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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1941
Page
3
Eastern Command issues a retroactive pay rise from November 7 for all on A SP rates including militia. Individuals without dependants receive 1/ a day extra, credited to pay books. Those with dependants see 6d to 63 a day passed to the dependant, with the compulsory allotment applying regardless of prior levels.
Tom Hicks reports a heavy yarding of cattle at the fortnightly sale held Tuesday with strong demand for good quality beef cattle. Darry cattle priced weaker. Numerous entries include C R Newton, Reg Newton, W H Crowfoot, Dan Carlson, Nigel Laurie, L B Deards, and many others. Gloucester pig sales noted heavy yarding. prime pigs firm, stores cheaper. Calf sale also reported good demand for prime calves with firm values.
Tom Hicks reports a fair yarding of calves at Gloucester calf sale with usual buyers present and firmer market for good calves. Sale totals show numerous consignors including Est J K Mackay and Boorer and Corbett with prices ranging from 2 shillings to 23/6 per head, while small weedy lots sold lower.
The Richmond River Herald reports on a Torres Strait Islander couple at Badu Island where a large wedding gown and attire are described. The tale centers on Molly and her partner Harry with extravagant outfits and a comical note about their oversized bare feet under the wedding attire. The C of E clergyman reacts to the spectacle.
A retailer catalogs Muriel Astor Face Powder and Rouge in limited fractions, Lipstick and Powder Base, plus Charme Carressant powders and lipsticks with varied fractions. The listing notes full stocks of LOUR NAY, THREE FLOWERS, CASH MERE BOUQUET, CORINNE, MAX FACTOR, GEMY and other popular cosmetics at reasonable prices.
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