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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1923
Page
1
The article outlines debates in federal politics over the Nuvige liom Act and tariff reform, noting the Country Party's push for effective remedies to economic distortions. It also covers uniform sugar pricing proposals, shipping board reforms, and calls to reduce tax collection duplication between Commonwealth and States.
In a New York Times excerpt A M Parmlee ridicules prohibitionists who claim alcohol invades moral fiber. The piece compares to regulating eating arguing a broader ban echoes ethical and economic concerns. It questions wartime data on indigence, crime, and mental fitness, challenging prohibition as a social remedy.
The article describes a mix of injuries and dis jointed play amid a period of strong form for various teams. It notes the Australian Jack Cup squad in excellent condition and highlights matches where Pear Mathey, An Gorton, and Melons beat Washburn in practice. It mentions upcoming games and players like Manuel Abunan from Spain in hopeful form and hints at broader interest in lawn tennis.
A damaged report describes a death investigation tied to a mysterious pall and a body found near a Surrey Hill garage. Police traced clues through a letter from the deceased’s family and reports from witnesses about movement of the body. Suspects including Alfred Ernest Heaydon and others faced questions. Stanley Wallace Taylor was arrested as part of the inquiry into the alleged murder and related events.
Police investigate removal of two heavy items from a property rear There is a suspected link to the disposal of Mrs Mengides's body, with two men detained as they had ties to the crime scene The vanman carried out the job and was told to contact authorities immediately Inspector Leary notes locating the missing articles could lead to the burial site of the body
A garbled account describes a massive new dining complex on Grosvenor Street linking to Trafalgar era venues, with numerous floors, extensive electric power, and continuous music. Manager Paul Sprecht is highlighted with a generous salary. a gramophone record of popular tunes is promised. A separate note reports Alexander Campbell Matra's death sentence in London for murder.
A sanitized European desk summary notes America’s interest in European cereal recovery, with reports of Europe’s limited wheat purchases and Australian wheat prices. It cites The Times Toronto and Constantinople dispatches on grain exports, Turkish aims, and a cautious outlook for peace. The Times editorials hint at broader European strategic questions amid war and diplomacy.
Fragmentary text discusses a group or figure named Advoosia offering aid to individuals in a dimir'd town to manage publicity for community actions. It urges rapid action when a motion is held, with a preeminent push to present local matters to the public and ensure progress within the community.
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