Gloucester Shire Council Monthly Meeting Proceedings
Gloucester Shire Council held a regular meeting with Crs Ces White Baston Figgins and Wilson present. Discussions covered protests against Russian goods, pay for Greater Sydney Council members, road complaints, a new petrol bowser permit, State Savings Bank reopening, a milk pipe project, street repairs, referendum on a fire brigade, H J Phillips road work, extraordinary election vacancy handling, urban area fund transfers, Merewathess road dispute, and Latimore right of way negotiations with council and settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Ces
A. J. White
J. P. Baston
R. Figgins
J. G. Wilson
Municipality of
Manly
Australia
Crs
Wilson
Easton
Sutherland Shire
Greater Sydney
Higging
Baston
Dr. Wilson
M. J. Banks
Surdon
Banks
State Savings Bank
Government Savings Bank of
N.S.W
Matthewson and Co
Railway Street
Phillipstreet
Chamber of Commerce
Ravenshaw
Elliott
Queen
Denison
Barrington Street
H. J. Phillips
Council
Phillips
Rabbit and Opossum Skins at Wed Neaday’s Sales
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports rabbit skins at Wed Neaday’s sale totalled 85 tons with varied price ranges by grade. First quality weights and classes quoted. opossum offerings at 30,000 skins with a 7,000 skin catalogue. Prices remained firm versus prior week across blues, verls, jumpers and damaged lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Wed Neaday
Surnay
Best Blacks
Public Protest Against Political Control in Railways
In the Legislative Council Mr Murray criticizes the Transport Bill, claiming the Government ignored public opinion and would face little support. He accuses officials of catering to Mr Garden and of retrograde policy, saying the people are fed up with political control in railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Legislative Council
Garden
Commercial Gloucester Cattle Sale Report Fortnightly Prices
Matheson and Cay report a reduced cattle yarding at the usual fortnightly sale last Tuesday, chiefly dairy cows with a few furs. Sixty head sold to buyers including Higging, W Brosington, Fooks, Boorer, Dillon, Mitchell, Wr Adams, Bowen, McPherson, Creagh, and others, with prices ranging from under a pound to several shillings. Next sale set for July 71, 1931. Gloucester market reports show light livestock forward. general sentiment smogs ters. Pigs at Matthewson and Co. fortnightly sale attracted good attendance with heavy pigs in demand at firm prices. bacon and pork varieties steady. No quantities offered by Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oloucester
Matheson and Cay
J. R. Higging
W. Brosgington
Fooks
K. Boorer
Ley
Dillon
J. Mitchell
Wr Adams
Donrla
Jersey
Gloucester Vig Salts Matthewson and Co
Uuu
First Class Printing Plant in Gloucester Advertised
Printing facility in Gloucester proclaims superiority over Sydney in quality and price. Advocate Office offers tickets plain and fancy visiting cards shipping tags envelopes dodgers circulars billheads letterheads posters menu cards wedding invitations and more. Propr proprietors and staff reinvest earnings locally to boost district industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Advocate
Gloucester
Auction ledger of assorted consignments and prices
A fragmented historic sale record lists numerous buyers and prices in old currency, detailing names such as Gallagher Parley Kaverett Breese Dare and Westley with bids like 1 at 1/4/6 and 6 at 14/6, plus notes of next sale on 24th July 1931 and references to market dealer Mariel Wightly. The document reads like a running tally of lots with varied amounts, dates, and monetary marks, concluding with auction house Taverson, Baston and Co and a supplier note for Crowfoot and Parlor air values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wade
H. Tonks
Breese
J. H. Warley
F. Farley
Villizgerald
W. Adam & Son
G. K. Page
J. Atkins
A. Murry
R Everedl
Barbour
Redman
Reman
P. Brendale
F. Wood
S Simmons
Slade
Taverson, Baston and Co
Mariel Wightly
Koonani
Crowfoot
Homebush stock sales report and Sydney pig values
Homebush yarding of 2000 cattle showed prices up about 10s on Monday with beef cattle and vealers auctioned in good condition. heavy cattle averaged around 27s per cwt while best lots sold strong. Sydney pig sales totalled 800 head with baconers and backfattors firm, porkers up marginally, prices ranging from 15s to 52s per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Menntay
Yerrling
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Amazing prices at auction sale in Woomelang
A distressed auction at Mr. E H Bailey’s property in Woomelang Mallee drew vecinos of nearby districts. Bids included two motor cars five fowls and various farm goods with many items selling at unusually low prices amid mortgage proceedings and expected repossession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Bailey
Woomelang
Mallee
Wie
Bailey
Orfer
Mtr Deiley
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
A long Australian ad praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for women with backache and kidney trouble. Mrs H J Hampton of Dungog recalls relief after using the product, noting complete cure and sustained health. Endorsed by Foster-McClellan Co. and sold by chemists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poun
H. J. Hampton
Dowling Street
Dungog
Dean
Wheat area smallest since 1919 prediction by agriculture chief
The wheat area this season will probably be the smallest since 1919, per the Chief Inspector of Agriculture. After heavy May rainfall and persistent June rain hampered sowing, rust infection risk looms. If average yields can be produced remains in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Inspector of Agriculture
Me. H. ©. Stening
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Street & Parish Ltd
A. J. Gavanquch
Blackleg
A. Ll. Cavanough Gloucester Pharmacy
Stationer & Jeweller
Lowwaul
Oregon
Graham Timber CO
Charming
L. Harris
Russell Hall
Gloucester Shire Council
Acre Oil
A. Grahame
Earer
Oil Company
Dr.Tonks
Urban Fund
General Urban Fund
Merewathess Road
Logan
Carlton
J. A. Latimore
Cornell
Safegiard
Latimore
Higgins
Raston
Hela
Paterson, Faston and
J. R. Higgin
Laurie
Catyes
THE
Gloucester Advocate
W. A. Dan
Griffith's Garage
Park Street
W. G. Kent
G. Kent
Cath
H. Coote
Angus & Coote
Wate & Jeweller
Seine
Benzines GY Ali
A. G. Turner
Street & Raat Ltd
Cebeb
Wtsfeleet
T. Hannan
Palaugh Church Street
Epcapper
Mats
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