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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
3
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The late Mr Frank Blanch a Swan Bay native and timber worker died after a three year illness. He resided 27 years in the district and left a widow Miss Boyd of Stockton, four daughters and three sons. The funeral was held at Gloucester Cemetery with Rev J A Smith officiating.
A Sydney conference of butter factory representatives from across New South Wales discusses the newly enacted Dairy Subsidy Act. The meeting seeks full dairy farmer representation, with plans to report to the Australian Dairy Farmers Federation and then to the Prime Minister. Protests rise at dairy centers against the subsidy.
Public notice convenes a meeting of all who are interested in establishing a Manning District Ambulance Service branch at Gloucester. The meeting will be held Monday October 26 at p.m at the School of Arts, with representatives of the service addressing attendees. I Moore Shire President.
J Enright offers a bold cattle lot for auction on Tuesday November 3 at 1 pm. The listing promotes a new Lister 100% efficient Separator to boost cream cheques, with Brian Carolan as local agent for Dangar Gedye Malloch Ltd.
A notice lists a clothing issue for Sunday October 25 with start times at Gloucester 10 am and Gangur 11 am. E Jenkins is captain of G Coy of the Dangar G Milker project, with improvements noted to boost production at lower cost and a call to investigate. A local agent Brian Carolan of Dangar Gedye Malloch Ltd is seeking a LotchoBoy in good condition and a domestic position for Mrs J N Channon of Queen Street Gloucester with attractive wages.
Tenders are invited for the Sewerage and Laundry Building at The Rectory Gloucester. Work may be tendered separately or in conjunction. Plans and specifications are viewable at the Rectory. Tenders must be lodged by Tuesday 27 October at 4 p.m. Cliff Smith, Hon. Sec.
Separate tenders closing Friday 6 November 1942 at 4 pm invited from sewer plumbers for installation of two beverage connections under Contracts Nos 27 and 13. Plans and specifications may be inspected at Council Chambers Gloucester Co Kemp Acting Shire Clerk Shire Office Gloucester 21/10/42.
A fragmented ad lists Tootal prints and Tootoiles crease resisting fabrics with white spots and stripes on green burgundy navy grounds. Prices 6 shillings 6 pence per yard, coupons required. varieties include Attractive Sportslyn Floral Haircords Hartex and more in 36 inch width with multiple color options and uses for dresses shirts and suits.
Show room debut features women's smart linen Sundek sandspun and sportslyn suits and frocks in multiple colors with new embroidery and drawn thread. Includes suits 14 coupons frocks 12 coupons slack suit option waist 24 to 30 inches priced 66 shillings with 11 coupons required and basic blouse to pair with suits slacks and skirts, all British Capri in bright spots florals checks.
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