21 May 1937
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
1
Quality and lower prices in winter goods feature double width dress tweeds in neat fleck and check designs at 1 shilling 9 pence per yard. Double width wool de chenes in ideal dress material for winter wear in new popular shades. 54 in donegal tweeds in popular tonings for skirts and costumes at 7 shillings 11 pence per yard.
A Manning Shire deputation urged Minister for Public Works and Local Government B S Spooner to extend the bulk Newcastle to Taree electricity line to Wallamba and surrounding districts at fair cost. Bennet t explained prior efforts, Spooner pledged an officer to study distribution, costs, and franchise options, and suggested a county council or other body coordinate the rollout.
Thrills abound at Wirths Circus with acrobats, clowns, trained tigers and elephants. Mayeda Kobe balances on a rope and slides 80 feet, while Markoni clears a motor car and six men in a single somersault. Miss Nellie Conolly and Mr Philip Wirth jr perform skilled riding. Ten Zigani troupe do aerials. Ronald Ziganie executes a risky chair somersault. Lady Betty the trained gorilla stars alongside diverse acts. The show comes May 22 in Denison Street with afternoon zoo feeding and animal lecture. Reserved seats at Cavanoughs.
A riddle stating a clock is humble because it always holds its hands before its face and, despite good works, continually yawns itself down.
A Manning River Times report notes that electricity would empower farmers to work their lands economically and enjoy home life. It argues electricity is the cheapest light and power, urging adoption to avoid friction at home, as one speaker predicts households will clash with wives and daughters if they miss opportunities to install it. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. Bennett after the deputation spoke.
Readable fragments list oak bedroom suites with beds and bedframes in prices around £12 to £28, plus oak dining room and kitchen settings with multiple price points. Also mentions maple dining and assorted furniture items with inconsistent OCR figures.
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