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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
2
A writer argues that true mateship in marriage prevents divorces and misery. She contends couples should study each other’s character before marrying, ensuring a lasting bond rather than a blind romance. Familiarity should strengthen love, not breed contempt, creating a binding trust.
The Executive Council approved administration regulations for the Widows Pension Act at its Wednesday meeting. The act starts February 4 with payments from March 10 and applications open February 24. An early surge of claims is expected from 5000 to 6000 eligible widows for a pension of £2 per week.
The page reports on population milestones for Australia reaching 6,000,000 and traceable growth since 1850, with Australia’s gold mining prospects and potential alluvial deposits discussed. It mentions figures on population growth, migration trends, and speculative notes on future mining prospects, including commentary on gold production and related economic indicators.
A memorial protesting against Wie solston of the Legislative Council is presented to the Governor for transmission to the Secretary of State for the Nominations. It lists points alleging the Ministry's limited mandate, lack of voter approval for rejected measures, procedural failures, and opposition to abolishing the Legislative Council without public approval.
A Gloucester A H and P Association committee meeting was held at the School of Arts. The minutes record attendance, resignations, financial donations, prize allocations, and prize schedule amendments for farm produce and livestock categories. The next committee meeting is set for February 43.
A meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council notes a timber inspection of the Bowman Farm Barrington bridge. Chief Engineer reports on girders, piles, and stringybark components. confirms condition and suitability for finish work. council endorses report and approves retaining the girders amid concerns over finish.
The Commonwealth Government proposes to provide £20,000,000 over ten years for road construction with states contributing match funding. At a Melbourne conference ministers heard that funds would be allocated by population and area, focusing on main roads, intertown links, and arterial routes to spur national development and prosperity.
Commercial Special Cattle reports a Thursday sale with a weaker trend due to hot dry weather. Numerous consignors including Al Abbott, P. Heaton, Hurley, Rivera, Hazelwood, Ke Tuckey, Gundy Bros and others sold hundreds of steers, cows, heifers, calves, and bullocks at varied prices per head and per unit, with numerous lots listed and totals noted.
The Sydney market records mixed cattle and pork prices with calves and vealers trading lower on the forward yard. Stronger demand is seen for some beef types while porkers and rabbits show weakness amid broader market softness. Public meeting announced by the Shire President amid ongoing dry weather and extreme heat.
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