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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
3
The text notes lignum vitae and Jamaica ebony sinking due to density, with weights per cubic foot from 72 to 83 pounds. It mentions heavy woods like boxwood and greenheart. Harvard scientists report a layer about 1000 miles high reflecting radio waves, suggesting Earth is surrounded by multiple ionospheric shells.
Tom Hicks reports a heavy yarding at his Special sale held Tuesday with most advertised lots sold. Prices varied with local bred steer values up on some lots, female cattle weaker, Devon bullocks and cows with calves bringing notable sums. Sydney stock markets show brisk bidding with strong demand for horses and fat cattle despite some price dips in pigs and porkers.
Advocate subscription accounts for the quarter ending 31st December 1934 have been issued. Subscribers are urged to give early attention and settle outstanding counts. If arrangements are not made within three years, the matter may be placed with a collector, L, & D, C. Rye.
The Pacific Big Game Fishing Club Ltd plans to take over a shell beach clubhouse at Port Stephens. It aims to develop deep sea fishing, with 300 members, 60-bed living quarters, cabins, a golf course, tennis courts, and launches for members. The club will be opened by Chief Secretary Mr Chaffey on March 2.
Local readers report part of Preston Lancashire suffered a water outage after rainwater carried moss into the main line, choking supply. Other items note White House hospitality, London transport figures, and diverse global anecdotes.
A broad sale listing many fabrics and garments with marked downs. Silks, linens, check ginghams, damask serviettes, towels, and clothing for children and men are reduced from usual prices to promotional sale prices across colors and sizes.
Advertises 48x24 Dickies Australian bath towels in new designs with fast colors. Sale price 2 shillings 6 pence from usual 2 shillings 1 penny. Also 43x24 imported striped bath towels at 1 shilling 9 pence from 2 shillings. 50x50 cotton checked table cloths offered at 1 shilling 6 pence from 3 shillings 11 pence.
A boys and mens department offers Thornproof Trousers for sale at 7 shillings 11 pence per pair and all wool black golf hose sized for 6 to 12 shoes at 1 shilling 3 pence per pair.
In the showroom: crepe bloomers in all colors and sizes at one third price. Milanese pyjamas tuck-in style reduced from 6/11 to 5/11, nights contrimmed at 4/3 from 4/11, bloomers at 2/- each, silk hose at 1/- a pair, and dresses clear of cost with bold bargains. Millinery cleared at any old price. inspect offerings.
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