08 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
1
An advertisement promotes pyjamas in newest patterns, fast colors, and roomy cuts from 6/11 to 7/11 per pair with several sizes. Handkerchiefs for man or boy offered in plain or fancy borders with cellophane wrapping and prices from 6d to 1/3. Men’s pure fur felt hats are available in latest shapes, shaded, lined, and sweat-proof at 14/11 each.
Ste men's fancy half hose in plain or elastic tops offered in latest colours and sizes from 2/6 to 4/6 per pair. Boys play suits in navy or khaki from 3/6, pyjamas in smart patterns in all sizes 5/11, sport ties from 2/11 each, and boys shorts in white navy or khaki in all sizes 3/11 per pair.
Coroner reports death of Res. Danny Johnston, killed by a falling tree limb during thunderstorm sheltering near Tig Run Creek, Wingham, on 27 November 1939. Eyewitness Rex Darryl Johnston and others testified to injuries and rescue efforts. accidental cause ruled by coroner.
The funeral of Rex Parrys Johnston took place on Thursday November 28 in the Manning River district. Rev W Harrison led a service at the Presbyterian Church Wingham before the cortege to the Presbyterian section of Wingham cemetery. The officiating clergyman spoke of the deceased as one of the finest residents and a member of a respected district family. A large, representative gathering testified to the esteem in which he was held throughout the district.
The Community A sections note a large turnout for Horn Tributes honoring the late Mr Johnston. The Masonite Lodge held a service at The travesite with Very Worshipful Bio A Cameron acting chaplain of the Wingham Lodge, and Mesigiesite involvement was significant.
A condensed Europe Asia and Africa update notes Russia facing isolation as Finland claims raids and air attacks continue. Finnish crews claim incendiaries over Murmansk and Soviet losses rise. British French and Turkish fronts show shifting pressure while Berlin warns of German raiders and submarines. The King’s Western Front visit surprises BEF troops as naval actions report Dorie Star attacked.
Reports from Sydney sales by Carson Ltd show supplies of pigs at Tuesday’s sale totaling 1300. Prices for back fatters and porkers fell slightly while baronets gained. Backfatters extra prime and heavy sold around 140 per head, with ranges from 0 to 1201, hogs 72 to 80, and porkers 70 to 80 per 100 pounds, with various weights and price brackets listed.
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