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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
1
The Local Paper for Advertisers promises a dependable standard by promoting advertised goods and services. It argues that trusted names, whether local or national, should meet a clear quality standard to earn regular customer preference.
The Advocate is described as read by 3000 people per issue and the sole guaranteed way to place goods and services before Gloucester District residents. It asserts that only a tiny fraction of buyers can be reached by alternative methods.
Leader Beasley warns of imminent tragedy in Australia amid war and urges all parties to curb selfish monopolies and cooperate with unions. He faults government delays, calls for truth about the war position and decisive action by workers, government and employers to rebuild national life and curb profiteering.
Demonstrations of perfection and economy were shown at Gloucester Electric Supply Co Ltd. The display highlighted efficiency and modern switching as a key feature.
Motorists face a recent amendment in traffic rules requiring headlamps off on parked vehicles to curb glare while parking lamps may stay lit. At Tweed Heads Police Court J McElroy fined Walter Veatners Barrett £25 with £4/15/1 for a Defence Act breach in 1940 after penalising an employee called up for militia service. magistrate ordered half the fine to the employee.
United States spokesmen express confidence in defeating the Axis while Japan risks alliance with Germany as Tokyo faces Dutch resistance. The Times reports stronger garrison at Singapore including British Indian Australian and New Zealand troops with Indians noted as formidable. Batavia and Batavian affairs signal Tokyo’s push toward a new East Asia order amid Dutch refusal and British-US opposition.
An inquest at Lismore on Tuesday examined a plane crash at Barker's Vale on January 11. Witnesses reported the left wing fell away followed by debris. Aircraftman Everest stated the craft was airworthy that morning but could not explain the wing failure. He noted a sudden bank or pull could cause strain, yet the wing should withstand it, as bolts held the wing to the stub.
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