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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
2
Federal government reversed its stance on soldier preference, restoring full precedence as recommended by Prime Minister Scullin. Caucus endorsed the move, and the censure motion by the Opposition was withdrawn after the House announcement.
Empire Day celebrations were held at Forsesdale and Gloulestex with school pupils reciting songs and patriotic pieces. Mr F T Hawes and Rev H W Hogers spoke on imperial duty and unity, followed by prizes, a National Anthem, and a ladies’ lunch crowd.
The Wee Gloucester Troop of Hoy Scouts hosted Scout Master Russell Scott farewell at Mrs D Cumming’s house. About thirty scouts greeted him with a decorated welcome, games and songs followed by a boy scout style supper. Leaders praised Scott, presenting a handsome brass smoker’s stand and roses to his wife, and a vote of thanks to the Cummins. The troop hopes a successor is found to avoid disbanding.
Copeland Parents and Citizens Association met in the School of Arts Hall with Marsh chairing after Rev. Fisher-Webster’s departure. A new president was elected, and urgent local repairs were discussed including the Copeland road culvert and a floodable creek. Funds were allocated to cemetery renovations and requests for a sign near the school were raised.
Wingham Show drew many visitors despite few outsiders. Ideal weather aided a well run event with top displays in produce, dairy cattle, and a strong pig section. Highlights included champion maize, Gloucester melons, Wingham School exhibit, and a thriving bacon factory display.
Report on horse events and stock drafting at Gloucester and Taree shows describes late High Jump decision, water jump winner of sturdy pony size, ground conditions and strong entries. Announcer system failures noted with loudspeakers. crowd near ringside and grandstand hindered viewing and listening, but overall show progress praised.
Golf notes outline a President versus Secretary team match on the focal links with stroke handicap. The draw lists players from both sides including Whiting, Levick, Ashworth, Laurie, Koudy, Parish, Horner, Hawdon, Locke, Street and others. Non-drawn players will be arranged for points and visitors to Taree are asked to arrive by 10 45.
Commercial Homebush stock sale notes a poor quality selection in the cattle section. 2600 offered comprised inferior lots with prime steers scarce. weights and descriptions varied. Prices ranged 80s for extra choice lightweights, 433 for prime, 209 for heavy, with best cows around 389 per 100 lb. Sale held last Monday with traders keen at opening.
Maitland fat cattle yarding Tuesday saw 960 cattle, below normal due to holiday. Prime heavy bulls scarce. yardings mixed, with primes in small supply and prices ranging to 15/6. Pigs around 150 penned with prices near last sale. prime pigs up to 75/6. Sydney market notes 1200 head for prime classes, backfatters 0/ to 160/ per head. Calves and rabbits skins also featured with variable values and late-year demand.
The cattle industry enjoys a prosperous period as wool prices fall. Homebush Yard cattle numbers 286,698 in 1929 down from 308,328 in 1928. Beef prices rise from 35/ to 53/ for prime beef and 42/ to 60/ for yearlings, aided by reduced supplies and global demand. Shipments total 1,168,097 quarters, UK buying 75% with Eastern and Continental markets, and chilled beef trade benefits North Queensland. Prospects depend on sustainable supply and higher shipping efficiency.
The issue notes a closed season for all creeks lakes lagoons inlets east of the Great Trading Range and their harbour inflows to prevent taking Auntra Minn bass from May 1 to September 30 each year. The language and place names are garbled but indicate a regional fishing prohibition.
A Gloucester private boarding establishment offers rapid relief for various ailments including nasal catarrh indigestion rheumatic pain and ulcers with free consultation and examination. The Royal Hotel Gloucester ties to Albert E Wells and Mr T Wells with 60 phone service and boasts excellent accommodation and one boarder. Also a memorial note for George Babinsee mentions Bundock May 1882.
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