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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
1
Amid fierce clash in New South Wales politics, a land bill faced heavy opposition from farmers and pastoral interest groups. Protesters claim sections impose onerous rents and penalties, urging the government to abandon or revise the measure while calling for fair terms for landowners and primary industries.
legislators consider a plan to place 4p per cent trust funds for 98 years with Lang as treasurer. One idea would force all people to invest their money for 80 6 years or more, provoking strong opposition. Critics warn a government overreach targeting a specific community segment and draining funds long term.
The document outlines proposed rules for shearers and laborers, including weekly pay, piecework abolition, and wage rates per week or per head. It calls for ore shifts, transport costs, and free access to tools, with the AWU executive backing state legislation to regulate contracting and payment terms in the industry.
A garbled historical note addresses proposals in the Court of New Sith Wales on setting maximum rates for charges to employees for certain services. It discusses withdrawal from a plan, amendments to voting, and extending rules to all members. The text mentions driving jeans and three pairs of bees in unclear context and lacks coherent details.
A timber train derailed on an incline near Tunborro, 27 miles from Morinm, killing eleven aboard. Crew and passengers were trapped or thrown from cars as the bulk of the workforce attempted to escape. Several named victims and injured included the engine crew and passengers, with one driver surviving. The accident halted traffic and caused extensive damage to the line and rolling stock.
A collision occurred when a Northbound tram bound for La Perous and a Congea bound car crashed after a conductor whipped the cake. A bystander, 87 year old Thomas Ontlagher of Waberion, was crushed while trying to reach a pole, suffering severe injuries to his left leg.
The Shearman clove line is praised by Mr J C Shearman and the Department of Agriculture for trials in Australia and other regions. Reports describe leaf growth, root health, and high protein content from a new cultivar, with government endorsement and suggested use in summer operations.
After a confrontation near No 11 Wharf Woollpamooing Saturday night, fights broke out leaving several injured. Two cooks and other workers were detained while demonstrators and partisans clashed. some injured were treated and taken to hospital.
An 1900s auction report notes Wes Wheatley replica offered to buyers October 18 with high attendance. Prices matched the day’s fairs. auctioned cattle and livestock ranged from calves to cattle with varied ages.
The Co operative Wool and Produce Co Ltd reports a week of varied activity with prices fluctuating. Demand was strong for prime and heavy cattle while lighter calves and porkers showed softer quotes. overall prospects remained favorable and advice urged clients to submit consignments soon as prices held firm.
Miarrivon and peers attended the abattoir yards sale led by the offering of porkers. A larger tonnage of heavy bearers traded with lower values, competition among backfathers eased, and Byroners sold at top rates. Porker prices ranged with best harks and prime light pigs fetching varied bids, indicating a shifting market and adjusted prices.
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