21 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
A reader critiques Bishop Burgniano and current Utopian schemes, arguing that state interference harms self reliance. The letter denounces monopoly profits and calls for freedom of association and restricted regulation as basis for true economic democracy.
The new Uniod Bank premises opened for public business last week. The first customers were Messrs W J Beuake and F Beuake of Wombat. Interestingly Maxtlake’s late father had been the bank’s first customer when it started in Young in 1884.
Local shop advertises Onkaparinga blankets and 24 known Laconia blankets, double bed featherdown quilts from 39 shillings, satin quilts from 20 shillings, kapok filled, with large selection of patterned wool quilts priced 14/11 to 49/6. Includes multiple price points and references to latest patterns.
The Australian Country Party bulletin decries the Lang Plan as a tool that would wreck NSW finances and British credibility. It argues Labor opposition blocked repayment of debts, pensions, and savings deposits while warning that tariffs and world debt politics threaten peace and recovery. Printed by Harold Howarth and Cedric Howarth in Grenfell.
Church notices list schedule of services across denominations at Grenfell and surrounding towns. June 24 Nativity and Trinity dates mark morning and afternoon services at Church of England, Presbyterian, Bland Charge, Methodist, and Seventh Day Adventist venues with Rev. N G F Cooke, Rev J Walton, Rev A Paine, and Rev J Paine names, plus youth and meeting activities.
The church outlines a rotating Sunday Mass schedule across communities including Caragubal Vullabooka Mase Bimbi Piney Range Pullabooka and Mat Ranger with services at 8 or 10 am and feast day announcements. Daptisms take place Saturdays and notices request timely marriage details for publication.
A Sydney racing scheme known as The Blower manipulates starting prices by backing horses in town to influence oncourse quotes. It lets town bookies hedge large sums in minutes, pushing starting prices down and skimming profits from the town backers, while racing officials and bookmakers adjust to the shifting odds. The piece details how this system operates, examples from Canterbury and Malden races, and notes on horses like Wairuna, Master Colin, Cane Grass, Hathalle, and Cane Criss, plus commentary on barrier manners and trainer Jack King.
H A Barraclough Ltd Optometrists and Opticians announce next visit to Grenfell on Thursday 28 June from 9 am to 4 pm at the Royal Hotel. The firm has visited the town regularly for over thirty years, represented by Mr K Clark.
An early advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a first aid remedy for coughs colds and influenza promising quick relief with claimed health benefits and simple use in households.
A hot finish between Coutts on Hide Aistruda and Flack Cat sees rapid pace and bold riding over 480 metres. Alf Rudy hangs on for third as The Black Cat falters down the course. Tom Ellis Turf Talks airs on 2KY with Canberra House contact details provided.
W H Whiddon wins over £1000 in the 204th Lottery with Ticket No 13753 and other prizes totaling above £1000. Half shares offer £500 winners to readers in multiple suburbs, with further prizes listed. Advertisement supports St Margaret's Hospital and invites postal notes for Seventh and Fifth Shares.
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