16 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
1
Just opened a special line of dressed walking and talking dolls from May 9. Other items from February 6 include a fine range of toys of all descriptions, a beautiful line of Christmas cards, and autograph stationery. Diaries for 1927. Our prices made to suit you.
The notice lists church services for Grenfell and surrounds including Church of England, Andrew's Presbyterian, and Methodist services with times on Christmas Day and 26th December led by Rev. Norman G. F. Cooke and Rev. J. Richardson. It also describes a rabbit destruction method used near watering places involving temporary netting fences, funnels, and a possible poison alternative, noting a reported 2000 rabbits caught in one day and urging caution to protect stock and birds.
The Crookwell A P and AM Society announces Back-to-Crookwell Week from March 20 to 26, 1927. Former residents are urged to contact the Invitation Committee secretary to plan a full home-coming program with attractions and a hearty Crookwell welcome.
Jas Berman of Grenfell and Greene Thorpe promotes firefighting equipment and water carts to protect grass and crops, urging purchase.
Insurance firm Farmere and Settlers' Insurance Co. sues Berman over immediate coverage of hay stacks crops and fencing. The notice advertises quick sale of farm implements including 2 14 Sundercute and 1 10 Sundercut plus a Massey-Harris binder second hand. Printed by Harold Sydney Howarth and Cedric Somerville Howarth at Linotype Printing Works Grenfell NSW.
The notice promotes owning a home built to your use with affordable loan insurance plans. It lists the Federal Building Loan as the program, with a registered office at Alexandra House and local agents Callis and McClymont Builders and Contractors in Grenfell.
James Frazer Wholesale Cordial Manufacturer awarded bronze medal and certificate of merit at the Chicago World’s Fair and silver medal and certificate at the Royal Society Show Sydney for aerated waters and cordials. New machinery enlarged. Try our Nom into Cleating Beers. Agent for Dixon’s 0.7 and Squash.
The Young Grenfell Motor Service runs from Young at 8:30 am arriving Grenfell 9:45 am leaving Grenfell at 4:00 pm and arriving Young at 6:15 pm. Fares are 12 shillings 6 pence single and 1 pound return. Booking at Frazer's Betenes Hotel. Engagements between 11 am and 1 pm at the Seritage Hotel.
Port Macquarie writer reports five Norwegian ships arriving in Hobart led by the motor ship Nielsen-Alonso the largest and most modern whaler. The crew of 12 on each harpoon boat uses wireless and direction finding while the factory ship coordinates operations. The vessel can process up to 120 large blue whales daily, with 150 to 2000 barrels of oil and 20 to 30 cookers, all while weather holds.
Sunday services listed for Piney Range on Christmas Day at 10 am and January dates for Bimbi Pullabooka and Caragebal congregations. Services set for 10 am on specified Sundays with dates in late December and early January.
Bonus results announced as policies issued to Life Insurance. District Travelling Agent B Treatt of Young handles communications and patron inquiries from the field with emphasis on rapid processing and customer service.
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