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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1925
Page
2
In the state election Lang and Dooley secure record votes while Preston-Stanley makes history as the first woman elected to New South Wales Parliament. The results show Nationalists 38, Ex-Progressives 7, Independent Nationalists 2, Labor 37, Progressives 9, Independent Labor 1, Democrat 1 amid a volatile party distribution.
Detailed figures show candidates such as Carney, Davey, Field, Hoad, Loughlin, Main, Pinkstone, Todhunter, Treatt, and Witenden across multiple districts including Canowindra, Cowra Campbell, Temora Campbell, Woodstock Campbell, and Tumat Campbell with varied vote tallies, indicating a broad regional contest.
Regional results show 40 364 electors in Co otamundra voting across three seats with McGirr and L Loughlini among the latest tallies. An unsignsd Junee ad cites Labor supporters opposing McGirr, referencing a printed ticket aimed to defeat J McGirr in the selection ballot.
Mrs. P J McGrath aged long-time district resident and Walsh family member died Friday after months of illness. The Integra McGrath was active in church matters at St Josephs and funeral services with many from Bimbi Pine Range attended. Her husband sole survivor receives community sympathy as they resided in the Dagmar Street home.
The Grenfell Record notes local items including council meeting plans, town events, and community notices. Key mentions include a council session at Council Chambers, bakery acquisition by Sherry Bros, and tributes to local figures.
J. Halle f Dental Surgeon visits Cowra and surrounding towns offering artificial teeth at pre war prices. Appearances listed at Empire Hotel Grenfeld March and June dates with available hours and locations including Cowra Court House Hotel Woop stock Commercial Hotel. Masesy Harris Co combine advertised.
Bimbi started the tennis season on May 17 with a loss to Quandialla as weather disrupted play for a four man and two woman team against eight men and two women. The club later beat Belayes 3 to oil, and defended the Horton Cup by beating Montosgle 13 to 3. Traffic and street conditions were noted as boggy and unsafe while local residents visited Sydney for health and family matters.
A meeting of the Grenfell Coursing Club committee at the Literary Institute approved the minutes and outlined the June 17 program. Events include a 3-dog maiden puppy stake a 12-dog all aged mailer stake and a 12-dog all aged ripen stake. J O McColl bail was asked to act as honorary judge and J Martony was added to the committee after W Gillingham left the district.
A Monday Empire Day program at Brodal North School featured flag salutes, national songs, and speeches by Mr. J. Dip rose Mr. G. H. Pereira Mr. H R. Hughes and teacher Mr. E. Mills. Rain halted outdoor events but afternoon tea followed and a Parents and Citizens Association was formed with G. A. Pereira as president and A. R. Hughes treasurer.
An old advertisement proclaims Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. The blurb markets it as a universal cure with extensive claims and period language.
A collage of scattered items mentions a Melbourne to Sydney express proposal, charity soup for children, a Rockefeller wedding, political gatekeeping, postal disruptions, rural social events, railway timetable tweaks, and a Young Turf Club fundraising appeal with plans for a racecourse and facilities.
A crowd of about 1200 watched Temora and Grenfell draw a hard physical match. Temora's backs attacked strongly with O Leary and Mills prominent, while Grenfell suffered injuries to Burge and Campbell. Second half saw discipline stretch as several players were ordered off and Temora edged ahead before final whistle.
The Cowra Chamber of Commerce urges abolition of parcel post debt collection by postal staff. It cites a £234,309 expended last year on parcels from distant cities and argues the practice harms country merchants and farmers while burdening postal workers. The Orange Leader notes ongoing calls to the Minister for Defence, Sir Neville Howse.
The program lists Paying the Limit starring Ore Cater Jay Morlay Eddie O'Brien Helen Howell George Wellington and Dick La Reno as the main feature with a supporting film Gambling Wives the Arrow Special. Also advertised is Ou view st Treafian Duns Intest wheel Sundorent Cultivator as a noted item.
Match records list numerous doubles pairs and scores including Robinson with Kils 6 5 6 4 and Lynch with O Loughlin 62 26. The text catalogs mixed results across players such as Miss Giddins, Miss Pilby, and Miss Beazley in varied games and sets with final tallies like 134 games to 120.
Church notices list Grenfell pastoral festival at 8 am with rallies and services and an evening gathering. Also mentions Barish Council Monday and multiple parish events across denominations including Methodist and Salvation Army with prayer and public meetings. Names Norman G F Cooke and Ensign Taming appear among clergy and officers.
Fatrtnt Dan led a school concert at Testechinil in Murday with Master Archie Gruliaan as chairman. Pupils performed songs and recitations including Australia Fair, Land of One Bitch, Waratah and Wattle, Merchant of Venice, and What God Made Mothers For.
Mossie McNeilly Crampton & Mastin Ltd held their second annual ram sale at Orange on May 26 with about 700 rams auctioned. Large buyers from across the state attended despite rain, and many top consignments sold well. A standout ram from L MacSmith’s Borse Oxborne Stud topped at 63 guineas, with C Crichton of Young runner-up.
Fragmentary, old style admonition warns readers about dangers of temptation and neglecting coughs and colds. The garbled text mentions phrases about wild desires, avoidance of ruin, and a note on health and wealth, all in a coarse, cryptic sermon.
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