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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
2
The Ottawa based discussion on Britain's tariff policy considers duties on butter cheese and eggs as part of broader Dominion trade questions. Experts warn substantial protectionist sentiment may hinder genuine expansion of international trade despite potential public preference for chilled meat and dairy items.
An authoritative source reports details of a proposed 45 bloced and 16 nominated members for the Upper House with no fixed tenure for nominees. Elective members will be chosen by adult franchise from 16 electorates. eight long terms and shorter terms will split the seats.
Snow fell near Rawdon Vale around seven pm and left ground cover for about half an hour then thawed by morning. Open season for scrub and swamp wallabies declared in Gloucester district. Band parade at Majestic Theatre featured Handel Largo and The Gospel Trumpet with remarks on music’s role in life. Mail route discussion and remnants of 1917 labor conflicts noted, plus local football plans and a visiting eye specialist scheduled for August.
Mr Hogg returned from a dental conference held at Kempsey to hear Dr Moxham of Macquarie Street Sydney, president of the Australian Dental Association, describe nerve blocking for total anesthesia and modern treatments for pyorrhea. The Cancer Bourge show depicted cancer growth at the local theatre, drawing medical and dental members. The screening illustrated the impact of cancer on life and death, noting one in five women and men over forty die from cancer, with many deaths traced to distant origin.
A large crowd witnessed Gloucester defend the GDRFL Cup against Taree Old Bar in a tight contest. Gloucester led 2 0 early then fought off Old Bar’s attacks with strong kicking and sharp backs. Britten and Woodbry scored and Woodbry added penalties as Gloucester pulled ahead to win 14 11.
In a tense match Northam and early waves saw Gloucester edge Old Bar 16 to 14 after a scrum based field goal by Woodbry. Key moments included Burns penalised for not playing the ball, Phillips busy with penalties, and Smith the Gloucester winger making repeated territorial gains. Post match, Woodbry received the "Blue Bird Data Challenge Cup" from Mr Landis, while Gloucester later defeated Stroud 20 points to jail with Greenaway Livermore and Bailey among the scorers.
E Snow won the secret hole competition with a net 43 for 12 holes and W Gamer second with 45. Both players expect handicap reductions. The Ciun Championship qualifiers will be held weekend with 36 holes. those unavailable must notify the secretary. Best eight cards will contest a trophy. The Associates draw for a president versus secretary match is tomorrow, followed by an approaching and putting competition for a Mrs donated prize. Several head‑to‑head women matches are listed with attendees urged to come and bring a plate.
The Gloucester District Tennis Association held its thirteenth Saturday competition with no rain delays. Park Reds beat Church, Copeland fell to the Tests, Blues defeated Forbesdale. in B grade Teachera lost to Gangat while Waukivory defeated fands. Church Park B defeated Belborn, Presbyterians beat Barrington amid close A grade race as Reds cling to minor premier position.
Saxby's Stall Gloucester advertises fruit vegetables and eggs with prices and varieties including custard apples bananas pineapples oranges pears mandarins and beets. It notes local eggs at 1 shilling per dozen and Roasted peanuts and Old Gold chocolates among fresh stock.
Fragmented report notes a dead four month old found wedged in a village area. The text mentions an eagle and baby and includes unclear phrases about a buntaman and grat ong in jog with numbers. A separate British note states the Board of Trade approved Australian spotted gum and New Zealand kauri for life boat parts.
Local ad notes Mitchell & Co moving to promote farming gear including Clover, Kerns hay rakes, single furrow plows, pasture implements, and Jersey heifers from 6 months to 2 years. Calls for agents Paterson Easton & Co and Pangar Gedye agents advertise machinery such as Twin City tractors, Lister shearing, poison carts, Exterminators, and animal feed products. Also promotes rabbit extermination and farm renovation services.
The Dairy Produce Export Board cut admin levies as butter production surges across Australia. Butter levy dropped from 1/85 to 1/30 and cheese from 1/70 to 4/217th. NSW representative Mr C8 D Meares announced his retrial. Until May 1993, Mr J R King to serve as deputy member. Australian Stabilisation Committee reported finances in satisfactory condition.
A deputation representing timber suppliers urged the Government to restore tender-based procurement for mailways and other works, arguing it would cut costs and help recover from heavy investment. Minister for Transport, while open to inquiry, affirmed support for the current local cutter direct purchase system and promised to study which method is more advantageous.
A party of North Coast bowlers from Gloucester Wingham and Taree visited Newcastle. Local players welcomed them at Wickham. A severe rink game followed, Newcastle winning 192 to 162 with Gloucester pairings led by Seated Tresidder and Adams.
Commercial Aaland sale report notes cattle yarded with useful to good cows scarce and vealers small in number. Goats, bullocks, and a consignment from Yarralock Station feature. Prices range best heifers to £10 18s 6d, cows to £7 5s, yearling beef £32 8d, prime light £28 8d, pigs about 500 penned with varied prices. Agricultural sale volumes include about 1,750 total stock offered with improved quality and demand.
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