Church Notices and Local Anecdotes Chronicle
Sunday notices from Grenfell and surrounding parishes list services at multiple churches with times and ministers. The column also includes community items about a camphor laurel on Hastings River, a child's balcony escape without injury, a fraud case sentencing in Wagga, and a dramatic snake-killing episode on the Molong railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings River District
Wells
Trailway
K. Winters
Red Black
Black
Ex-bank clerk Roy Hill case withdrawn at Central Police Court
Roy Stewart Hill, an ex bank clerk, faced a charge of stealing £1200 from the Primary Producers Bank of Australia Ltd at Young and Sydney. Bank prosecutor said to proceed if bank wished, but judge discharged the case as the bank did not wish to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stewart Hill
Central Police Court
Bank of Australia Ltd
Young and Sydney
Rowley
Sergt. Napper
Gates
Bin
Space farming blamed for reducing local newspaper revenue
The secretary of the Country Press Association warns members about space farming where storekeepers and others push stereos and natives into ordinary ad space. Regulation No 8 classifies such ads as casual unless a separate contract exists. The note urges unified resistance with Canada, New Zealand, and Australia presses backing the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Press
Hie
Ouisde
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Why country printers stay up late and hair goes gray
The Free Press notes reporters and printers in small towns face long hours and rising strain. It cites the Sarcoxia Record and The Grenfell Record for decades of boosting local business while pressing for home‑grown trade. Back then Back to Grenfell Week showcased town pride despite competitive bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
American Press
Grenfell
Ring on the finger worth a lot on the phone
A farmer center report notes a memorial fund for the late Mr. Farrar drew little support as subscriptions were solicited. The reference to Mr. Farrar is mentioned in connection with a Victorian informant who was ashamed to speak of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Mr. Farrar
Victorian
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SFO Ray
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Fiik
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
NSW. Conservatorium OF Music
Presbyterian Ladies
Miique
BEALE
Sol
Pas Huoif
Church of England
Warraderry
Norman G. F. Cooke
Th.ln
Presbyterian Church
Pyndah
Goma
Norman H. Symes
Methodist Church
TL Starr
Weddin
Cowra Owl
Treenethorpe
E. W. Hyde
Salvation Army
Ensign Oliver
Lieut
Wilson
Jack
Jerry Buil
Manuel Antonio Sousa
Cowra
Wagga
Sousa
Waga
Isabelle Bredsley
Agnes Reilly
Roy Hill
Gill & Halls, Limited
Ladies’ & Children’s
Hill & Halls, Ltd
GEO. Faul’s
Moria
Geo. Faul
Hammond & Son
the Music Centre
Young, Grenfell, Cowra
Canowindra
W. J. Rabbets Saddler and
Arne Ness S Maker
National Mutual Life Association
LTT
Reading
Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance CO
Lyd
Young
N. Bellamy
George Street
Bedrock
America
Anderson Bros
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