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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
2
Mrs T. Le Higging reports Mestre Winch combe Carson Ltd praising Gloucester bulls presented on March 2. The cattle drew wide admiration and outsold rivals with top yard at £18 46s. A bustling market scene notes strong demand from trade and outsiders.
The New South Wales Stabilisation Committee raised Buller price by sixpence a pound, lifting men’s rate to sevenpence per pound entering operation. Reports note unexpected demand as scrutiny and inquiry loom amid civic reaction and market softness. Wireless phasing progress shows fading long distance shareways and improved reception methods with simultaneous vertical and horizontal mortals delivering stronger signals.
A detailed report covers a Friday gathering of the Gloucester A H and P Association discussing show preparations. Proposals include weather contingency rain insurance, ground arrangements, a telephone line on site, and appointing show stewards and prize donors.
Prime cattle demand fluctuates with opening sales, 2061 head listed but 700 short, large country turnout and South Coast buyers. Prime heavies scarce. prices range 404 to 578 for light to heavy cattle, road trade around 299 to 329. Maitland yard sale: 1800 head yarded, good quality prime cattle, prices up to 15/10 per 400 lb for heavy steers and cows, stores brisk, fat pigs high to 70/-, heavy porkers to 5/6, stores 20/- to 8/-.
A survey in the Savings Bank and Prohibition Journal questions Prohibition’s impact on savings growth. The piece argues that education and general prosperity drive savings, not Prohibition, and notes mixed reactions among readers while asserting the policy has not spurred the expected rise in savings.
Local grower Lawrence Grenlund seeks state approval to establish a possum farming enterprise on his Turagula property. The proposal is routed via Sydney Zoo director to the Chief Secretary, with officials acknowledging it as under consideration. If permitted, the venture could be lucrative, but rural property owners warn of potential nuisance and fence disputes amid broader safeguards. A separate note reports farmer J Forbes warding off a venomous snake in Narrandera while Barry Lauder advances Lady Lauder pensions for aged poor in Edinburgh.
John Martin expresses gratitude for the Kia-Ora Cricket Club and district people who helped raise funds for his trouble. He notes many friends in the district and reports £8 4d was received.
A heartfelt note thanks Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Geale and others for organizing a benefit social for a son, noting pride in local support and an artificial arm donation of 42 pounds 17 shillings 3 pence. Gratitude extends to Mr. J. B. Bartlett, Mr. Richard Grant, and many district friends. Also thanks to T. M. Killachs for support after bereavement with Dr. Locke and Hospital Staff.
Cheap tickets offer single rate of one and a quarter for the double journey with minimums. Trains depart Gloucester 9.26 p.m. on Thursday April 5 and 4.55 a.m. Friday April 6 with return options up to 20 miles within even days and beyond 20 miles within one calendar month. Further details from Station Masters. Also notice of mortgage discharge registration and land title details in Sydney.
The notice lists church services for the Church of England and other denominations in Gloucester and Stratford. It records times for the Sth Sunday in Lent, midweek services, and social evening events led by Rev James at various churches including Gloucester, Stratford, and Gray Center.
The annual bazaar will be held at Stratford Public Hall while the annual meeting and election for the Working Committee of Stratford Public Hall occur Friday night. Nominations for police bearers must be in writing to the Secretary, at the start of the meeting.
Readable lines detail Gloucester show events on April 18 and 19 with numerous classes and prizes. Entries include horse and pony events, dairy cattle groups, Jersey cattle, and various local exhibits. Cash prizes range up to £40 with many second and special awards listed, plus a call to submit entries by March 20.
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