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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

3

Commercial Gloucester 5 Sales At Small Yarding Noted

A dampened yet active auction scene at Paterson Rusty Co and associated yards saw a small yarding of pigs with bidding spirited and prices improving over the prior day. Notable sales included W C Ridgeway porkers and baconers, while a dairy sale by Matthewson and Co netted mixed goods and solid prices. Maitland stock sales reported higher cattle, sheep, and pig values as buyers remained in attendance across multiple consignors. The next sale is slated for October 15 at around 1.30 pm.

Gloucestes Paterson, Rusty Co Vest W. C. Ridgeway J. G. German Porkers J. H. Smith Geo. Taanes Matthewson and Co A. G. Priser Etry Maitland E. W. Sparke Ltd

Taree Bowls Matches End Abandoned by Rain

At Taree on Saturday the bowls rinks for Dungog Taree A and B Wingham and Kempsey did not finish due to rain and will be completed later. Scores so far show Gloucester 4 Kempsey 4 Taree B 4 Dungog 4 Taree A 2 Wingham 0. Gloucester was represented by Moe, L C Harris, A J White MC Graham and L E Street (skip) with wins over Taree A and Wingham but a loss to Dungog.

Taree Dungog Wingham Kempsey Raim Iishkava Gloucester Kemprey Taree A Moesrg L. C. Harris A. J. White

Hoover Laval Parley Showdown Predicted By Dooly

R Dooley muses on an imminent Hoover Laval parley noting their nations hold much money and will likely talk. He doubts they will understand each other and bets on Alfa Laval relations delivering cream of life while cautioning that separating money from local Jersey folks remains a heavy task.

Mr. Dooley Laval Hoover-Laval Alfa-Laval

Bank rates cut to lowest since war amid rehab plan

Overdraft rates of Victorian trading banks were reduced by one per cent last week under the rehabilitation scheme. The average new rate for Associated banks is about six per cent, seen as the lowest bank rate since the war. Commonwealth Bank and Commercial Banking Company of Sydney had lowered rates weeks earlier. bankers expect no immediate surge in loan demand. Bathrooms in schools Sweden vows action as routine health habit. most schools reportedly have bathrooms and students bathe together in tubs, following orders to soap and scrub.

Associated Banks Commonwealth Bank Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Sweden New South Wales Australia Amy Iran Commonwealth

Butter Judges Taste Test Highlights Brisbane Show

At the Brisbane Royal Show a butter judging session drew factory managers and dairy leaders as G Stening evaluated entries from Downs Co‑operative’s Goombungee factory and other makers. He praised some samples for character and silklike texture while critiquing salting and acid balance and urging neutralised cream. Managers pressed for better exhibit housing amid the tasting, with officials noting funding limits for a new pavilion.

Brisbane G. Stening Vold Endeasture Stening Zeld Downs Co-operative Association Goombungee Mr. Stening

New York Tax Revenues Rise Significantly in 1930

The State of New York collected motor vehicle taxes totaling 14.11 million dollars in 1930. Registration fees driving licenses and petrol taxes brought in 14.08 million pounds, up from 11.0 million pounds in 1929, an increase of 2.96 million pounds.

New York

Gardner Defends Rural Wires Duty in Parliament Speech

In a September debate Mr Ja Gardner urged against adding duties on fencing wire, arguing it burdens rural producers and harms Australia’s recovery. He cited rising wire prices, wage disparities, and sectoral weaknesses, urging the House to avoid a policy harming farmers and the national economy.

House of Representatives Ja Gardner Robertson Australia Sydney Morning Herald Richmond R. Green

Controversy Over Petty Tax on Motor Traffic in Sydney

The Government considers a tall shilling per vehicle to curb motor traffic, but the NABLA council objects, noting motorists already face higher insurance premiums and congestion. President J C Watson argues motorists bear enough costs, while broader trends show rising oil output and highways boosting automobile use.

Sydney USA Terrell Glersenwell County Court England

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Housewives Foster Clark Street & Parish Ltd A. J. Cavanough Andderson A. I. Cavanough Gloucester Pharmacy Stationer & Jeweller Graham Timber Co Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd Church Wales L. Harris R. Dooley Lessons OF Reid W. J. Affleck Hlentt Association Gardner Gloucester Investments Phon. 40 Asman Nabiau W. A. Dan Oxford the Motor World NPA Jari Ree Garage W. G. Kent Lavins Garage Angus & Coste Sex Phillips Hote Gloucester Fillingtation A. G. Turner Stheer & Farisa Ltd Sein T. Hannan Warness Majestic Picture Palace Church Street Tomato Growers P.B West Maitland Cachi Howells Manure Distributors
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