22 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1938
Page
1
New wool de chenel double width in popular shades and heavy quality dress flannel in all shades offer value at 21/11 to 2/11. All wool dress lengths in plain or two tone flecked designs, with neat patterns and winter weights. Ladies wool cardigans in plain and fancy designs from 4/11 to 35/-, plus a large range of winter millinery including new shapes and colours. Hat made to order in any size and colour to match frock.
Minister for Works and Local Government Mr Spooner told delegates day-labour is opposed by the Government with limited exceptions for relief works. He cited mis estimates, inadequate plans, and Aldermanic interference as causes of waste and warned against incompetent engineers burying mistakes.
Our correspondent reports the rodeo committee will stage a rodeo and day of sports at Mr Creagh's pad dock on May 21 with a nine pound draft. The full programme will be issued later. Rain measured six inches in the recent fall and ten inches on the Craven Plateau. The country looks well.
A letter to the editor from E.G. Goodwin, dated April 14 1938 in oucestesr, comments on remarks by Mr. Spooner, Minister for Works, at a Local Government Engineers conference. The author notes Spooner’s criticism of municipal interference, underestimated works, and allegedly incompetent engineers, predicting consequences as schemes progress and urging reflection on engineering practice.
A ratepayer condemns local councillors for delays and alleged improper handling of the Returned Soldiers Preference Act in sewerage inspector and engineer appointments and in turncock postings. They call for immediate action, warn of potential prosecution, and say councillors may bear legal costs.
Dr. T. Noy Leah, a Plymouth medical practitioner, collected cars as a hobby. He kept 18 cars and treated each as a personal friend, drawing lots every quarter to decide which car should be licensed.
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