21 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1926
Page
1
In a Quirindi Gazette discussion, a pastoralist compares rabbits with sheep arguing that rabbits could outproduce wool and reduce drought risk. The piece cites seven rabbit skins versus five sheepskins sold to a local buyer and suggests 50 rabbits per sheep with profits of 5 shillings per skin.
Canberra will be the best paying public utility in the Commonwealth according to the Canberra Commission chairman Mr J H Butters. He said a land sale in the area yielded £39 000 profit beyond costs, and predicted full return of the federal capital cost within 25 years via leaseholds. A Sydney firm Reo Bus plans Orange Forbes and Orange Dubbo services with a new 1255 pound bus carrying 30 to 35 passengers, aiming under four hours. Parade of unrelated notes closes with Woods Peppermint Cure advertisement.
Advertises a home ownership loan offering to advance funds to build a house on land, with a local agency network including Callis and McClymont and Grentall contractors. Emphasizes long term rent avoidance and attractive loan insurance terms.
James Frazer Wholesale Cordial Manufacturer earned a Bronze Medal and Certificate of Merit at the Chicago World's Fair. The firm also received Silver Medals and Certificates at the Royal Society's Show in Sydney for Aerated Waters and Cordials. New machinery and enlarged premises announced. Try our Nosrintoxicating Beers. Agent for Dixen's C.T. and Squash.
Leaving Young at 8 30 am arrive Grenfell 9 45 am leaving Grenfell 4 pm arrive Young 5 15 pm fares 12 6 single 1 return Hudson 7 seater W J McCabe proprietor booking office Brazer's Exchange Hotel engagements between 11 am and 4 pm daily at the Exchange Hotel.
Reports credit Wirth's Circus with one of the largest night crowds at Coft's Harbor, estimating admission revenue around £500. The item sits among a jumble of quoted opinions, weather notes, and brief local anecdotes.
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