24 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
1
London sight specialist Dr J Bono will visit Grenfell on Monday September 4 for appointments. If he dies, arrangements may be made at Edwards Maarriney, vulling rom, Reyal 1.
Milauty designs a new spring gown as Miriam Jordan models a cornflower blue velvet dress with a three fin cape collar and a blue velvet belt. She wears a soft trimmed hat with a blue spotted brim, while poised for upcoming stage appearances with Eligea Landi and Warner Baxter.
The article notes girls embracing trouser wear and men’s leather jackets as part of their sports wardrobe. Madge Evans, Matro Oldwyn-Mayer player, models a yellow suede jacket paired with green hero gloves and a cloth skirt.
Local records office offers a variety of rubber stamp designs for purchase. Customers can choose from numerous patterns and sizes to suit archival, business, or personal labeling needs.
Men s handkerchiefs offered with a throw for two shillings. Ladies colored felt slippers soft sole special priced at one shilling five pence per pair. Local shop advertises limited stock.
Commander Attilio Gatti returns from Northern Rhodesia with a strange statue named the Goddess of Love, Fountain of Life, and Happiness found in a swamp near Angola. The tale, recounted in Hidden Africa, describes a cavern temple, a skilled wooden statue, and a witch doctor prophecy linking the boy guide to a white man believed to be blessed by the goddess.
An open letter from Thos. A. Taster, secretary of the Young District Association, appeals to Grenfell residents to attend the Young Show on the 9th 30th and a date this month. The letter notes a previous separation of the Sheep Show and annual event caused a dip in attendance and urges reciprocal visitation to boost turnout, highlighting public holidays on Wednesday and Thursday in the Young District.
The report lauds 16 year old P Eagar of Central Cumberland as a standout batsman with an average of 22.25 from 14 innings and 267 runs, including notable scores against Northern District Paddington Mosman St George and others. It credits his natural timing and technique, notes a five over spell of 4 for 25, and predicts rapid rise to first grade.
The August 17 market note says Thursday's sheep trade was irregular with prices about four lower. There was a noted shortage of prime merino and ewes. Cattle numbers reached 1400, within requirements, and activity followed the previous day with a similarly steady to dull tone overall.
A narrator recalls entering a cavern tavern and admiring an ornate idol with a carved shell necklace symbol of chiefs. After a village dance honoring Commander Gatti returning with his adopted son, the witch doctor presents a statue of the Goddess to mark the voyage.
Church of England services listed for Grenfell Brundad Grenfell Tybbul Quanitilia Rimbaldry Greenethorpe and nearby areas with times from 7 pm to 11 am Rev Norman Cooke Rev J Walton Rev Gibbons Rev J S Paine Salvation Army meetings at Kneedrill Home League and other gatherings Holy meetings Praise meetings and evening sessions noted Also Seventh Day Adventist Masonic Hall Saturday schedule Sabbath School 2 45 pm Church service 3 15 pm There are notices for Holiness meetings and other church activities in the district.
Fy ety OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS announce a visit at the Exchange Hotel Grenfell. The next session is on Wednesday September 20 from 10 am to 1 pm at 87 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
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