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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
2
A Friday letter from a contributor details dangerous conditions on Waukivory Road especially Gennett's Hill with a hole that could injure or kill a horse or rider. It also notes discussions on Pastures Protection Boards and reports on local public works and a memorial service with community turnout.
A farewell social for Air, Yates and his wife at Forbesdale residence on Saturday evening drew about 400 residents and students. Speeches praised Mr and Mrs Yates for eight years of service, gifts were presented, and attendees sang Auld Lang Syne as the crowd bid warm farewell.
Mr Tf Mefoned of Webster Jack Moon jala Sydney Ltd Opticians will be in attendance at Steeman's Pharmacy on Friday October 23, from 10 to 5. He is a sight testing specialist from Martin Place and Pitt Street.
Residents of Waukivory and nearby communities gathered on Monday September 28 to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Perram and family as they move to Barrington. The event featured dancing, humorous toasts by Mr. Dennett and others, and a silver tea service gift presented by Vincent Newton on behalf of donors. Guests expressed sorrow at their departure and extolled the Perrams’ kindness and neighbourliness. A late supper followed, with festivities continuing into the night.
On September 26 a successful training and variety concert in Bulliack raised about £9 for the church building fund. The debt to the Loan Fund of the Congregational Union was reduced to £27, a local donation of £27 in cash and furniture had been given. The church now has a committee of Indies and a men’s committee, organ secured, painting done, fence planned, and trees to be planted.
The record lists butter at 189, eggs at 1/4, raisins and rivera at 4/2, cheese, local import lists, honeyed goods, beeswax 4/ to 1/4, and bread and dairy items with varied cents. Tasmanian maize priced around 15, potatoes at 3/4 to 4, and maize 5/3 with assorted rates for local goods.
A Forbesdale Parents and Citizens Association meeting reported 4 4 attendance. Net from school hospital day and a social auction totaled £45 26 and 9d to be shared equally between Manning River District Hospital Taree and Dungow District Hospital. President Len Morris praised members and noted teacher Mr Yates’s move to Nana Glen public school.
A September update notes a dry spell across districts with little rain and strong winds and frosts. Pastures and cereals are backward. potatoes and maize germinate slowly. tomatoes show failures due to pests. clover is scarce and seed beds dried. Farmers report urgent need for rain to improve yields.
London reports a looming butter shortage with September to November imports forecast at 10,528 tons, down 9,373 tons from 1924. Weekly UK consumption around 5,000 tons strains stock, while Grocer urges higher retail prices. Shipping strike delays and frigid store stocks depress future supplies. Gould Brothers’ stock at Ceastock burned, losses about £8,000.
In Sydney traders report a heavy yard of about 3800 cattle with prime bullocks and steers dominating the supply while vealers are scarce. Prices range with prime heavies around 853 to 363 and best cows to 44, but quality varies and demand remains active for good cattle as promotions and competition affect values.
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