Gloucester cattle and pig sales report from Mathews and Co
A light yarding of mostly dairy cattle sold at improved rates in the Fortnightly sale. Prices included 7 Springers at £4 16s 6d, Baroona Estates cows and calves, and other dairy stock. Gloucester pig sales saw about 270 pigs yarded with strong demand for heavy pigs and suckers, prices mostly steady to higher, and various buyers and consignors listed. Next sales scheduled for February 16th and 18th with continued yardings and price movements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Matthewson
Baroona
N. J. Teal
W. A. Harris
Matthewson and Co
T. M. Creagh
J. Snape
R. Doda
W. Martin
EB. D. Holmes
W. Dillon
G. Westley
Doards
W. Newton
W. Ribbons
Reg. Andrews
H. Abbott
E. G. Moore
C. Farley
J. Wade
Hampton
Banks
Mrs. Bankes
D Slade
W Adams
H. West
M. C. Hopkins
8. Cox
C. Nash
Leo. Gallagher
W .Barkwill
F. Simmons
Eagleton
J. G. Wilson
W. Dewherry
E Everett
H. Tull
Faby
Tom Hicks
Jas. Merchant
R. Bransington
W. Cleaver
T. Gallagher Sun
Jack Monk
Alf. Bowers
Homebush
Queensland
Sydney
British Post Office campaign against wireless pirates
The British Post Office reports a four week effort against wireless piracy yielded 125000 in revenue or savings.
Votes of Lyons and Fenton Tariff Debate in Parliament
The Federal Parliament will meet on February 17 to discuss theTariff of Abominations and its effects. Wages have fallen, unemployment rises, and living costs stay high as the Tariff remains untouched. The Country Party presses for immediate tariff revision to aid farmers and industry, citing votes and policy from past sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Australia Party
Bistarite
St’ll
Country Party
House of Representatives
Fenton
P.M.G
Lyons
Federal Country Party
Commonwealth Action Writ Issued In SX One
Melbourne report says a writ was issued against New South Wales as the Commonwealth moves against Mr Lang. Lang has left the Loan Council empty handed and the Federal Government seeks bank financing for year long loan programs while New South Wales’ cash is kept to pay interest on a defaulted loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
South Wales
Lang
Loan Council
Miivudl
New South Wales
Commonwealth
N.S.W
Dr Earle Page On The Manning North Coast Tour
Dr Earle Page MHR for Cowper thanked supporters for his federal election majority during a North Coast tour. An open air meeting in Taree drew about 1000 people with Alderman Butterworth presiding. a vote of thanks was applauded. The report notes agricultural issues and trade values tied to ships and colonial production.
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Earle Page
Cowper
North Coast
Grafton
Taree
Ald
Fe S. Butterworth
Muscio
Sam Martin
Page
Motoring notes urge calm driving and safety tips
A Battered collection of notes from the era urges drivers to relax after long days at the wheel and seek comfort in music and sleep. It cites a notorious motor thief’s claim that many German motorists carry loaded revolvers in cars, and highlights American accident analyses linking intoxicated pedestrians with higher risk. It also describes a new road in Connaught with heavy traffic and a cement base with pyramidal slabs designed for longevity, reduced noise, and easier repair, plus a South Shields coroner stressing pedestrians must look both ways before crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narmla
Connaught Road
London
South Shields
England
Far West children collapse on ride home summary
Rev. G. Drummond relates a harsh return trip for Far West Childrens Scheme workers taking 40 to 46 children home from hospitals in Manly, Orange, and Ka-toomba. Heat exhaustion, collapses, and hospital recuperation followed, with calls for larger premises and continued medical care for the group. The report also notes nationwide alcohol use, livestock finds, allotment yields, and wartime produce figures, reflecting a collage of data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Drummond
Far West
Katoomba
Manly
Orange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Krambach Stock Sales
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Ragina
Garden Forks
L Cavanaugh
Gloucester Pharmacy
Poe Harri
Srek
Ose
Gloucester Investment S
Phon
Dan
Shantung
SW. W
MENS
W. A. Dan
The
Commonwealth Action
DR. Earle Page
the Manning
Spain
France
Chalinel
Australia
Maginna
NMA
U.S.A
Eaciel
Gloucester Rubber Works
United States
East
Yorkshire
Britain
P. & L. Campbell & Co
Graham Timber Co’s
Griffith
Park Street
Glo'cester
W. G. Kent
T. Hannan
Majestic Picture Palace
Church Street
Roslyn Sewing Machines
Roslyn
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