State President says the Main Roads Board granted Gloucester Shire Council funds for Brown's Creek Road completion, conditional on the Shire Council contributing a similar amount. Manning Shire already has 500 pounds in hand plus laws and timber, enabling work. Estimates show two chains of construction totaling 4462 pounds, with Upper Waban deputation urging Manchester Shire and Worcester to cooperate. The Hodg1 Manchester Shire Council commends the enterprise and perseverance in this vital developmental road.
The notice states that voting by Hlesters is compulsory and penalties apply for failure without valid reason, with penalties not exceeding two pounds. Signed by A. H. Allars of the Customs House Sydney as Commonwealth Electoral Officer.
In Sydney a large yarding of about 8860 head from 153 owners opened with improved quality and more feed heavyweights. Bidding was slower and prices declined as the sale progressed with heavy bullocks and best cows dropping sharply from Monday rates.
A resident of Mon Keral and his three companions left for bush tasks with a seven year old boy. The boy explained he had been away gathering water and snakes, and a carpet snake was lassoed to a log. Mr W Marsh and his gang completed a new bridge for the Strand Shire without interrupting traffic. A mild chicken pox epidemic affects town children and some adults, likely worsened by a shortage of green vegetables amid drought conditions.
Mrs Coleman of Stratford died Monday morning in her son’s residence after a short illness from pneumonia. Born in Paterson in 1850, she was daughter of the late William Parker and spent early married life in the Stroud district before moving to Stratford about five years ago. Known for kindness and for arranging flowers in Stratford Hall for religious services, she is survived by several relatives including G Gorton, J Gorton, H G Thomas, Edward Coleman, William Coleman, Les Coleman, Bruce Coleman and Albert Coleman. Interment was held Tuesday at Stratford cemetery with Rev George Haughan officiating.
The writer laments persistent wind and drought in Barrington and urges rain to avert worsening conditions. Previous forecasts of a dry spell may be questioned if the rain fails to arrive, as the situation remains serious without precipitation.
Developmental Coal 13 available for sale oil only at Glowcester Gal Vicey. Orlen 47 per load of one ton approximately local orders. Accompanied by cash to hie left at Mise Tren hall's office Ghirah Street Gloucester.
Public notice for the Gloucester Shire triennial general election announcing nomination dates and times. Election date set for December 4025 with nomination papers available from the Shire Chambers. Nomination closes November 18 with details for candidates, rolls, and required qualifications. Indication of officer in charge and locale authority.
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