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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

3

Control of Broadcasting Stations in an Emergency

The document outlines emergency coordination to shut down Commonwealth radio stations as needed for national security. It warns listeners to remain calm, heed air raid precautions, and follow local wardens and police for guidance while broadcast shutdowns may occur with no warnings. It stresses not relying on radio for warnings and maintaining radio contact as soon as broadcasts resume.

Commonwealth A.R P Radio Orea

PIG MARKET STRONG AT SYDNEY SALES

Bright competition for pigs at Sydney sales saw 1900 head offered. Backfatters and heavy categories rose to about 180 per head, baconers largely steady, por kers firm with prices varying by weight. Listings show ranges from 32 to 116 shillings per head across fat grades and weights.

Winchcombe Carson Ltd Sydney

Commercial Special Cattle Sale Draws Strong Trade

Tom Hicks reports a highly successful special cattle sale held Tuesday 19 May. A large yarded line across classes drew good buyer attendance and firm values, with 528 head sold at an average of £7 2s 7d. Numerous consignors including Margery Bros, J L Wall, Bowen Bros and others posted varied prices for bulls, steers, cows and calves as the market remained robust. owners urged to send cattle to the fortnightly sales.

Tom Hicks Margery Bros B. B. Haydon C. Cameron T. A. Lannie A. B. Homewood Bird J L. Wall Alex. Brown Bowen Bros W. J. Grant W. J. Lawrie J. Nicholas W J. Adams Mrs. B. Reid Thos. Wild H. B .Laurie Bert Laurie J. Webeck EP. Allardice R. Testorelli Ralf A. Sansom H. J. Phillips A. J. Everett Bert Lowrey H. Muddle Ray Tul Mrs. N. Berry Livermore Gloucester War Chest King Bros J. N. ‘Laurie Hooke Higgins R. Mackay J. A. Latimore J. T. Hicks H. Page I. Livermore J. R. Holmes Gus Forbes W. D. Wood E. Hannaford H. Haydon H. A. Bignell H. B. Laurie N. Laurie F Farrell Rex Smith A. Homewood L. Livermore T. Borham L. Sansom Sc. Laurie C. Latimore R. K. Summerville

Sydney Market Reports Cattle Yarded and Rabbit Skins Fall

Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report 2723 cattle yarded with prime bulls firm and overall market unchanged. Bullocks to 18, cows 13, dealers 12/15. Rabbit skin values declined with varied prices across incoming and peltry lots. hare skins and fox skins also noted with mixed results and ranges.

Homebush Sydney Messrs Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd Winchcombe Carson Ltd Sydney Rabbit

Sergeant Hughes Farewelled From Gloucester Police Station

Sergeant W. P. Hughes who led Gloucester Police Station for five and a half years was farewelled at the Gloucester Hotel. Dr J G Wilson presided as 30 to 40 townspeople praised his efficient service and goodwill. Guests recalled his work during bushfire season and his help to soldiers. They wished him health and happiness in Coonamble, where he will soon move with Mrs Hughes.

W. P. Hughes Gloucester Coonamble Gloucester Hotel J. G. Wilson Mill and Honey Golden West Wilson Haydon Hughes Hughes Woul Casey Haw Don Sergeant Hughes Weekes P. H. Deards Deards Mr. Hicks Mrs. Hughes

Sergeant Hughes Farewell Toast In Gloucester District

The community bid farewell to Sergeant Hughes and his wife as they depart for Coonamble after five and a half years in Gloucester. Local officials and residents praised his service, kindness, and knowledge, noting the warmth of the district and hoping for future promotions. The event featured tributes from Mr Carey, Mr Street, and others, ending with Auld Lang Syne and gifts for Mrs Hughes.

Geant Coonamble Carey A. Brorson C. W. Street Hughes Gloucester Glouester Hawdon Hawson Dawson Weekes Messrs Hahney Thomas Ad Sheldon Hicks Auld Lang Syne Royal Doulton Sergeant Hughes Sergeant

The Businessman's Insurance Advertising Philosophy

The article argues that wise advertising is vital for a business to build goodwill and ensure security and survival. It stresses that advertising should not be cut during downturns, as maintained goodwill aids future custom and can be crucial in emergencies when trade is disrupted.

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