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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1938

Page

3

Gloucester Pig Sales Report Yarding 300 Pigs

Matthewson and Co report 300 pigs yarded last Thursday with strong demand for heavy hogs and store pigs. Prices for individual buyers varied, with light porkers softer. calf sales noted 182 calves yesterday with improved quality and firmer market.

Gloucester Matthewson and Co J. Fraser R. G. Adams P. Koelner J. Hayes O. W. Edwards Herb. Rudkin G. Williams C. J. Bor Ham M. Kronan Cumming and Deards Helf G E. Westley S. FB. Mar King Bros C. Farley B. Easton C. T. Shaw Daphne Carter PF. Breese W Westley Hector Belt TS. Wilson H. Kirk] and Sons Borham and Shetlon Atkins F. J. Baweeds Mrs R Paterson R, Gon Jun Bat Ted. Pate

Summer Bargains Offer Wide Range of Fabrics and Apparel

A local ad promotes a vast summer sale featuring coloured silk, floral and striped fabrics, and heavy Bemberg. It lists ladies slips, vests, bloomers, and undergarments in multiple sizes with prices. Men’s shirts, pyjamas, trousers, hats, ties, and khaki shorts are offered, along with boys’ serge trousers and shirts, and household textiles including tea towels and damask.

Bemberg S.W Ladies Floral Harmony S.W. W Orford Oxford S.M EAGR

Statewide electricity scheme eyed to cut costs and boost rail

Premier Stevens discussed a £12,000,000 electricity development plan aiming to extend electric rail links from Newcastle to Goulburn and connect urban and rural centers. A central power authority may fund and supervise construction with Loan Council support. New power lines linking Newcastle and Nymboida, Snowy and Shoalhaven projects. nine to ten year cost spread. Tokyo reports Soviet military and naval activity feared in Japan amid rumors of Chinese intervention.

Stevens Sir Barte Page Newcastle Nowra Lithgow Goulburn Sydney Nymbolda Snowy Shoalhaven Tokyo Daily Telegraph Japan China

Gloucester C W A Younger Set meeting report and rain note

The Gloucester CWA Younger Set held its annual meeting at the Rest Rooms on December 15 with officers elected and plans to assist Kins George Park pending Gloucester Council action. A report shows a healthy balance and lists receipts and expenditures. next meeting moved to the first Tuesday each month. Also noted is a light warding at the fortnightly sale and 28 points of rain registered in Gloucester after a storm.

Atove Miss A Moffatt J. Mes James Grimes T Hicks Crom Parent W. Webeck Penfold Wates Yardy Weekes Dawson Easton Lowe McAndrew H. Easton George Park Gloucester Laston Webec L. McAndrew P. Lowe J. Deards We Ronan T. Lynen Roe. Lynch Bittey Wilson Forbes Landes W. ‘ Bagnall W. I Reichert D. Lovett Ken Barbour Akers Brussington Marie Green W. Con Expenses Entertainments Nolly J. P. Lee IV. Cr W. Paterson W - Sargom C. Maslen Geo. Smith D .Hopkins C. Nash L. Part Bat Ridgeway K. M. Murray B. Mulligan A. Murray A. Leslie Dat Nash L Bilis A. Nash Rmaston A. Sanscim H. Page W. J. Henderson N. J.venn H. McNaughton W. J. Dare J. Foyle Les, Holmes RK Ellis J. W Bergy M. Keegan

Eyes Need Help With Reading and Lighting After Forty

Many people over forty notice distance vision remains adequate but reading becomes hard. They need strong light and struggle with threading needles and viewing small objects farther away. The text suggests seeking eye assistance.

Bargains in Men s Wear at Special Sale Prices

Men s Ready to Wear 3 Piece Suits 52/6 down from 99/6. Thornproof suits 10 each. Sports coats and fur felt hats offered at sale prices. Wool felt hats and straw hats reduced. Cloth covered Topees 3/11. Cotton tweed work trousers 5/6. Silk Lisle half hose 2/6 for 3 pairs. Ties 1 6. Boys golf hose 9d pair. Chukka shirts 3/7 each.

Bandnotes: Sesqui Centenary Contest linked with Gloucester group

Bandmaster R Nietolis to play with Tie castle Band in the Sesqui Centenary State Championship. Xmas Eve reunion hosted by band with Gilbert McDonald presiding. Shire officials and members praised the Ladies Committee for boosting finances. Mrs A Pur don and Mrs Bert Nash received thanks for their roles. The event was lively and well attended.

R. Nietolis Gilbert McDonald A. J. White HN. Chaplin Gloucester Solers George Glover W. Bates A. Purdon Bert Nash

Pigs at Sydney sales show lower values across all classes

Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports Tuesday Sydney pig sales with total 1,000 head. Prices eased for all categories from backfatters to porkers, with top rates around 160 per head for extra prime and heavy pigs and baconers at 120 to 140 lb, down from prior levels. lighter weights priced 22 to 64 per hundredweight depending on class.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Porkers

Bargain Clearance on White Twill and Dress Materials

A fragmented sale notice lists White Twill sheeting in multiple widths and finishes at discounted per yard prices, plus various dress fabrics and silks with sale prices. Items include silk pique, muslin blends, Voiles, Organdie, Lace insertions, and Linen remnants, with several yardage bundles and color options while stocks last.

Siripe Bemberg Talletta

Footwear Specials in Men and Ladies Shoes Sale

Advertises special sale prices for men's black patent pumps and men’s black Cossack work boots. Also notes ladies’ sandals are reduced. dates indicated as 7/6 and 6/11 for the price offers. Local retail circular tone with brisk pricing emphasis.

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Mercery Grime& Small Church St A. Dan Bargain Gloucester and Taree Electricity Gloucester C.W.A Tom Hicks W. Wesley L. Davenport Donald Beaton R. Ellis R. A. Grant G. Year Homebush Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd G. H. Griffin School of Arts Manchester Iillinc Fez Duraval S.os U.S
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