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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
2
A reader argues for decentralisation and the Federation model to prevent centralised Unification plans. The piece contrasts Unificationists seeking a strong central government with Federalists who want defined local powers and regional representation to safeguard autonomy and rural interests.
The Gloucester Adorette reports Phar Lap’s Last Race shown with the Star Talkies, highlighting the world stirring event and Mexico versus the United States. Also notes a local business change as W. (Jock) Fagieton takes over Kendall’s plumbing and unsmithing firm amid public notices and legislative questions on immigration and the Audit Act.
The piece argues federation could empower a small extremist faction in New South Wales to control key services and parliament, threatening centralized rule. It claims the NSW Parliament has damaged public trust and that a shift to a federal system would worsen minority influence while eroding confidence among investors and the general public.
Dragnet effect cuts Lang Government off from most revenues. Commonwealth to take one sixth of rail and tram income including Harbor Bridge tolls and taxes from death and stamp duties Noor Violence fees Crown lands motor registrations and licences and all interest payments by state bodies except the Transport Commission. If Lang increases fares, Commonwealth can seize the added revenue. Heavy penalties for resisting attachment. Proclamations to implement the powers issued tonight covering most revenues listed.
In a Wednesday session Bennett pressed the Acting Premier about retired endowment cheques and outstanding payments for February to April to a subsidised doctor. He alleged a large treasury sum of £2,100,000. The minister was asked if widows and orphans would be paid by pension notes or post office orders. Mr Baddeley said the Premier is studying methods to overcome the difficulty.
The United Australia Party completed nominations for the upcoming state elections after a lengthy meeting. They named candidates for Corowa and several electorates including Albury Orange Manly Gloucester Osley and other metropolitan seats with efforts to present a united front.
Weeklong report shows branches of the United Country Party organized at Forbesdate and Stratford with named presidents and officers. Forbesdate branch lists Geo. Robinson as President and D Bowter as Vice-President, Ken Bonter as Secretary. Stratford branch names FLA Gresham as President Mestrey Crowther and J. Batley View as Presidents with L. Davenport as Secretary. A Copeland meeting is planned for Monday night to establish two branches and center operations.
The A grade competition began Saturday with heavy showers disrupting play at Park courts. Forbesdale beat Park Ty 30 26 while Teachers defeated Church 43 36. Park ID had a bye. B grade starts next Saturday with seven teams and a set draw. Cups for A and F grades donated by local sponsors, with season aims of friendly rivalry and renowned cups.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd noted high attendance and active competition with improvements in prime prices. Prime light steers about 4 20 per 100 lb, prime heavy deck 22, prime cows around 23 per 106 lb. Winchcombe Carson Ltd recorded 2100 pigs sold, prices lower. rabbit skins cheaper with prices falling and varied values across grades.
The Associates report a draw for tomorrow's golf event with pairs listed: Fallows-Dr Anderson vs Snow-Hawdon. Rye-Charlton Thurlow vs Foley-Hogg. Graham-Street vs Horner-Rye. Laurie-Coote vs Roddy-McRae. McGee-Pennelly vs Pariah-Mcintosh. Hawdon-McAlpin vs Oldfield. a bye and others invited to notify the secretary. The Associates' flag winner on Wednesday was Miss Joan Parish.
At a Gloucester District Cricket Association meeting last night the 2nd grade Premiership Shield will be presented to Avon Valley Club at the grand ball next Wednesday. Miniature cups will go to winning team members. The Endeavour Club was asked to arrange the 2nd grade Shield presentation.
The Gloucester Club will be represented by three rinks of players in a friendly bowls match on the Wingham green tomorrow afternoon. The listed players include Nickles, Dr. Munro, Andrews, L. F. Street, Wratten, Boorer, Anderson, White, Tent, Mine, Adame, and Andworth. Woods Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.
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