Experimental cropping urged by Gloucester farmers
The Gloucester Advocate urges district farmers to adopt Department of Agriculture experiment plots and pasture improvement. It praises Mount George maize success and notes progress by farmers along the river, urging local adoption to improve yields and herd value. It stresses independent trial by local growers over relying on distant results and criticizes taxation as a disincentive to investment in productive farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Royal Agricultural Society
Manning
Mount George
Tower Down the River
Geil
Man's Terrifying Experience At Level Crossing Narrow Escape
Arthur Phumridgs of Old Toon eabbie suffered a car overturn at a Boomera level crossing, pinned beneath. Only his right hand free he frantically blew a horn as petrol dripped, fearing burning. After over an hour a slow train stopped, crew heard him, and he survived the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Phumridgs
Tooneabbie
Boomera
Bionaway
Hin
Deat
Crosing
Phumridge
Flamridge
Public school building needs noted by inspectors
Reports from the Local Inspector of Schools state that further accommodation is required at Tonka Public School as the building programme for the new financial year is reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonka
Inspector of Schools
Par handicap draw and Associates golf meet results
A par handicap round is scheduled for tomorrow with draws listing matches such as W Whiting versus F Dwyer and M Locke versus J McRae. The Associates held a secret hole competition on Wednesday afternoon, won by Mrs Levick, with a reading of scores from several participants including Mrs Street and Mrs Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Whiting
F. Dwyer
F. Jesne
AG Christe
MJ. Grahame
T. Chariton
Russell Hall
M. Locke
J. McRae
Levick
Varda
C Street
Ashworth
Farts
LE Street
Middlebrook
Whiting
Christie
Doudsey
Cavanough
Borner
Mies Graham
Rodty
Newton
Philips
Cummiig
Rye
Despotic Labor Regime Debated in Wartime Australia
Ringwood Queensland June 15 1928 A vivid depiction critical of a labor regime traces Australia’s early prosperity via borrowing and state control. The author attacks unemployment laws landowner penalties and state socialist measures while praising a return to thrift and decisive action against perceived parasitism.
A M P Society Announces 1928 Bonus Certificates Issued
The A M P Society states that end of month will see the issue of its annual bonus certificates for 1928. Ordinary Department has paid over £20,000 as interim bonuses and is distributing over £3,000,000 in reversionary bonuses. Surplus for the year amounts to £3,034,618, up £139,164 from last year. Participating policies amounted to £173,000,000 with in-force benefits of £37,000,000, indicating substantial value growth for policyholders through new or life-based policies and estate planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Society
AWLP
Benance
Gloucester Cattle and Pig Sales Report Notes
Matthewson and Co report private treaty sales for J Brown in Gloucester Town Subdivision. Douglas Waddell & Co note a firm market at Gloucester sale with steady prices for cattle and a large pig yarding at 410 pigs and higher volumes. Next sale dates are listed for July and fortnightly pig sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthewson and Co
Mr. J. Brown
Gloucester Town
A. J B. Laurie
Gloucester
Douglas Waddell
M. West
Helfer
Brassington
H. A. Bignell
G Westley
C. West
A. Griffin
W. P. Easton
F. McRae
A. Bleakley
B. Otten
R. L. Biggins
HW. Murray
B. Redman
G. Monré
G. Stanton
HL McNaughton
P. Glover
W. Barkwill
A. Sansom
S. Slade
T. Murray
B Relf
Mrs
C. N. Shaw
R. McRae
G. Deards
A. Shaw
F. Williams
J. Forbes
C. Wellard
J. Wenham
A. Teal
M_ West
Jones
A. Bhelton
M. Bartlett
R. Dodd
Douglas Waddell & C
Latter
Oge
K Chisholm
T. Reli
A. J. White
G. Schmierer
D. Boorer
T. B. Yates
P. Middlebook
I. Wilson
Lex
Smith
G. Isaac
Midddlebrook
O. Blanch
L. F. Smith
Remember Woods Great Pepparmint Cure
Fragmentary OCR fragment references money pleasure power fame and desire. Mentions a “Mid brenchial ils such Health” unusual phrasing and cryptic line about a “Great Pepparmint Cure” linked to Remember Woods. Details are unclear but suggest an advertisement or poetic salve note without clear event or person.
