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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1931
Page
3
Constable Nowland of Bende meer, missing since Sunday night, was found dead in the Macdonald River. Post mortem shows strychnine in the stomach, but the Government Medical Officer states he entered the water alive. The tale of a man and a maniac was a fabrication and the motive remains a mystery.
Lang introduces a bill to cut the Assembly seats to about 60 and abolish the Electoral Commission. The redrawing would weaken the Country Party in Parliament, while Labor gains strength in remaining country seats by aligning with large town support. Premier Lang argues machinery is cumbersome and aims to empower rural voters.
A special meeting of the Exclusive Council resolved to appoint a date for starting the Reduction of Rents Act. Gazetting will occur Friday and the Act operates from then with automatic rent reductions in new leases. Previously agreed reductions since July 30, 1930, count. Unleased premises before June 30, 1930 are exempt unless a lease was signed within three months prior. Lessors may seek court exemptions with reductions since June 30 last year as a factor. The Act covers verbal leases as well.
Ex governor general Stonehaven narrates a train anecdote with Prime Minister Stanley Bruce. In a refreshment car, a country visitor joins, Bruce fetches drinks, and the Governor General reveals Bruce’s identity. The tale ends with a quip about “two old mongrels.”
The piece argues that initial illnesses are amplified by negative mood and poor circulation, stressing the mind's control over health. It advocates early use of laughter, cheer, light reading, companionship, or activities to boost mood, with medical care advised if symptoms persist.
A Sydney market summary notes a good cattle showing with prime heavy and yearling lots in demand while Queensland cattle were absent. Prices held firm for top lots but heavy cattle eased slightly as good and medium sorts sold well. Sydney pig auctions showed improving demand, and rabbit skins saw generally lower prices across grades. Calf entries reached about 510 with mixed competition and cheaper overall prices.
Our accounts for the quarter end on Sept 30 are issued. Many subscriptions and small advertisements have not received due payment. We demand early settlement and warn that those with long-running balances must substantially reduce the amounts or action will be taken for recovery without further notice.
Arrivals of printing machinery into Australia in April valued at £5560, far below £26,983 a year earlier. For ten months to April, similar imports reached £106,286. Authorities note growing demand and urge an across the board cut in Customs Duties as duties have risen under the current government, affecting paper, stationery and printing industries.
At Melbourne meeting the Australian Dairy Council debated the menace of butter substitutes to Australia’s dairying industry. It decided to press on with efforts to prevent adulteration and to prohibit butter or butter-fat in substitute products, defending dairying as the nation’s primary industry against masquerading alternatives.
An Australian traders statement notes a surge in fat lamb farming as wool and wheat prices stay low. Lucerne sowing in the Central Division supports fattening, with exporters expecting higher future sales if seasons stay favourable. Shipowners warn export revival may cause imbalances as cargoes to Australia dip and ships travel farther for balance.
Wy Macpherson, chairman of the Provisional Mevutive of the New England Sep- Vivi Movement, returned to Grafton after attending the Lita Government Conference in Byd. He held talks with Dr. Burle Page and Ait. Charles Huy, noting Prime Minister Scullin’s remarks hardened Labor’s stance against government grants. The separation push was dropped by the Local Government Conference, with assurance rural areas gain self-government powers.
Railway Commissioners announce cheaper fares for early summer excursions in New South Wales. Handbills describe trains running in late October to serve rural areas, with single fare for return trips. Departure times for local district trains are advertised to aid country travelers during the harvest lull.
At a New Castle Rotary Club meeting Mr J J Moroney spoke on Aboriginal place names in Australia. He cited Urri Kurri meaning the beginning of the world and Hexham as meeting of the waters. He described Wyee as a lush fire Tirriliba as a place of flame and Wignilton formerly Nickimble as place of cost of Australian birds and bush.
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