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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
3
In 1935 DAN'S advertises widespread bargains across fabrics and apparel. Floral voiles and satins, lace, frocks, and children's garments dominate, with deep discounts like half price and clearances on linens, towels, shirts, vests, bloomers, and shoes. Numerous items emphasize fade resistance and varied colors, guiding shoppers to visit for low prices.
Very best quality ox beef, one hundred pounds, priced at £1 5s. Cash with order. All orders promptly attended to. J. A. Nichols, 342 High Street, West Maitland. Phone 856 or 404.
The report notes quieter local demand after the festive period with January quietness expected, while production stays heavy and the month often yields the highest outputs. It cites a holiday dip in butter quality this year and urges manufacturers to restore standards for New South Wales butter. London prices rose sharply during holidays, with spot values up about 7 per cent recently as buyers re-enter the market.
A government letter confirms the appointment of an Assistant Agrostologist to the Hunter and Gloucester districts due to staff shortages. The post will be based at Maltland with headquarters and will cover regions north to Tamworth Kempsey, south to Newcastle, east to the coast and Merriwa, west to the interior. The Primary Producers Union subsidises the two year post at £150 per year.
A circular from the Department of Agriculture Stock and Brands Branch drew attention to sections 48 and 51 of the Board Act 1934. The Armidale P P Board will seek exemption from sub section 6 of section 48 which prohibits moving stock within one month without a permit. The regulations may allow districts where this sub section does not apply.
In Bathurst district caterpillars infest lucerne crops and infest trout stomachs. Fishermen report fish refuse to bite as masses of insects fill the trout. The outbreak is widespread across the district impacting local angling.
Four lots of travelling sheep along the Moree Biniguy stock route suffered heavy losses between the 18 and 20 mile pegs after eating blue couch grass. Prussic acid poisoning was confirmed by Glenfield tests, clearing arsenic as a cause. Drovers are warned to keep sheep moving and avoid grazing in the affected stretch to prevent further fatalities.
A West Australian welcome event features a chairman who, unsure how to address the Duke of Gloucester, seeks a minimal speech. He proposes the toast to the King with scant remarks, prompting a cautious reaction from the duke amid a dance with a society belle and a lingering pass-out cheek moment.
A fly is described as a carrier of filth and disease, causing public health concerns. The Rex Research Corporation offers a liquid spray to kill flies and other insects, claimed to be a well known destroyer. The ad urges purchases from H. Coote, the Practical Jeweller in Gloucester.
An old time shop advertises grooming services with a pledge of attentive care and quality styling for patrons seeking male and female hairdressing in a period marketplace.
Quarterly issued subscription accounts call for prompt settlement. Readers are reminded that accounts three years in arrears may be referred to collectors L. & D.C. Rye if arrangements are not made and payments not received.
A sale of various fabrics detailing 36 inch linen and morocain materials in colors green pink grey red mustard orange and more priced per yard. Also lists 32 inch Harmony wash and 38 inch Toleralco cloth with fast colors and yard rates.
A shopping notice lists Lyestre Bloom Bloomers in pink blue and white with an end date of 3/11 and Lustre Dull Bloom Vests in the same colors ending 3/11. It also mentions womens and children's De Luxe One Piece Pyjamas in 1/11 and 24 sizing, with 4/11 and 3/11 dates.
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