Australian Mutual Providing Surplus Distribution Notice
The Australian Mutual Provident Society announces the annual surplus distribution for the ordinary department. Certificates for 1948 distributions have been issued to eligible participating policyholders, with deadlines and cash bonus totals noted. Members may apply for revaluation certificates. one year's cash bonus amounts to £3,008,588 with reversionary additions totaling about £8,240,000, and participating policies before year end will share in this year's surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Bridges
Southern Cross Lands at Derby After 22 Hour Sydney Flight
After a 22 hour flight from Sydney the Southern Cross touched down in Derby at 10.25 am West Australia time on Wednesday. Messages from the plane reported smooth engine operation and excellent weather with the crew noting the flying was great. The night was very cold and the average speed ranged from 70 to 80 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moppy Heights
Armidale
Horven
Sydney
Southern Cross
Derby
In Memoriam for Alice Ada Smith
In loving memory of Alice Ada Smith who died June 28 1928 at Gloucester. Our dear daughter sister and friend is sadly missed by her father Charles Smith mother Pearl Smith and sisters Lilly Violet Smith and brothers Charlie Albert and James Smith. Her memory remains tender and bright for those who loved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ada
Carey
Gloucester
Charles
Pearl Smith
Alice
Lilly
Violet Smith
Sway
Chariie
Albert
James Smith
Estate Auction Sale at Gloucester July 1 1929
Public Trustee agent to sell by auction at Court House Gloucester on July 1 1929 at 2 pm two building blocks Lots 1 and 2 Subdivision 415 four acres each on Phillity Street Gloucester. Notice in Government Gazette June 14 1929 about road opening from Brown's Creek Road to portion 135 Kyle parish Manning Shire. Objections due within one month to Minister for Lands. A meeting July 2 7.20 pm Shire Hall. Social reunion for Gloucester District Returned Soldiers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Home
Gloucester
Phillity Street
Brown's Creek
Kyle
County of Gloucester
Manning Shire
W. J. Roper
Shire Hall
Farmer builds high yielding butter herd from pasture only
Live Stock Bulletin notes Mr W Monk of Bulby Brush Upper Wallamba River kept 16 cows over the year producing an average 415 pounds of commercial butter. Starting 11 years ago with modest stock he cleared 100 acres, now well grassed with paspalum Rhodes and grasses. Herd moved from mixed to pure breds after initial trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Monk
Bulby Brush
Upper Wallamba River
Monk Haa
Rhodes
Mank
Jersey imports promise Jersey cattle boost for New South Wales
The only shipment of Jersey cattle for many years sails from the inland shore to Sydney, due July 1 aboard the Port Huon. Walter Burke of Bellelaire Farm Appin has purchased three bulls and eight heifers to add to his herd led by Napoleonette s line. The bulls born to Ferns Napoleonette and sired by Sybil s Fontaine Knight and Sybil s Poster have shipped to the United States. The cows are bred to top sires, with strong production and type, reinforcing Jersey standing in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Belletaire
Napoleonette
Oxford
Sybil
Fontaine
United States
New South Wales
Australian Butter Outlook From England To Australia
Mr E J Newton, recently arrived in Melbourne, discusses butter markets. He notes Britain's 1927-28 quality drop harmed Australian trade, NZ maintained high standards, and a manufacturing change in 1928-29 largely restored quality, helping Australia regain market position. Newton has long represented Victorian agricultural bodies in UK and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Newton
Melbourne
England
Associated Agricultural Sécieties
Victoria
Western District Co-operative Produce Company
Newton
Australia
New Zealand
Rabbit Market Report Sparks Firmer Prices
Rabbit market turns firmer with average carer prices between 24 and 34 as buyers show steady demand. Notes indicate low grades remain atill, signaling limited supply in the lower end.
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W. Hawdon
Solagetos
Mtu
A. A. Doudney
Queen Street
Cecil Sutton
Erie Worne
Russell Hall and Davies
The
Gloucester Advocate
Fife
Presbyterian Free Church
Barrington Hall
S. P. Stewart
Newcastle
C, Gordon
C. Hopley
H. Gray
C. Cheers
A. Clark
H. Cummings
C. Felconer
W. Grady
S. Sutton
J. Morris
P. Baker
P. Tattersall
R. Burns
Barrington
Majestic Theatre
Muriel White
Connecion
Ken Grant
Upper Bowman
Emmett
J. Beaton
Co. W. Street
McIntosh
Country Women's Association
Singleton
Integra
Janet Russell Richards
Richards
R Bartlett
Queensland
Nsw
Atfnuent
Mr All-power
Tnnesfail
Ringwood
Cerntodus
A.M.P. Society
Homebush
G F
L. F P. Smith
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Vattle
W. P. Reichert
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Pitt Street
John Henry Thrum
D. R. Waddell
Gloucester Park
Asman
Indian Consulting
Will
Phillips
Craven
Dungog
Miss Tester
Stroud Road
Mr. G. Ratley
H. A. Lowrey
Patrick Keegan
Gloucester Ship Yards
Douglas Waddell & Co. Glouces Nn
Douglas Waddell & Co
Plu Sale
PIG Trask
Bullock Team
Durham Heifers Ie
Hereford Bulls
Woking
Anil Gah
Tur
Union Taba
Bela Luts
Douglas Waddell & Cr
Wirelees
Kent
Morris
Erful
Murris Cowley
Dalghty &i
Shave & Stiave
Tlsire
Wolesley
PW. Russel
Windamitla Mowers
Shite Yards
Cale
Tuestias A LE At He U'Ebiike
MD. Sale
Tiwnee
Curracabark
D. J. Penfold
Thelma Berry
Advocate
Blue Bird Cafe
Anderson Bros
Tareo
Vialtars
Masselos Bros
Albert E. Wells
Ig. M. G. Trucks
CSCC
GMC
Gloucester Motor Sales
AIAC
BUICK
Oldsmobile
Vauxhall
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