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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
2
Mr 8 C Jones of Gloucester has been appointed to represent Messrs George Maiden Fraser & Co livestock salesmen of 15 Spring St Sydney. The firm began operations on 1 September 1930. George Maiden is son of George Maiden of Maiden Bross, W P Fraser long associated with Harrison Jones Devlin and J Beale. Jones plans to reside in Gloucester.
Tuesday's State Cabinet meeting outlined the policy speech by Premier TR Bavin for Killara on September 15. The speech will address the financial position and the recent interstate and Commonwealth agreement. The Grassers' Association forecast the Bavin-Burnswash government would win with a larger majority, praising bold action on the economy. Methodist services announced for Sunday at 2:1 and 7:15 with preacher EB Barrett of the Taree Circuit. Dairy talk cited rising butter yields in New South Wales from 170 to 226 pounds per cow since 1926, adding about 37,000 tons of butter over four years and boosting cash by about 6 million.
Commonwealth and most states reported July and August receipts and outlays with the Commonwealth £2,259,000 behind expenditure by August end. NSW shows expenditure £2,437 greater than revenue, while national and post office and customs receipts remained below estimates. The NSW Treasurer noted a hoped balance by year end and a taxation shift amid revenue declines, as sheep numbers at Homebush rose to 36,148 in the latest tally.
The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce met at Shire Hall with A. C. Christa chairing. Members noted Government tourist photographs for the district and a Sydney Mall photographer visiting for a Christmas production. They urged lowering camping fees at Gloucester Park from 1s 1d to 1d per day or 5d per week, requested fireplaces and sanitary facilities, and tent poles under caretaker charge. Calls were made for police notices at Avon and Gloucester River bridges, a direct telephone line to Krambach, and improved dust control with daily street watering.
The death occurred at Narrawa private hospital on Tuesday night of Mrs Harris wife of S B Harris of Copeland old family. Age 44. Died from pneumonia after short illness. Known for unselfishness and social work. Survived by husband three daughters and one son, mother and three sisters and one brother in southern districts. Funeral yesterday at Church of England Gloucester with service read by L Harris. Burial at Copeland cemetery conducted by S J Buttle. Wreaths from numerous relatives and friends listed.
The Acting Minister for Customs Mr F M Forde said Canada would restrict Australian butter exports to aid Canadian producers. He noted friendly Canada Australia ties and a treaty framework, with an advisory board to set quantities under government leave. Restrictions follow concerns over New Zealand butter shares and limited Austrian shipments.
At a meeting of the Giouw estar Shire Council advice from the Local Government Department announced a £1070 unemployment relief grant for work on Gloucestershire Nowenfoe Road including the construction of a first class culvert. The plan limits pay to £4 2s 6d weekly for 48 hours but caps hours per worker. Officials discuss site choice above Mood Reach, the need for survey, potential blasting costs, and inspection before starting work scheduled for Saturday.
Preparatory work for the Kyogle Brisbane line to complete the Sydney Brisbane North Coast service is underway with 32 class passenger engines and 50 class goods engines moved to South Grafton via the Clarence River. An official train will depart Casino for Brisbane on September 27 for the opening ceremonies with dignitaries including Acting Prime Minister J E Fenton and officials aboard.
The monthly medal draw lists matches: Laurie versus Louke, Rye versus Levick, Donnelly versus Charlton, Hawdon versus Hawdon, Dwyer versus Roddy, Street versus Street, Thurlow versus Street, Street versus Whiting, Rye versus Parish, Thurlow versus Ashworth, McNaught versus Graham, with Dr Munro as bye. The Mrs Yates trophy end round 48 holes results show Mrs Thurlow 74 net, Street 85, Mrs Ashworth 83, Mrs Yates 86, Mrs Carolan 88, Mrs Parleh 89, Mrs Street 93, Mrs Reddy 93, Mrs Ryan 94, Miss andichrook 94, Miss Ryan 97. In 12 hole one stick, Donnelly and Whiting led 51 net. play off won by Mrs Whitting. Other scores: Mrs Locke 53, Mrs Christie 56, Miss Hawdon 64.
Impounded at Gloucester by A H Purdon on 8th September from the Main North Coast Road a branded SDC bay mare pay catcher horse head on rump. If not released will be at noon on September 25 4. H Purdon.
The sale drew buyers for a wide mix of bullocks steers and dairy stock though bidding lagged. Many consignors reported solid interest in quality lots with high prices for top grades and lighter calves, while mid quality stock showed slower demand across the Sydney and local yardings.
At Newcastle there were successive ballots for the Bishopric during the Diocesan Synod meeting on Wednesday. The attempt to secure a majority failed, midnight approached with a deadlock and fresh nominations were called. A final vote was postponed following lengthy discussion and a declared adjournment to the next step.
A northern Territory hunter known as Jackfellow demonstrates extraordinary patience as he uses a sheltering branch and the drifting leaves to snare multiple ducks at a waterhole. The narrator witnesses five ducks snared unseen, while twenty to thirty others continue swimming untroubled. The passage ends noting a recent American radio audience survey.
An expert herbalist named Vruf George Henry Raymond Inne, claimed to possess the greatest stock experience and knowledge in herb practice. He has spent a fortune in travel and research and is listed at 57 Bulwer Street, Wear Mattland near public...
Delegates from co operative butter factories met in Sydney on 4 and 5 instant under the FDS. W R Hindmarsh chaired. C E D Meares outlined dairy industry economics and producer control. Resolutions urged producer control of marketing, price stabilization, and uniform Kangaroo brand grading with new federal officers.
A testimonial style ad touts Doan's Ointment for skin irritations from eczema to rashes. Mrs Callaghan of West Maitland reports dramatic improvement in her daughter's facial sores after use, with no relapse twelve years later. Foster McClellan Co supplies in Sydney, urging buyers to ensure they get Doan's.
The Annual Public Meeting will be held in the Hall on Thursday September 18 at 7.20 pm. Business includes electing a Committee for the ensuing year and transacting other business per the rules. D. M. Beaton, Secretary.
Mortgagees instruct Ape ns to offer for sale by public auction on 1980 at Philips Hotel Gloucester. Choice dairy farm adjoining Stratford Railway Station 58 acres 36 perches with two homes dairy sheds and improvements. Occupied by Herbert Shelton. Terms 25 deposit balance on conveyance. Freehold title. Shelton authorises transfer of his special lease interest of 104 acres adjoining.
Mr Shin Jones has accepted engagement with G Malden Wraser Co Sydney. Douglis Waddell Co Auctioneers Gloucester invites written applications to fill the vacancy.
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