Derailment near Galong blamed on broken rail
Inquest into the Temora Mail derailment near Galong reports a fracture in a down rail caused the wreck. Investigators note possible preexisting rail fracture and phosphorus-related brittleness, with evidence from railway engineers and witnesses detailing sequence of events and deaths of four aboard.
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Galong
Bern
Lainebury
Vusibey
Burke
Sainsbury
W. O
Tr Wan Acing RavEwt
Tettlery
Tom
Valle
Prwiredi
Bnsinnar
Nisw
Railway Department
Ky Ayrane
Ky Ayrane, Deputy Chitef
Eoginonr
Wie
Rothe Aald
W. Sulinbury
Vaiil Way
Mt Goulburn
Tecra Mall
Math
Ted
Hla
Injury brings relatives to Guaraned event in rain
Relatives of injured persons gathered at the scene in rainy conditions to support those affected and observe proceedings related to the incident. The report notes the presence of family members and local officials during the ongoing investigation.
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Nalther
Train wreck near Goulburn ends with brake application
In a late night incident a locomotive fault caused a near collision on the line to Cheween. The train halted after emergency braking. the cab roof and ground were damaged as crew and bystanders assisted, with one fireman noting the engine ran steadily before the emergency stop and a bystander recalling dog barking at the scene.
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Goulburn
Maine
Rocky Fonds
Arcilant Teel
Nolan
Jeffrey
Jaffrey
Mreman
Railway accident model displayed at court exhibit
A wooden and metal 18 foot wall model of a railway track was shown with a nine frame background. The piece illustrated the route’s integrity and included a colored faded curry accident replica. Four large railway signals showed weathering and a widened serial photograph of the wreck attended the display.
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Court Holme
Oder
Lost Owe Pollanes Wood Clip Mystery
Fragmentary text describes a wood clip item lost between two named locations and individuals. The note refers to a return to an office and mentions a specific pair of related names and places, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Owe Pollanes
Hanihae Desian
Maa Shroherd
Huinreeala Salone
Jack Pappas
Cale
Teeward
Memorial notices and holiday greetings fill local column
The fragment lists names of residents and visitors midweek including Mr Stanatyers and Mrs O Hebir, with notes on holidays and returns from Boorawa and Court Street. It mentions Mary and others heading to parties, and records for Memorial Monday when Mary Monies died at the Convent of Morey Galant and parish mourners attendances.
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Tom Chery
Attar
Dwyer
Jermarix
Goulburn
Bindu
Goolugong
Alec Galong
Cath
Therave Hilde
Stator
Mary Venenieve
Oferry
Orange
Public support urged to keep Boorowa Race Club active
At Boorowa Racing Clube annual meeting a small attendance prompted calls from businessmen to boost welfare funding and public backing. Members debated delaying decisions to recruit more supporters, with suggestions to postpone and organize further outreach to local business figures and potential patrons. They planned to reconvene for a date set by the president to pursue broader community engagement.
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Boorewa Racing Clube
Manna
Mtr. J. Comer
Bern
Diver Asia
DG. Hamcock
Seth
Hugeuth
Boorowa
Mr. O'Sullivan
J. Comerford
A. P. Webb
YT Dwyer
Crawfons
Olart
Obituary of John Alert Pett of Marden Street
Boorawa marks the death of John Alert Pett of Marden Street who died Friday night in Boorawa District. Pett, aged about 80, funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Roman Catholic interment at Boorowa Cemetery. Rev W Caffey and Rev Sheehan officiated. arrangements by O J Stuart. Further details to follow next week.
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Boorawa
John Alert Pett
Marden Street
Pett
Roorowa
Ws. Caffey
Key
Sheehan
O. J. Stuart
Rye Park Sanitary Charge Raised On New Year Start
Boorowa Shire Council increased Rye Park sanitary service charges by one sixth effective January 1 1940. The decision followed a Town Improvement Committee report noting higher contract costs and staffing for the service.
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Rye Park
Boorowa Shire
Local Rye Park Notes and Community Updates
Rye Park residents Messey and Holgate visited Orange Inez for the Motor Traders Conference while others report on local events, school activities, and church ordination delays. The town also notes travels from Fortnlabty lectures and social visits, with several families listed in daily life and a delayed ordination at Mt Patrick’s Church.
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Messey, Nart
Stanley Holgate
Orange Inez Wewk
Confereues
Traumpor
Suilivas
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Thawrwanes
Powell
Bald Vetsel
Auch & Beilitant
Jane Matilda Barns
Arthur Albert Churchinl
Keith Shuttaworts
Benjamin Waiab
An Elon
Thuy
Bydney
Narrandera
Harden
Walter Mush
Cootamundra
Ube
BC. G. Burke
Balt Way
James Peter Wright
Young
Renobina
Raymont Bainuet Renile
Ot Young
Alpeundar
John Urale
Wirrimab
Afail
Brest
Charles Thomas Noles
Wald Ho
Norman Walter Tettrey
Ubeat
Thauas
Ecumbes
Wiliam Thoman Sainsbury
Fenkdent
Moss Vale
Demondrille
Lip
Howe
Tha Ral
Temara
Bauch
Gaiong
Norman Walter Jaffrey
Bowth-West Mall
Becky Ponds
Volenaml
Mr. Stanatyers
N.W. Ratway
Uae
Toto
Arken
Ute
Mary
Fieeb
Eamna
Ani Mire
O'Hante
Borinewout
Edward
Fred
O'Hebir
Court Suiei
Jane Cowsl
Wolongang
Apending
Parmals
Mrs. C. Conch
Ie. White
Ynen
Abcussion
Committeanion
A. Wem
T. Grawford
Pup
John Albert Pett
RYE Park News
Alice Winnou
Yates
Bartwood
Teletour
Thy Kuwala
Yaton
Wud Muw
Sam
Buslowse
Wlalien
Omsratlacoun
Cyan
Roarite
Yale
Methodist Church
Promi
Horater
Bunth
Urwtia
Tobruk
Tate
Geo. Halley
HR. Somthwel
Dodkian Poreevitl
Concord Military Hospital
Red Crank
Duck
Pater
Fr. P. Maloney
Mt. Patrick's Church
O'Miien
Stuart
Prown
Opiometriets and
Opticians
J. B
R. Burgess
FLO
MLO
Othe St Carn
Emacs Royal Standard Hotel
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