15 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
1
An analysis of how wages and the pound’s purchasing power have changed since 1901, noting double wage growth yet higher living costs. It discusses shifts in prices, production, and the burden on primary producers amid industrial change and government policy impacts.
Saturday event results show W R MacPherson and D Brewing won the 4-ball over the Unks at the Common with 2 up. Other scores include W T Rassow n and W J Dridals 1 down, Lawn MacPhere 3 down, and various detailed horseplay results. Club Champion standings list A Grade players and a future gathering noted for Thursday at the club house with provisions.
Coron Town Club wins the vice presidents trophy in an eclectic competition at W. H. K. Grill. Hoyeted takes the stroke title as teammates share victories in a friendly Yarrawongs match with Corons Town Club, led by President Hargreaves.
The report notes Corowa’s centenary upshot with proposals for relief as unemployment rises. Government action may follow including a mounted demonstration to press officials. A flood risk from Mulwala is discussed along with arrests by gaming police and tax evasion indictments affecting several figures.
Balldale correspondent reports Mrs W A Berris of Readal Bale Hopafield near hospital imminent. Miss Elin Opler daughter of Mr and Mrs O Geter of Talhinte has returned home after private hospital care in Wagen. Norah, daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Seymour of Asoldean, is guest of her parents. Town show prep by Mrs Lush with Claus Shipard and Gertie Fleer planned at Mira. Competition results noted during the week with several winners and stroke counts.
General Manager of Sydney County Council reports spending about £4000 on advertisement of electricity promotion on the back of a Valencia form. He claims many questions remain about the valid display and timing of such ads and warns against misinterpretation and unclear print in the notices.
A cryptic note reports a seer named Rogatromente prophesying a fate altering event. Local witnesses describe unusual symbols and a recurring chant heard near the market at dusk.
The meeting features Flying Theoplan and Flying Nebo in strong showings as Flying Theoplan takes a main event heat and Velvet Red shines in several divisions. Sweet Molly narrowly defeats Velvet Lad in a tight finish, with Contenders like The Black Lad and Cash Mehs also pushing for scores in a lively program at the speedway.
The item reports on air mail postage rates and publicity about prepaid air mail services. It references the Postmaster General and notes discussions among the public about the correct rates and routes for air mail from Australia to the United Kingdom, with scattered racehorse style betting terms interspersed in the OCR. The Times source note appears at the end.
A Crawford clinched first place in the Radinnde road event held Saturday with a strong outward surge and steady pace. Bartlett finished second as Tucker, Williamson, and Brice chased late. final times placed Crawford ahead by a slim margin amid a hard fought field.
Younghusband Limited Melbourne reports sale on account of Gundyaimblab Pty Ltd of 40104 acres freehold including about 1700 acres of valuable land and all sheep cattle and horses on the property at Hitlaboog in the Deottignin district New South Wales at an introductory price.
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