16 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
1
From May 1 until further notice there will be only one Mass at St Josephs at 8 o clock. Country Masses follow on Pullahooka first Sunday, Caragabal second Sunday at 10.80 am, Pinoy Range third Sunday at 10.80 am, Wimbi fourth Sunday at 10:30 am. All other Davish arrangements as usual. Rev. P. O'Riordan.
Traveling eye specialist Mr D J Buono Flo London will visit Grenfell on Tuesday July 12 for consultations. Appointments may be arranged at Edwards Pharmacy. One sailing room Royal Hotel.
A government guidance note advises winter curing of bacon on farms with proper handling. It specifies ideal 42°F temperature, humid cellar-like air, healthy pigs around 175 lb live weight, fasting before slaughter, and careful slaughter methods to ensure quality bacon. Readers are told how to obtain the full curing directions from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
Readable lines describe 0.8 large women frocks in Wool Crepe de Chine and Wool Frisca with tuckings and vest effects priced from 69/6 to 49/6. Children’s Cosby coats in Velour Cloth sizes 18 to 24 inches priced 15/11 to 21/. Girls belted tweed coats half-lined with best workmanship priced 15/11 to 24/6.
A door patrol cop refuses entry to an adult at a children’s fancy dress ball arguing orders are orders as a parent explains her son is in butterfly costume and forgot his wings. A reporter jokes about keeping it to a column with the line new.
An advertisement extols De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pills as the ideal remedy for rheumatic trouble caused by kidney weakness. It cites decades of testimony, notes the printed formula on each box, and urges men and women of all ages to try the preparation for relief and vitality.
Trade warnings point to a flood of inferior foreign tea prompting price cuts. Blenders may use low grade leaf to drop costs, risking quality. Australians insist on high standards. Inglis Limited of Sydney and Brisbane say they can still supply top quality blends and advise No 2 Goldenia or Aromatte for those budget conscious.
A haughty woman at the post office asks if a pen used to sign Magna Charta belongs to King John. The Postmaster General’s pen question prompts a reply about inquiries and rights, with ads for health remedies and regional agents.
Fragmentary verse describes a speaker fleeing to cedar shade to ease hoarseness with Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. The text blends calls of hacksheesh and canine snarls with images of a bazaar and treasure, ending with a quest for relief from hoarseness.
A whimsical tale notes Woods Peppermint Cure for children as a gag while a man visits a garage to repair a dilapidated car. A mechanic calls the owner swindled after learning the car was a gift. Sunshine Headers satisfy farmers as agricultural ads fill the page.
Sunday services listed for Church of England Presbyterian Bland and nearby towns with multiple worship times. Rev. Cooke Rev J Walton Rev G Gibbons Rev C L Connor conductages. Holiness Praise and Salvation meetings noted. upcoming service titled Her Last Night on the Stage.
In the Masonic Hall next Saturday the Seventh Day Adventists will hold Sabbath School at 2.15 p.m. and a church service at 3.15 p.m.
Defective vision hinders learning and is easily taught by clear sight. Optometrists J. B. and R. Burgess will visit the Exchange Hotel in Grenfell on June 29 for eye examinations.
A village club reorganises with a vicar as president and a plain faced man as secretary. The secretary claims to know how to make minutes, but the meeting ends after twenty five minutes as the president notes the secretary will read the previous minutes. A recruit seeks enlistment after failing in music hall work. A former actor contortionist is told he will be placed in a tank.
Share farming agreements are for sale at this office. The ad advertises the cheapest place to buy potatoes onions pumpkins wheat oats bran pollard with delivery across town. Lucerne seed Wimmera rye and subterranean clover are in stock. Phone 157.
Printed and published by Farol Sydney Howarth and Cedric Somerville Howarth at the office on Mainstreet Grenfell. The notice lists proprietors and the publishing location in Grenfell.
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