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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1938
Page
3
Double red brocaded silk eiderdowns in rose with black trimming priced 42 shillings. Beauty Sleep Gold Satin Eiderdowns with rocking trimmings dustproof priced 38 shillings 6 pence. 90 by 72 inch all wool white Laconia blankets priced 42 shillings 6 pence.
The bill introduced by Treasurer Mr Casey in Parliament proposes a social insurance scheme for sickness disablement and old age pensions. It will affect about 8.6 million Australians, directly over 1.85 million people, with compulsory and voluntary contributors expanding coverage. Weekly contributions start at 4s for men and 2s 6d for women, with employers paying in each case.
After a 31 hour retirement, Leonard William Roberts, 34, was acquitted of murdering Dorothy May Everett in Newcastle on November 28. The jury returned the not guilty verdict Friday night. Roberts signed a statement praising his counsel and solicitor for preventing a grave miscarriage of justice.
The N R M A backs a Wingham Council plan to build about 12 miles of road from Bulga Plateau to Oxley Highway. The project promises access to scenic country and a direct link between Wingham Burgs districts and the Oxley Highway, a key north coast traffic route. Currently the only trafficable route to the plateau is from Wingarf to Ellenborough Falls.
The Taxpayers Association argues Post Office surpluses exceeding 2 million pounds would amount to a direct tax on business. Secretary John M White says a government utility should not add to commerce taxation and profits beyond costs should end. The rest notes mass production in an American car factory and that boredom and thirst for adventure raise London juvenile crime.
The Gloucester District Tennis Association opened Saturday with some strong teams but many out of practice. Results show A Grade victories for Victory over Ipper Barrington and Presbyterian over Factory, with other close scores. Division 2 and 1 details list Upper Barrington, Tugrabash, Stratford, Wangas and more. Many results await handover. teams urged to use the Post for delivery and ensure cards reach the secretary. An Association meeting is set for Thursday at the School of Arts at 8:30 p.m.
Woolford faces Les Kenney and a slate of matches listed for the Locke Cup and Monthly Medal draw to be played tomorrow. The committee will meet on the Links at 11 o clock Sunday to organize and chair the day’s events.
Mr. L. E. Monro of Market Street Glousreter has been appointed district agent for the area. The notice marks a new assignment with responsibilities in local administration and outreach.
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