Grenfell News Briefs and Local Happenings
Grenfell sees Vincent Pfeiffer pass electrical engineering exams. A wedding unites John A. Hammond and Bertha Shaw at Holy Trinity Church. The Observer changes hands as T. M. Woodlands acquires the Grenfell paper. Death of Phillip Jamieson at 74 marks local bereavement. Ernest Dodd assumes Grenfell Lands Office duties. A Christmas Eve brawl prompts P M Scoble’s ruling. Percival appeals. Hospital finances show December activity and year-end balances. New pavilion plans for Grenfell P and A Society. Aimee Barrell wed to A E Graham with South Comet honeymoon. Bowling teams contest cups and defeats noted. Wheat price at 4/9 at Grenfell market. December rail receipts and wool shipments up. Pfeiffer brothers’ family sorrow reported. Grenfell junior cricket records wins over Forbes Juniors and Grenfell district, with Cowra defeats.
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Vincent Pfeiffer
W. D. Pfeiffer
Holy Trinity Church
Grenfell
John A. Hammond
Ming Bertha Shaw
N. Cooke
Grenfell “Observer
T. M. Woodlands
Canowindra Star
Jamieson
Caroline
Ernest Dodd
Forbes
Grenfell Lands Office
Scobie
Nicholls
Masi
Percival
Grenfell P. & A. Society
St. Cyprian'’s
Aimee Barrell
A. E. Graham
Groufell
Young
Cowra
Orange
Weed
South
W. DL. Pfeiffer
C. F. Heay
WingHam
Upper
Manning
Lkely
Grenfell District
Weir Reserve Attracts Council Interest For Improvement
In a mayoral minute Alderman Two Good notes rising popularity of the Weir reserve near South Forbes. Public access and river swimming draw patrons though no facilities exist. Proposals seek council control and enhancement with Mr Heinke’s help for tree planting and a temporary summer setup. Alderman Twist and Wayson discuss funding and sanitary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Twogood
South Forbes
Heinke
Ald. Watson
Unier
Landa
Counei
Council Jottings and Civic Reports From Forbes Session
The building inspector reports new structures to £3624 passed since January 1. Water data show 6 990 000 gallons pumped in two weeks, about 111 gallons per resident daily. Main Roads Board advises awaiting contractor plans for a Camp Street bridge tablet, if any, at contractor cost. Manly Council invites Mayor and Aldermen to Jubilee celebrations. invitation received. Week-end train Forbes Orange refused. Ald Meagher requests night lighting in Lachlan and Hunkin Streets to aid police. A complaint to the Railway Commissioners about late Forbes mail arrival is to be lodged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arites
Alnee
Camp Street
Main Roads Board
Manly
Forbes
Orange
Meagher
Lachlan
Hunkin
Ald. Meagher
Black's Store Ad Promotes Baby Gear and Knitted Goods
A vintage classified style notice invites customers to Black's Store in North Hill. It promises dainty baby items and a range of knitted coats caps pitchers dooties and bumpers from Misgaokin Stut with emphasis on real satisfaction and friendly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black's
North Hill
Sold Premises in Rankin Street Prompts Reduced Goods Sale
To the Public of Forbes we announce we have sold our premises on Rankin Street and are leaving Forbes. We are SELLING THE STOCK AT REDUCED PRICES including silver plated goods such as TEAPOTS HOT-WATER JUGS and EN TREE DISHES. We sell at a very low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winchcombe
Carson
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Rankin Street
Forbes
Stray Cattle Impounded Prompt Council Payroll Debate
A report by the Inspector of Nulmanances shows 2506 cattle were impounded this month. Alderman Twist complains of high costs to many defendants and suggests appointing the health officer as prosecuting officer to handle future cases. Ald. Watson questions guaranteed guilty pleas. The town clerk notes need for a prosecuting officer, and Twist’s motion passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nulmances
Ald. Twist
Ald. Watson
Thre
Ald
Twist
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R. & F. Heinke
R & F. Heinke
Templar Street
C. H. Taylor
Massey Harris Agency
CLYDE
the Assurance and Thrift Association
LIFE
British Traders’ Insurance CO
FEE
H. Byrnes
Dowling Street
Pitt-Street
Radford
George Adams
C. A. Austen
Williams & Co, LI
Bothwell
Fahmers’ Co-Operative Implement CO
John Shearer
BOYD
Farmers’ & General Life Assurance Corporation
New Zealand
Southern Union General Insurance Co
Australia
E. A. Austen Rankin Street
Jam-Buk
Council
Watson
Wayson
P.O. Box
John Bull
Morris
Morris-Oxford
Cowley
F. W. Gaggin
Armstrong-Siddeley
Lindley Walker Co-Operative Wheat Co.Ltd
Mark Lane
Linwale
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge St
Victor
Takaishi
Andrew Charlton
Ibaa
A. F. Stuche
Prow & Fry
Hangere and Decorators
Laghlan Street
Forbes Telephones
Shirwin- Williams
John Dolden & Co
A. & Maher
Oxford ST
Camp Hill
Charles C. Brownhill
Public Accountant
Court Street
Parkes
Hawke Bros
Whybrows
Columbia Shoes
Government Savings Bank
BR. D. Dickens
Borbes
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