20 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
1
Full page promotional notice for Garner's department store featuring mosquito nets rugs mats and linen items at discounted clearance prices. Includes special offers on stockings pajamas slippers sandals kid slippers rubber aprons and hardware with double coupons and remaining Xmas cakes at reduced prices.
At Canberra Science Congress Sir John Russell urges closer settlement and intensive farming to prevent soil erosion across Australia. He warns coastal erosion from bushfires, headwater mismanagement, and tree clearing threatens national pasture and future stability.
Senior piggery instructor Mr. Bostock says the North Coast offers ideal conditions for pig production but current production fails to meet market standards. He urges more breeders, regular litters, pig grading, and creation of pig clubs to raise quality and ensure steady supply for both local and export markets.
Sir Frederick Menzies argues the Bath ironing apparatus is not yet perfected while noting Lord Nuffield has donated respirators to Britain. The remark links medical equipment progress to wartime aid and reflects public debate on adequacy of home devices versus hospital supplies.
A surfer at East Ballina wrestled a 40 pound jewfish ashore after a long battle on the breakwater. The fish swam north into breakers and drew a crowd before a local man named the catch and finally brought it to shallow water. It was tackled and brought to the beach by a son of Mr R H Finlay of Lismore.
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