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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
4
A Constantinople note reports Zara Agha born 151 is named beadle for the Stambou Municipal Council. He claims only one daily meal with plenty of sugar and cakes, abstains from smoking and alcohol, and avoids meat and bread. He has had six wives, the latest married at age 30 when he was 147.
Walter M. Scott, engineer to Gloucester Shire, was chosen from 48 applicants as Hastings Shire engineer. He begins on 1 February. Leeds libraries report 50 000 fewer books than last year. In a single day of wartime fly suppression, Tokyo residents killed over twenty million pests.
Stevenson, Basser & Co will visit Gloucester on Monday January 4 at the Gloucester Hotel from 9 am to 4 pm. Appointments may be booked with Mr H J Channel, Newsagent, Gloucester. Send repairs for same day return typically.
A promotional note praises Mitchell's Special Vinegar as wine-colored and clear with no biting acid. It claims the vinegar, matured like fine wines, improves sauces and confections such as pickles salads and toffee. Grocers widely recommend it.
In line with the 44 hour week the Railway Department says from Monday last the hours for receipt and delivery of goods at all stations change. Newcastle and Honeysuckle accept general goods 8 am to 4 pm Mon-Fri and 8 am to 11:30 am Saturday with heavy goods due by 2 pm and 11:30 am respectively. Honeysuckle fruit and vegetables begin at 6 am. other goods at Honeysuckle and Newcastle run 8 am to 4 pm Mon-Fri and 8 am to 11:30 am Saturday. Other stations have sheds 8 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri and 2 pm Saturday for general goods, with hay and related items open 4:30 pm.
A Sydney debate on appointing women councillors draws strong reactions. Mr Hill MLA rails against the idea, claiming it would place women in a position the Almighty never intended, while remarks by Mr Tang and other observers prompt speculation on divine intent and future stance.
Lord Burnham lectured from London on Australia and New Zealand saying Australians are 100 percent British and that the immigration system could be improved. He urged reduced passage money as with Canada and criticized the current cheerful but limited sunlit outlook.
Mr H J Miller of Johannesburg visiting New Zealand confirms Professor Davids description of a Lydenburg platinum discovery. He says there is no exaggeration in earlier cables and predicts an immense quantity of platinum obtainable, enough to influence world supply. He also notes osmiridium found in the Transvaal.
A Sydney advertisement features Mrs H J Hampton of Chapman Street Dungog praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing chronic backache and kidney trouble. The testimonial claims lasting relief after taking the product, priced 2/9 a bottle, available from Foster McLellan Co. in Sydney.
An official decree in Siam removes the former royal consort for alleged incapacity and elevates Choa Chon Sau wauana to royal consort. King Rani VII, educated in Oxford, seeks an heir as Princess Lakshi, once divested, remains childless. The move follows a recent warning to Siamese students abroad.
Fashion reports note the latest Paris frocks feature miniature built in electric lights. Designers showcase illuminated gowns that glow along hemlines and bodices, debuting a trend blending couture with programmable glow effects.
A fragmented notice describes Mitchell's Blue Ribbon Coffee essence with reference to its aroma and flavor impact. It mentions using a 1:6 ratio in confections, puddings, and similar items, highlighting rich coffee notes and a gilded quality.
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