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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
4
Builders' Supplies seized underqualified stock as a measure to control prices and standardize materials. Officials cited shortages and market volatility, naming the operation targeted at oils, timber, and hardware consignments across multiple outlets. Local merchants reported disruption but supported the plan for fairer distribution.
A half year meeting of the Butter Factory held at the School of Art Gloucester on a Wednesday afternoon lists directors including Mesera Shaw Chil H A Bignell and J M Wrathen. The late director Mr Wf Porram is mourned with sorrow as the board contemplates continuing without him.
Directors report for the period under review 1920 notes purchases from Warmina Radlared Paes Ube and a 57,440 increase over prior year. Suppliers paid average prices for eldest and first grade butter, with totals and losses detailed. Board meeting attendance listed, retirements noted, and nominations invited by March 10 1920. Profit and loss show £473/400 half-year loss and £1700 0/3 credit to carry forward, with auditor M Cromarty and chair Alex Shaw.
The council debated dairy matters including cream carriage costs and self supporting grocer operations. Auditor Magnus Cromerty was reappointed and six director nominees were named with an extraordinary meeting set for March 27 to declare the poll. ballots due March 16.
A terse financial notice presents the profit and loss account for the half year ending December 31 1019. The document outlines revenue figures and expenses though OCR errors obscure full figures and entities involved.
A reader describes chronic backache and kidney discomfort eased by Dean's Kidney Pills after trying various remedies. The testimonial notes initial anxiety, a short treatment, and a claimed strong recovery, with pills advertised at 2/0 per bottle from Poster-McClallan Co., Sydney.
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