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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
4
Dan and Gladys witness a fatal shooting outside the Jewel Manufacturers Limited shop after a ball at a police precinct. The watchman is killed. Dan checks the premises while Gladys heads to the police box, aiming to alert authorities and monitor the building.
Dan guards a jewelry shop after a watchman is shot. He suspects robbery and notes a milk truck and a green paint tube found near the crime scene. Sergeant Briscow questions him, inspects the strongroom, and signals a broader police stakeout as detectives close in. The story continues.
Gloucester Shire Council discussed Mr Nairn's road access and a promised loan and grant from Apsley Shire for improvements. An inspection was agreed for Mr Germon’s road and a survey for material costs, plus a plan to extend surfacing to Stratford beyond the railway gates. Blackberries on Craven Plateau and Craven Plateau road degradation were raised, with inspections planned and a cost estimate around £180 to relieve water damage and improve drainage. An inspector will assess and a £160 fund was noted for urgent repairs. The Returned Soldiers Employment Board sought guidance on appointing a Shire Engineer from three applicants including returned soldiers.
An old advertisement fragment from Victoria shows a health claim by Me No Creighton. It mentions sciatica relief and a remedy sold with a free booklet offer. The readable parts point to a street and parish merchant promoting a rheumatism solution with a modest sales pitch.
Debates over boundary transfers and road funding dominate Gloucester council talks. Officials push for Manning Council to open a mile and a half road, while Gloucester resists rate transfers. Departments discuss train and water supply concerns, highway repairs, and a public meeting to gauge local opinion on defence matters. Citizens' committees consider supporting local bands and approving public works budgets.
Singer Drophead machines and full enclosed cabinets offered with easy terms and deposits. Also repairing all makes of sewing machines. W Bedford accal Agents at Garners Cash Stores advertise low prices and payment options.
The pamphlet explains dried fruit processing including dried apricots peaches pears prunes and raisins with details on freshness dyeing texture size and color. It notes grading before packing and mentions related guides on canning and bottling fruit available free from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
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