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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1928

Page

2

Main Roads Board surveys Gloucester to Nabiac road

Local reports say the Main Roads Board completed a survey of the Brown's Greek Road from the Gloucester Shire boundary to Nabiac, about sighterq miles, with a final distance of roughly 24 miles. A culvert contract between Gloucester and Kram bash was won by J McRae, replacing a washed road feature from the Easter flood of 1927. Captain Wilson delays aeroplane flights. Constable E Albury visits home from Tubbry. Mrs Jeanne Jakes dies at Waratah age 22, former Gloucester Public School teacher.

Wemaw Sung Main Roads Board Gloucester Nabiac Jos J. McRae Foans Board Cloucester Krambash Taster Place Wilson Constable E. Albury J. Albury Tubbry Waratah Jeanne Jakes

Local Government Bill and Tax Reform Notices

In the Legislative Assembly Minister for Local Government Bruzner announced a bill to amend the Local Government Act addressing municipal powers and electoral qualifications. Assistant Treasurer Stevent introduced the income tax amendment bill reducing excise burden on individuals and altering personal exemptions and company taxation. Rural cooperative notices report the twenty first annual meeting of Wingham Rural Co‑operative Society with a 7¾ percent dividend and a marketing act talk by ML A L Q Martin, plus Cape Hawke Rural Co‑operative Society’s annual meeting showing profits and directors retained. A plan proposes a six month supplier rebate, with sales and distribution details. Rabbit market notes from Frank Auckland show shipping trade prices at 3/6 to 4/ pence.

Stevent Legislative Assembly Wingham Rural Co-operative Society L. Q. Martin Oxley Bnllor Adrvices Martin Cape Hawke Fane Hawke Diatriet Burak Co-operative Society Amit Bialanice Satlafactooy Hind Tse Mosars J Milliken T. McBrifie Yo Tooley Ernest Wrieht Ciruit RM. Keynes Forster Anit Euery

Obituary notes for Emma M. Till and three others

Obituary notices report the death of Emma M Till at Merewether Newcastle aged 77 years 8 months interment at Stroud Church of England cemetery with service by G Ay Stretch. Letters and sympathy poured in. Survivors include two sons daughters and several grandchildren. Also noted deaths of an Indua man near Stratford aged 57 with heart trouble buried at Dungog Presbyterian cemetery and J G Maurer aged 85 native of Wallarobba who recently underwent major surgery survived by a widow children and grandchildren Interment at Dungog cemetery with Phillip Maurer of Gloucester listed among survivors

Emma ML Mma M. Till Gon Denry Tul Stroud Merewether Newcastl Lorh Church of England Stroud Cemetery Gaushters Hens Dungog Hospital Jesn Stratford Preylouy- Jy New South Wales Dungee Sydney Wallarobba J. G. Maurer Tate Maurer Phillip Maurer Gloucester A.C Dungna

Gloucastle Football Club to Honour Park Team Tomorrow

The Gloucastle Football Club will present medals and honor players from the Upper Manning competition at a 3.19 pm ceremony. A Euchre party and dance follow at the Majestic Theatre with an orchestra providing music and a formal reception for players, officials, and guests.

Nowenstys Gordon C. Hopley J. Ouifield IT Gray P. Baker G. Britten Paleaner A. Wilson Leldtusta W. Grady E. Paleaner J. Moffatt Bucks W. Sears A. Smith W. Young Clu Majestic ‘Theatre Rtobe Firat Manning J. Southam J. Gray Oldfield A. Clarke C. Britten G. Godwin A Wilson Footballers'suchre Majestic Theatre M. Tones

Popular Girl Competition Sparks District Campaign Rally

A chaotic OCR draft outlines a Popular Girl Competition campaign in which candidates Mrs Lorna Young Miss Emily Atking and others vie for funds and votes. Entertainments across the district boosted support as results showed varied support for Dairy Farmers candidates and a sports candidate, with organizers grateful for funds raised and volunteers commended.

Church of England Wight Lorna Young Nailway Emily Atking Mian Ploreio Diggers Mise Ghidys Channit Alstrit AL W. Rogers Torian LI Fenny Athina Raliwey

Prospecting in Other Days in Queensland Card

In this reminiscence from Wanwet and nearby districts, R. Bartlett recalls early prospecting days around the 80s. He mentions Copeland by Bael-Jett and Ned Cedar and notes many men were sawyers or rough laborers. Bartlett seeks clues to an undiscovered vein near a hollow or gulley once seen by P. Simmonds and Richard Pasone, asking if descendants of Simmonds or locals know its location, hoping to locate a vein with a gold sample. He plans a holiday and asks Banjo about his music status.

