16 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
1
A local advertisement announces a wide clearance across garments and homewares. Women fleece bloomers, wool cardigans, coats, millinery, and children's wear are heavily discounted with special prices from early January. Linoleum and quilts also reduced, plus discounted men's shirts and tweed coats. Phone contact provided.
The Gloucester District with about 5000 residents needs feeding clothing and transport. Advertise your goods to capture a share of the local market. Advertising rates available on application to P O Box 12 Gloucester.
The article argues that savings bank accounts suit men of business as well as women and children. It notes cheque accounts for those with wide payments, and stresses that saving money is not undignified and earns interest on otherwise idle funds.
Gloucester Shire Council met with all councillors present and approved finance payments across funds. Overexpenditure on roads prompted talk of reducing wages and limiting monthly road spending, while actions on unpaid rates, ventilation shafts procurement, and overdraft controls were discussed. The meeting covered road maintenance, Giro-Walcha cooperation, a baby health clinic inquiry, and ongoing public works with the Main Roads Department.
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