Rectory building advances and local events noted
From Our Own Correspondent reports progress on the Rectory construction and near completion of shearing in the district. The Delegate Show will be held next year on the old ground with a successful Arts and Crafts Exhibition featuring items over a century old. Local Shire elections generate interest as rainfall totals reach 162 points this month at the post office. A Corrowong dance drew a large crowd with net proceeds over £32. The inaugural trophy shoot on the local range, donated by storekeeper Mr Alam, saw trophies claimed by J Hepburn and F Ingram.
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C.W.A
Corrowong
Burke dies at Bom Bardy Hospital in Bomadala district
G W Burke aged 63 died at Bom Bardy hospital after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident and brother to Arthur and Edward Burke. Funeral held at Bombala cemetery with Rev Cutcliffe officiating. At School of Arts meeting a new committee, led by C F Mawson, planned Boxing Day sports with an attractive programme and a ball to follow.
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G. W. Burke
Bombardy Hospital
Arthur
Edward Burke
Bombala
Cutcliffe
School of Arts
C. F. Mawson
B. A. Stewart
H. P. O'Connor
A. McCoy
J. Solomon
A. F. Gerathy
P. KE. Gerathy
B. Solomon
G. Davis
J. B. Sautelle
G. de Costa
Gladys Helmers Weds W Smith in Local Ceremony
From our own correspondent in Bibbenlake. The marriage of Miss Gladys Helmers to Mr. W Smith was celebrated on Saturday. Also notes on Shire election results for Mr C Jennings, annual School of Arts ball on January 3, and the Presbyterian Church fair proceeds around £53 with itemized prizes and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Helmers
W. C. Helmers
W. Smith
H. Smith
C. Jennings
School of Arts
Carl Roberson
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Guild
W. Sloan
T. Hyman
S. Sivewright
Frank Allen
G. Helmers
June Roberson
Christmas Posting Advice From Postal Department
The Postal Department urges early posting of gifts and greetings for Christmas and correct addressing to ensure delivery. Perishable parcels to Sydney must arrive by Friday 24 December. cards may be posted unsealed, with limits on greeting length. Endorsement on gifts may read Do not open till Christmas.
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Postal Department
Sydney
No Duck Shooting Next Year Proclaimed in Victoria
For the first time in Victorian history a full year duck season is banned in 1938 to protect wild ducks. The Chief Secretary said the ban follows a drought and scarce breeding, with prior measures failing to boost stocks.
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New South Wales
Bailey
Inspector of Fisheries and Game
Wool Exhibit Highlights 150th Anniversary Fair
Fifteenth hundredth anniversary events feature a special wool exhibit at the Historical Exhibition from February 1 to February 26. It showcases sheep growth over 150 years with two mounted sheep including a descendant of the original flock and a present day ram. Donations come from General Macarthur Onslow and Sir Frederick McMaster, plus early shearing implements and related items.
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Macarthur Onslow
Frederick McMaster
Unusual Accident at St Kilda Beach Dunedin
A barefoot boy at St Kilda Beach Dunedin stood on a heated iron platform at the children's play area. Heat from the sun burned his feet and back as the iron plate stuck to his skin. He was rushed to hospital for treatment likely to last several weeks.
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Wellington
N.Z
St. Kilda Beach
Dunedin
Retiring Mayor Reflects on Town Progress and Water Plan
The old Municipal Council held its final meeting with Ald. Warne presiding. Debates covered appointing a herdsman and poundkeeper, scarlet fever notification, rubbish disposal, and rate arrears to avoid overdraft. Ald. Jonas spoke on thirty years in Local Government and the town’s steady, debt‑free progress.
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Ald. Warne
Gillan
Leslaighter
Ald
Smith
Jonas
Sydney
Cycle Club Track Meeting At Oddfellows Ground
A Sunday meeting at Oddfellows sports ground produced strong results with F Nicholson dominating by winning the 5 lap handicap and the 20 lap scratch race. Frank Nicholson placed third in the 3 lap handicap, while D Oliver took the 16 mile road race at Delegate with O Crawford second and F Cotterill third. A further track meeting is planned for next Sunday followed by a club meeting.
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Oddfellows
F. Nicholson
Frank
D. Oliver
Delegate
D -Oliver
Doug
O.crawford
F. Cotterill
Ribbenlake
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Cathcart
Bibbenlake
T. James
Pharmaceutical Chemist
Mayee Street
Footprints Brand
Council
Hotel Bombala
Ceregar Realey
Reg. Kerr
Bombala 15
Great Western Port
Imperial Hotel
ALF
Sheehan
Demorses
Austell
Ray A
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