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Newspaper
Adelong And Tumut Express
Location
Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
7
Fragmented notice notes a Christmas sale event linked to the Coastal Farmers Society, with references to cooperatives, merchant firms, and grain and salt distribution. Limited readable elements mention permit and timing, suggesting a community sale and market preparations.
A. Barraclough Ltd of 85 George Street Sydney states they visit Unis town regularly for years and invite inquiries for the date of next visit. They offer qualified optical services and ask readers to write for details.
Public auction notices offer parcels in Tumut parish Part of Portion 292 and 298 totaling several acres. Improvements include a weatherboard house shed orchard and fenced plots. Lots 10 11 18 16 in Section B and Lots 2 3 4 Section A Allotment 10 Section 42 with defined areas and structures.
Telegraphic London reports on a Manchester Guardian critique of the Sydney cricket mates and mentions Gilligan’s team defeat. The piece shifts to a murder case in Linde, then Australian parliamentary remarks by Mr Leng defending Labor members and explosive scare claims. Markets in Homebiss note cattle, potatoes, hay, onions with varied prices.
The Tumut Catholic Church marked its consecration anniversary with a high mass and sermon by Rev. Devine and others. The talk highlighted growth in priestly training with over 400 Australian students in seminaries and colleges, urging continued fundraising to support bursaries and religious vocations.
The report reviews the Blessed Sacrament Bursary Fund during the year, noting balance, interest received, and expenses. It details shortfalls, allocations to the Government Savings Bank, and planned grants for students at Adelong and Sprinzwond College, with hopes for expanding bursaries and the mission fund.
A vintage advertisement touts Magnesia as a safe stomach remedy. It claims it neutralizes stomach acid quickly, relieves inflamed or irritated stomachs, and can be found at retailers with the label “WISMAO.” The copy presents bold health claims and urges readers to seek the product for relief.
In Batlow a heated debate arises over the common lands and the town’s future use. Local figures argue about the costs, benefits, and governance, while residents call for clear plans and protections for public access and assets.
A clerical vacancy is announced in the Bosra of Trustees with Rev Fr Having to be transferred. The statement extends formal greetings and assurances to the community while noting support for the mission and its continuation in the near term. The signatories include J. Sharkey, PP, and others.
A mixed report outlines Burkingshaw’s and others shops, forthcoming events, and appeals. Mentions Mr H K Anderson, Mr J Anderson, and Sydney Morning Herald correspondent visits. References hospital committee, pastoral and agricultural notices, and donor acknowledgments from outlying localities.
A brief meeting report outlines arrangements for a Wednesday event in Tumut with officials and the secretary projecting a small turnout. The note mentions the purpose of the gathering and the involvement of a Herald reporter.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Allan W Beach in Arguste dated December 1930. The text mentions council representation and secretary positions with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
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