16 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
1
The article describes myall wood used mainly for fuel with quick burning light and ash left. It notes its strong scent and useful by products. workers fashion whip handles shields boomerangs and other items with polished, inlaid, and craped finishing touches.
A comic account describes a wombat avoiding fences by tearing nets and burrowing under water races. The creature frustrates miners by tunneling beneath barriers and escaping mostly near its entry point, leaving the start and exit places unclear. The tale notes the wombat’s persistent, stubborn breach strategy and its nuisance to miners in the area.
A historical excerpt discusses a fox’s hunting method for rabbits, noting precise staking of dens along burrow lines and timing to strike. It compares fox behavior with wombat perception, highlighting vibration senses and interior navigation. The text emphasizes skill and consistency in locating prey.
Fragmentary description of traditional boomerang making detailing selection of rootwood, preparation with ember fire, earth covering, and drying before shaping. Mentions terms like Ti Wakine and myall or yarrau, with notes on knotty wood and final balancing.
Native Indigo is described as a lowly spring bloom in shale country, noted for its pale creamy face against pink shrub blooms. The plant can intoxicate cattle, causing maddening behavior and difficulty in muster, according to seasoned ranchers.
The Curlews near extinction in much of New South Wales are falling victim to fox predation while elusive ground nests blend with scrub. The foolproof sign of a nest is the Master Crow’s behavior, and the Curlew’s long call is rarely heard at night, heightening the sense of isolation for campers.
The plant described is not a salad ingredient but a pest to western wheat growers. It grows five to six feet tall among the wheat, choking combs during stripping and hard to remove without damage. The seed is fine and black like tobacco, working through the screen and often wedged in the box after shipping. the stalks cause the main trouble.
A brief account describes a weed species nicknamed the bogan flea with a flower resembling a wild daisy. When dried the plant forms a small pod containing seeds that release barbed particles upon contact. The barbed seeds easily attach to clothing and skin, causing severe irritation and lingering discomfort for walkers who attempt removal.
Local promotion urges support for Frazer’s drinks including aerated waters cordials and hop beer.
Harold Stiff notifies he has purchased the Sad Delery and Harness business from W. J. Rabbet and will continue service. He promises prompt repair and order fulfillment. Stiff acts as local agent for Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company and provides telephone contact 43. Year after year, offers home building loans with reasonable terms and insurance policy options.
British United Press Budapest reports a wave of husband murders by Hungarian peasants. Twelve or more women in Tiszagurt and Nagyrov villages allegedly poisoned spouses to inherit land and remarry. Exhumations found arsenic jars. several accused bought poison from midwife Maurie Fazekas. One suspect hanged herself to avoid arrest. Many women never saw a plane or train.
Notifies that the Albion Hotel in Grenfell has been taken over and that the new owner intends to stock only high glass brands of liquors.
The NAMA is arranging a large camping area in Upper Burragorang Valley along the Wollondilly River for its members over Christmas and the holiday period. No charge for use. food and supplies will be provided from the Saturday before Christmas until after New Year’s Day. Intending campers should mail their names to the N.R.M.A Touring Department with position preference by registration.
Ticehurst Notipis announces the Steam and Electric Laundry is now open with special attention to country orders and invites inspections.
Grenfell and surrounding areas list multiple worship times across Church of England Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Grenfell. services at Wartaderry Cowra Road and Knee Drill with various meetings including Holiness Praise and Salvation sessions through the day. Rev. N G F Cooke and Rev. G L Connor identified as clergy.
Church notices list consecration details for St Josephs Grenfell with Nanas Day Himhi at 9 am on Sunday 29 September in Caraga Hoseam Piney Ranges and W am on Sunday Sth January at Pullabooka. P P McALROY P P.
The St Josephs Church Grenfell consecration occurs on December 22, 1999 with Pontifical High Mass at 10 am and Pontifical Vespers at 7 30 pm. Father Slattery will preach at High Mass and Very Rev Father Whelan will preach at Vespers. Sixteen trained boys from Goulburn join many priests for the occasion. A new organ will be in voice, a local choir is organized, and an appeal for funds will be made in the church grounds to cover decorating and furnishing costs. All Catholics and non-Catholics are invited.
Enjoying life hinges on vision. J. B. Bar Bess FLO at 67 Castlereagh Street Sydney offers eye care and glasses during their next visit to the Exchange Hotel Grenfell on Wednesday from 10 am to 10 39.
Agents for Dalgety and Coy offer fair deals on wheat storage with liberal advances and free storage until September 30 1930. Local agents Tresilian Dun Grenfell promote use of wheat warrants and state they buy wheat warrants at highest market rates with advances against warrants on storage.
Printed and published by Harold Sydney Howarth and Cedric Somerville Howarth at their Unotype Printing Works on Main Street Grenfell New South Wales for local readers and business notices.
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