Reid's Flat Opening Of Lachlan River Bridge
Huge follow up to the Lachlan River bridge completion as Reid's Flat hosts a official opening on the planned date. Local Progress Associations, Bigga and Reid's Flat, coordinate with ministers and shire councils. A basket picnic plus a public social with Parker's Orchestra will cap a day of celebrations.
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Lachlan River
Bigga
Spooner
Ardill
A. D. Reid
Crookwell
Murrunial
The
Progress Association
H. Bond
Reid's
Parkers’ Orchestra
Strong Wool Position Signalled By Woolgrowers Report
Under date 7/1/S6 Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports the wool market holds bright prospects for the coming three months with demand steady in Australia and notable competition from Japan Yorkshire and the Continent. French orders revive and exports to France rise though domestic and foreign sales of yarns and fabrics fall. Sydney sales run until Jan 29 with further sessions through March and April. the next Sydney catalogue will be issued January 15.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Australia
Japan
Yorkshire
France
Sydney
Sydny
Narrow Escape for Glanville Family in Rye Park Car Smash
Mr and Mrs A E Glanville of Young and their daughter Shirley aged six escaped injury after a near head on collision at a blind Rye Park corner on Sunday December twenty two while en route to Sydney. Their car and a brand new Pontiac owned by Mr George Medway of Gunning were badly damaged as wheels and mudguards tore away in the crash. Also present were Mrs Medway and others on a Tumut Talbingo district tour.
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Sydney
A. E. Glanville
Young
Shirley
George Medway
Mr. Glanville
Mr. Medway
J. Gibson
Mia
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Talbingo Districts
Land policy calls for close settlement through purchase
Minister Buttenshaw told Bishop Moyes that private subdivision or public purchase is the only way to meet the demand for closer settlement. He argued confiscation is wrong and stressed a cabinet committee has studied the issue, noting strong demand for land with operable capital. The government aims to place every acre into full production.
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Buttenshaw
Armidale
Bishop Moyes
U.C.P
Sir John Robertson
N.3.w
Infant drives pony sulky through Queanbeyan street
A three year old child climbed into a sulky in the Commercial Hotel yard and rode the pony down the main street of Queanbeyan. Spectators watched as the youngster brandished the whip while the horse trotted forward until Mr F Rottenbury followed and stopped it. The infant granddaughter of the hotel proprietor was the rider.
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Queanebyan
Strange Happenings as Boy Found Live Scorpion in Bread
Albert Smith, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith of Mount Gosson Oberon, felt severe pain on the tongue after biting a piece of home made loaf. He spat out the bread and discovered a live scorpion in a cavity. Iodine was applied but swelling prompted hospital care. no serious consequences followed.
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Albert Smith
Henry Smith
Mount Gosson
Oberon
Garryowen hosts jubilee night at Binalong home
The Garrys of Garryowen near Binalong celebrated a silver jubilee on December 21 with 50 to 60 guests. Rex and Joy Garry, their children, spoke and many officials including Taxation Commissioner McMahon and Railways Commissioner Hartigan attended. The event featured floral displays, a two-table banquet, and speeches praising the couple’s kindness and leadership.
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Australia
England
Garry
Bridge
Calli and
O'Brien
Mr. Hartigan
Hartigan
McMahon
R. Julian
P. Julian
Shannon
Leo Garry
Tom Garry
P. Browne
Tom Ryan
A. Sykes
R. Roche
de Mestre
Jim Gibb
Foulds
Mies Coen
Dames Magennis
P. Roche
J. Flannery
Sykes
Davis
Millongen
M. Julian
Q. Winward
Mary
Garryowen
Rex
Joy
Ell
Wes
Tim Gibb
Cootamantra
Jack
Father Cahill
Jack and
Queenie
Railways
Mosman
Padman
B. Morgan
Binalong
Binalong C.W.A
Rural electric expansion plans outlined in assembly
Mr W F Rose asked about reducing charges for a southwestern hydro scheme to serve rural areas. Mr Spooner said Port Kembla extension to Marulan is approved and to be carried out soon. South of Marulan is delayed pending government review of major electrical extensions. Government aims to extend rural supply as transmission lines become available. Upon passage of the bill, extensions and charge reviews for Burrinjuck scheme will proceed.
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Spooner
Port Kembla
Bundaneon
Marwlan
Marulan
Cootamundra
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Flannery
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P. J. Ryan
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