12 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1939
Page
1
A catalog of apparel items including hats shirts ties and trousers with sizes and price ranges. Men and boys suits shorts pajamas and play suits are listed with colors and fabrics. Items feature stripes fancy weaves cellophane wrapping and durable fast colors.
Overseas dispatch reports Finland will ask the League of Nations for assistance against Russia. Moscow says several nations have missions present and that Germany offers cheap munitions while promising economic concessions in exchange for strategic guarantees. British naval experts question rapid German replacements as Britain tallies war losses and conscription climbs to about 675,000. The Australian military draft continues, with second army contingents to depart soon and medical grounds delaying some reinforcements.
A Thueek monthly meeting attended by J G Wilson View President and other members discussed appointing judges for an event and ground preparation on the Showground. Upton sought use of the cattle ramp. the committee granted equal privileges upon membership. The show schedule for 1940 was printed and distribution prepared.
An agricultural pamphlet notes pit silage as a cheap, succulent fodder during dry periods. It cites the Tangarib Coast dairy farmer He Wambach who fed silage from two pits to endure the 19% drought, avoiding costly purchases. The Department of Agriculture offers full details free via Box 304 GPO Sydney.
A British liner is sunk in the Atlantic after a submarine attack. Survivors recount how officers, sailors, and two teenage boys battled waves, baled water, and urged a captain to safety. A wife and infant vanish, while rescue boats struggle amid the swell and wreckage.
A catalog fragment lists plough gear and saddlery items including backbanis, plough winkers with Rit, plough reins, poley saddles, stock saddles, ladies saddles, and boys saddles with varied prices and measurements. The readable items reference horse collars, reins, and riding equipment in a dated format.
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