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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1953
Page
3
Lucerne can provide summer green feed in non irrigated regions with careful soil and seed-bed preparation. Thorough field prep, fallow periods, and firm clean seed beds improve establishment. inoculation of seed may be needed where soil organisms are lacking for full lucerne development.
Maitland police probe theft of 45 pounds from the Balmore Hotel safe after hours on Saturday. Hotel owner Mr FE Bland reported the money missing when he unlocked the safe at 4:20 am Sunday. Police also note a separate report of forged tote tickets and a Canterbury race result.
Faraday's 1831 discovery showing mechanical energy converting to electrical energy launched the electric age. Generators, transformers, and power networks use coils, magnets, and voltage changes to deliver usable energy, lighting, and motion across factories and homes.
The article notes the A.S.P. plans for Kahibah in the upcoming by election following the resignation of former Minister for Mines J. G. Arthur. It discusses probable contest and party activities as the electoral event approaches.
The article stresses regular weighing at a Baby Health Centre to monitor progress, noting normal weight gain of about six ounces weekly for the first months. It warns against alarm if growth slows briefly, but flags prolonged stagnation as danger signals. Expert advice and mothercraft training at Baby Health Centres help detect issues early.
A statement this evening touted forthcoming Budget measures as worthwhile tax reductions, described as consistent with national obligation. The speech emphasized economic prudence and stability amid ongoing fiscal planning.
Tom Hicks reports a large yarding of mixed cattle with heifers in the fat section, springers and dairy cattle, and strong competition producing a clear sale at satisfactory prices. Names include J W Sansom, B Sansom, J R Carey, C Blanch, M Bain, N McNaughton, W Williams, and H Fraser among others. pig and calf sales also featured with prime baconers and porkers meeting firm values. next sale scheduled for Thursday in September.
The No. 1 Squadron, RAF and RAAF, returned to Malaya in 1950 with Lincoln bombers to aid Britain in the jungle campaign. From Tengah they drop bombs and harass bandit bases, using time relation bombing to hit 2000 by 1000 yard target arenas with precision. Over nearly three years the squadron logged about 2000 sorties, 800 operational hours, 15 million pounds of ordnance, and 14 million rounds, without a single fatal accident.
Maitland yarded about 700 fat cattle on Monday with overall plain quality and only a few consignments described as prime. Prices and exact figures not provided in readable text.
Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Chisholm, longtime Barrington district resident and Penfold family member, died last Tuesday. Born December 16 1877 in Brewarrina she lived in Manchester Barrington and Cooplacurripta before marrying Kenneth Chisholm, one of Barringtons original Scots settlers. Her passing ends a line of pioneer family ties in the district.
Mrs Chisholm widow of deceased eight years ago left a daughter and two sons Mre R J Watson Mulale of Newcastle J K Chisholm of Newcastle and D T Chisholm on Barrington property Also two grandsons Kenneth George Watson in Canada and Bruce Kenneth Chisholm of Barrington Brothers and sisters listed with several names Funeral held after service at Presbyterian Church Gloucester led by Rev G McLean Royal tour costs in Canberra raise concerns Government faces a cost estimate of £200 000 likely to rise for next year’s tour to Australia
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