This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1934
Page
3
A vintage advertisement lists BRITISH WINDEYETTE fabrics in colors and stripes with yardage and per dozen prices. It promotes FLANNELETTE nightdresses fleecy lined bloomers and pullover sweaters for ladies and children, plus men's all wool pullovers and pyjamas, fleece lined undershirts and heavy golf socks with sizes and bargain prices.
A man failed to answer four summons for driving without a license at Dunster police court, claiming marriage as his excuse. He sent a letter noting he had just married and enclosing his license and marriage certificate.
Amid general laughter the cane was dismissed. Stratford defeated Stroud at Stratford on Saturday last by 8 points to 8.
Police surprise raid on a galvanised iron shed in Wells street South Melbourne recovered 15 rifles of various types and about 15000 bullets. The exact calibres include .22 tong and short and .403. Police kept details secret as officials warned further developments may follow.
A New South Wales mining report shows gold output reached its highest level since 1921 with a value of the Metals and Minerals won in 1933 totaling £15,078,032, an increase over the previous year. The report notes the end of 1933 gold total stands at 7,313,996 ounces and the value of metals and minerals won in New South Wales rose, reflecting stronger mining activity.
An article on dairy quality stresses that milk and cream quality hinges on farm care and hygiene. It covers clean cows, sterile containers, clean utensils, proper hand hygiene, and regular sanitation. It urges clean surroundings, cool storage, and the use of water and scrubbing brushes to prevent contamination by germs. It notes the value of inexpensive milk coolers to maintain low temperatures and inhibit bacterial growth.
Commercial stock sale notes brisk bidding in Sydney markets with up to 158 higher values after a large yarding of 41854. Maitland fat cattle near 26 head, vealers light, best cows to 6 18, calves strong at 40 to 80 shillings, pigs constrained by wet weather but prices steady with heavy porkers 86 shillings to 40, light 40 to 45 shillings.
Hotel manager Francis Black of the Grand Hotel Hunter street Sydney was struck on the head with a sandbag and robbed of a bag containing £100 from the day's takings. The attacker fled in a stolen motor car, with two men seen driving it into Rae street Surrey Hills before vanishing. A woman witness alerted police who conducted a wide search.
Canberra reports Commonwealth Geologist Dr. Woolnough endorses the Tennant's Creek surface showings and shallow-depth prospects, urging an immediate lease survey. He notes widespread promising prospecting and many rich deposits, while cautioning uncertainty about deep continuance.
H Coote Jeweller Gloucester advertises repair services for watches clocks guns rifles and mechanical instruments with all repairs guaranteed. Also pitches spectacles as relief for eye strain to attract customers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.