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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1934
Page
2
A fashion feature highlights Whatson's fancy linens offered in floral patterns all shades, emphasizing no two linens are alike. The piece underscores a trend toward unique, vibrant textiles and reflects the era's taste for bold, decorative fabrics.
Federal Elections coverage notes Mr P L Cantwell UAP will address electors at Garner's Corner Friday night Sept 7 at ? p.m. Follow up says Mr MacCartney Abbott UCP Senate candidate will speak Monday at School of Arts hall at 8 o'clock Readers are reminded of the dairy sale of Bir J McFadyen Jersey herd Wallanbah Friday next with cows and heifers in milk and springing offered Auctioneers are Matthewson & Co Paterson Easton & Co
A Gloucester column reports several radiator caps were removed from cars during a neighborhood stunt. Caps later found behind the Commercial Hotel were turned over to police. A gold watch, found at the rear of the Commercial Hotel, belonged to a relief worker and was recovered by an honest finder.
Gold at new highs drives sovereigns back into circulation with Australians paying rising prices. Commonwealth Bank in Sydney offered 4 0 5 for sovereigns, the highest ever, as WA gold production for eight months reached about £4 600 000 in Australian currency, up on last year. Prospects brighten for miners due to more low grade ore becoming profitable.
Gloucester owned poultry excelled at the Kempsey Poultry Show with Messrs S Martin J Thomas and H C Jory W represented in various breeds and winning prizes. Gloucester fowls seldom fail at outside centres including the Royal and NSW Poultry Club shows, proving the district breeds are high quality. A house warming for Bert Nash’s residence featured a benefit dance for Laurie Chubb, raising £14 15s with thanks to all who contributed.
The Gloucester Brass Band fundraiser ends Friday with a card and dance social at Majestic Theatre. Votes tally after the 9 pm poll close and prizes are awarded. A social offers old-time waltzing and one-step contests for players and dancers.
Heavy rain and a flooded river forced Paterson Kirston and Co to delay the Gloucester cattle sale. The sale will be held at Mr Hicks's on Wednesday the 12th, with 1,100 head including choice station bred bullocks and steers.
A Mely bourne exchange notes Aberdeen generosity at a factory where workers each donated one shilling to fund a chairman gift. Cigarette packets were bought for one shilling each, coupons sent to makers for a wireless set, and gifts given on the night. A co operative member earned a 2 shilling 10 pence bonus, netting the event free and adding 4 shillings 10 pence to the social fund.
A notice invites Y A L Boys Ladies to meet at Mrs A J White's residence on Friday afternoon to plan an afternoon event for the boys on the upcoming Tuesday. A separate brief item notes T Davidson, a Rockhampton district prospector, found a 22 ounce gold nugget during a long-ago rush and has recently returned to pursue luck again.
An advertisement directed to H. Coote, Jeweler, Cloud Cester, urging readers to buy locally at city prices. It promises catalogues on hand and guarantees satisfaction as a trial convinces that needs can be supplied locally.
Mr A F White has installed a modern hygienic meat display and storage contrivance featuring a refrigerating glass display counter and electric cooler. Joints and varieties of meat are arranged on trays for easy selection, marking an improved and sanitary service.
The wet weather again stops play with no competitions held. The Associates list the Locke Cup and Monthly Medal matchups for tomorrow with draws including Miss Higgins vs Mrs Ashworth and Mrs Hall vs Mrs Misa among many more.
A lively Ramany themed event at the Majestic Theatre drew a large audience for an opening act and a carnival style “rain” show. Gypsy performers in colorful attire entertained with a chocolate wheel, stalls, a caravan backdrop, and a Gypsy fortune teller. Proceeds benefit Miss Edna Penfold in the Band Popular Girl Competition.
Pavernon aston & Co. announce a very successful Krambach sale last Tuesday with high quality yarding and strong demand. Aj Ines Ware sold well. various consignors including Murray, Paterson, Schneider, and Chapman saw good prices for Durham and Devon stock, cows and calves, and store cattle. Homebush and Maitland sales note rising prices for fat cattle, calves, and general stock with steady competition and firm to higher returns.
The Sun notes the shift to radio in the election campaign as the nation nears the polls, arguing radio dulls public demonstrations while empowering voters to seek political knowledge from the comfort of home. It contrasts wartime vigor with the quieter era of wireless campaigning and the end of hustings fervor.
Prime Minister Mr Lyon said a Cabinet meeting would be called soon to discuss the sable from the High Commissioner Bruce on new cotton duties. Ministers are dispersed across Australia on protection campaigns, delaying a full gathering.
In Unter den Linden, Meriin, a clock made for smokers is exhibited. The base is cut from a clear box, the hands are cigars with a large one for minutes and a small one for hours. Sixty cigar tips circle the edge to mark minutes, and the pendulum is a briar pipe.
Preliminary notice states T. Carlton received instructions from L.A. LRA to sell by auction at GLARE VAL three miles from Stroud Road. The activity covers the entire CHOICE DAIRY HERD along with farming implements. Full particulars will be issued.
Monthly dairy inspectors report very bright prospects for spring in the Tweed Bangalow area with mild August weather and about two inches of rain. Production rose while cattle condition fell in some centres unless pastures were supplemented. cream supplies are improving and pastures show white clover. In Richmond highland pastures thrive but low-lying areas lag. middle rivers see favorable weather with some floods reducing factory outputs. stock condition remains fair to good and spring pasture prospects look excellent. Beneficial rains boost Hunter Valley though Upper Hunter needs more fodder, while New England shows variable cream supply and quality remains fair but tainted in places.
A detailed sale list from Gloucester auctioneers Annocated Auctioneers Tom Hicks and Paterson Easton & Co presents 15 to 50 head of bullocks cows heifers and calves. It features Durhams Devon crosses Herefords and mixed stores with ages from 2 to 8 years and prices per head or per cent with calves at foot. Buyers advised the yarding will be substantial and complete.
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