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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
2
A fragmentary newspaper slice reports on property owners and rabbits in Copeland, a note about butter factory returns and distribution, and a cedar tree prospect in New South Wales. It also mentions export debates, a popular schoolgirl, railway disruptions, dressmaking ads, and local events in Glouster with scattered dates and figures.
Police Court proceedings at Glouester show a motley docket with a plaintiff Mrs M Taylor and H Taylor facing defendants A S Bortwick and others. The claim of five pounds was upheld with no costs awarded. A into the prose tion and license renewal matter are noted alongside routine fine results and language case notes.
Morris Cowley models advertised with prices from £220 to £325 mix with round Australia voyage notes from Norseman to Sydney and a big factory move at South Grafton for 500 jobs due to cheap electric power. Also reports Newcastle's 129th anniversary tablet unveiling and local eye care adverts from Webster, Jack and McDonald.
A Belbora meeting in the school room discussed forming a Parents and Citizens Association. Mr Po Andrews was elected President and Miss Parker Secretary, with a committee including Holities, Blow, Ford, Pottsbath, Andrews, Minton, Easton, Stewart, Moniea and Weamantel. A social evening was proposed for September 24 with games and dancing.
State Insurance Office manager announced a plan to reduce insurance rates under the Workers Compensation Act by one third, effective from November 4. The cut may not apply to domestic employers, who face nominal rates, while attention to employees will be mailed. Further reductions beyond one third may be considered after December next.
The article reports Coulter and Treffene being found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. Jurors reached the verdict after a long deliberation, amid regret that Clarke would also face trial. Mr Justice Draper presided as the jury delivered a dramatic and forceful judgment with strong public interest.
Referendum tallies show counts for Wealth and Gomer. totals include 1,015,040 Yes and 4,594,050 No with NSW and other regions listed. Only 648 New South Wales votes remain to be counted.
The attempt to take command of the State Parliamentary Labour Party from J T Lang failed as Lang prevailed and rival Gusighna fell short of an absolute majority. Voting was 2 to 1 in Lang’s favor, keeping Lang as leader while the party awaits a new majority to challenge him.
The North-west railway crash near Murti on Monday identified all twenty six victims. Notable names include Mrs Garland and Mr Mockridge with corrections removing a non passenger, while many others are listed. Injured remain in hospital with improving conditions and several travelers transported to Newcastle Hospital for treatment.
The Workmen's Compensation Commission clarifies that drovers paid by day or week fall under the 1926 Compensation Act if their employment is controlled by the employer. If the employer dictates both what work is done and how it is carried out, the drover is a worker and the employer must insure. Independent contractors retain mobility, but in practice control over work conditions can still render the drover a worker for compensation purposes.
A garbled report notes price shifts and market strains in Victoria and New South Wales. It mentions limited spring rains, cautious buyers, and stabilisation efforts by committees amid price restrictions and uncertain demand.
A fragmentary Sydney market report describes fluctuating prices across cattle, beef, veal, and dairy with heavy supplies affecting values. It cites declines in heavy cattle and gains in select prime beef, plus general produce items like oats, onions, and lucerne hay amid uncertain demand.
Janrott's Musical Supplies and Service in Gloucester offers guaranteed work and estimates for piano and organ tuning and repairs. Contact phone 58 or 8 for service. The rest of the text mentions unrelated fragments about a tour, Australian match, and tax payments with unclear context.
Tomorrow’s event at Barrington Hall in Dungog features Good Bupper performing with tickets priced at two shillings. Promoter Plorrie Gort announces the show with a local flavor.
The Copeland Church will open on Saturday September 25 1986 at 2.30 am. A lorry will depart Gloucester at 4.39 pm and return after the evening meeting. Fare is 2 shillings 6 pence return.
The NSW Presbyterian Assembly discussed permitting marriage by a woman to her deceased husband’s brother. The second address in the “Bible Characters” series was postponed to Sunday September 191h with state assemblies and presbyteries to meet at 7 20 p.m. Rev P Hy Bik led the preaching, titled “The Love of report to the west Commonwealth as Tid ae.”
The letter argues Australian towns are watchable yet lack facilities for serious art, urging local patrons to fund a rural gallery network. It praises galleries in Sydney and Melbourne, suggests provincial cities develop collections, and stresses the cultural benefits for youth and regional identity.
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