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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1928

Page

4

Port Stephens Mineral Prospects Highlight Rich Resources

The address outlines coal remains the key power source while detailing prospects across the Hunter Valley western slopes for high grade coal and Triassic clay measures. It notes potential gold from low grade granites, silver, lead, copper, tin, tungsten, bismuth, antimony, iron, ferro manganese, chrome, limestone for cement, magnesite, serpentine, asbestos, ocher, clay bricks, and bauxite on New England slopes, with emphasis on future exploitation as power costs fall.

Northern Sea Board Hunter River Valley Commonwealth Ipswich Queensland Mount Lindsay Touloom Pyou New England Nual Ashford Thern Tamworth Port Stephens Grafton Port Macquarie Warlaida Bulladelah

Railways and fruit selling reshape city markets

A NSW deputation urged railway authorities to sell fruit on platforms or provide private sale sites. Railways chair M Raben shaw supported using all means to clear the city glut while not favoring direct commercial competition, proposing limited sales at Strathfield and Milsons Point to aid consumers with cheaper fruit. Government backing was sought to enable such moves.

New South Wales Wwe Hamely Nall Buttenshaw M& Rabenshaw Ag Strathfiend Milsin Plauch

Federal loan study shows rising subscriptions figures

A government loan study reports a steady rise in weekly subscription totals. The Commonwealth Savings Bank and other agencies issue new conversion applications, with totals approaching 9 758 and 5 280 in different categories. Subscriptions and conversions are tracked across regions and institutional figures.

Saully Vale Winteniy Tasmania Vhe Qouler Conver Sons Commonwealth Savings Jyck Sod

Burden Bearer Touts Feat Amid Heavy Odds

A laborer named West attempts a two mile sack carry for a small wager, with Macaulay aiding by retrieving the load and returning it to the start amid cheering. West credits ten years with not carrying sacks, while rival claims could have gone farther. The event and commentary reflect a chaotic scene as the crowd reacts to the unusual challenge and ensuing discussion of burdens and losses.

Mit Ho West Bioskadie Tx Hom Macaulay West

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