100 years ago: September 18, 1920
DEBATING SOCIETY.- Members met on Tuesday and commenced rehearsals for the mock trial in the form of a breach of promise case.
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GOLF CLUB.- The club has again been revived and the links are being renovated. Mr. C. Carter has been appointed Hon. Secretary and Mr. P. Mills Hon. Treasurer.
SNOWBALL TEA.- To raise funds for their Toy Stall at the C.E. Bazaar, Mesdames Gregg and Sanders promoted a delightful Snowball tea at the former's residence on Tuesday afternoon. After dainty refreshments had been partaken of by the large number present the remaining hour was occupied by an "observation tray" conducted by the hostess. Mesdames L. Jenner and Preddy and Miss Jermyn tied in giving the number of articles on the tray, and on drawing, Mrs Jenner was the winner of a pretty trinket box.
SCENT PRODUCTION.- Mr. Coleman, one of the pioneers of the eucalyptus oil industry, has been experimenting in the production of scent from leaves of plants and trees. He has discovered one scent-producing leaf, a sample of which has been sent to the Dept.
SWEET SORGHUMS. The flower is particularly adapted to wind pollination, and crossing between types grown close together and maturing at practically the same time is sure to happen. Crossing readily takes place with broom millet, but owing to the very pithy nature of that plant the seed from such crosses is worthless. It is essential farmers should obtain seed as true to type as possible; and as crops of sorghum with a distinct lack of uniformity are common, and it is one of the aims of the Department of Agriculture to make available true-to-type seed of all kinds.
PICNIC.- Wednesday, 29th inst., has been set apart for a picnic in aid of the C.E. Snowball Bazaar. The rendezvous will be under the oaks near the Kiora bridge, the scene of many an enjoyable picnic. Mrs. S. Louttit, Hon. Secretary of the Kiora Stall, is the promoter.
DISGUSTING HABIT.- An abominable habit frequently being indulged at public functions, especially at dances, in Moruya, is that of chewing gum. If our respectable young ladies refused to dance with vulgarians who have their mouths full of gum this very disgusting practice would soon be discontinued.
FAMILY WANTED for Gannon's Pt Farm. Either on shares or wages. Apply-BODALLA. WANTED a good all-round BOY or MAN for farm work. Apply at once. MRS MARTIN STRAHAN, Moruya.