05 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1937
Page
1
An archival note discusses rising per capita taxation in Australia from 1913/14 to 1936/37, noting higher overall tax shares despite benefits from public services. It cites Bank of New South Wales arguments for countercyclical taxation and higher rates in prosperity with relief during downturns.
A reader from Stanley Nietla Station via Aly Tramania reports severe rheumatic pains and says RU relief almost cured him. Street & Parish Ltd advertises the remedy with a money-back certificate and offers a free booklet.
Waratahs beat Gangat by four runs in a tight first innings finish at Gloucester. Jack Bignell scored 86, with TJ Smith and captain J Mathewson contributing in a solid batting display. Gangat’s bowlers included Dorrington 2-51 and Easton 2-54 as Gloucester Park hosted other matches.
Lady O Neill’s ebony suitcase valued at 1250 pounds, lost in transit from London to Southampton, has been found aboard a liner at sea. The discovery closes the missing property case with the owner to be contacted for recovery.
The Minister for Defence Archdale Parkhill led in the early returns but final preference distributions showed Mr. Spender KC overtaking him with 14 124 votes to 2 570 for Parkhill. Spender claimed the tally while Parkhill gave no discussion of defeat.
A Bowman Farm Parents and Citizens Association event drew a wide crowd for horse events, footraces, and a dancing night at the school. Prizes were donated by local residents, with joyful turnout and thanks to all helpers, donors, and participants.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report Tuesday’s Sydney pig sale featured brighter competition with porkers and baconers improving. Backfatters and heavy types sold to 180 per hundredweight with various weights and prices listed from 18 to 75 shillings for light to midweight classes and baconers 120 to 140 lb. Prices ranged 40 to 70 shillings per hundredweight across weights and classes.
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