Banja Asher Nehi Sealy Copeland Bael- Jett Sasbyi Antiovk Sams Little River Mose Eithen Sawyer Pravendar Hanno Ranch Mountains Titei Wanwat Richard Pasone Anittus P. Simmonds Pascon Bartlett Ja. P. Simmonds Waneat Bimmonda William Catton Tam Wiigwood Cerauidus Queensland

Parents and Citizens Conference Notice at Taree

The notice invites delegates and committees of the Parents and Citizens Associations of the Taree Inspectorate to a conference at Taree on Saturday September 1 at 8 pm. The advertisement urges interested parties to attend and participate in motions and deliberations.

Delegeten Cubmison Taree KE. Baqon Mon Sor Taree BL & OG Assn

Wedding Bells at Invergordon and Ward's River

A quiet wedding at Invergordon Gloucester River ties Miss Laurie to Mr Jack Breckenridge with a churchlike ceremony. The bride, sister Miss Inene Laurie, wore georgette and carried a bouquet. After the ceremony, the couple departed for a long honeymoon tour, with numerous celebrations at the bride’s home in Pallford and Ward's River.

Sre Okenmidge—Laurie Mee M. M. Laurie Invergordon Glougester River Misy Seun Laurie Daughire Mia Joyeph Lauria Jack Breckenrids J. W. Breckenridge Pallort House Fullford S. A. Scot Gloucester Mra Georgette Inene Laurie Erene de Chu Phillips Naylor Sulrday Stymie Nason Naylor Sydney Victor Phillips Ward Burr Omang Joan Phillis Arthur Burton Atuir Ceremany

Train Stop On Lunatic Panic Aboard

A demented passenger in a Sydney train caused alarm as fellow travelers restrained him and guards freed his wrists. The man then pulled the emergency cord shouting that the train must stop, leading to a standstill while staff managed the situation until the journey resumed with minor further disruption.

Troy Neel Gower Mall Sydney Ives Gosford Stalin Nimaelf Hanest Batttle

Cedar Party FC Wins Upper Manning Cup in Wingham

A social gathering at Wingham Town Hall marked the presentation of the Hill Cup and Mature Cups to Cedar Party Football Club. Reg Platt presided with Mayor J W Gollan in attendance as Cedar Party received the trophies amid praise from Gloucester and Tinonee clubs and league officials.

Euar Party Eld Ma@moriat Wihgrom E. Mo Hill Gap Miniattra Reg Platt League Wingham 7. W. Gollan Wil Mer Hill Cedar Tuety Footbal Club KR. Mess Mill Morris Gednp Party Reg Pltt Olay Party Gloucester Tinonee W. Gollan I League Maitland Houlihan Alee Tom Strickland Loucester Football Clun Sangratula Cedar Party Gta Fo AL Pitzpatrick Daal Upper Manning League Upper Minning Upper Manning Taree Lince Upper Manning Lane Wihusham Me. Gray Wi. Gillogly Gillogly

Minister Denies Forcing North County Vote At Pool Referendum

In a Tuesday night State Assembly session Minister Thorby rejected claims that the North County pool referendum was being pressured. He said banks and officers denied involvement and that the government would not intervene, leaving the decision to Parliament.

Explaing Tharby State Assembly Synney Barks Tarmore Hon. W. Bennett Gloucester Ile Alve North Chant Opera

Liquor Referendum Targeted Voters For Nonvote Fallout

Officials continue to process rolls for those who did not vote in the liquor referendum. About 200000 county electors may be sent notices seeking reasons for noncompliance. If responses lag, returning officers must press, with Chief Returning Officer Harkness to judge excuses, then Chief Secretary Bruntnell decides on prosecutions.

Harkness Bruntnell

Local Golf Club Hosts Weekend Stroke and Match Draw

On Saturday afternoon a joint golf and putting competition takes place at the Weld club with all members asked to attend at 2 30 p m sharp. The Bondney trophy third round features matchups including Pariah vs Fu Wall Roddy vs T Chariton Graham vs W Hawdon A Doudney vs D Rye and W Garner L Blindt Stenet kyo Final of the Reseh Cup could be played if the weekend matches allow F Brumeli vs TR Levick dictates the schedule.

Wks A. Pariah Yo Fu Wall Roddy v T. Chariton M. J. Graham W. W. Hawdon A. ‘A. Doudney D.C. Rye W. Garner L. Blindt Stenet « Kyo Af Te Chub Batwoen F Brumeli TR. Levick

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