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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1947

Page

3

Gloucester pig and calf sale reports with wide yarding

Tom Hicks reports a light yarding of pigs at the fortnightly sale, with mostly light sorts and some good baconers. Buyers present and market firm at light rates. calves also firm with a fair yarding and strong demand. Other listings include Calf Sales notes from W. E. Sparke and Homebush stock reports from Sydney markets, detailing multiple consignors and prices.

Gloucester Tom Hicks A. Madden Andrews & Geale Eugene Westley E. W. Everett Taylor Brow W. J. Arrowsmith Kevin Westley T. W. Dodd King Bros Mrs. Ray Batley C. W W. E. Sparke Ger.) Pty. Ltd Ace Mary Corbett A. Blanch R. M. Patt HE Green Arch Shultz L. Newton Grant and Taylor D. Shaw M. & B. Atkina R. Johnston F. E. Edwards Roma Johnston J. Gorton F. T. Parker W. R. Ribbons M. Griffin T. Stanford K A. Sansom K. G. Sansom BR. Sayers W. HB. Bagnal RD. Knox P. Pringle A. E. Harris E. G. Grant Eugene Weatley Laurie & Blanch F. O. Smith Eat. D. Boorer E. T. Boorer Ava

Television Long Way Off in Australia

In Australia TV was not expected soon as of 1936 due to high cost and limited broadcast radius. ABC producer Paul O Loughlin told Newcastle businessmen that radio remained central to daily life and that audiences would not leave their wireless sets on all day.

Australia Paul O'Loughlin A.B.C Asid Newcastle London New York

Cattle Movements Through Far West Territory

The report details cattle in transit from Victoria River Downs toward dipping at Lake Nash and Urandangie with 25 000 head already dipped this year. It notes delays due to lack of feed, ongoing movements from Brunette near Rankine, and a red water fever scare. Drovers include Jack Williams, Jack Chariton, Tray, Ziggenbine, and others with mobs around 1200 head. The Ellsey and Springs routes toward Newcastle Waters and Wyndham are described, along with personal reminiscences of Elsley and Gunn's Never Never.

Terrl Victoria River Downs Lake Nash Jack Williams Anthony’s Lagoon Victoria River Urandangie Boundary Brunette Borrodoo Rankine Cme Darwin Brad Jack Chariton Tray Drover Ziggenbine Campo- Wear Mra Ziggenbine Camooweal Ziggensbine de Clares Mra J. McKenzie Tim Lewis Queensland Newcastle Waters Dummarra Tablelands Elsiey Elsley Station Mre Gunn Warlock Red Lily McMinn’s Crossing Roper Blasey Australia Eisley Elsley Goggle Eyes Jungle Dick Maggie Spring Creek Western Australia Turner Station Weston Helen Springs Wyndham W.A Vestey Turner Grazing Company of Stacey Mtina Conway Queens Scone

Aerial Bait Laying for Dingoes at Grafton Meeting

The North Coast and Tablelands Dingo Destruction Board met at Grafton to discuss aerial baiting for dingoes. Queensland methods were outlined, with baits described as strychnine cores in fat wrapped in wax proof paper, costing about 1d per bait. Concerns were raised about birds carrying baits, danger to stock and dogs, and potential harm to bird life.

North Coast and Tablelands Grafton Queensland T. Llewellyn Queetnsland Department of Agriculture W. J. Smith D. J. Whitaker Met C. A. Darwin F. Maxwell Smith ETOCO W. A. Hartmann

Church Notes on Prayer Through Sorrow and Praise

A reflection on how sorrow deepens prayer, teaching that praise rises from hardship. The piece contrasts prior sunshine with a new, richer song ordained by God, noting resilience and the value of faith in dark times.

Han R. G. Macintyre C.mlg

Protest over license transfer of Family Hotel to Forster

A message from Tibooburra states residents oppose a proposal to transfer the Family Hotel licence from Tibooburra to Forster, highlighting local concerns about the move.

Forster Tibooburra

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