Man Behind the Smile Why the Country Stands Ode
A portrait of Earle Page, once a shy Grafton boy who became a surgeon and leader of the Country Party. The piece traces his path from hospital founder to parliamentarian, detailing his simple, affable nature, leadership style, and enduring appeal to rural voters amid political turmoil and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ashton
Grafton
Ultimo
University
Earle Page
Iader
Country Party
House of Representatives
Sir Herbert Maitland
South Grafton
Sydney
Dr. Page
Page
Son-Suceepy
Auick
Tim
Itate Country Party
William Mortis Hayes
Whch
Harte Page
the Sun
Mr. Hughes
David and Goliath
Wkly to Lead It Again in Looming Elections
A concise political note states that Wkly is set to lead once more and aims for greater victories as elections begin to loom on the near horizon, signaling renewed momentum for the party and its campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wkly
Pasture Improvement Demo Showcased Sunpalum Renovator
Mr J H Smith hosted a Monday morning demonstration of the Sunpalum stump Jump paspalum renovator arranged by D R Waddell of H V McKay Massey Harris Pty Melbourne. The three horse pulled unit, with nine teeth along an 8 ft 6 in base, operates via a hand lever to control depth and handles rough stumpy land to improve pastures and lucerne beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Smith
Paspalum Renovator
D. R. Waddell
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris Pty
Melbourne
Origins and milestones of historic British institutions
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew trace to 1760 with royal roots via the mother of George II, linking to its status as a national institution. Marlborough House, built in 1709 by Sir Christopher Wren for the first Duke of Marlborough, was later acquired by the Government in 1817.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew
George II
Marlborough House
Christopher Wren
Duke of Marlborough
Fitzs Punch and a Printer's Pique at Auburn
Fitz of Wingham defends local loyalties and cuts across town printing rivals. He rails against foreign billhead printers while vowing frank talk and local spending with Wingham businesses. Also notes Cobham’s 40000 passengers and 60000 miles tour, Britain railway staff cuts, and rising British divorces to 4018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz
Wingham
Shire
Auburn T
Sydney
Auburn
MONTHLY MEDAL SHOWS IMPROVED FORM IN GOLF
COLF NOTES REPORTS IMPROVEMENT IN PLAY FOR THE MONTHLY MEDAL WITH CHARLTON AND P RODDY SHARING THE LEAD AT 73. OTHER SCORES INCLUDE A PARISH 74 AND HAWDON 76 AS HANDICAP ADJUSTMENTS AND UNFINISHED ROUND BY J HOGG. ASSOCIATES NOTE THREE CARDS NEEDED FOR HANDICAPPING BEFORE THE Fulton Cup. A HANDICAP MATCH PLAY EVENT IS SCHEDULED TOMORROW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
P. Roddy
A. Parish
W. W. Hawdon
T Athworth
C. Street
Locke
J. McRae
D. C. Rye
Horner
L. Rye
E. Snow
J. Hawdon
S. McIntosh
R. Thurlow
B.C. Dew
J. Donnelly
J. Hogg
The Poor Roo and the Open Season on Marsupials
In the district many landholders oppose Gosling for declaring an open season on marsupials especially kangaroos. Sanctuary policies have increased pouch numbers. mobs approach houses for protection. A notable incident saw a kangaroo enter a home and near the fire after a near shooting. The Advocate notes the need for owner control to prevent harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosling
Lim House
Feele
Simber
Choko Jam Recipe and Gloucester Political Visit
A recipe for chokos jam uses chokos sugar lemon ground ginger and water with an overnight soak then boiling and bottling. The note adds that Hon R Bavin and Hon Walter Bennett M LA will visit Gloucester Friday to address a meeting at the Star Theatre about financial and political matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Opposition
R. Bavin
Walter Bennett M.la
Gloucester
Star Theatre
Printing Plant Opens in Gloucester for Broad Range of Work
In Gloucester a First Class Printing Plant offers production of all classes of work. Compared to Sydney, Advocate Office prints provide a saving. Proceeds benefit the Gloucester proprietors and staff through local spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Sydney
Advocate
Street & Parish Ltd
A. G. Turner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shelley
Cavanough’s
A. I. Cavanough Gloucester Pharmacy, Stationer & Jeweller
L. Harris
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Church St, Gloucester
AONE
EACLE
I. Earle Page
Federal County
Party
Hughes
Bruce
Fitz’s. Punch
Great Britain
Alan Cobham
Britain
Lana
W. A. Dan
Pieler
Queen Street
Oregon
Graham Timber CO
Loucester
Barrington Street
W. G. Kent
Alleve
Lavi
Spiries
Rebes
Ann Pyley
Glouges
T 5
Angus & Coote
Phillips Hotel
Falconer
Market Street
T. Hannan
Majestic Picture
Victor
Lane
Don
Jackeroo
Ewch
Fovlus
Lascom
Dem
Yar
Duck Flys
Uch
Billy Cans
Bach
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