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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1932
Page
2
On Friday at 2.30 o'clock the Nowendoc area house of Mr W Margery was found afire and reduced to ashes with few furnishings saved. Eric Cross, recently leg-injured, was injured again while rescuing goods and is in hospital.
Star Talkies to show all talkie programmes with Lawful Larceny featuring Bebe Daniels on Friday and Show Girl's Luck with Susan Denis as second feature on Saturday. Menjou stars in Men Call It Love with a stellar cast. Also reports Campbelltown celebrates Jubilee with a week of events including a banquet, dance, and children's picnic starting February 23, inviting ex-residents to reconnect.
Commercial market notes from Sydney showing quality yarded stock for Monday with strong competition and prices firm to higher for prime lightweights and heavy types. Maitland sale notes 2609 beasts penned, medium quality predominating with 10 to 15 shillings gains over last week and limited heavy weights.
The Loan Council refused Langs 600000 pound request to the Commonwealth Bank to cover 968763 pounds due yesterday in interest and charges. Mr Lyons said NSW default would force bondholders to sue the NSW Treasury, with no payment from the Commonwealth. The action marks a protest of Langs financial administration and signals possible legal action to recover funds. Representatives of other states reportedly approve the federal decision. The NSW deficit is estimated at about 10 million pounds for the year.
Unofficial reports from Shanghai claim China may formally declare war on Japan though no official declaration has been made. A truce earlier in the week collapsed into continued fighting as Chinese troops resist, while 20 Japanese naval vessels remain in Shanghai harbour and 20 aeroplanes are ready for action. Reinforcements from Tokyo are expected to arrive within 48 hours. Washington debates war prospects with Japan amid global trade concerns. League of Nations commissions consider ministerial guidance to the Council on the crisis. Industry news notes a survey for Port Stephens mill sites by Imperial Pulp and Paper. Bradman nears his world test record with 334 in England, Australia leading South Africa by 205 on first innings. NSW dole expenditure shows a gradual decline since September.
The Minister for Markets praises butter factory managers after strong London sales. Australia exported 43,428 tons in early 1981-82, up from 28,345 tons year earlier. The Commonwealth Dairy Officer reports most butter meets first grade quality and grade returns will be issued to factory managers. London grading continues at high levels, with 4000 tons graded in early 1982 amid seasonal shifts and weather impacts on production.
Late news reports a cyclone causing severe damage to buildings with several demolished while miraculously no injuries occur. Bourke also reports damage. Colonel Eric Campbell of the New Guard is fined £2 for insulting words about the Premier. An appeal will be lodged.
A reader recalls backyard poultry mischief and a father's plan to swap breeds, while a Royal Agricultural Society council rejects the Greyhound Courting Association's bid for a lease to run racing meetings at the showground, informing the group of the decision.
Special cattle sale announced at Shire Yards Gloucester on Tuesday February eleventh at eleven oclock with 1200 head catalogued for sale starting promptly at eleven.
A long mixed cattle sale notice lists Hereford and Devon crosses, bullocks, steers, cows, and heifers with ages from one to several years, including station bred and mixed herds. It notes prize commitments, sale procedures, and secretary M Newton with details for attendance and eligibility. Also mentions a Methodist church event with preacher Attwood and Orangemen invitation.
A Jersey stag branded CC over a bar and a bay horse branded Am sideways, impounded by Tin pounding Officer from Jack's Lane and Waukivory. If not released, they will be sold at Gloucester Pound on 19 February at noon. A. Purdon, Poundkeeper.
Impounding notice issued at Barrington on January 3rd from Reserve by A Purdon Jersey helfer branded EIN over bar. If not released it will be sold at this pound at noon February 11th 1982. Ted Forbes Poundke Crown Lands Auction Sale. BOMBAH or BUMBLE POINT at Court House Stroud on Wednesday February 2nd. Portions 161 to 170 upset prices £20 to £25 per lot. Area 2 perches each. Deposit 25 percent, interest 5 percent, 12 months silent. Plans full particulars from Crown Land Agent Gloucester J Herlihy U S for Lands.
The former N. T. Wilson shop for blacksmithing wheelwrighting and painting will resume operations on Monday February 1. Beat Redman will be on hand to fulfill customer requests and execute demands at the reopened premises.
The Presbyterian Church Gloucester announces a service at 11 with The Relation of Man and God by Gangat at 7 30. Sunday School begins at 10 am. Events are open to all members.
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