14 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
1
Temora P A H and 1 Association postponed a plan to refuse mission to side shows At the annual show to transfer exclusive rights to a local committee for charity events while not affecting boxing shows or merry-go-rounds Opinions split with some fearing a boycott from the Showmen Guild and a final decision was delayed.
Australian journalist Freda Sternberg and H Dutton tour Basutoland describing women dancers at a Khibi performance and the shift under missionaries. The piece notes beliefs on child bearing and death, with a bishop’s confirmation service of about 60 women and a native choir.
Printed and published by Harold Sydney Howarth and Cedric Somerville Howarth at Linotype Printing Works Main St Grenfell New South Wales.
A moderate yarding of sheep cattle and store stock with prices easing from prior sales. Merino ewes and hoggets sold to 30 shillings and 24 to 26 shillings respectively while cows with calves and springers sold up to £10 10s. Next sale set for 22nd June with early stock particulars requested.
In a hockey match described by the Young Chronic the Grenfell team showed superior speed accuracy and teamwork. Grenfell used heads and eyes to direct plays while Young rushed misdirected balls and failed to apply finer techniques.
Mr A W Scott’s Budgery estate, once owned by Mr Tiedmann, totals 3000 acres and will be subdivided and sold by auction. Agents Collins Ellerman and Co will announce details soon. Location six miles from Bribbaree and Thuddungra, 24 miles from Young. Suitable for wheat and wool growing.
Arthur Henderson Harrow engraver has etched the Lord's Prayer twice on one side of a threepenny piece, beating a 50 year old Southampton record. The coin now belongs to Harrow Museum. Also notes plans for electric mechanical bull fights in Johannesburg and a Hull dig uncovering 624 17th century clay pipes.
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