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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1954
Page
1
The report criticizes the closure of several small basic schools and questions the government's rural education policy. It notes a shift away from local schooling and laments the loss of teachers and facilities, urging reconsideration and better funding for rural areas.
A 14 point set of resolutions from the C.W.A. Bowraville and neighboring branches urged cost audits on railway tea and travel, pressed closer inter-branch cooperation, and sought improved school transport and welfare measures. Proposals included revising the treasurer’s book, enforcing pedestrian traffic rules, urging state action on river safety, and extending welfare aids for families and schoolchildren. The discussions reflected concerns over expense, service gaps, and child welfare across multiple branches.
Mr Crowfoot reports on pasture movement and crop growth at the demonstration farm. Rapid clover growth reduces blast risk, Poona peas provide summer fodder, and Japanese millet advances. Cautions on beetle control, millet rubbers, and replacement needs. Test around 42 to 44 percent moisture. allowances for country children’s meals noted.
Local dairy figures debate dairy product handling with calls to expand cream separators. Stan Madman and Samad Tornly discuss recent separator performance while BG Davis reports farmers in Weetta Coolongos area supplying the Manning River Cooperative Dairy.
A jumble of agro notes describes white clover and native pastures showing varied growth, warmer nights needed for development, and conservation mowing in wet weather. Red clover active led to multiple cut prospects, while October growth and flowering continued across regions. The article highlights grazing potential, forage quality, and ongoing paddock recuperation amid weather impacts.
Report from Associated Agents on a brisk sale of 1804 cattle at Bayerta store yard on Friday. Competition was strong with a clearance achieved. Bayern noted among attendees. Prices listed include Hereford cows and calves, with several consignments of horned and polled types and various ages fetching prices around 19 to 29 pounds.
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