05 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1938
Page
1
Many men think savings accounts suit women and children but business men with wide payment areas will find them useful. Saving accounts aid money accumulation and earn interest, proving not undignified to bank for business men.
Rotarian W. H. 8. McGlashan described a near 18 month old country survey near Giro road on the Barnard river. He detailed camp life for two men, use of the theodolite, bearings in a 260 degree circle, and the arduous process of marking corners, clearing spurs, and tracing the old boundary to define new boundaries amid brush and steep slopes.
A U S A experiment shows nut grass can be greatly reduced or eliminated on light sandy soils by frequent shallow plowing and disc harrowing. Over two years, infestations dropped about 80 percent when discs were not used every four weeks. Australian applicability noted.
The Minister for Justice Mr Martin plans legislation to allow charged individuals in minor offences to plead guilty by correspondence to save court time and reduce costs. He notes long Traffic Court waits and high witness expenses, suggesting defendants could notify the prosecutor days before hearings. The remark ends with a witty line about the wealthy bachelor.
Opportunity to buy Capper horse and cow rugs at low prices. Listings show various jute canvas, canvas and khaki duck options with felt lining, cross web surcingles, leg straps, and prices ranging from 11 shillings to 8 shillings 68 pence. Also notes unlined jute and bituminous dresser items.
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