Controversy Over New Factory Office Costs Sparks Shareholder Debate
In a heated exchange readers learn of criticism toward Norco directors over plans to erect a new office at Byron Bay area factories. Allegations include high overtime payments, disputed building estimates around 875 pounds, and procedural irregularities at a shareholder meeting. A donor-driven fund and looming 15 000 to 20 000 pound project cost are cited, with emphasis on wage recovery and cheaper production.
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P. Randle
Norco
Byron Bay
Gloucester
Randle
Rendle
Jo Se
TR. Hind
Shire Chamber
H. Murray
Murray
J. R. Higgins
Mr. Murray
J.R
London
Reichert Urges Prudent Voting On Local Business Needs
A readers’ letter argues limited funds should favor building a new factory and essential equipment over expanding the Labourite office. The writer warns against swayed opinions from influential letters and urges voters to treat the decision as a business proposition, choosing practical investment.
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Shinery
W. P. Reichert
Avon Valley Cricket Club wins league titles in season summary
Avon Valley Cricket Club secured the Grade Premiership Shield and Second Grarts Shield after a season defined by strong coaching of young players. Key performers included H. Wilson with 4.4 run average, Don and Charlie Dennett in batting and bowling, Jim Wellard noted for captaincy, and totals of 1487 runs for Avon Valley with 1247 against. Bowling highlights feature Dennett at 52 wickets and 7. remaining averages, while Innings and runs detail top scorers.
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Wotation
Avon Valley
Glicester
Aves Valley
Cue
Wilson Provei
Dennett Brothers
Don
Charlie
H. Wilson
D. Dennett
W. Atkins
J. Atkins
G. Wilson
J. Wellard
G. Dennett
W. Wilson
A. Wilson
I. Livermore
Dr. Munro
Dennett
Wellard
C. Dennet
T. Livermore
W Hawes
A. West
Gloucester District
Speed of wireless waves matches light’s pace in air
A rough note cites a wireless wave speed of 186 000 miles per second and compares it to light. It adds that about 4475 divorce cases are heard yearly in British courts and reports a motor car attacked by a hungry rat in a French garage. It notes British motorists pay about £80 yearly in tax, four times the American motorist.
Special cattle sale yields varied prices at Gloucester yards
Matthewson and Co report a fair turnout at a special cattle sale with bulls, cows and calves dominating. Prices ranged with Hereford steers to £5 4s 8d and cows and calves from £2 6s to £5 19s 6d, reflecting a largely unchanged market from the previous sale.
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Matthewson
Best
Hereford
Mereford Keifer
J. G. Story
Bute
Vtncks
AS Stewart
J. Jones
Bullock
A. Burges
A. D. Robinson
Mrs. Sharp
McPherson
Bruce Jones
Farley
Paddy
J, Berg
W. Henderson
J. R Lyon
Hamberger
H. MecTnnoe
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