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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 04, 1932

Page

3

Motor Vehicle Registrations Rise in NSW Figures

The Motor World notes NSW vehicle registrations show 344,229 total at September end, with August and June counts of 144,029 and 143,970 respectively. Lorries and vans total 39,169 and 28,040 for September and August, while June figures reach 22,803 and 22,759. A three month period to June 30 shows declines in cars, lorries, and cycles, but September quarter adds in cars, vans, and motor-cars.

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Barrier Reef Expedition Steamer Way Way Sets Sail

The Way Way yacht departs Mackay on December 22 with a seven person party for a Barrier Reef voyage. They will visit about forty coral islets and atolls, explore South Cumberland Islands and the Whitsunday group, study seabirds turtles dugong crocodiles and fishes, and pursue deep sea fishing for large groper sharks and rays. EB Pollock invites interested readers to contact him.

Istinis Nature Seven Mackay Bowen EB. F. Pollock Prgs. Rao Carrington Avenue Strathfield N.S.W Australia

Radio advertisement promises joys and easy terms for Victor sets

A fragmented radio ad from Hunter Street promises happiness and social pleasures aided by a Victor battery radio. It advertises easy terms on receipt of payment and quips that no expert knowledge is required to enjoy the set.

Tennis Tournament at Stratford Clubs Share Titles

The Stratford Copeland and Teachers clubs dominated a recent Men’s Singles Championship where Allcop of Stratford beat Welland of Forbesdale. Misa A Westacott won the Ladies Singles, and Taylor and Marah won the Men’s Doubles Handicap. Akhurst and Monro won the Mixed Doubles Handicap after two prior finals losses. A bylaw dispute over Westacott’s eligibility arose but was dismissed. The association plans a social to present 1932 trophies.

Gloucester Diatuicion Concubins Allcop Stratford Welland Forbesdale Club Misa A. Westacott Miss C Misa C. Akhurst L. Monro B. Snow

Late overseas markets butter supplies and stock sales

Australia and New Zealand report strong butter seasons with heavy November December shipments. Germany increases import quota, potentially keeping Danish butter off the market despite high duties. Beef trade prospects rise as meat importers eye chilled exports, while Australian breeders seek pedigree stock to improve herds. Upcoming stock sales in Birmingham Perth and Aberdeen present chances for affordable high quality stock.

Australia Newenland Germany Wwe Argentina Furans Collynie Nearberdeen Canada Ottawa Queensland Birmingham Perth Aberdeen

Australian timbers gain market edge with proper grading

The September Furniture Manufacturer notes five Australian cabinet woods and reports initial poor reception due to manufacturing and grading faults rather than lumber quality. Now exporters adopt definite grading rules and proper seasoning, signaling improvement and global availability of new woods, a boon for Australian producers.

Grand Rapids Michigan Australia The Council For Scientific and Industrial Research

Sydney Optician to Attend Phillip'sota Gloucester Visit

Sydney optician Chas W Knoll will personally attend the Als monthly visit at Phillip’s ota Gloucester on Friday November 1. Consulting hours are from 9 to 5. He holds MOA and PIO credentials and is based at 521A George Street.

Sydney Chas. W. Knoll PIO London M.O.A George BL Mtal Phillip Gloucester

Communist sentence at Central Summons Court

Frank Devaney was sentenced to six months hard labor for soliciting contributions for the Communist Party of Australia. The magistrate refused bail and noted the organization sought to overthrow the constitution. Costs were awarded against Devaney. appeals to the High Court were discussed.

Central Summons Court Frank Harald Devaney Communist Party of Australia Dayey Devanny Noed High Court Pamphet Ly Dowling Street Ultima Roselle Riveleigh Chullora Bunnerong Fort Macquarie Enfield Jollie Smith

Holes in One Stir Ginger Meggs Champion at Elanora

Mr J C Bancks of Ginger Meggs sain e achieves a hole in one at Elanora Loyalty golf club. The piece chronicles the emotional cascade from the drive toward the hole to the crowd’s reactions. It captures the pride, disbelief, and communal warmth surrounding a remarkable golf feat.

J. C. Bancks Ginger Meggs Saine Elanora Loyalty Golf Club

Creosote oil eyed as petrol substitute in Britain

Belfast reports creosote oil breakthrough by gasworks may cut Britain's fuel bill. Gasworks produce about 504,000 gallons annually at 6 a gallon. Local firm converts tramway for use at 2 pence per mile. London and provincial buses trialing it, Manchester making it, Commonwealth inquiry urged production in Australia.

Daily Express Belfast Britain Wwe London

Superstition Used to Locate Missing Girl in Canal

In Bocworth near Nuneaton England, a loaf loaded with quicksilver floated to a canal spot where the body of Ethel Wright was found after dragging failed. Police guided searchers to the location amid excitement as the corpse was retrieved. Meanwhile in Czechoslovakia drivers face fines for smoking while driving.

Bocrworth Nuneaton England Ethel Wright

Food Relief Facts Sparks Political Clash Over Aid Policy

A contested official statement by Acting Premier Coline Bruennn blames the Cessnock agitation on politics while defending food relief pledges for the genuinely distressed. The text cites past actions by Mr Baddeley on inquiry forms, alleged coercion in coal areas, and expansive questions used in Child Welfare and Family Endowment applications, highlighting tensions around who receives aid and how forms tracked income and family status.

Coline Bruennn Cessnock Baddeley Lung Lang Family Endowment Department Stevens Communist Party Tien Dole Lang-Baddeley Bruxner

Fresh fruit and vegetables at Saxby's stall

Fresh supplies of fruit and vegetables eight times a week at Saxby's stall Church Street Gloucester. Mullen's soft drinks stocked wholesale and retail with Newcastle prices. Lettuce tomatoes cucumbers beetroot onions peppers and many more in stock. Special potatoes 28lb for 2/6 or 11/- per bag plus Olivebert fruit options. They buy fresh clean eggs at the highest town price.

Saxby Mullen Newcastle Lisbon Saxby's Church Gloucester

Endowment form questions spark outrage over welfare probes

In a heated debate, officials defend strict endowment and welfare questionnaires asking about livestock, income from hides, and family details. Proponents say the forms prevent fraud and ensure aid reaches rightful recipients while restoring payments after disputes.

Wire netting costs debated in Legislative Assembly

During the debate on the Industrial Arbitration Amendment Bs M L A A Mair cited cost comparisons of Australian made versus imported wire netting and fencing wire. He noted English galvanised fence wire landed in Australian ports at £19/5/3 while Australian port prices were £16/0/10. galvanised wire landed from England £16/10/6 versus Australian £14/12/6. 42 in by 17 A grade wire netting at £40/13/10 landed from England versus £35/2/10 for an Australian article, a savings of over £5 for Australian goods. He argued wages awards would threaten country employment if labor costs rose.

Legislative Assembly A. Mair United Australia Party M.L.A Albury Mr. Mair Australia Australis

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