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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
1
This special reduction offers discounts on all current stock of ladies winter frocks and coats including fancy wool brushed tweeds face cloths and velours girls frocks and coats are also offered at a reduced price.
A Gloucester letter argues for a Gloucester to Jalcha route to aid defense and evacuation, boost food supply, and create work on a northern highway under Main Roads Board control. The writer urges local bodies’ unity and relief funds to build the road. Also note an ad claiming RU R pain relief with a money back guarantee.
Forbesdale residents and school children celebrated Empire Day on May 22 with speeches, songs, and a picnic. Donations funded prizes for pupils, toys for children, and fruit. The Forbesdale Hall Committee plans a 20 foot hall extension and reopens with a special event. In Kyogle, plumbers unearthed gold at a cafe site linked to the town's first hotel burned a decade ago.
An advertisement urges readers to send orders to H. Cooth, Jeweller, Glou cester for trials of city priced goods. Catalogues kept on hand and satisfaction guaranteed, promoting direct ordering and dependable service.
Mr C F E Bennett asked if the Acting Premier saw a press note about £23000 from the Federal Government for emergency landing grounds on the Sydney to Brisbane air route. Lt Col Bruxner said funds come under local authorities, with site selection by the Commonwealth Civil Aviation Department, and he would seek fuller details.
Cannonball Baker tested a Graham Crusader across 4744 miles in the United States setting a fuel economy record of 27.30 miles per gallon. The journey faced -10 to 95 degree conditions, snow and ice, deserts, and elevations from 5500 to minus 20 feet. Motor authorities praise the car's performance and economy.
Readers protest blocked grandstand access at the Park during Empire Day events. Gate netting and a temporary fence hindered entry, forcing some visitors to use the oval for seating and food service. Calls come for spring‑loaded gates and a designated water-boiling facility to aid local picnickers and campers.
The Australian Agricultural Council backs C S I R in liaising with UK authorities over Northern Ireland tests of the Spablinger vaccine for bovine tuberculosis. English girls supposedly learn swimming faster than boys. U S car owners paid £260 million in taxes last year. A man is said to be at his physical peak between ages 20 and 28.
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