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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
2
In millinery you will find novelty displays and ready-to-wear hats plus trim models. The display features Pauld ribbons, mounts, wings, ties, flowers and silver ornaments. Growth in the millinery trade evidences the shop's high class production and steady success.
In Dresses and Silks curtain prices and colorways premiere new fabrics including covert coatings silk serges gabardines vanchy check tweeds bilk popelines crepe de chine silk crepe Russian cords chiffon taffeta and pailette. Colors listed include Russian green brown leaden grey niggeh wix e mole navy fawk amethyst saxe.
An old catalog style notice promotes neckwear and smart lines for ladies fronts. It lists muslin fabrics, laces, edging, hair accessories, parasols, dainty blouses, stylish skirts, costumes, undergarments, and under-skirts with a range of ornamented and practical items.
In this city store copy, the advertisement proclaims the largest and best selection of men's wear ever offered in Gloucester. It highlights nobby felts in all shades, fashion shirts, new ties, collars in all the best shapes, all wool underwear, Australian made flannel unders, and juvenile and boys clothing.
Display features ladies button boots with suede and garardine Turk dainty court shoes and footwear for ladies gents and children from Lew and Norby Lines TN.
Promises genuine courtesy and consideration in show season dealings. Promotes welcoming visitors to experience the known standard, suggesting guests will be glad they came and noting exceptional service.
The Gloucester Advorate reports on April election activity in Gloucester Halliday area, detailing support for L. C. Martin by government backers and criticism of the Independent Labour candidate. It argues the Nationalist government seeks to arrest the Independent’s advance, urging voters to back the Nationalist candidate on April 14.
In a disputed campaign, the Independent candidate faces opposition from the Champion paper's editors who allege misstatements by opponents and urge voters to support the party in power. The piece questions the Independent's stance on the State saw mill project and warns readers against party interests, urging scrutiny on April 5.
An edited discussion favors Mr. Martin as best suited to represent Gloucester, arguing he outshines the Independent candidate. The letter urges voters to back the government-aligned nominee for progress and parliamentary credibility, citing local ties and declared qualifications.
A noted promotion from July 2 018 highlights Hean s Essence as exceptionally effective for colds. Secretary John W. Dopia of the Eight Hour and Labor Demonstration Committee touts its rapid action and moderate price, appealing to workers. The product is advertised as a home remedy with wide chemist and store availability and a suggested twelve shillings worth value.
Notes of the Week describe Gloucester arts events and Caledonian Society meetings. It mentions Hon W. A. Holman and J. Garlan Ray speaking, plans for a festival, a Scotch concert, and a welcome for returned soldiers. It also covers local business ads and a column on agricultural society support and cultural aims.
A long list of donations to the Nurse Cavell Fund is recorded with many names and small amounts. The entry notes the School of Arts Hall rental cost and lists organizers and attendees who sold tickets and made donations. A separate county meeting item mentions a sheep show debate and general discussions at the Corukii area club.
A fragmented letter questions election integrity and local figures amid gossip about Mr Driv religion and a church statue from 1802. It hints at threats and mentions Mr Price’s marriage and possible emigration, ending with a provocative admonition from H. Edwards Condic.
A food expert touts Ophir tea as high quality and affordable in the Australian market. The text extols Ophir as the cup's ideal, urging consumers to imitate those who value good tea, noting that inferior blends cannot match its claimed prices and quality.
A letter to voters denies circulating broadcasts praising a pumpiled and slanderous to a large body of electors. The writer disclaims the National Party and tele supporters as not responsible for the claims and regrets any harm caused. The author signs as Yours Loo.
Private party lists cattle for sale including steers and bullock aged up to four years in various conditions. Prices range from five to eleven pounds per head for different ages, with dairy heifers milking stock and mixed cattle described as in splendid condition. Availability extended to early April.
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