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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
3
Gloucester district board considers rabbit menace and calls for a district rabbit inspector to enforce destruction. Deputation from Krambach Agricultural Bureau cites heavy grazing loss, high infestation, and need for coordinated actions including potential duty on poisons and group efforts. Residents urge a general, enforced program with landowner cooperation and possible price impacts.
The Armidale Board and Gloucester Board found inspectors ineffective and concluded landowners must act. Mr Monie supported the view that rabbits reduce land carrying capacity, yet individuals profiting from control would rise while non-cooperating owners would suffer. The board rejected a rabbit inspector and urged regular joint destruction efforts and reduced duty on poisons requested by Bulby Bureau.
Attendance at the Bowman Farm picnic sports on Anniversary Day was strong with a varied program across five acres cleared for track and field events. Judges and officials led races, skill tests, and horse events while the local ladies ran a refreshment booth. net proceeds go to the cricket club.
Police identified Henry Barnlett of North Fitzroy Melbourne among the remains found on the Brisbane Express near Kilawarra. The body, discovered near a culvert after the train crash, shows he stood on the tender and was struck by a bridge beam. A swag with a bank book and personal items, including a Christmas card from Myrtle, added to the evidence. The inquest is scheduled at Taree in February.
Mr Charles Hardy launched an intensive campaign calling for policy enforcement and organised strength to turn the Country party from a minority into the dominant force. He said unity with the United Australia party was essential, but Nationalists push for domination could jeopardise cross country support. A cell based organisation plan was unveiled for Riverina New England Western and Ride divisions with sub groups at each polling place.
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