Transport Bill Sparks Cabinet Meeting Debate
The new Transport Bill was debated by the State Cabinet yesterday. It grants the Commission sweeping powers over rail road and air transport, intends to curb competition with state railways, and could end services by Australian National Airways on the Sydney Melbourne Brisbane route. Critics call the measure monstrous and warn it would prohibit most commercial motor vehicle licensing where rail competition exists, provoking strong opposition from motor users and transport groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian National Airways
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Commercial Motor Users’ Association
Davies
Lorrien
Wool Week Promotes Australian Wool Goods Display
The Gloucester branch of the O W4 urges Wool Week from May 10 to 16 with wool goods displays in J Cornish’s window and local stores. Prizes for best wool articles are offered, with further details in Friday’s Advocate. Public meeting held by Churches aims to discuss shelter for unemployed men on the track at Shire Hall Thursday night. The Show Ball planned for June 4 with a juvenile frolic June 5. a ladies’ organizing meeting set for next Thursday at 3 pm. Commonwealth Bank pledge to never close voiced in broadcast by Sir Robert Gideon, amid rumors of bank instability. Savings Bank reopenings in Sydney saw long queues, with weekly withdrawal limits for various balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
O.W.4
J. Cornish
Advocate
Commonwealth Bank
N.S.W
Commonwealth Bank Board
Robert Gideon
Robert
Gab
Sydney
Mondey
Savings Banc
Th Commonwealth Bank
Elizabeth Street
Australia
Gallipoli
France
Country Party Leader Page Faces Harsh City Press
Dr Warle Page steered the Federal Parliamentary Country Party through amalgamation fears and reform currents while facing a torrent of abuse from metropolitan papers. The Herald and Smith’s Weekly are accused of biased attacks as rural readers warn city journals to stop targeting Dr Page and his party leader role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warle Page
Federal
Country Party
Farmers Party
Sta
City Daily Press
Smith's Weekly
Herald
New South Wales
Telz
Dr. Page
Gloucester Rugby League Special General Meeting Outcomes
A special general meeting of the Gloucester Foothsh League elected Mr. Foley as secretary stand-in, rescinded voting limits, and placed administrator powers with the General Committee. A three round season starts May 9 with a knock-out, cash prizes and a Munro cup for top player. Referees named. gate and travel arrangements set. league aims for sound footing through player participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Foothsh League
Kent
Foley
Turner
Messrs
Turner and Kurtz
Stratford
Munro
Warriors
Stroud
Reds
Gloucester
Green
Gornon
Gloucester Rugby League Competition Draw Unveiled
The draw lists matchups for the 1st and 2nd rounds across May and June. Reds face Stratford at Gloucester. Stroud meets Warriors at Stroud. Warriors host Reda. later rounds include Stratford, Reds, and Stroud in several venues with dates such as 18th May 28rd May and 6th June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Stratford
Gloucester
Stroud
Warriors
Reda
Gloucester A H P Association Meeting Arranges Anni Show Ball
A meeting of ladies of the Gloucester A H and P Association is held to arrange details for the Anniversary Show Ball. Secretary Barris notes plans and time as the event approaches in 1951.
Australian Inflation Alarm and Recovery Plan Urged
A. Grenfell Price argues inflation risks are grave for Australia. He cites Copland, Wood, and Keynes lines, warns of eroding confidence, and urges swift leadership, budget balance, wage cuts, and debt relief. He calls for unity, a three year plan, and cooperation with Britain to restore credit and national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttle
Copland
Wood
Keynes
Professor Copland
Dr. Wood
Theodore
Melville
Copeland
Vbasor Gregory
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Fernke Board
Robert Gibson
Australia
Germany
Commonwealth
England
London
New Zealand
Tate
Mortagora
FRAR
Lonon
New South Wales
Qworth
Esch
Special Cattle Sale At Hicks Nowendoc And Bundock
A special cattle sale listing good quality Hereford store cattle and mixed lots across Nowendoc Monkerai Bundock and Durham areas. Includes 10 good Hereford cows and calves 5 good steers 18 months, 15 Hereford cows calves, 25 good steers two to four years, 40 speyed cows and 100 mixed cattle from various owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R, Hicks
Nowendoc
Dev
Durham
G. E. Martin
Monkerai
Matthewson and Co
AL Bignell
A. J. White
Laurie Bros
T Hicks
W. Kiekland
JM. Rett
Alex, Shaw
S. Blanch
Store Bull Locks and Cattle for Station Account Sale
Particulars of 400 store bullocks and beef cattle for station sale by Douglas Waddell and Co. Includes Hereford, cross and mixed cattle, store cows with calves, and other lots. Prices listed in bags of wheat at 6 shillings per bag cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Jaraby
Douglas Waddell & Co
DALY
Grazing Arma
Morris
ISIS
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J. Whatson
W. W. Hawdon
JL Hogg
Ot Strathfield
Mr. Doudney
Fabily
Saturteys
Albert E. Wells
T. Corbett
T. $. Wells
Queen ST. Gloucester
David H- J. Hill
C. Sutton
Corbett
Krambach
City Press
Gloucester Rugby League
Shire
Salta
Phapradey
U, Barris
A. Grenfell Price
M.A. Fec
Lyons
Arul
Ube
Australis
South Australia
Sir George Gray
Scullin
Gédston
I AM
Tom Niins
Majestic Theatre
Star Theatre
St. LU
Harris
Gloucester Chamber OF Commerce
HS Goddard
Sev
Sime Yards
Shire Yards
Jersey
Ase Springers
Douglas Waddel
Paterson River
Douglas Waddell
Beds
Beirne
Sidehearrt
Nean Chaies
Dresser O 'Talilea
Railway Tatms
Pius Douglas Waddell & Co
Tiean Aymay Rth
Douglas Waddell &Co
Young Devon Bulls
Devon
Bavilah
P. W. Hassell
McKay
Sunshine
Dalgety & Co
Eng Eines
Cockahutt
Corn Hilliers
Gloucester Shire
Cale
Anitein
Loacy Stone
Proigrer Jersey
Ant Price
Matthewson & Co
Hereford
Hereford and
Durhams
Caches
Barrington River
Matthewson’ & Coe
Mike
Center
H.C . Copeland
Sievester
H. W. Rogera
Presbyterian Church
Gloucter
Belbore
Methodist Church
Craven
H. L. Marsh
A. EB. Telpot
Congregational Mission
Upper Bowman
Craven Creek
Upper Barrington
B. J. Buttle
Stroud Baptist Church
Ward's River
Booral Hall
A. Dickoe
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