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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
3
Mr. C J Woolett of Lismore pressed a Pig Branding Act at the annual conference of stock inspectors in Sydney. He argued the act would lower fees to the swine compensation fund and noted owners sometimes pay into the fund despite not having condemned pigs. He cited a noticeable drop in the percentage of condemned pigs.
The piece cites ex Premier Moore condemning nationalist supporters in rural Queensland while recounting a visit thwarted by a doorman. It then profiles Ignace Lukasiewicz, inventor of the paraffin lamp in 1892, highlighting his philanthropy and lasting impact on lighting and industry. It also reports a peak weekly production detail for silver lead bullion in a separate mining note.
A discussion of Lord Bryce's 1918 view on a balanced Upper House, urging country representation in NSW reform. The Stevens Bruxner plan aims to reduce membership, limit party swamping, and introduce proportional elections with rotating terms. If the Assembly blocks a disputed bill, a referendum decides. The May 13 referendum would grant final say to voters on controversial measures.
Britain sends its famed Royal Scot Express to tour the United States and exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair. The eight-car locomotive limited trains axiom of speed, traveling London to Birmingham in eight hours, and labeled the best expression of progress in transportation since the 1899 Chicago Fair.
A long advertisement details two weeks of summer sale offers on ladies fashion and menswear. It highlights floral frocks, voiles, bloomers, vests, dresses, hats, and a wide range of fabrics and fabrics by the yard with bold clearance prices and limited stock. Names of garments, colors, and reductions are listed to attract shoppers.
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