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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
3
Political correspondent notes a cautious preview of a rational budget as Government and Opposition clash over two appropriation and two supply bills. The Treasury claims revenue will exceed estimates by 35 million pounds while spending tops estimates by 14 million. A critic cites 1947/45 revenue underestimation by 60 million, nearly matching the 1938 federal budget.
In Canberra on May 28, 1949, MPs questioned revised estimates showing the Prime Minister Mr. Chifley undercounted revenue by £122,100,000 over three years. Disclosures reveal government funds funded more civil service hiring and competed with industry for scarce labour and materials, prompting calls for clearer fiscal policy and prudent spending. Parlament unrest grows as critics demand wiser 1948 appropriations and a transparent national budget strategy.
Fifty years after Francis Barraud painted Nipper beside a gramophone the dog’s likeness became the trademark of The Gramophone Company later known as His Master’s Voice. The tale recounts how Barraud’s simple painting evolved into a global symbol celebrated in England and by the Australian branch with a new tribute set.
Church notices for Sunday June sth list services in Church of England Presbyterian Free Presbyterian Methodist Baptist and other groups at various locations including Gloucester Stroud Stratford Pitlochry Barrington Bucca Wanite and Web Inst. Ministers named include Rev H A Shaw Rev Arthur Allen Pastor BE Dean Rev F Best and Rev J Wilbur Cook with times such as 11 am 2 30 pm and 7 pm.
Federal Leader A W Fadden told a Fuand wick meeting that the Labour Government must be voted out at the next Federal election to save Australia. He warned the Liberal and Country Parties would “clean out” Communism if returned, framing the issue as a crossroad for the nation and the empire. He criticized Labour’s socialist policy and questioned trust from England and America in Australia’s security.
Park Cxaione men visited Taree on Bund a Ing for a cup. Taree won 16 sets 144 games to 14 sets 132 games. Individual results include Humphries v McDearmid 6-5, Brown v Merchant 2-2, Caine v Deards 6-1 6-2, Watson v Beuzeville 4-4 1-0. Shown totals Tarce 16 sets 144 games Gloucester 14 sets 152 games. Competition draw listed for Saturday with multiple Park teams and lineups.
Johnny Roberts, 20, Queensland rider for Australia’s rough riding team, placed fifth in the world championships in Oakland and third on the ground. He recounted US hospitality, rodeos, and differences in gear and bulls, noting they used Brahma bulls and American saddles. He spoke of Hollywood visits and 10,509 spectators, and plans to contest the Auberrasian championship at Rockham in September.
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