14 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Braidwood Review And District Advocate
Location
Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
1
The firm announces Mr. KR B Johnson has returned to the district as Manager of the company and will oversee operations including trust funds, motor haulage contracts for a 45h.p. lorry with 44 ton capacity and prompt service. The previous driver has left the service.
The Shire Council asks permission to increase rats beyond the statutory minimum to obtain additional revenue. The council argues extra funds are needed to cover costs and keep roads and local services intact.
The article argues for a fresh land valuation to raise revenue for road and bridge maintenance amid rising costs and stalled Council income. It notes undervalued land, unequal assessments, and criticizes existing rate levels while urging a public inquiry and possible rate increases to fund better roads.
Wuhn Dunshea petitions for divorce from Rost May Dunshea alleging desertion starting in 1908 after she left for Melbourne to see her brother and a supposed brother. He testified he was widowed at their 1907 Sydney marriage and has not seen her since. Justice Gordon grants a decree nisi with absolute in six months.
Special models offered in colors Alice Blue Saxe Niger and Black. New fashionable hats in updated line with untrimmed styles in Mole Navy Cherry White and Vieux Rose. Hats described as newly designed, graceful, and poised for contemporary wear with price details.
Trimmed hats highlight new plaited Sally Straw finish for ribbons in colors Alice Blue Saxe Mustard and Cherry offered for the season by local millinery shops.
Our showroom presents the latest in millinery with values above average. View a varied and extensive range of ladies hats on display at the commercial local stores.
A local retailer promotes a wide assortment of blouses for afternoon or evening wear. The advertisement encourages women to visit and choose in a full range of styles and sizes.
Fashion notice touts Ciepeslechine and Georgette blouses in navy black cham pagne pink and white. Emphasizes style finish and value for shoppers seeking refined apparel options.
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