THAT NEW SUIT FOR XMAS
A fragment notes a new suit for Christmas and mentions men’s elastA strap trousers.
27 Nov 1936
Page 1
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
1
A fragment notes a new suit for Christmas and mentions men’s elastA strap trousers.
A Gloucester District Council led meeting of the Bemary Producers Union and representatives of Mh Lawer Hun ter uri discussed a study on carrying capacity and marketing, with Mr Ahrens and Mr Allen noting legal and policy issues. The gathering endorsed cooperation to establish a stud farm, reviewed finances, and planned stricter butter sales timing, while addressing beetle damage and road access for Barrington Tops.
Sir James Parr, ex NZ high commissioner in London, warned New Zealand that the international scene is as dangerous as possible. He noted Europe teeters monthly between distress and war as Britain funds armament while seeking to keep the League and peace efforts alive. He cited mass slum clearance in England with 350,000 more homes needed to finish the program.
The Public Order bill faces debate over banning political uniforms. Conservatives argue definition of uniforms and possible exemptions are needed. A proposed amendment would make wearing flags or emblems a crime, while Home Secretary promises action before committee stage ends.
The Department of Railways issued details on Christmas New Year excursions. Residents may travel to Sydney and intermediate stations with return tickets valid two months. Statewide trips start December 20 with dollat ions to South Australia in December, and to Queensland and Victoria from December 7. Tickets issued continuously until January 1 on New South Wales stations. Travelers urged to obtain a handbill from station masters outlining train arrangements fares and ticket availability.
Mr C E Ahrens who has served two years as Government Agrostologist in the Hunter and Gloucester districts has resigned and accepted an appointment as Principal of the Agricultural College at Fiji. He will begin duties in January. The district conference praised his work despite poor weather and drought, noting he laid a strong foundation for future producer benefits and earned broad support from officials and farmers.
Sir FitzRoy Donald Maclean, 26th Chief of the Clan Maclean, died aged 101 in London. Born near Duart Castle on Mull his vow to restore the castle came true in 1912. He hosted clansmen worldwide on his 190th birthday and may be buried at Tona. The note adds a Hungary Europe trend on human “freaks.”
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