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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
1
Bright catalog of new millinery stock featuring smart felts and straws in all wanted shades. Emphasizes styles to suit every frock and notes handbags to match outfits. Items offered at moderate city prices.
A concise message urges buyers to favor advertised goods and services, arguing that visible standards and reputations guide quality. It frames the local paper as the reliable standard setter, promising consistent value from trusted brands and advertised offerings.
Each issue of the Advocate is read by 3000 people and remains the sole guaranteed avenue for placing goods and services before the Gloucester District. A tiny fraction of the buying public can be reached by any other method.
The Gloucester Show praised W C Ridgeway and sons for leading the cattle display while noting few breeders attended. J G Wilson won the champion bull in Jerseys, and J J Atking took champion female trophies. Vic Phillips dominated the A L S breed, with strong results across Guernsey and Berkshire classes. Pigs, poultry, and maize attracted praise for size, variety, and quality amid a buoyant but mixed showing.
Gloucester Golf Club reports a robust opening day with high visitor turnout and favorable course conditions. Notable attendees included Mrs J N Channon and Miss Hawdon among others. Mixed foursomes results led the program, with Miss Mavis Yates and Mr T Charlton winning. Fulton Cup presented to Dr Channon, and trophies awarded for top partnerships. Hospital contribution today noted.
April 6 report from London details German troops crossing into Yugoslavia and Greece and bombing Belgrade and Salonika. Greek defenses in the Struma Valley hold, while Moscow confirms a Yugoslav Russian pact. Italy pledges forces against Yugoslavia as Britain vows support to Greece and Yugoslavia.
A cryptic note from Highgate discusses government terminology for communal feeding. Residents contrast official wording with what locals call Central Eating, highlighting linguistic shifts in public support measures.
Prof Munieralli Shah healer of science offers Indian herbal cures for Rye and skin diseases nerves rheumatism sciatica lumbago asthma bronchitis catarrh kidney and liver complaints stomach disorders. Next visit at Gloucester Commercial Hotel on Wednesday April 9 1041 from 9 am to 3 pm with monthly follow ups. Consultations free. Correspondence to Delhi Marion Street Randwick Sydney Phone FX3655.
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