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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1928
Page
3
About 1280 head yarded with prime bullocks cows and heifers drawing brisk bidding from brokers and master butchers. Prices ranged from 7 to 12 pounds for best cows and bullocks with light steer sheep and pigs showing improved demand amid steady to higher rates.
News notes the J Croll and Sons mill near Dungog drives local timber activity as 140 mills on the coast pound out over 1.75 million feet last year. The piece highlights industrial growth, local pride, and the role of strong management in boosting the Coast’s lumber sector.
In Maitland Diocese customs a Mass for the late Rev J C Meagher was held at 81 Marys Dungog on Thursday February 16. Celebrants included Rev J Walshe Taree and Rev T Gloster Dungog with sub deacon Rev P J Moran West Maitland. Clergy from many towns attended and visiting priests shared in a royal hotel dinner in Dungog, Chronicle noted.
A local shop advertises lace and dress trim Mings including new lingerie appliqué lace and coloured nets. Gent’s suits in full stock with ready made range priced from 69/6 to 6/6. Tailoring offers 500 designs with prices from £4/15 to £7/10. Bond’s Art Silk Sox offer two pairs for the price of one, note 2/11 per pair. Sovereign Hats available at 15/ with sizes 63, 67-8.
Hon Waller Nett M L A urges stronger inline relations between New Zealand and Australia as business common ground. Mr Bennett, former Public Works and Forestry Minister, visits from Wellington and reflects on past ties with New Zealand, tariff policy, and potential Labor shifts.
At a meeting of musical and elocutionary artists in the Chiefey River district at Maclean a committee formed for concerts to aid the Lower Clarende radio installation. The group, to be called The Merrymakers, plans a March 7 revue with items and an orchestra led by Mr Vie amalgam. A February 6 fundraising event features the motor ship Mulga with pipe and jazz bands. Support comes from the Maclean Advocate and Liv Grafton Examiner.
The Commission of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales at Martin Place Sydney presents December 1927 figures for State Savings Banks of Australia. Deposits received £15,133,970 6. repayments £14,598,220 17. increase in deposits £435,755 50. balance at end of depositors at 31 December £?. accounts opened 32,062. accounts closed 81,664. increase for month £?. depositors at 31 December 1927 2,077,821. balances at credit of benevitors 31 December £149,422,055 47. depositors at 31 December 1926 2,956,021. increase in balances for 12 months £134,209.
An observer recounts rabbit control methods shared with Tamworth stock inspector Mr. G. Woollett. The note describes early experiments to clear burrows and the shift to chasing rabbits from the west, noting a successful technique that reduced rabbit presence with a two-man effort. The author asserts rabbits can be driven from burrows and outlines lessons on preventing reinvasion.
A local market highlights top quality beef pork and mutton with prompt attention to customer demands. The listing emphasizes fresh cuts and reliable service for shoppers seeking dependable sourcing of meat products.
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