Wool Market Report Shows Sharp January to February Rise
The Wool Secretariat reports Sydney market hardening in late January and early February with general price advances of about 10 percent since February 2. Finer wools and brokens/specimens led gains as competition grew, marking the most active season-wide recall of higher rates since the season began, though a turn in the trend remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Graziere Co-op. Co
Sydney
Valie
London
Gloucester Dairy output and crime and curios in 1931
January production by Gloucester Dairy Company Ltd totals 166757 pounds of butter with a distributed cost of 8 0 1 1 1. The report also notes a promising quartz reef at Cells Creek with three 49 acre claims pegged. Berlin violence rises with nine dead and 500 wounded since January 1 amid Fascist and Communist clashes. Malcolm Campbell sets a new speed record at Daytona Beach with 245.738 mph. Mr Robert Cox, age 102, celebrated his birthday amid congratulatory messages. A carpet snake swallows a dog in Mt. Morgan as residents return home to find the dog inside the prey. Dr D L McDonald, Honours Fellow, will be in attendance at Webster Jack & McDonald for sight testing.
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Mt. Morgan
Brisbane “Quarter
Attempted Burglary at Garners Cash Store During Night
Early hours saw two men attempting to break into Garners Cash Store. Nightwatchman T Smith fired a shot when pursued, but the suspects escaped toward Barrington Street. A motor lorry and tools were used to reach a back window. another store on Mesers Street & Parish Ltd also marked unauthorised entry. Police noted a stolen car battery later from Firefly. Descriptions circulated.
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Mr. T. Smith
Garners Cash
Mr. Smith
King Street
Smith
Barrington Street
Constable Freeman
Stroud Road
Freeman
Stratford
Mesers Street & Parish Ltd
Taree Robbery At Diamond Store On Manning Street
Burglars bored through the wooden floor of W F Diamond’s general store at Manning and Albert streets Taree on Friday night. They made a hole 173 inches by 22 inches entered the shop and stole goods valued £30 to £40. They dumped brown sugar and icing sugar on the floor. items stolen include tobacco two large boxes of cigarettes matches tinned fruit and small goods. Two rooms were visited and the brace and all left on the floor near the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Diamond
Manning and
Albert Streets
Taree
Car Smash Near Sidebottom Injures Passengers
A midday collision near Sidebottom between a mail contractor’s car from Taree to Tuncurry and Mrs. Roy Phillips’s vehicle caused multiple injuries. The mail driver Burdekin broke two bones, and two passengers Nicols and Alex Koellner were with him. Mrs. Phillips, her passenger Magon, and Mrs. Phillips were shaken but uninjured. Mrs. Phillips’s car had a shattered windshield and damaged mudguard. Burdekin’s car had a broken front wheel and bent axle. Both men received hospital treatment. Burdekin remained unable to drive the mail on Monday.
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Taree
Tuncurry
Burdekin
Messrs
Nicols
Alex Koellner
Sidebottom
Roy Phillips
Gloucester Hotel
Ratlton
Manning River District Hospital
Phillips
Mall
New Zealand Disaster In Wellington Earthquake Toll
Report from Wellington indicates rescue work ongoing to recover bodies after the quake. Officials estimate about 300 dead as final figures are awaited. Warships aid in clearing debris and disease control while residents plan to return and rebuild a city to match or exceed its former beauty.
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At In
Canberra Financial Conference Report Warns of Collapse Without Cuts
The Canberra conference report warned that without immediate expenditure cuts of 15 million pounds annually and a balanced budget, a financial collapse, panic, insolvencies, unemployment, and business paralysis would ensue within three years. The plan relies on currency stability, reduced government outlays, and careful credit expansion to restore equilibrium. The Federal Treasurer outlined reforms across exchange, supplies, costs, and interest rates, while wheat assistance was unanimously approved with a 6,009,000 pound fund to support growers and states.
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Canberra
Committee of Experts
Theodore
Mr. Theodore
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Queensland
Lang
New South Wales
Langs Secret Out Canberra Premier Outlines Policy
The Premier of NSW Mr Long spoke at the Premier's Conference this morning outlining a policy to halt further interest payments to British bond-holders until Britain addresses Australia’s overseas debt, and to reduce interest on all government borrowings to 3 percent. He proposed abandoning the gold standard for a wealth-based currency called the goods standard, a move opposed by Mr Scullin and met with criticism from Premiers and Treasurer Theodore as potentially disruptive to the Commonwealth.
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Canberra
Nsw
Mr. Long
New South Wales
Australia
Britain
America
Australis
Lang
New Smith Wales
Aad
Three Years Plan Adopted by Conference Resolution
The conference passed a unanimous resolution endorsing the three years plan for balancing budgets. Mr. Theodore is in conference with the Commonwealth Bank Board in Sydney today.
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Theodore
Commonwealth Bank Board
Sydney
Notice Geonchester A. J. & P. Assn Special Meeting
A special meeting of the committee of the Geonchester A. J. and P. Association will be held at Shire Hall on Thursday February 12th 1931 at 8 pm. Business is important. L. A. Harris secretary.
Gloucester Chamber Meeting at Shire Hall Tomorrow
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 pm in Shire Hall. Secretary Goddard announces the gathering with the date listed as Web. 11th May.
