13 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
1
Commencing Tuesday January 10th Garner's unveils a large sale on mens wear and boys clothing. Men coats shirts pyjamas sports shirts strong trousers fancy half hose sports coats and boys ranger shirts knickers and ties offered in multiple sizes with reduced prices and bold mentions of all to be sold regardless of cost.
A compact sale listing reveals discounted fabrics including 36 inch cambric in all colors and fadeless finish, 36 inch haircords with stripes, georgette sheers in wide shades, morocain in service weight, silk metalasse in navy brown and black, striped fuji silk, silk linen in blue, crepe de chine, striped voile, and more. Sale prices per yard vary from one third to one and one, with usual prices stated for comparison.
The News reviews President Roosevelt’s Congress message urging sanctions over war threats, calling it a pivotal world pronouncement. It notes Port Kembla workers refusing to load Dalfram pig iron for Japan, risking wages for principle, and contrasts with H. G. Wells optimistic views on future peace and global employment.
The piece argues that real peace work is blocked by clinging to old notions and urges stronger Australian publicity overseas. It notes recent US press exposure of Australia, highlights travel figures James Fitzpatrick and the Duke of Kent visits as positives, and calls for federal government action to improve overseas publicity. It contrasts motorist liability, bus overloading cases, and European tensions with Czechoslovakia and Germany.
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