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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1925
Page
3
Age improves vinegar quality and tastiness, with mature Mitchell's Vinegar offering distinct flavor not found in immature varieties. Sold by many grocers, it is recommended for better digestion and consistent use due to superior quality and price.
Shire Engineer Walter M. Scott reports persistent bad weather delaying permanent road and bridge construction across the shire. Repairs and temporary works proceed where possible, with concrete culverts replacing collapsed pipes and plans to drain flood-prone areas. Major projects near Gloucester River Bridge await improved conditions, while streets and drainage in Gloucester Town are targeted for fixes and new culverts to relieve surface water.
In Sydney Monday buyers showed steady demand for prime light bullocks while heavies cooled. Cows dominated offerings, yarding around 600, with prices reported for prime and medium weights. consignments also included fat cattle and baconers. Prices varied across yards with brighter notes for prime light cattle and softer tone later in sales.
A Wingham presbytery meeting led by Rev J W McGredich of Taree and attended by multiple ministers and lay members discussed church affairs. Reports covered church building plans at Taylor's Arm, cradle roll and kindergarten initiatives, vacancies for lay ministers, and a forthcoming visit to Camden Haven. The evening communion service at Wingham drew 62 communicants with Rev J Allan presiding.
A branch of the Pollen Union urged abolishing the Grainal Court at Innisfail and moving trials to Cairns or Townsville. They criticized jury bias and urged Queensland Police Union action to reform juries amid claims of perverse verdicts. The discussion notes only one guilty verdict in 42 cases and cites foreign elements as a cause of crime.
The event earned £1188 after paying prizes £58 rain insurance and £22. other income and costs included subscriptions £520 special prizes £226 entry fee £240 gate receipts £966 sale of pelvilygen £246 ground rents £278 ten tents £268 and Coleman’s Pantomime £895 with insurance £400.
A conference of dairy industry representatives across the Commonwealth discussed adopting Mr. Batveson MSP proposals to stabilize butter pricing. Completion of arrangements was urged by July 24 with adoption to be implemented by the Export Central Board.
A draft Fisheries Till from the Shile Fisheries Department proposes a system of licences and fees for gud Hlounsie and related fisheries. The Under Secretary, Markness, notes the measure aims to outline future administration and enforcement, with support and criticism voiced by Mr. T. Re Cambourd. He explains honorary inspectors have been discontinued due to conflicts of interest, and mentions potential appointment of inspectors in the future.
The treasury forecasts a credit balance for the year ending Tuesday, with an estimated surplus between 28,000,000 and 4,000,000. Officials anticipate a notable surplus in the 1823-24 accounts and will announce details at the official report.
An advertisement promotes Liberty Sweets teaching home candy making with a written agreement and a portal course. It claims earnings of five pounds weekly, with carriages and freight paid to four doors, urging immediate mail-in coupons from Nery College at Pitt Street Sydney and other locations, though details are vague and dubious.
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