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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
3
The piece argues that farmers depend on flexible local banks for seasonal finance and warns that nationalizing banks would remove this freedom. It criticizes Canberra’s bureaucratic control under Mr Chifley, urging protests and a vote by electors to challenge the move.
A Cedar Giant describes a massive red cedar near Gloucester N S W on the Mummel River. The 300 year old tree stood 67 feet tall with a base girth of 3T feet and required extended haulage and specialized gear to fell and transport over rough terrain for eventual use in homes during wartime shortages.
Central Town water front location offers furnished rooms with full provisions for guests. A maid handles washing up after meals. Modern hot water service in bathroom, kitchen, and laundry. Rainwater used on premises. Card with all details from the proprietor. Phone 6 Forster. Box 6 Forster.
The 47th annual report shows milk sales exceeding 39,000,000 gallons and total turnover of 3,857,000 pounds for the year ended June 30. Members number 4,221 with a 5 percent dividend planned. emphasis on rising costs, a 40 hour week, and new plant works in Sydney. Deputy chairman R W Alison noted in memoriam.
William C Bul litt, American Ambassador to France and Russia, recounts a foreword tale set before the 1944 southern France invasion. Officers imagine a future world war with atomic weapons and robot planes. A parable ends with an aged chimpanzee and mate remarking on restarting humanity.
An Arab scout sent greetings home in an interview with W J T Hayes of BBC Overseas Service during the Windsor St George's Day Boy Scout celebrations. Representatives from many European countries attended, including two Arab Scouts. Chief Scout Lord Rowallan sent greetings to scouts worldwide.
The court delivered a judgment granting a 40 hour week to come into effect from January, noting four sovereign governments pressed for reform. It warned that worker leisure could boost living standards, while overtime provisions would maintain current essential industry hours and curb shortages. Rural hours stay unchanged but may adjust later.
The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales reports a profit of £95472 from this year's Easter Show. A council plan outlines bold expansion to modernize facilities, widen thoroughfares, add refreshment areas, more exhibit buildings, picnic spots, gardens, and greater spectator and stock space.
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