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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1933

Page

3

Boundaries Commission Discusses New England Subdivision

At the School of Arts Club hall Mr W W Hawdon and Mr A S Redman of Taree spoke on the Northern subdivision boundaries. Nicholls would present evidence at Taree on resources for the new State. Redman showed lantern slides supporting capability. A referendum was endorsed by Stevens and TAP. £100 must be raised in Gloucester electorate to place evidence before the Commission. Organiser Mr Lockyer seeks volunteers. Evidence for Gloucester Shire is being prepared.

School of Arts Club W. W. Hawdon A. S. Redman Taree Hawdon Nicholas New England Redman Country Party Stevens T.A.P Boundarie Gloucester Lockyer

Tax Reduction Plan Amid Calls to Rebate Industry Funds

The Australian Country Party pushes for a 20 million pound tax rebate to industry to fund employment for 800,000 unemployed this year. Data cited show shifting taxation levels from 1928 to 1982, and contrasts between Commonwealth and state tax changes affecting production value.

Bruce-Page Freupes Commonwealth Australian Country Party

Britain Faces Juvenile Mortality and Rock Trade Oddities

A garbled British-era item notes people buy about 4 500 600 rocks annually with under half used as bait. It also cites an infant death rate of over one in 15 and mentions one child dying in infancy per thirty yard age.

Britain

Gates of Pollaxe Work and Dungog’s Iron Heritage

A reader recalls old Dungog blacksmith Pollaxe and his self-made tools including wedge-shaped sails and famed iron gates. The gates, once at Dingadee crossing, were noted for their inverted rainbow form and loud squeak, with memories of Mr Miley and late Mr Forster. The letter fondly honors local smithies, old roads, and residents like Mr Justin Bruyn as well as lively nicknames from the period.

Pollaxe Dungog Arst Dingadee Caorevi Atate Jan Hraewe

Freedom of Press Clergyman's Address Safeguard It

In Sydney a sermon at Mor man Presbyterian Church urged safeguarding freedom of the press as essential to liberty. The Rev D P MacDonald warned dictatorial forces threaten press independence, stressing responsible use of free discussion by media and churches alike. Also noted: illuminated street crossings trialed in Paris with beam-lit pedestrian paths.

Sydney D. P. MacDonald Morman Presbyterian Church Germany Italy Russia

Child Mauled by Lion at Malmesbury Hospital Fete

A two and a half year old boy was badly mauled by a lion cub during a fete at Cowbridge House Malmesbury Hospital grounds. His mother Mrs Henry Fry rushed in and dragged him clear as a doctor stitched 13 wounds on his head face and neck. The lions were being exhibited in a marquee when an exercise interval allowed the attack. The child is progressing favorably.

Henry Fry Burton Hill Wiltshire Malmesbury Hospital Cowbridge House Philip Hunloke Toosa

Dan's Huge Moving Sale Offers Ladies Garments Bargains

A dated ad details Dan's moving sale featuring ladies cotton singlets and bloomers in various colors and sizes, silk and lusre hosiery, brassieres, and children’s wear. Bargain prices from 1 shilling to 6 pence per item, plus men’s shirts and trousers at low rates. Extensive selection includes bloomers, slips, nightdresses, and summer frocks with emphasis on quality and washability.

S.W W. OS SW. W. OS Hildren Siges S.W. W

New Fabric Lines Debut With Wide Range of Silks and Voiles

We have just opened a line of Beautiful Volles Pisque Voile Dim ity Morocain Spun Silk and Organ dics of all shades Floral and Pisin. Hundreds of different lines of goods are reduced too numerous to mention. CALL EARLY.

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