09 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1938
Page
1
Special sale notice offering all women's cardigans and pullovers at sixpence in thirty five pence. Men's sports coats priced to clear at twenty three shillings sixpence, plus men’s leather overcoats in dark brown clear at fifty nine shillings sixpence.
The piece argues that savings accounts suit men and business people, not just women or children. It notes cheque accounts for those with wide payment needs and asserts savings are convenient, dignified, and profitable by preventing idle funds, with reference to Australia and broader financial practices.
The Storstrom Bridge in Denmark, two miles long, opens linking North Jutland to Falster as part of a rail and road route from Hook of Holland to Copenhagen. Built by Dorlon Long and Co, it carries a single Danish State Railways line, a motor road, footpath, and cycle way with three navigation spans. The structure utilizes 49 concrete piers, granite facing, and a 400 foot clear span, with a yearly vessel passage estimate of 15,000.
NSW agriculture experts stress sunlit north or east facing sites with rising ground for drainage and easy cleaning. Concrete floors with raised sleeping platforms improve sanitation. smooth impervious walls deter parasites. avoid rough timber. Shipping item notes Rhine-Danube waterway cost with Vienna access by 1945.
Mr John Lynch aged 80s to 81, long-time Firefly resident, died at D Hospital. He was born Parramatta, linked to Denis Lynch police sergeant, married to Caroline Hamberger, lived at Clarence Town and Firefly, farmer then later pursuits. Survived by three sons and three daughters. Harry Berriman, longtime Krambach resident, died at his daughter's home Maree at 19 years. Born Brookfield, married Cox of Thalaba, children, led busi ness on Myall River, died after hospital treatment. Remains interred Krambach Cemetery with Rev Quigley officiating.
Webster Jack and McDonald Limited Opticians announce NSW agency for Western Electric hearing aids. They have served the district for 20 years and now offer bone and air conduction models along with their optical services. Information and pamphlets available on request.
A famous parrot noted for traveling about 100000 miles over 105 years has died in Brighton England. The bird attracted attention for its long journeys and companionship with residents during its long life.
Old catalog style advertisement lists Capper horse and cow rugs with multiple models. Jute canvas and khaki duck options feature felt or linings, cross web surcingles, leg straps, and varied prices from 16/ to 38/6, with unlined and bituminous dressed variants. Items noted include No. 2 and No. 8 canvas, No. 4 khaki duck, and No. 2 green duck among others.
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