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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1941
Page
1
The Local Paper for Advertisers guarantees a definite avenue to place goods and services before the Gloucester District. It emphasizes that only advertised goods reach a broad buying public, claiming other methods reach only a tiny fraction of consumers.
Singapore Wednesday reports a massive Australian landing in Singapore as the first contingent sails into Malaya. Major-General Gordon Berretti commands infantry artillery and support units including medical and anti-tank regiments equipped with Australian weapons. The force, with heavy vehicles and a mobile bacteriological lab, will be spread across Malaya joining storied regiments in a historically significant reinforcement.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports Sydney pig sales showing lighter backfatters easier, light baconets firmer, and por kers cheaper. Supplies reached 1800. Backfatters and heavy weights sold up to 95 per head, others from 35s and more. Daconers ranged 12 to 14 stone fetch 64s to 68s, porkers 40s to 50s, GOI to TOIbs 32s to 40s, 30lb to 80lb 22s to 32s.
Hon L C Martin M L A minister for works and local government has received a letter from the Kuener minister for transport regarding lengthy loading regulation. Sergeant Sherwood has surveyed the North Coast, clearing misunderstandings and noting the police effort to curb abnormal traffic while ensuring public safety. Wet weather prevented visits to Kendall but control now covers that area as well as others, including the dangerous Comboyne descent with no alternate transport.
Gloucester Electric Supply Co Ltd advert promotes Dimen devices offering improved efficiency with a single switch. The ad highlights economical operation and modern electrical improvements for homes and businesses in Gloucester.
The report endorses brakes on timber trailer units including a trailer to cut accident risk and tyre savings. It notes costs from £27 to £47 for single or double boosters, grants extended to 45 ft log lengths, and that tentative permits allow brakes before full authorization. Authorities stress safety for traveling public and heavy loads on curves and cuttings.
The Minister for Education Mr Drummond admired the North Coast noting its productive capacity and beauty. He warned that envy from other nations could threaten citizens rights to life even as they pursue freedom and ideals. He emphasized that legal title rests on development and use by all united communities.
A wedding and shower event in Gloucester celebrate Emily Smith youngest daughter of J R Smith and Rex Smith third son of J H Smith of Ryde Sydney. The ceremony at St Pauls Church featured a lace gown orange blossom coronet and tuberose bouquet. Attendants Lola Greenwood and others, best man Keith McCarthy, organist Mrs Rye, and a solo by Mrs Bennett. Guests from Taree Wollongong and Sydney attended the reception at Corbett’s Cafe with 60 guests. The couple honeymooned on the Far North Coast and will reside at Wilton.
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