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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
2
Government reports 7000 people removed from the dole list after a special Labour Department squad investigated food relief abuses. One man allegedly received 17 issues in a week using a motor car and fictitious addresses with forged signatures. Officials warn that scrapping investigators could invite widespread theft from taxpayers.
The Gloucester Younger Set's Memorial Clock Fund event on the 20th hosted a successful social and financial outcome. Prizes in the euchre tourney went to Mrs. T. Ashworth and Mr. F. Foley. A Mary Middlebrook cushion benefiting the fund will be drawn at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, 6th June. A lost suitcase with clothes and a set of car tools was left at the office and can be claimed with proof of ownership. News briefs report price cuts on petrol in Christchurch and Wellington, a Catholic pastoral warning against Communist ties, a school transfer for Mr. W. T. Maddie, and local tennis draws and church matches. The Nation notes rising private wealth and unemployment figures.
Melbourne report cites Loan Council committee saying insufficient time to fully review expert recommendations yet warns of serious risks if not acted. Proposals call for 2 percent cuts in adjustable government expenditures, broader debt relief, bank-led private interest reduction, and potential London borrowing to meet current commitments. The Premiers conference will consider the committee's report.
Dr Earle Page defended the Country Party stance at a Kempsey social, saying Lyons would not push Australia as far as the party deems necessary on tariff and reform. He criticized metropolitan press for bias after a Grangers Association subdivision conference and noted country papers largely defended him.
The era’s cost of war debts dominates debate in Britain and at home. Philip Snowden warns posterity will condemn debt recklessness while Francia W. Hirst argues gold’s recovered value suggests paying only a fraction owed. The piece cites U.S. spending on metals, munitions, cotton, and food in 1917 18 and questions if reducing debts is prudent, noting Albert H Wiggin’s views on cutting war debts.
A modern machine now in use on Canadian farms can cut and thresh grain at a rate of about 40 acres per day with only two men required to operate it. The device promises efficiency gains for harvest work and reflects advancing agricultural technology of the era.
In a tight home match Krambach defeated Warriors 11 to nil amid patchy play. Krambach struck first via a five-man passing move, then tightened defense as Warriors pressed in the second half. Gallagher, Kronbach, and Smith stood out for Krambach while Warriors battled to contain the visitors.
Commercial Homebush stock yards in Sydney saw mixed quality cattle with several prime bullocks and steers amid firm demand and improved last rates. Maitland sale tallies included about 950 fat cattle, 2400 sheep, and 350 pigs with prices steady to firm. top bullocks reached 11 pounds 5 shillings, hoggets varied, and pork and bacon pigs traded at strong adjustments. A wreck salvage item noted metal salvaged from the wreck of the 101 sold for reuse in utensils.
A Gloucester Relief Committee session at Shire Hall discussed site options for a proposed shelter shed. Offers of timber from Brassington Bros and Amber wood from C Wellard were received with thanks as the group debated membership, voting powers, and public access during winter.
Six cylinder Dodge truck 4929 model with small mileage in fine class condition tyres in good order. Reason for selling, blackness of amber trade. Apply BE Paton Rawdon Vale or A Grahame Gloucester.
A compact listing highlights wireless sets priced from six to value sets at thirty six pounds, emphasizing electric sets in the offer. The box showcases varied ranges for home and workshop use with emphasis on affordability and practical kits.
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