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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
3
The advertisement outlines deep discounts across ladies and men apparel and fabrics at Dans. Highlights include floral haircords, floral pique voile, baroness silk satin, floral rayon, kids wear, silk satin vests, and unbleached sheeting with prices ranging from a few pence to several shillings.
Matthewson and Co held a successful store cattle sale with good attendance from local and regional buyers. Prices were firmer than December, with numerous consignors including H McCarthy and R B Laurie selling multiple steers cows calves and heifers at varied rates. Homebush stock sale in Sydney saw steady trade with prime cattle scarce and pig values firm amid a large yarding at Maitland and Sydney markets with detailed price ranges for bullocks steers cows yearlings and vealers.
A departmental pamphlet notes lice are widespread on pigs across the state causing unthriftiness and slow fattening. Lice irritate skin, provoke scratching, and can spread diseases like swine fever. Control methods include 2 percent coal tar disinfectant, kerosene fat mix, and kerosene emulsion with weekly dipping for three cycles, with housing sprayed as birds leave.
Hexham magistrates heard how Claud Swealy Simmons, former butler at Swinburne Castle, allegedly stole 17 dozen port bottles 20 champagne bottles four brandy bottles and £30 before a wedding. On October 13 he vanished and the cellar showed many old vintage port bottles filled with water. Simmons received six months in prison.
Readable textile listing highlights 36 inch pure linen in multiple colors, 2/11 yard. 36 inch Morocains with designs at 2/11 yard. 36 inch plain Morocains in many colors at 1/9 yard. 36 inch art silk piques with neat designs at 2/3 yard. 32 inch Winner Harmony washer at 1/6 yard. 36 inch Ceasarine wonder cloth guaranteed fast hard-wearer at 1/11 yard. 38 inch Toleralco plain and floral effects 2/6 yard. 2 1/2 inch art silk check taffeta at 1/3 yard. 29 inch Rayfu spun silk in multiple colors at 1/4 yard. 36 inch art satin in several shades at 1/2 yard.
The Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show returns on March of with £350 in prize money. Highlights include the Championship Cattle Draft worth £105 with trophy and sash and the Novice Draft at £29 Buckjreiping Championship £45, plus other prizes. Information from Mr Stan G Keene Box 89 Scone.
Mrs Irene Wilson Coventry of Rockhampton returned from overseas to report European traders passing off uneatable butter as Australian. She noted famous brands of fruit and jam were nearly as bad and that housewives received inferior butter despite exhibitions showing perfect Australian product. The news mentions improving English mutton, well-packed exported items, rabbits selling in England, and a London theatre boom of about 300000 visitors weekly.
The piece argues flies spread disease and pose danger beyond nuisance. It cites eggs hatching into adults within two weeks and a hypothetical two fly lineage could produce massive numbers. Rex Research Corporation is described as producing a chemical spray deadly to flies but safe for people, used to control infestations.
We guarantee the best attention for permanent wave services. Make an appointment with Miss Eva Channell using our non electric waving machine promising no danger of burning. Booming and setting specialty.
Very best quality ox beef 100 pounds offered for one pound five shillings. Cash with order. All orders promptly attended to. J. A. Nichols at 342 High Street West Maitland. Phone numbers 856 or 404.
Catalog of women's and children's undergarments and pajamas with assorted colors and sizes. Items include Milanese gowns, bloomers, lace trimmed pieces, and deluxe nightwear from Tuckan and related brands, with multiple date-like references and color variations.
Advertisement for 80 inch white twill linen finish sheeting with guaranteed cloth. Men’s fancy socks with neat designs available in all sizes priced at 1 shilling 9 pence per pair.
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