22 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Braidwood Review And District Advocate
Location
Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
1
Wallace Street Braidwood advertises loans on grazing farming and dairying properties with office and private contact numbers for consultation and arrangements.
A brief note reflects on absence and wrongs to be righted, urging future good. It mentions Tuesday June 22 as a point of reference. The piece emphasizes action toward help and improvement.
A column rails against Chariton as an incompetent leader allied with AUW and Labor figures over Bruce referendum proposals. It defends Chariton as sincere, argues Parliament retains trade power, and ridicules AWU claims while warning of excommunication tactics. Also notes landowners resisting share-farming due to Workmen's Compensation Act and farmer discontent with industrial policy as Bavin tours the south coast.
An elderly local, M. Bruce sen., is described as remarkably active for his age. At 58 he reportedly rode a bullock on horseback, used a rope to reach a tree, cut branches with an axe, then loaded a slide and rode it home, showcasing surprising vigor.
In a candid confession William Be Johnson known as Pussyfoot states he lied bribed and drank to promote Prohibition. He admits bribing criminals for information and drinking gallons of liquor to further the cause and vows he would repeat the act if needed despite years of abstinence.
A Perth brokers conference proposes 1 220 000 bales for Australia before Christmas with Sydney adding 635 000 bales and a total 2 200 000 bales for the Australian clip. With no carryover, sale volume is half a million bales less than 1925 26 yet competition will intensify. Sales run June 1 to 28 with a 3200 bale catalogue on June 3.
Travel rugs and accessories advertised with price lines such as fringed rouge at 19/8 21/6 25/8 62/6 and white cream lanette goods. Lola and striped flannelettes offered at low prices like 1/9 and 1/6 with Keen value per the sale.
A vintage advertisement lists Bond's silk hose in Black and White with ten shades, plus ladies wool stockin gs in cashmere and silk and wool hose in new shades. It highlights many fabrics and garments with varied prices from 4/11 to 75/6 and notes new dress flannels and tweeds for men and women.
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