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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1931

Page

2

Farmers and Grazers Co op annual meeting in Sydney

The Farmers and Grazier Co operative Co Ltd held its annual meeting in Sydney on the 11th instant with Hon. A K Trethowan in the chair and about one hundred shareholders present. Directors discussed economy amid world wide depression, noting the company handled 145685 bales of growers wool with a season high price of 31d per lb and leading all Australian markets. At Flemington the company sold 482000 sheep and 47307 cattle, marking six straight years atop sheep sales. the firm bundled 16350,000 buckles of wheat and processed substantial hides and skins, reporting a profit for the year of 7.

Farmers and Graziera Co-operative Coy, Ltd Sydney A. K. Trethowan E. A. Buttenshaw G. D. Bassett Flemington FY &G Succumior

Scullin Appeals for Bonds Conversion in Australia Hour

Prime Minister Mr. Scullin urged bondholders to convert to Commonwealth Conversion Bonds in a national broadcast. He cited a £150,000,000 conversion by Tuesday and warned of hardship, stressing sacrifices for the unemployed and urging overseas support while pledging national resilience. He described the crisis as a defining moment in Australian history.

Australia Sculling Dourne Scullin Cris Itn Mr. Scullin

Company approves dividends and bonuses for shareholders and woolgrowers

The meeting decided to pay 5 percent dividend to shareholders 16 percent bonus to woolgrowers and 5 percent to produce clients. Some shareholders urged a larger dividend and higher bonus to the company's wool clients. Mr H Becomb was re appointed Director and Messia Bogan and Collard appointed Auditors.

H. 5 Becomb Messia Bogan Collard

Stratford Warriors clash at Gloucester Park tomorrow

Stratford meets Warriors at Gloucester Park tomorrow at 3 15 pm in a reserve match. Gardgn.

Gloucester Park Stratford v. Warriors Gardgn

Gloucester News Highlights Rail Chief Visit And Local Notes

Chief Railway Commissioner Cleary will pass through Gloucester aboard a special train arriving August 20 at 6 pm. He will inspect facilities and meet public body representatives. Also reported are a shoe theft at a local theatre, new pig selling pens for Mr. Hicks, a Methodist misprint corrected, golf results, Rugby League knock-out match notices, bowls results, and local government notes.

Culhane Clearly Gloucester Cleary

THE NEW GOLD STRIKE REPORTING FLAWS IN PROSPECT

Craven Creek gold find draws attention as Bartlett brothers depart for Newcastle and Sydney to dispose of their claim. Several lease applications filed, but observers say work done is shallow and depth of ore unclear. The reef, seven inches wide, appears a strong vein with potential continuation toward the Gottharn Sirgen reef. Mr Lloyd, government prober, visits site to inspect and report.

Craven Creek Bartlett Newcastle Sydney Gottharn Sirgen Airee Lloyd

Golf Notes Preview of Monthly Medal and Club Draw

The Monthly Medal is set for tomorrow with a draw for wedges in all flights. J Byrs and others to be arranged at the club house. A Dungog team of about 11 players will visit Gloucester this week. Mrs Roddy won with a net 37 in a Salted Tam event. Other scores include Mrs Parish 38 Mrs Christie 48 Mrs Locke 43.

Weges J.bys Sia Dungog Gloucester Roddy Mra. Parish Mra. Christie Mra. Locke

Commercial Special Cattle Sale at Shire Yards Grow Center

Easton and Co report a large turnout of buyers from Greeford Dungog Iver Waliamba and Wopergal districts at the Shire Yards Grow Center on Tuesday August 11. Yarding centered on steers bullocks breeding cows and heifers with prices easing for fat cattle yet strong demand for breeding stock producing solid prices across most lots.

Aternon, Easton and Co Mattis Greeford Dungog Iver Waliamba Wopergal Durham Devon Cross Hereford Devon T. M. Hooke Rando T. A. Tryine and Sons Jersey L. C. Attwater R. Blanch R. Lyons Paterson R. Stewart J. A. Corbett J. Bourke HA. Bignell Wilson R. Henderson H. McPherson Mesars T. A. Irvine Mesars Matthewson and Co Messrs Hooke & Co Mesers Matthewson and Co T. Hicks H. H. Andrews E. Gibson R. Carey J. J Gibson T. W. Gibson A. McPherson F. Lyon J. Cross Cnw G. Bint S. EK. Lyon A. S Gillies W. Coleman G. FH. Hrlmes H. Yarrington

Wednesday Sydney sales show decline in heavy peltry values

Heavy peltry and top quality items led the decline at Wednesday Sydney sales with offerings totaling 14 tons. Prices ranged across goods from first winters 37d to 42d per lb to ind 16d, 17d, and various peltry categories, while damaged items and furs fetched lower results.

