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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
1
All Ladies Maids and Childrens Summer Frocks and Ready Made Clothing cleared at low prices this week. Fancy floral voile dress lengths with neat patterns and good quality voile offered to clear at 5s 6d per dress length. Dress materials feature fancy voilines in a range of new season patterns, cleared at 1d per yard.
Widespread clashes erupt as mobs loot foreign owned shops in Kalgoorlie and Boulder on Monday night. Fires destroy hotels and wine saloons while miners and police exchange rifle fire. casualties include a dead man found at a camp and wounded colleagues. Premier Colney condemns lawlessness and hints at communist influence.
The Australian Country Party outlines 1934 aims including tariff reform to aid wheat growers and defend protective duties. It highlights past achievements such as the Butter Stabilisation Act and warns government inaction risks industry injury while promising continued constructive cooperation. A note on university tests follows about ex-tempore thinking and shorthand marking.
A historical piece argues modern urban life and fast pace strain nerves. It cites high speed transport, crowded dwellings, constant social pressure, and telephony as stressors, while suggesting mental stimulation, moderation, and adequate relaxation as remedies amid changing city living.
The writer laments visitors carving names on Stonehenge and lashed at the vulgar vandalism. He compares to Santa Cruz custom of visiting card stakes and notes the persistence of carved marks on the ancient site despite rain and sun.
Reginald McMillan, a schoolboy staying with A J Hackett near Wangaratta, hears a rat and finds a large black snake in his room after milk left to cool. Mrs Hackett sees a cat dart into the room and later the snake slithers from the cupboard. The next night the snake is killed with a stick.
A vintage GAPPERS ad lists Reliable and Newcastle and Beacon Light stove models with prices for coal and wood versions. It notes crating advice for rail shipping and recommends opening crates at the railway to verify condition before delivery.
A feature review urges autumn pasture improvement and highlights the booklet New Pastures for Old from Australian Fertilisers Limited. It praises practical trials, data, and illustrations showing successful pasture management across diverse soils and climates, and recommends farmers obtain a free copy to boost next year’s income.
W H Paling and Co Ltd offer easy terms for piano player and wireless machines. The company promotes home music, promising affordable repayment and a satisfactory experience, backed by a strong reputation.
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