Gloucester Limestone Steep Fire in Price of Gate
A Gloucester limestone project report by Mines Department officers cautions high costs to open a Brushy Mountain quarry. Estimates cite £100,000 to start lime works, with possible later sites at Kempsey and Cobark where BHP shows interest. Discussion notes Avon Valley test results and doubts over viability for Gloucester.
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Gloucester
Mines Department
Brushy Mountain
G. Ritter
Primary Producers’ Union
Kempsey
Glouces
Ritter
Wingham
A. Archinal
5. Rel
A. R. Wilson
Avon Valley
J. W. Archibald
Taree
Minge
Newcastle
Kandos Cement Company
Costa
Plant
Two Animal Girls Reported in Japan Forest
Japanese researchers found two naked girls living in a Kyushu forest cottage eating grass and roots. A doctor said they were scarcely different from animals, appearing 15 and 17 yet undeveloped with flat breasts and tree climbing. They ripped clothes with sharp teeth and spoke in strange sounds. There is no explanation yet.
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Japan
Kyushu
Young men born Jan 1 to Apr 20 to register by late February
Minister Holt announced that British subjects aged 18 who were born between January 1 and April 20 must register within 14 days after February 25. Uncalled 18 year olds, including students and rural youths, would be summoned later as suitable for employment or study. A second registration will prepare for medical exams and interviews for the year’s intake. Registration forms will be available from February 25 at post offices and district employment offices.
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National Services
Mr. Holt
Holt
In Maitland District Council Urgency on Rabbit Inoculations
The President Mr Relf asked Gloucester Pastures Protection Board to send Stock Inspector for rabbit inoculations. Holstein noted 140 inoculated rabbits showed no results but rain may help. Mr Stanton moved to treat the visit as urgent at the Union District Council meeting in Maitland yesterday.
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8S. Relf
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Holstein
H. Muddle
W. Stanton
Union
Maitland
Councils May Wipe Out Rates for Pensioners
The State Government suggests councils and shires reduce or abolish rates for age and invalid pensioners. Minister Cahill urges authorities to grant concessions more freely to help pensioners who struggle with rising rates while owning homes.
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Cahill
Death of Dr Eric Erby at Avalon Besch aged 67
The death occurred at his home in Avalon Besch on Friday of Dr Eric Francis Erby aged 67. He is survived by his wife and eight children Patricia Judith Gretta Robert. Dr Erby formerly practiced at Wingham. RECORD CATTLE FOR SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW. Breeders will exhibit 1860 cattle at this year s Royal Faster Show. R A S Registrar Mr H N Sarina called it a stirring achievement amid hardships and rising costs.
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Avalon Besch
Eric Francis Erby
Patricia
Judith
Gretta
Robert
Erby
Wingham
Sydney
R.A.S
H. N. Sarina
New butter price scheme expected after June expires
Commonwealth Agriculture Minister J McEwan said butter prices would rise in July but only to cover rising costs of production. Officials expect at least a sixpence rise with no new scheme until producers accept a revised cost of production price set by the Dairying Advisory Committee, due to be announced in July.
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H . Armatrong
Raymond
Hunter
Primary Producers’ Union
Armstrong
Weadine
R. L. Fitzgerald
M.L.A
Arch. MecFine
Central
Einecutive
Charles Hogan
Commonwealth
J. McEwan
Aew Dairying Advisory Committee
Comwich
300 Western Recipes stock low as copy sale starts
The Gloucester Advocate advertises a recipe book titled 300 Western Recipes priced at 4/-. Available from Mise Western communities, local businesses in Gloucester, and at the Gloucester Advocate office. Postage for 4/- applies to ex-Gloucester residents now elsewhere, with orders sent to the Advocate office.
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Gloucester
Té Ie
Paria
Advocate” Office
Trout fishing move eyed for central northern hills
The Chief Secretary Mr Evatt announced plans to establish trout stream control under a central Tope acclimatisation society. He seeks Governor approval to grant an application to the Central Northern Acclimatisation Society to manage streams not native fisheries. He notes long-running societies in Menara, central western and New England and praises Barrington Tops for potential first class trout fishing to attract locals and tourists.
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Mr. Evatt
Central Northern Acclimatisation Society
Evatt
Menara
Central Western
New England
Barrington Tops
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Kni
Ting Wools
Garners
RADIO
Cobark
BHP
Relf
Mn Eet Mace
Tiga Wome
Wingha
Canberra
Australian Agricultural Council
MiSses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones
E. M. Newman
Church ST
Tope
Trout
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