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Gloucester Chamber OF Commerce
For Sale 14 Valve Urisco Radio At Filling Station
Radio item advertised for sale at a filling station price listed as 12 shillings 10 pence. Includes eliminator and speaker. Terms offered. Local dealer location noted as filling station.
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Urisco Radio
Gloucester police court trespassing on reserves
Walter Head pleaded guilty to allowing stock to trespass on the travelling stock reserve at Bellora and was fined 10 shillings and 8 pence costs. H Lawson, claiming to be a prospector, faced similar charges after his horse strayed onto the reserve. he was fined 10 shillings with 3 shillings costs and 13 shillings 6 pence witness expenses. Other defendants, including J Passel, J Neilson, and B Davey for trespass on the Barrrington reserve, were fined 10 shillings with costs. Leonard Barry and K G Borham were convicted for unregistered log and fire charges respectively, each fined 10 shillings with 8 pence costs.
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Oram
P.M
Walter Head
Bellora
H. Lawson
Bundock
Gloucester
J. Passel
Neilson
B. Davey
Barrington
Copeland Common
Leonard Barry
Ward's River
Costa
K.G. Borham
Maitland Stock Sales Yield Mixed Cattle Prices
Wavis summy reports irregular bidding in early cattle sales with prime grade lacking allocation and a trend toward lower values as the sale progressed. Yardings total 2324 cattle, 900 fat cattle, 1600 sheep, and 450 pigs with buyers present and competition steady to dull for light sorts but strong for heavy porkers and baconers.
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Maitland
E. W. Spaeke Ltd
Floods Subside as Fatalities Mount in Brisbane and Lismore
Brisbane floods claim three lives and Lismore two with 5000 residents homeless. Refugees return as waters fall and service networks collapse. Police, led by Sergeant As prey, rescue families and arrange blankets and meals while towns face disrupted communications and urgent shelter needs.
Water floods towns as police rescue women near Murwillim
Rain subsides but floods linger across New South Wales towns. Police wade through water to rescue women, with Leasea of goods and property damage feared. Murwillim reports relief, Mood recedes, Atutumbimby inland gains yet recedes, Billimidgee sees hotel sheltering residents, while Lismore and Casino suffer isolated areas with golf links submerged and rifle butts surrounded by water.
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Murwilim
Hah Otatea
School of Arts
Atutumbimby
Billimidgee
Lismore
Sydney
Casino
Rock of Gibraltar
Forbesdale Parents and Citizens Association Reforms
The annual meeting of the Forbesdale Parents and Citizens Association was held at the school on Thursday January inst. Mr D Boorer chaired. New appointments were approved with G Robinson as President and W Atkins as Secretary. Twenty members enrolled and subscriptions paid for 1931. Hawes thanked retiring officers and praised the association for its community work. Government Gazette notice February 6 1931 relates to proposed opening of land parcels in Belbers parish Gloucester with objections due by one month.
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Parents and Citizens’ Association
Sth
D. Boorér
G. Robinson
Mesars
Howesl
Wellard
W. Atkins
Phyllis Samuelson
Hawes
Rosa
Belbers
Gloucester
J. Heruhy
Advocate Accounts Quarter End December 1990
The letter from L. and D. C. RYT, proprietors, requests early settlement of December 1990 accounts to help cover rising production costs, exchange rate pressures, image and other charges, and increased taxation. explains subscribers will not be charged the extra costs immediately but urges prompt payment of all accounts, large or small.
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D. C. Ryt
Church Services List for Gloucester and Surrounding Areas
PresbyterIan Church Gloucester 11 Gangut Mr Murray topic The Problem of Marriage service at Stratford cancelled Congregational Mission Shannon Vale 1 Little Manning 30 Barrington Hall 7 30 Rev 8 Battle area services listed with times and speakers
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Church OF England
Gloucester
H.C. Faulhends
Barrington Church
H. W. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
Gangut
Mr. Murray
Stratford
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ETO
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T. S. Wells
David H- J. Hill
C. Sutton
Corbetts Cafe
Krambach
Gloucester Dairy Co, Ltd
Gloucester Dairy Company Ltd
Germany
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Robert Cox
Candle
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Cox
Ptician
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Webster, Jack & McDonald
Watcrman
Firefly
Nablac
A. Griffiths
Taree-Tuncurry Road
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N.Z
Nepler
Conte
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Joan
WR. Lang
Act
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Commonwealth
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Gloucester Police Court
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Brisbane
Lismi Co
Aay
Var Wilkinson
Asprey
Jany
Advocate
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Asman Blondie
Nabiac
Rev
Alex. Alexander
Stroud Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
A. Dickson
Fred Presbyterian Church
P. Stewart
Springers & Dairy
Douglas Waddell & Co
Douglas Waddell
Bullocks
Deby
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Simdry
Morris
British
P. W. Russell
McKay
Dalgety & Co
VITA
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ALA Evlocts
Norse Sale
Matthewson and CO
Thiam
Shirm
Tate
Flangean
Gong
Poynton
Sitre
Matthewson & Co
Anuttorre Thesuay
Brease
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Abe
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