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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
3
A reader laments the heavy car craze flooding Church Street and surrounding streets, saying many vehicles are bought on credit. He warns that payments strain small tradesmen and households, risking debt when upkeep and loan terms bite. He compares wheels to horses and fears speed worship harms the district’s economy.
A Brisbane report notes about 125 women among Queensland’s 500 registered chemists. Many run their own shops or work as assistants or in hospitals, with few unemployment issues. Industrial chemistry also employs women and girls at sugar mills, while consumers are urged to consider Paling’s for home piano purchases.
Commonwealth Statistician reports Australia's gold production for 1933 at £6,151,000, a sharp rise from £1,814,457 in 1929. The record shows steady growth through the years 1930 to 1932, with 1933 matching higher world gold prices. If prices stay high, further mining expansion is expected to keep output rising.
Ripon preserves its horn ritual with nine o’clock blasts and ceremonial use by the Mayor’s staff while a new one-man treadmill training track for runners appears in an English sporting club’s facilities. In eight months a British aircraft maker sold 52 twin engined airliners valued near £150,000. PALING’s Player Pianos are advertised as easy to play and good company with favorable terms offered.
Monster bargains on ladies frocks hats and undergarments plus boys and men clothing. Readily available include floral voiles laces linens and knitted silks with sizes and prices, all fadeless fabrics in lemon green blue apricot white and many shades, plus hats, bloomers, vests, swimsuits and shirts from Dan's massive sale.
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