06 May 1938
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1938
Page
1
Many men think Savings Banks suit women and children but business men with many payments will find a savings account useful and convenient for money accumulation. There is nothing undignified in saving, yet interest is earned on funds that would otherwise idle.
Exports of Australian beef to the United Kingdom in 1987 reached a multi-year peak with shipments of 1,440,502 quarters, up 80 percent from the previous year and more than double five years earlier. Queensland supplied 1,251,127 quarters, about 93 percent of the total, shaping local impact and pricing dynamics across states. Chilled beef exports rose rapidly but remained a minority, while Argentina and South American shipments influenced price levels. Homebush yardings rose to 348,647 cattle, with prices for good to prime stock largely strong through the year.
The NSW beef sector shifts from selling mature calves at two to three years to slaughtering calves at only a few weeks old for local saleyards and meatworks. This change increases inland reliance on local breeding for herd replenishment and follows a period of elevated prices during October to December 1987.
The columns report writing and spelling results for Classes 2 to 6 with percentages. It notes half yearly exams after the May vacation, Mothers Club donating percussion instruments for lower classes, and new pupils bringing total enrollment near 540 with accommodation concerns. Jack Muddle secured a Bank of NSW appointment in Lara and Barry Price joined the Royal Australian Navy. OPTOMETRIST VISIT details follow for May 13 at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester.
A blackbutt tree with a 27 ft girth was felled at Lorne by Mr JD Tisdell. He expects to cut about 250 New Zealand weepers from the trunk. The felling took five hours and the timber is described as splendid with a clean pipe.
An advertisement touts Capper’s horse and cow rugs with cotton jute canvases, felt linings, cross web surcingles, and various sizes and prices. It lists products including No. 2 and No. 8 canvas pieces, proofed khaki duck, green duck, and unlined jute canvas options, with detailed price points and features.
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