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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
3
Wind disrupted play on Saturday as Bundook and Mt George public schools faced off on home court. Reports list multiple mini scores and pairings, noting strong effort despite limited practice.
The new Broadcasting Commission raises broadcast quality through world class performances by Moiseiwitsch and Szigeti and university extension lectures. Daily markets home chat and religious services show wireless becoming a modern necessity as more listeners embrace news and concerts from capital cities.
Robi Wilson manager of Cooplacarripa telegraphs a late last week draft of five equal bullock trucks. The consignment was moved via Joseph Priestley. A Killarawarra resident vouched for authenticity after a farmer left for a few days allowing a boomed piggery rise.
A passionate note on amateur wireless pioneers giving way to a large industry. Amalgamated Wireless Ltd funds extensive Australian research and hosts eminent wireless figures such as Capt. Eckersley. The firm sends engineers worldwide to gather the latest developments and maintains independent laboratories. The rapid rise of wireless tech is presented as a vital modern life adjunct.
Executive Council approves amendments to regulate lotteries. Director may set times with written Colonial Treasurer approval. Further amendments planned to grant Treasurer more control as Cabinet discusses policy to curb lottery numbers and sizes.
In Victoria cows are dying from a mystery disease likely linked to rapid pasture growth. Senior veterinary officer Mr. R N Johnstone cites possible lime and phosphate deficiency from lush grass. Symptoms include collapse and semi coma with some deaths. Calcium injections helped in a few cases. The outbreak is widespread.
A horticultural note from the farm garden column advises shading seedbeds with hessian or light bushes to prevent drying as seedlings establish. It cautions that some varieties, especially exhibition strains, are weak growers and stresses continuous care after germination. The tip references B Coe of Singleton and the New South Wales Agricultural Bureau with the bureau motto and free Department of Agriculture pamphlet.
Ad promotes Victor Radio with guaranteed battery sets from Paling's 78 Hunter Street Newcastle. Easy terms offered. Britain leads new industry in exports with aircraft exports surpassing others at nearly 2,000,000 in value in 198%.
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