05 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1933
Page
1
A local store advertises a wonderful range in its Dress Department highlighting new arrivals and seasonal selections. Shoppers are invited to explore a diverse assortment of garments, with emphasis on styles, colors, and affordable pricing.
St John’s Ambulance Corps members received awards after examinations at the Railway Refreshment Rooms. Mr. W Hayman chaired, with Mr. C Martin praised for organizing the course. Drs Munro and Anderson spoke on doctors’ lectures and support. Instructor Mr J S McLaughlin awarded badge. several members listed as having passed or awarded, including trainees and primary entrants.
A report notes only one per cent of London schoolchildren are poorly dressed, indicating broader welfare or charity support. The figures suggest most students arrive at classes in acceptable clothing, reflecting local aid impact and ongoing concerns over remaining pockets of need.
A vintage boot repair shop advertisement lists boot lasts in various sizes and prices, tools like boot knives hammers awls tacks and rivets, waxed threads leather soles and heels, rubber stocks and solutions, and several combination and leather goods sets. The ad uses old pricing and unit terms such as 2 feet and heel 2/-, 4 feet 5/-, 10d, 6d, and 1/3. It emphasizes a wide range of repair materials and hardware for men's and ladies footwear, including soles heels and stoppers.
The NRA Medal Shoot ended at the rifle range with events at 500 and 600 yards. Winds and changing light affected sighting, but J. E. Privy and Bo Joinston each scored 88 at 600 yards, with HJ Channell also posting 38 at 600 though not a competitor. Prices and W Hayman led at 500 yards, while Hayman faltered at 600. Captain led the Tests with TL point. staff officer Captain Chapman OBE will visit Gloucester today, inspect the range, and address members at 7:30 pm after tea at the Railway Refreshments Rooms.
An article advises using a paint formulated for galvanised iron roofs due to expansion and contraction. For inexpensive buildings, mix 14th cement with one gallon boiled linseed oil, keep well stirred, and apply in warm weather. A Department of Agriculture pamphlet offers farming painting guidance. Britain’s child population rose about 40 percent between 1851 and 1981.
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