12 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
A humorous fragment describes the Womadertrs wedding near Dubbo and their early domestic life. The couple, both hearty Australians, pursue work and independence, while Mrs Womaderry’s lively temper leads to playful verbal sparring and a dramatic exchange that ends with a sharp retort.
The Rev Mr El Grond departs his parish after seven years of steady toil leaving empty pews and a loving farewell. Local officials and church members gather for the event with Mayor Ordinehte among the speakers joking about parish life and the town’s routines as they bid him Godspeed and marvel at his steady service.
Fragmented account describes churchmen and locals at a Sunday gathering near a cricket pitch and tennis court. Mentions Mr Hart-volley and Mr Legbreak, self-sacrifice, departing minister, and hopes for success on a new cricket field and church activities.
A wedding toast at Beck Bend Well quotes the Rev chairman praising Willy Wagtaill for capturing Belle. He notes the bride’s luck and jokes about her new role as a domestic cabinet member with duties in home affairs and treasury, while Belle is instructed to manage multiple hats in the ceremony.
A contemplative scene in Treefere Gully on a pleasant November day. The narrator describes distance from wrecking and urban din, noting a half human half mechanical jazz disc, a nasal Yankee vocalist, and the lure of silence. A bunny crosses the grass as time seems to pause, eyes closed, seeking respite from human struggle and financial pursuit.
The piece lauds young players McCabe of Grenfell and Allsopp of Leeton for bold hitting against English bowlers. It argues country cricketers are finally showing potential, reviving hopes of Australia reclaiming and retaining the Ashes with Bradman era promise.
Harold Stiff announces purchase of the Bad Olery and Harness business long carried on by W J Rabbets. Stiff promises to continue all orders and repairs, acts as local agent for Colossal Mutual Fire Insurance Co, and notes contact by telephone 48.
A fragmentary message touts a home ownership program offering financial help to build a house. It emphasizes affordability and securing necessary funds, urging readers to use the plan to finance a personal dwelling. Details and origin are unclear due to corrupted text.
J. T. Ticehurst notifies that this Steam and Electric Laundry is now open with special attention to country orders. An inspection invited.
Rev N G F Cooke of the Presbyterian Church schedules services at 11 am and 7 39 pm, with Lonsdale at 5 20 am and Caragabal at 11 20 am. Details indicate local church activities and times.
church notices list multiple Sunday services from various places with times and events including St Josephs Grenfell consecration and community names such as Pinny Range Caregebal and Pullabooka Mealroy PP.
The Canadian statistics bureau signals a wheat harvest near 393 792 000 bushels this year, vs a record 866 526 000 in 1920. Wool clip for 1929 reaches 301 966 000 lbs, up 5 753 000 lbs from 1925. Canada expands its trade reach with eight more Trade Commissioners, to 31 senior and 18 assistants, serving in Batavia Shanghai Auckland Glasgow Liverpool Paris New York and Rio de Janeiro. Dalgety and Co. Ltd offers wheat storage with liberal advances to Sept 20 1920.
Printed and published by Harold Sydney Howarth and Cedric Somerville Howarth at Linotype Printing Works on Main Street Greniel New South Wales. This item records their proprietorship and the printer’s imprint for the local newspaper.
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