20 May 1938
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
1
Men think savings accounts suit women and children and not business use. Many business men with frequent payments need cheque accounts, but savings accounts still prove useful for accumulating funds and earning interest, though they may seem less dignified.
The report highlights J G Wilson's purchase of a Jersey calf calf bred in Jersey Island line and its expected value as a future sire. It details pedigrees including Samares Golden Prince Day Dream ToTh several notable cows and sires from Retford and Avon Valley lines with strong production records. Purchases by MacTaggert Carey Harold Matthewson Davenport and E V Phillips are noted along with recent show results and futures for Bayou Volunteer Tyronne Hero and Plush.
The list of floral tributes and condolences for the late Mr P G Middlebrook includes numerous family members and friends. Names such as Cyril Ida and family, Les Ivy and family, Ernest Tile and Jim, Ron Doug and Nev, and many others appear, reflecting a broad community turnout noted in the Advocate.
Frescon reports output is falling across NSW districts with no near-term improvement. Riverina and central Western areas show pockets of better pastures, while overall stock conditions are sound. Demand remains strong at 151/10 per cwt including 2/6 for boxes, as local choices are scarce. In Victoria, rain is greatly needed and production is receding, prompting reliance on interstate choicest supplies. choicest sells around 149/4 per cent.
A summary of the HMV Model 66 receiver notes its high class cabinet and simple, effective lines. The author cites a detailed true supplement from Wireless Weekly’s technical laboratories and highlights the tuning dial as particularly impressive, suggesting broader technical points in the referenced article.
This fragment reviews a radio receiver and its chassis features, praising sensitivity, selectivity, and shortwave performance. It also advertises a genuine money-back guarantee and a list price of 24 guineas, noting quality and design details such as tuning knobs and built-in aerial.
The Budget plans no postal relief for next year, despite the Post Office reporting about £4,000,000 in profits this year. Business groups pressed for lower postal charges, but the Commonwealth Government replied that defence and social service needs make cheaper letters telegrams and phone calls impossible.
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