Sydney

Australia needs country industry led salvation says Dr Page

Dr Earle Page urged farmers and settlers at a conference that Australia’s solution lies in country industries and manufacturing related to them. He argued tariffs harm the economy, exports fell, and primary production remains dominant. He urged lowering tariffs to cut living costs and expand export industries.

Earle Page Farmers and Settlers Australia Industres Dr. Page

Younger Set Special Meeting in Corbett’s Rooms

The Younger Set will hold a special meeting in Corbett’s Rooms on Monday night August 17 at 7 30 pm. The gathering aims to arrange forthcoming Bart Kemp, Hon. Secretary.

Corbett Bart Kemp

Gloucester District Tennis Association Opens Pig Auction

The Gloucester District Tennis Association announces an opening pig auction at Tom Hicks Auctioneer Gloucester at his town yards on Thursday August 20 with commission rates as local agents. Power outages will affect Barrington and Ravenshaw Street tomorrow morning from 8. Gloucester Electric Supply and the association invite entries for the Gents Bingles Tennis Championship up to August 19 with entries left at Mr A White.

T. Hicks Alex Johnston Tom Hicks Gloucester Barrington Ravenshaw Street Gloucester Electric Supply Company Bingles Ail Unie Desirous Sntering Mr. A. White

Auction Notice For Calves And Calf Tractors

District Agents announce sale of young cattle and calves including lister separators and separators engines. Paterson Easton & Co and Matthewson & Co organize calf truck loads and Abattors Tuesday August 23 at o'clock. Owners should advise by Saturday to secure trucks. Detailed list to follow from YY menta.

Foor van Prddius Paterson, Easton & Co Matthewson & Co

Gloucester Dairy Company annual meeting notice

Notice is given that the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of shareholders of Gloucester Dairy Company Limited will be held at the Star Theatre Gloucester on Thursday September 1st 1931 at 2 p.m. to receive the Directors Report and Balance Sheet for the twelve months ended August 31 1931 and to transact any other business per Articles of Association. By order of the Board J M Wratten Manager.

Star ‘Theatre Gloucester J. M. Wratten

Gloucester Dairy Company Limited Notice of Directors Retiring

The full Board of Directors including T W Ashworth J Boorer P H Deards H J Dennett L A Harris A Shaw and J G Wilson retire by effluxion of time and offer themselves for re election. Nominations to fill vacancies invited and will be received until Thursday September 10 1931. By order of the Board J M Wratten Manager.

Messrs T W, Ashworth J. Boorer P. H. Deards H. J. Dennett L. A. Harris A. Shaw J. G. Wilson JM. Wratten Maniager

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Whatson’s China J. Whatson W. Hawdon ETU le Hogg Dentisttate Strathfield Albert E. Wells T. Corbett Ith T. S. Wells David H. J. Hill C. Sutton Keambaoch Farmers & Graziers Co-Op, Company The Star Theatre Levey and Gyde Tor Smith Humest Methodist Church Marsh Alf. Parish Vistors Mr. Parish Mrs. Parish Stratford Warriors Pam Cle. Gordon Reds Stroud W. W. Hawston J. Allama L. B Street A. C. Christie Willis London NB W Lang Homebush Winchcotbe, Carson Ltd Commonwealth Bank Launceston Rockhampton Treasury National Appeal Executive Lyons Robert Dirson Monwealth Bank STATE W. BH. Whiddor Salvation Baruigton Hall Gorton L. McIntyre Gloucester District Tennis Association Shire Yards Krambach Yards Matthewson and Co Ke Paterson, Easton & Co Wr North Coast Property Agency Pattrson Bellinger River Jalky Arms Southern Farmer Dairy Farm Dangal Gedyb Vis Lister Springert, Paterson, Easton & CO Poison Carta Paterson, Eastan & CO Main Street Mrambach Sloucester Stock Sales Aloucester Shire Fards Bowman Farm Hyland Hereford Breeders Mathewson & Co Yymenta Krambach Pig Sales FAT PIOG Gloucester Dairy Company Limited Gloucester Investments Phon M. A. Partington & CO Brucker Road Adambtown
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