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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
6
Fragments describe a banking protest meeting with remarks on bank ownership and accounts. Speakers criticize government messaging and the role of trading banks in profit and control, mentioning proprietors and shareholding as factors.
A fragment indicates a petition already signed by rumored citizens of the Yoon district and prepared for presentation to Parliament with Mr. 3. P. Abbott listed as the facilitator or signer. The readable text shows a formal submission to Parliament.
E Homann formerly of McFarland's Sydney now resides in Gloucester. He offers tuning and repairs for piano, player, and organ, handling all classes of work. Also available for tuning pianos bought, with figures and prices provided by mail through P.O. Gloucester.
Bank chief warns customers that a government monopoly would control banking, forcing banks to take government instructions. He argues the issue centers on liberty to operate freely versus state seizure of finance, noting the Nazi and Communist parallels while stressing risks to private banking and shareholder interests.
In Gloucestershire a case before Mr EF Ginson at Petty Sessions involved a driver named John Gamma Nicen accused of permitting an unlicensed person to drive. The court fixed penalties for traffic breaches and noted the improprieties surrounding the motor vehicle incident.
A lively carnival ball at Diggers Hall Gloucester drew about 400 dancers and a large crowd from Maitland Dungog Stroud and outlying areas. The event featured bright decor, a varied program, and prize competitions won by local residents with support from sponsoring businesses and the Subbranch executive.
A garbled report on a proposed shorter working week in Australia mentions a move from 4 to 40 hours, with arbitration commissioners in Canberra and Melbourne weighing overtime rules and wage effects. The piece hints at industry opposition and potential public release. It notes possible 22 percent impact on the dairy industry and August deadlines for commissioners.
NSW Chief argues tobacco production can rise to close the gap between imported and consumed tobacco amid dollar shortages. Government proposes a plan for state action to support growers and ensure satisfactory prices for the industry. He notes a 20 percent gap remains if prices align and warns manufacturers and growers face a boundary of price and supply.
Government statistics report NSW employment at 823000 in June, up from 807000 in July but down from 916500 in the previous month. Domestic and defence sectors contributing to the rise, with the total showing a record high prior to seasonal adjustments.
Victorian Department of Agriculture notes that drainage from dairy buildings is a valued asset yet prone to issues. Even with good brick or open concrete drains carrying over 80 percent of effluent, stagnant puddles near the drain end can become foul. A porous salt bed and furrow designs are suggested to improve drainage and reduce odors.
The article notes British cars form a large export trade and meet strong demand, with car production reaching 29,288 units in a month, the highest since the war’s end. A photo shows crates of cars ready to be loaded aboard the ship Athenia for a maiden voyage to New Zealand.
The State Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed the tile works scheme costing about £100,600. The annual output remains unreported while a site decision for the work is pending. Minister Cahill reviews clay deposits in the Matropellian area for suitability and notes a new manufacturing method will be introduced, replacing the old method in Europe and America.
Fragmentary text notes an immediate stamp for a tall destination and mentions replacements, proposed introductions, and a tragic design motif. References to Sere ford bull, Sot 174mm, panya later year, Elmo, and B 3 10 shillings appear garbled with no clear context or dates.
NSW Health Minister Mr Kelly says hospital extension plans will be delayed. He cites the ongoing planning issues and the federal government’s proposed takeover of state hospitals, noting the tremendous responsibility of hospital trusts and insufficient resources to proceed.
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