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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1929

Page

3

Red Cross seeks to form Gloucestershire branch at Shire Hall

A meeting at Shire Hall Wednesday night aimed to establish a Red Cross Society branch in Gloucestershire. D R Waddell chaired, Major A Barry and Major P L Murray spoke. A 14th inst meeting at 3 pm was set for officer elections and business. Mrs Z Hicks was elected honorary secretary pro tem. about thirty residents had pledged membership.

Shire Hall Red Cross Society Gloucester D. R. Waddell A. ©. Barry Red Cross P. L.murray Barry Z. Hicks

Men from God's out of doors inspire YMCA revival message

Percy Small of the YMCA praised a genuine spiritual revival and the YMCA's role in shaping future citizens. He urged personal evangelism and highlighted YMCA benefits for health, character, and faith, noting the North Coast reception and the ongoing mission of outdoorsmen for God and humanity.

Mn Percy Small RSA YMCA Glucester Young Men's Christian Association Commonwealth Australia Mr. Small M.C.A Christ God

Weeds on the Farm The Increasing Importance of Control

A historical note on weed management stresses early detection and prevention. It discusses how close settlement spread weeds, the harm from weeds to soil, crops, and livestock, and the need for vigilant owners to identify newcomers, report them, and eradicate noxious varieties. It also explains how weeds disperse via seed structures, fodder, and animals, and mentions an Act to keep seed sales weed-free as a safeguard.

St John’s Wort Kpgard Botanic Gardens Sydney

London Dairy Show Awards for New South Wales Factories

NSW factories won awards at the London Dairy Show with Candelo Co operative Dairy Society second in salted butter and Bega Cooperative Creamery Company gaining top points. The Queensland Butter Board reported a record 33 022 tons of butter dealt in the year to 30 June, with exports to Great Britain and gains from Edwards marketing policy. Honey grading scales set with prices from November, and British Co operative Wholesale Society expanded turnover and reserves. Extending activities include Albury, Grafton, and Wagga co op movements. German butter duty noted at about £25 per ton. Miscellaneous notes on bookmakers, a restored bell, and a brain capacity trivia.

London New South Wales Queensland Butter Board Queensland Great Britain Victorian Victoria Honey Marketing Board PDS Unage Co-Operative British Co-operative Wholesale Society Urnover C.W.S. Banking Department Albury Grafton Sydney Wagga

Controversy Over Deputy Speaker Choice in Parliament

The Member for Oxley, L C Martin M L A, faced opposition as the Government proposed him or fellow Acting Chairmen as Deputy Speaker. Lang challenged the plan, warning against rulers by committee and urging a Speaker who commands House confidence. The Daily Pictorial noted Labour praise but concerns over interim rulings linger.

Oxley L. C. Martin M.L.A Uniens Daniel Levy Martin Lang Neas Labor Party M.R. Times Manning SM. Herald Daniel Bruce Walker Daily Pictorial Labor Lysaght Olde Davidson

Labour Picks Oxley MP Martin for Deputy Speaker

The Sun endorses Oxley MP Martin as Deputy Speaker citing his legal training and faithful representation of Labour voters. Mr Lang and Mr Lyoaght back the choice, while Mr Atkins notes the Labor tilt remains strong. Opponents resist, but Martin's presumed fitness and sympathetic ear to constituents are highlighted.

Sun Lang Martin Oxley Lyoaght Atkins Labor Party Bavin

McDonald Visit To Attend Testing Expert in Sydney

D J McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Ltd will be in person at Commercial Hotel on Friday November 15 from 9 am to pm. London remains the world’s largest city with seven and a half million. New York over six million, Berlin, Paris, Chicago, and Tokyo follow.

A. L McDonald D. J. McDonald FBO London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney) Ltd Ophelana Martin Place Pit Street Commercial Hotel New York Berlin Paris Chicago Tokio

Doan's Ointment Sells For Skin Trouble Relief

An advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a universal remedy for skin irritation including eczema and piles. It cites Mrs. S Callaghan of West Maitland and her daughter’s healing after using the product, claiming twelve years of relief since treatment. Foster McClellan Co. advertises the item at 15 Hamilton Street Sydney and warns to buy only genuine Doan's.

Dean Callaghan Albion St West Maitland Doan Callagano Saya Foster McClellan Co Hamilton Street Sydney

English paper proposes lighted ground glass blackboards

An English paper suggests translucent ground glass blackboards as a substitute for traditional boards. Electrically lit from behind, they allow chalked writings to be visible from all parts of a classroom even with mixed daylight and artificial lighting.

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