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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
2
Public Accountants and Income Tax Consultants located on Church Street in Gloucester offer accounting, tax preparation, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes compliance, personalized service, and assistance with small business finances and individual returns.
Cecil Farns worth Charles, condemned to death for murder, had his Glossadia farm sold for £140. He appeals his conviction as the Pall Court prepares to hear the case. Remains of the dead father were found at the property near Windsor. Charles has lodged an appeal against sentence.
The article outlines a 34d per gallon federal petrol tax hike on top of the existing 4d and 2d state portions, pushing motor fuel tax to 7d per gallon. It cites about £4,054,686 already paid and estimates total motorist tax impact around £7,095,606 annually, with further discussion on conference debates and local show schedules in Gloucester, Kempsey, and nearby towns.
Last week Bob Wilson, manager of Cooplacurripa Station, sold 400 head of bullocks to a Melbourne buyer at an average price of £16/8 per head, signaling strong grazing country. The issue also notes a July 1 crib and dance for Mr. J Moffair, plus burglaries at Connells Imperium, Dungog grit links, and a Japanese buyer trial shipment from Darwin to Japan.
The Newcastle branch of the Travel Development and Promotion League plans a new zone centred on Newcastle due to its industrial importance and population. The area will cover Hunter Valley and watershed regions, with a central committee elected by local bodies to build district committees and leagues, boosting tourism and Newcastle industries. Dr Earle Page may visit Newcastle in August to discuss the agenda.
Australia openers Woodfull 54 Ponsford 88 fall to Hammond and Tate as Bradman out for 14. Grimmett 50 anchors 345 all out with Peebles 4 for 150. England reply 251 all out with Hobbs 31 Sutcliffe 31 and Leyland 98 top scoring. Wall shines, McCabe queries. Stumps on 5 wickets for 221 with Bowler Wall dominant.
Buyers faced uneven yarding as 2037 head in Sydney yarded mostly inferior stock with firm values on last sale figures. Prime lots ranged from 41s to 52s per cwt with heavy cattle up to 48, while local buyers and country reps attended. Maitland yarding totalled about 80 cattle with brisk dealer demand, prime cows and bullocks selling well and thin stock up 20s per head. Pig sales saw competition, best heavy pigs to 178/68, baconers 90/8, porkers to 58, with lighter weights around 22 to 40 shillings.
A Saturday session of the Gloucester A H P Association reviewed committee membership, discussed insuring the cattle shed with United Insurance Co, and welcomed T N Carter as a new committee member. Resignations of J J Outing and B J Miller were noted. officers elected included A J White as President and D Boorer and J A Ross as Vice Presidents. Secretary Harris’s resignation was urged to be reconsidered, praising his prior service and urging him to continue.
Mr Harris, long-time Secretary, faced calls to reconsider after vocal criticism. He announced intent to resign but motioned to revisit, and the vote carried to revert the decision. He pledged to continue duties with added caution and dedication to the Society.
The Canadian foursome led by Laurie and L Rye won with a net score of 71 for the pair. Results show Laurie and L Rye 94 (2) 71, Dungog club visitors and locals competed in a handicap stroke and 48 hole match with Dungog taking the overall 9 to 4. Laurie set a course record in the first nine des togey event with a 3 a9 reading.
Sunday worship schedules listed for multiple denominations in Gloucester and nearby towns. Churches include Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational Mission, and Baptist with service times at Gloucester, Stroud, Tugrabakh, and Atroud areas. Names such as Rev. H. W. Rogers and Rev. C. F. B. Whitmore are noted alongside locations and times.
The firm Webster, Jack & McDonald (Sydney) Ltd will be at the Commercial Hotel for a personal consultation day on Friday August 8 from 5 am to 5 pm. The event is hosted by Opticians' Vistr. D. 1 and London based specialists.
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