15 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
1
A chaotic collection of public notices and employment requests from Bland Shire. Entries mention housing and shop adverts, required works contracts, and invitations for bids, with assorted names, addresses, and dates embedded in a dated, provincial notice format.
Arnold Shaw the plumber plans regular visits to the Exchange Hotel in Grenfell Sydney grentell. He will visit Grentell Exchange Hotel on Thursday February 10.
Jenkins announces he has taken over the bakery formerly owned by Les Bray and aims to keep Bray’s patronage. The menu features white and brown bread, buns, cakes, and other items at reasonable prices. A Williams of Caldwell handles wines and champagne with prompt delivery from Wood Street.
Last Saturday a litter was collected house to house in Grenfell to raise funds for amenities and entertainment for young New Australians at the Migrant Reception Centre. A sale of goods is planned for Saturday next, with proceeds to Station Waurh Bros car park on Wednesday. Residents are urged to contribute and attend the sale to support welfare.
The T and G Mutual Life Society presents its annual report reflecting life and industrial policies, premiums, and assets as of September. It notes surpluses in life departments, with detailed risk selection and policy endorsements, benefiting members through prudent management.
At Forbes Worbes monthly sheep sale 22 000 sheep were offered with strong attendance. Quality crossbred ewes and merino wethers sold well while a pen of July shorn ewes and some young Corrie stock showed varied prices. Prices ranged broadly with good demand for ewe lambs and wether offspring.
A damaged OCR fragment from St. Joseph's Church references various unclear phrases and names, including appears to mention cops, hats, and a possible event or timetable but lacks readable specifics. The readable bits hint at a community notice or public listing without concrete details or dates.
Local updates report a school nativity test set for 8.0 with about forty children expected. Health improvements noted at the hospital and new property purchases by Mr. Thewes. A major hotel fire caused extensive damage to paddocks and stock, described as the worst in the district. December 12, 1949.
A damaged notice outlines eligibility and application steps for War Service Land Settlement. It mentions Tamworth and Metab, with references to agents and offices in Wy Districts and dates for public or individual applications. The document names officials and indicates that further details will be available from district agents.
Tenders are invited for the farming and grazing property on the Lachlan River area. The lease term covers freehold style tenancy with a cottage and outbuildings, the highest tender not below reserve. Tender must be sent to Allan E. Cut, Solicitor, 129 Pin Street, Sydney, before Thursday December Jed.
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