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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
2
The Gloucester district reports rainfall totals with many locations named and a record of eighteen years of rainfall data. State politics and local economic notes follow, including a Scottish pearl sale, private brewing in England, road grants, a lost concrete mixer, student views on women, drought impacts, and Canberra liquor traffic with local travel impacts.
A Victorian pastoralist Mey, Marke, returning from Britain, criticizes Australian beef compared with British meat. He argues Australia must breed higher quality cattle and ship carcases to Britain chilled to gain one third more value. He notes markets for mutton, lamb, and bush products remain strong, while beef quality and export practices need improvement. Generous discussion of meat processing and market prospects follows, with unrelated optical ad copy appended about eye care.
The extract attacks Codlin and Shortt amid Labour Party clashes, accusing them of backroom bargaining with enemies of the press and exposing a farrago of political farce. It argues the pair lack provable integrity, warns country electors about unholy alliances, and portrays a bleak path for the Labour faction.
Belbora residents hosted a cheerful evening despite dry weather, with Lu surrounding districts joining in a 4 act program at Mr and Mrs J Voris residence. Musicians Hamberger Ernst assisted, guests enjoyed hospitality, and a small financial gift was shared. A late night dispersal followed the cordial event. The annual T and F Association met at the schoolroom with attendees listed, planning a Christmas tree function and letter campaigns to inspectors, with funds totaling 6 pounds 13 shillings 6 pence and prizes awarded for student work.
A Gloucester sale report notes tension between city and country interests over market growth and centralised industry. Country voters fear centralisation harms primary industries, urging lawful constitutional government and a broader say in policy. The piece highlights the push for a united front among common cause advocates and the country’s political role in shaping reforms.
A disjointed OCR note describes a livestock sale with mixed legible phrases. References include multiple farmer names and odd codes, with scattered prices and entry details. The fragment mentions a market described as fit for all descriptions and lists several bidders or consignors, though many words are garbled.
Sydney market reports 900 calves on Wednesday with buyers active in the late session. Prices vary by grade and size, with goods described as good, average, and inferior. Trade notes include Beef and Pork futures, dairy items like butter and cheese, and a general sense of brisk handling amid fluctuating demand.
The session ends in a dispute between government and opposition over a promised tax relief measure. Key MPs including Maskry and Loughlin push to delay or amend the plan while Lang and allies resist. A motion for two months’ initiation passes after a tense vote, with further action planned as elections loom.
The Australian High Court delivers a unanimous judgment upholding the Commonwealth land settlement act as a valid enactment under section 51 of the Constitution. Chief Justice Sir Adrian Knox states financial assistance to the States is clearly authorized, making further explanation unnecessary.
A sale notice for Douglas Waddell Co lists household furniture including dining sets bedroom sets and rugs to be sold Saturday December 1 at 4 p.m. Items described include beds wardrobes chests chairs dressers and various household pieces. The advertisement mentions tools hardware and kitchenware as part of the sale.
Douglas Waddell Co cites items for sale with Tuesday through Wednesday December dates and locations including SUNY Nis and SAN AULT PRNGEER. The notice mentions attendance by sale agents and bidding terms, with a focus on equipment and vehicles.
Scattered timetable data from Low South Wales to Sydney stations outlines stage fares and journey data. Tickets issued at Gloucester and West Gosford on Saturday will be valid for limited periods with specific return provisions.
The Me Rukway Department reminds the public of a series of cheap excursion trains to Bern this month. Tickets are limited to a small group of double patrons and can be bought for six weeks from any month. Passengers are urged to read the conditions in the handbook from station masters and ensure tickets are produced before return. A stray note mentions a sunflower plant and small quantities of water and cabbage, likely unrelated.
Informal discussion at the last meeting of the Shire Council of Abingtonerfield touched on road construction costs. The council considered equipping with extra machinery to improve economic carriage of their works, and planned to report on the matter at the next meeting. The report noted an estimate referencing 170 million coal in the tingas for an ordinary adult.
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