23 Aug 1938
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1938
Page
1
A historic clearance advertisement lists heavy markdowns on woolen and knit items including wool blends, cardigans, coats, frocks, dresses, sleepwear, and childrenswear. Also offers linoleum, glassware, enamelware, and cookware at reduced prices with limited stock. Contact phone 3-Gamers Cash Store Gloucester Box 3.
Gloucester District houses nearly 5000 residents who need feeding clothing and transport services. The note emphasizes Gloucester as a prosperous district and urges advertising to capture a share of its market.
Many men believe savings bank accounts suit only women and children, but business men with many payments across large areas should use cheque accounts. Savings accounts aid money accumulation with dignity and profit on otherwise idle funds, with branches and post office agencies across Australia.
Advice on spring management for sown pastures emphasizes prudent stocking, controlled grazing, and avoiding damage from wet ground. Start with generous stock numbers for short periods, remove promptly as growth shortens, and rotate grazing to foster robust root and shoot development while monitoring livestock feeding behavior.
The birth-rate in England and Wales today is under 15 per 1000, a drop from nearly 25 per 1000 in 1911. In some American States, four prisoners jailed for minor offences may serve weekend sentences, freeing weekdays for work and business.
Australia's oldest house Elizabeth Farm House at Parramatta traces to 1793 built by John Macarthur. Cedar interior, shingles replaced by iron in the 1850s, olive tree said planted by Captain Tench, and two Norfolk Island pines mark the front. The property hosted Macarthur family members and later Henry Watson Parker as residents.
Bowman, son of Dr Bowman, married to Macarthurs’ second daughter and lived in a noted residence. Hon Thomas Icely, Carcour district pioneer, once occupied it. Threatened with destruction in 19 it was bought by Willie Swann who restored the old house. Panama observers can view sun rise over both oceans from that region.
Gloucester Electric Supply Co Ltd reports an easy method to toast bread to a golden brown crisp using quick clean process with surprising comfort.
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales issues an urgent appeal to motorists to exercise greater care at night. Improved highways lure faster speeds and more night-time traffic, with overdriving headlights a common error. Drivers are urged to ensure lighting is in good order and to use downwards headlamp deflectors when possible. The notice aims to reduce night-time accidents across the community.
Opportunity to purchase Capper's horse and cow rugs featuring jute canvas options, felt lining, cross web surelings, leg straps, and various proofed khaki duck models. Includes No. 2 and No. 9 jute canvas, No. 6 and No. 8 canvas, and unlined varieties with differing fittings and prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.