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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
2
A brief item notes a licensed surveyor, Lohr Land, with specialty practice in private surveys and related surveying services. Strong entities include the surveyor's name and profession, indicating a business notice or professional listing.
In New England rural areas the rabit trapping trade pays roughly £3 10s to £4 weekly, while city buyers pay higher rates. With rising costs and lower regional prices, many trappers abandon steady labor for the quick, uncertain returns. Growth hurts local livelihoods as trapping limps into summer, though some hope for a rebound.
The prime minister signals an early federal election with the House finishing work by year end and a vote likely in November or December. Senators Millen may stay in the cabinet while Hughes leads the Nationalists in a new climate program, reshaping party dynamics.
The Western district endures prolonged drought shows low rainfall over the past twelve months. August rainfall was among the lowest on record, with less than an inch in the period. Compared with 1904, this year’s dryness follows abnormally wet seasons that previously replenished subsoil moisture.
A council meeting debated park improvements and reserved areas for Indian games and sports clubs. It urged cooperation between cornella and sporting clubs to beautify parks nationwide, with conditions to maintain open midways and allow grounds for tennis cricket bowling golf and football clubs. Gloucester Cottage Hospital plans noted as ministerial and public works discussed costs for a 12-patient facility with operating rooms isolation and a maternity ward.
A warped notice from Mr Fr A Prise ML A informs a local Repatriation Committee of a proposed settlement area about 6260 acres at the head of Brown's Creek, 12 miles from Cinnester. The committee will prepare an environmental report and advise on a decision. A separate fragment describes a tragedy near Lysdhurst with a white cockatoo roost and a violent thunderstorm that left many birds dead.
A letter to the Santa Monica Herald discusses a proposed railway route between Northern Island and the North Coast. The writer notes inspector plans for October, with Kendall or Wingham to Yarrowitch as potential corridors. It argues extended trackage to Wallis links the northern line, highlighting timber, agriculture, and reduced haulage costs as benefits.
A deputation to Mr Fraser, Chief Puashwar Commissioner, discussed plans for a railway motor service between Lis Moore and Gratin in New South Wales. The proposal envisions a tram line running on dry days with a 34 passenger capacity. Gig Deaviston is named in connection with the marriage of Jugeate and parcels.
The Lismore Agricultural Society committee approved £50 for beer and soft drink stalls at the coming show replacing two publican booths. Purchasers agreed to turn any profit over the amount to the Society. Last year the two publican booths sold for £4.
The cricket match between the Returned Soldiers and the rest of the district shifts to Saturday at Showground, starting 9:00 am. A public committee extended Watton. Teams announced with players from both sides. The match begins early, with about a hundred ALP men slated for a year of farming instruction in California.
A movement to form a bacon and meat product cooperative seeks capital by issuing shares. 4000 shares issued, with 6000 more sought to activate the company. Meeting planned at the Behowl of Arts in Gloucester Friday morning to discuss benefits for raisers, with details to be presented by Mr. Gummings. The Reliance Pictures announces a Fox feature at the Theatre Royal Sydney, with standard prices despite changes.
Mr Douglas C West, a returned soldier, announces the opening of a drapery and millinery store in Mil Glen Gloucester. He has taught four cider stork GF ladies and gentlemen's wear to be sold at Shriney prices. West also imports tea direct from Ceylon and offers something eternal in this line.
A Gloucester School of Arts gathering Monday hosted returning servicemen including Sergeant CC Chasling Lance-Gorpl Rey Phillips Privalea Anderson E W Ajlner Cos Robson Garrad Marsh Thacker Charlie Firepatrick Syroa and others. Rev H W Rogers presided with welcome addresses by Goddard Peak Gardiner. An entertainment program featured vocal and instrumental numbers by Joan Farley Olea Gorton McHae Bradaliew Mylex McRae Wallera Marsh Haddon and Gladve Marrs. A supper followed by dancing.
Overseas news reports Amendage from Paris indicating Austria will sign the peace treaty on Wednesday. Serbia opposes the unamended terms and has declined to sign, moving toward Belgrade. Germany accepts the need to abandon the union with Austria. Australia’s War Office notes dominion representatives negotiating occupation costs. Australia would receive £50,000 and New Zealand £68,000, with March costs around £16,000,000. General cable news covers Wilson’s stance on autocracy and militarism, the Versailles treaty aims, and a Bolshevik-era Jewish persecution note. Also reports about Antwerp Olympics exclusion for Germany, Nurse Cavell’s betrayer condemned, and cricket results in England. Weather and local news snippets close the dispatch.
A seven day air service between England and Gloucester Shire Australia is planned. Reports note postwar repatriation of German prisoners by the British Government and war impacts across nations. War brides and overseas movements are mentioned alongside economic and political strains reflected in wartime communications.
A Warsaw message says fighting to Silesia continues. German reports claim troops attack Pliegig Wowica Gopaslkowice Poltrewicr and Jodow. Authorities note FP 000 insurgents in Upper Silesia. At Landes Trade Union Congress Stuart calls a national strike for political reform. Capetown Assembly crowds as General Smveta tables a peace treaty ratification motion.
Commercial Sydney Stoch Sales report shows a firm market with full buyer attendance and strong demand for bullocks and hides. Prices range with Cameron’s bulls around £30/6 and averages near £29/8/4, Meckay’s bulls £7, and varied returns across cattle, cows, calves, and springers amid mixed tannery and hide values.
A Wednesday sale at Washport in memory of Mr J Reeves drew a good turnout of buyers. Cattle sold with varied prices. cows ranged around 8 00 to 24a and springers fetched 18/6 to 10/5. Various animals and farm implements tied to dairy and farming interests were noted, with totals concluding at £410 for a herd or lot.
The Olu funlee Shire Council met at Shire Hall Gloucester for the monthly session chaired by Cr. J. W. Corbell. They discussed minutes approval, correspondence, local government matters including war memorials, road schemes, settlements with departments, subsidies, and a condolence for the president’s bereavement.
A narrator visits Mr. Falconer and Mr. McGregor at local post and store, learning the library committee aims to place better books in the School of Arts library. Mr. Webster’s department notes cost limits and a caretaker will arrange books by shelf after staff experience.
A gossipy ledger mentions a grand hall event at the Barrington on the 18th, a Butter Factory meeting in Gloucester, and local names like Henderson and Charlie Flixpatrick. Also noted are salary items for Police Meorra and Gates and a drastic figure for America’s national debt at 23 310 040 299.
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