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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
3
A city firm representative praised country papers as the most effective advertising method over radio and metropolitan dailies. He cited their parochial reach, size, and wide readership, noting that provinces like Provincial Press are favored and shared among readers. The stance is expected to gain wider business acceptance.
Authorities estimate the eczema epidemic among stock has cost Waikato farmers about £1,000,000. The death or slaughter of 100,000 breeding ewes amounts to £200,000, with similar loss for reduced next season lambing. Additional £100,000 loss comes from selling fat sheep at 75 percent value.
Delegates at a Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries Conference in Sydney urged the Commonwealth Equations Committee to raise butter prices by 1d per lb. They argued NSW production lagged, imports filled winter needs, and farmers earned about 5d per lb less than in 1926 1929. The discussion touched on soil fertility, export prospects to the east, and compulsory butter grading.
The article argues feeding problems stem from parental modeling and late introduction of new foods. It advises gradual diet changes from six months, avoiding coaxing, and using withdrawal when a child refuses. It emphasizes attractive presentation and restraint with salt, pepper, and sugar to aid digestion.
An appreciation notes Mr Higgins as a loyal Australian pioneer aligned with truth and justice. It reflects on the hardships faced by early settlers, the self sacrifice of those who toiled to open the town and district, and ends with a somber reminder that sowers pass on after their labours. Fruit growers are warned to use vanilla ammonia water lures, follow the Plant Diseases Act, and face penalties for noncompliance.
Gloucester Shire Council reminds ratepayers that rates owed as of 2 June 1938 will rise by 5 percent per year starting 2 March 1938. Harry N Chaplin Shire Clerk Gloucester 12/5/38 notification from Gloucester.
Church services listed by denomination across Gloucester and surrounding towns. Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational gatherings with times from morning worship to evening services. Include Em pire Service and centenary events with tributes noted for the late Mr J R Higgins.
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