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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1947

Page

3

Gloucester Council backs soldier land plan near Kennedy's Flat

At a Gloucester Shire Council meeting Dr. Livermore faulted a local RSL sub branch secretary for misinforming the Minister about 2,184 acres near Gloucester. The suggested 2.16 acre site between Gloucester and Humdock, owned by Ryder's Investments, was proposed for War Service Land Settlement. Council agreed to inform the Closer Settlement Advisory Board with land particulars for investigation and resumed soldier settlement in the district was urged.

Lands Department Kennedy Gloucester L N. Livermore RSL Minister For Lands R.B.L R. L. Fitzgerald Livermore Ryder's Boonaldoon Pty. Ltd J. K. Mackay Ellen Mackay Liverore A. J. B. Laurie Wilson Bignell Dept.ee

Local Government as Self-Government and Civic Vitality

A description extols Local Government as people entrusting a few to run community business like a Board of Directors. It argues local councils enable participation, leadership, and loyalty, contrasting with remote boards. Strong local governance fuels civilised living, civic pride, and national greatness.

Harmony and principle in daily life noted in church page

In a church notes column a quote from Mary Baker Eddy discusses harmony arising from divine principle guiding human life. The page also notes Great Britain license figures in late March 1931, including television licenses, totaling 10,780,400 with a rise since July previous year.

Meary Baker Eddy Great Britain United Kingdom Beber

Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Sydney Report

Winchcombe Carson Ltd show 1237 mixed cattle yarded with prime bullocks 10s dearer. Best venters to 61s, steers and heifers around 50s to 60s per 100 lb. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd note 17357 goods end prime with values firm. Marks include G H Hooper Tumut 13 steers to 19 pounds, Ambrose V Wheatley 2 bullocks to 19 pounds 2 shillings, J Westley 7 steers to 14 pounds 4 shillings, A V Westley Hannahs Bridge 4 steers to 14 pounds 4 shillings.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd G. H. Hooper Tumut Ambrose V. Weatley Hannah's Bridge J. Westley Hannah A. V. Westley Hannnah’s Bridge

Maitland Stock Sale A Fat Cattle Down Under Trade

Prime lightweight bullocks and cows lead a firm market at Campbell’s Hill saleyards with Sydney and coalfield buyers present. Best bullocks reached £20 18s 6d, best steers £16 18s 6d, prime cows £14 18s, light £9. Calves scarce with best weighty calves to £6, pigs solid with heavy bacon pigs up to £8, overall demand keen and prices steady or higher than last week.

Maitland Campbell's Hill Sydney

Train Connections From Tuncurry and Gloucester

From Tuncurry at 745 am connects with the Sydney train at Gloucester. From Gloucester at 220 pm meets the Sydney bound train. For further information see by driver or ring Taree 342.

Tuncurry Sydney Gloucester Sidney

Debated wage claims in Wellington arbitration court

Secretaries A P O Shea and F C Allerby spar over government debt, labour claims, and wage standards. O Shea warns of cyclical debt and calls the community bone-lazy, while noting a tired younger generation. Justice Tyndall mediates as arguments mix history with policy.

Jim A. P. O'Shea New Zealand Federated Farmers Wellington Bughter O'Shea F. C. Allerby Justice Tyndall Allerby Federation of Labour New Zealand Mr. O'Shea Mr. Allerby

Tax relief for business use of cars under Australian AAA rules

Motorists using cars wholly or partly for business can claim income tax deductions for motoring costs. Depreciation allowed at 15 percent annually, 20 percent for travellers. Partial business use apportions costs by time or mileage, with examples showing deduction amounts and rules on personal transport exclusion and car replacement gains or losses.

AAA

Church Services and Film News in Gloucester Area

The column lists Church of England congregations in Gloucester and nearby parishes with service times, plus Presbyterian and Methodist notices. It notes a British film Honour Amongst Thieves in production, and a BBC programme featuring a famed card sharp who declined to expose tricks, citing etiquette.

Spira BBC

Forster Tourist Residence Adds Modern Amenities

Central water front location offers furnished rooms with full cooking facilities for guests. A maid handles washing up. modern hot water service in bathroom, kitchen, and laundry. Rainwater on premises. Card with proprietor details. Wm. Poppenhagen phone 6 Forster Box 6 Forster.

Wm. Poppenhagen

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