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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
2
In loving memory of Della Shaw who died June 6 1924. Inserted by her loving father Joe Shaw mother Rath Shaw sister Sylvia and brother.
A motor lorry owned by Mr. Hargraves burned on Bimbi road Wednesday. Mrs Maria Johnson, mother of Mrs James Lane and Mrs F. A. Cleary, died at Darling Point Road Sydney. A grand ball in Royal Hall will aid the Hospital bazaar. Arbitration re enactment shifts Ansac Day to Prince of Wales Birthday. Fire destroyed Mr Donald McKenzie’s office and shop next door. Nurses quarters foundation stone postponed to July 8. Farmers and Settlers Association criticizes party tactics. Rabbit skins price report from Goldsbrough and Mort.
A Grentell advertisement notes a Monday meeting to welcome Madame Blau Stralia and plan a hospital fundraiser. Plans include a Japan Village fair with illusion hall, stalls, games, and a magic show. Bowling results feature Thayer and Rabbets, and Duane with partners. The scene hints at croquet bonus and playful rowdy comments about funds and entertainment.
H A Barraclougge Ltd announces a visit by Orrician OrriciaNe at 335 Gouver Street Sydney next Tuesday June 30 from 10:04 to 8 at the Empire Hotel. The Grenfell firm has visited the town regularly for 30 years.
The renowned soprano Madame Elsa Stralia Dorina returns home after years abroad with acclaim in Europe and America. She headlines a Royal Hall recital on Monday June 30, supported by baritone John Fincher and pianist Washington Reynolde, with Ernest Long as boy soprano. The event marks a major cultural reunion as Stralia resumes performances in her homeland.
The Grenfell Labour Ball attracted about 100 couples at Royal Hall with music by Mrs Naylor Miss Stapleton Mr Rowland and Mr Naylor. Decorations and supper tables impressed the guests. Miss Miles appeared in Persian Princess dress and Miss Crommelin with Mr Ken Reynolds won the novelty waltz.
The Grenfell District Football Club met at the Exchange Hotel on Monday with A McClymont chairing and officials noting challenges from Young Football Club for the Garden of Roses Cup and weekday sports trophy. They urged certificated referees from the NSW Referees Association and decided cup matches use certificated retirees, scheduling Young for Roses Cup on June 28 and the sports trophy on July 1.
Ayuney reports the new Parliament convened with oath takers sworn in by the governor. The first session is set to begin next Wednesday, marking the start of the new legislative term.
The article notes politicians plan salary increases to $875 for parliament members with phased implementation starting next May. It mentions the government postponing broader pay raises and references August and September test periods, plus a Massey Harris Co commodity combine and a Hannaford wheat grading method. It ends with a note on influenza precautions and a peppermint cure product.
The Grenfell and District Coursing Club held its June meeting with strong turnout. Forty dogs competed as Koorawatha entries dominated, with I Love Me winning the Maiden Puppy Stake and Black it winning the Maiden. Alles earned the Classic Stake, Playwell claimed the Open Stake after a tight finish against Handsome Kitty, and Mr. H. H. Lee judged despite Mr. McColl’s illness.
The Septling held a bald Masonic Hyrut evening with a lure attendance. President Mr Carpenter welcomed visitors after the toast to The King and the prize mouse was handed over. Speakers included Mr Bergin and Mr Spies who praised courtesy and visitor treatment.
The town backs a drive to establish hostels for boys and girls wishing to attend the Intermediate High School at Young. A meeting at Bendick Murrell drew about 40 attendees and formed a committee to push the memorial hall project. Local notes report deaths, church appeals, and various community matters from the region.
A visitor questions local sports conduct in Cowen and Gowen with confusion over football and tennis club rules. The piece condemns unclear officials and urges fair play while criticizing the town’s fans and press for vague grievances.
At a Young Motor Cycle Club meeting on home turf the club announced a Sunday event at Tipperary recreation ground eight miles from Young featuring a surf boat towed by motor cycle, motor cycle football, sidecar polo, obstacle races with buns and water buckets, and a climb on a graded hill. All misfit cyclists are invited to join the program and the club will hold an additional hill climb the following Sunday.
Major Harewand divisional commander of the Goulburn Division visits Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday. The event includes a morning and evening program with a holiness lecture and a special address, followed by a pastry supper. Local officials and community leaders will attend.
The meeting discussed appointing an organising secretary for the Young Chamber of Commerce with a suggested £50 per year salary plus 10 percent allowances for duties over £200. Proposals covered public efforts, new member outreach, donations, and town gardens improvement. Sir John Salmon was invited to speak on town planning.
Fragments list dates and clubs in a jumbled schedule. Appears to reference Korawatha Parkee Grenfell Cup Movting Parkus Parkes Konunnwatha Foy and months July August September with unclear events and misspelled names.
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