Motor Accident Near Digby Orchard Damages Father and Son
In undefended district court actions against John Willis of Crookwell, Alan Patrick Corcoran and his son Lloyd were awarded damages of £44 18s 3d and £55 respectively. Corcoran described driving a Chrysler on the Hume Highway toward Bowning when Willis’s Morris Cowley collided. Witnesses blamed Willis, noting his car veered onto Corcoran’s side. a creek prevented a evasive maneuver. A constable and a mechanic supported the finding of fault on Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willis
Crookwell
Alan Patrick Corcoran
Grasser
RS. Phillips
Mosers, Phillips & Co
Hume Highway
Bowning
Wear Digby Orchard
Morris Cowley
Willis
Yass
Josie Murray
Orchard
Gilbert George Ashton
Willie
Mr. Phillips
Harry Barber
Williamson Bros
Cordial invitation to view new furniture and lounge suites
A cordial invitation invites readers to inspect an extended stock of furniture and furnishings with new designs arriving regularly. The notice highlights lounge suites from 14 shillings 10 pence and mentions the Duolopilla Suite with air cooled cushioning for modern homes.
Grenfell Grazer in Gaol at Sydney
John Theodore Carr, the Grenfell grazier, surrendered to a sheriff’s officer at Forbes and has been in Bathurst prison for about two weeks. He lost the breach of promise suit brought by Dulcie May Smith for £1500, with costs taking the claimed total to £1900. A Supreme Court release application can be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Theodore Carr
Forbes
Bathurst
Carr
Dulcie May Smith
Supreme Court
Snake Bite In Wallendbeen Youth Recovers In Hospital
Dal Dacey a 22 year old man from Wallendbeen was bitten on the left hand by a snake while gathering wood near Wallendbeen. He was admitted to Cootamundra Hospital in a serious condition due to a poisoned arm but has since recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironbarks
Wallendbeen
Dal Dacey
Cootamundra Hospital
Son Injured in Car Collision Case Details Injuries
Lloyd Corcoran, son of the plaintiff, was injured in a motor car collision. Bertrand Cook, medical practitioner, described facial wounds, possible perman ent scarring, and nightmares after the crash. Alan Corcoran testified the boy was in the car when it happened and later walked in his sleep. Witnesses noted the driver appeared to lose control and police or court consideration followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Corcoran
Willis
Bertrand Anthony Cook
Burrowa
Alan Patrick Corcoran
Harry Barber
Morrie Cowley
Man Seeks Moratorium to Pay Breach of Promise Judgment
In Yass district court on Friday Uriel Vernie Small applied under the Moratorium Act for time to pay a breach of promise judgment won by Dorothy Bourke five years ago. The solicitor for Bourke argued the request is a delay tactic, noting £230 3s 4d remains due after five years with only £10 reduced. The application was dismissed with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriel Vernie Small
Yass
Dorothy Elizabeth Bourke
E. G. Elrington
Wersis
Alrington
Elrington
Miss Bourke
Small
Corte
Ionor
Grafting Points for Orchard Budding and Grafting
Experts list essential steps for budding and grafting in orchards. Use a sharp knife, smooth cuts, tight binding, and thorough wax coating to ensure cambium contact and graft success. Regular inspection and support for new growth, plus a free after-care leaflet from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Sydney
Mary Ann Preston Dies in Cowra District Hospital at 74
Mrs. Mary Ann Preston of Koorawatha aged 74 died after five weeks illness in Cowra District Hospital. Native of Burrowa, daughter of the late T. and Mrs. Woodbridge she trained as nurse in Sydney and Burrows. She was twice married, survived by two sons William and Joseph in Queensland, and interred in the Catholic portion of Cowra cemetery following a Bang Bang Hotel era residence.
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Cowra
Mary Ann Preston
Koorawatha
Burrowa
T. Woodbridge
Sydney
Burrows
Argset
William
Joseph
Queensland
Bang Bang
Ben Hall
Cowra Cemetery
Boy Receives Damages and Savings Plan After Court Case
His Honor awarded the boy £55 in damages after he showed his scars in court. The judge ordered the money to be held in the Commonwealth Savings Bank until age 21. Dr. Cook’s attendance cost ten guineas, with the doctor losing half a day, as the judge noted medical witnesses often seek higher fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Phillips
Hooper
Dr. Cook
Yoss
Wool values rise as Australia charts steady market outlook
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. reports September 27 notes wool values based on November 1934 rulings. US buyers return, Bradford tops stabilize, UK stocks lean, and Continental demand supports steady prices though general optimism remains cautious with cheap wool unlikely given current supply.
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
America
London
United States
Bradford
Yorkshire
Howver
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Commonwealth
Japan
Grasshoppers Spark Woodstock Debate On Insect Levy
A Woodstock ratepayer denounces the grasshopper problem and urges the P P Board to ignore a levy reminder. He claims the insects arrive from abroad after several invasions and argues against efforts to stop their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
P.P. Board
Local Golf Meeting Highlights at Binalong With Mylora Cup Decider
A large turnout at Binalong saw the Mylora Cup decided after a 36 hole match between C. Smith and L. A. Regan. Regan led after Saturday’s play but Smith narrowed the gap on Sunday before Regan secured a 20 stroke victory. Over 20 players contested the event, donated by J. J. Garry, with A. Marian winning the monthly cup and the 18 holes stroke plus 12 holes event. Betty Browne claimed the Combamurra Cup in a playoff with Mrs Millingron, in Browne’s first golf season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Binalong
Aemaon Ins
Loral Club
Mesar
Smith
Regan
J. J. Garry
Afiss
A. Marian
Betty Browne
Waste land in Australia invaded by wild blacks
A harsh colonial-era letter complains about Aboriginal people in Australia with demeaning language. It claims large tracts of land are populated by a few hundred per square mile and asserts outsiders cannot curb their presence. It also includes an unrelated sales line for Bleached Old Dutch Tablecloths at 2/11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Notice to trespassers on Corcoran's Plains paddocks
All persons found hunting, running, removing wood or trespassing on any of Corcoran's Plains paddocks will be prosecuted without respect to person. Corcoran Bros Inc Corcoran's Plains Bonrew May 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
Percare
Methodist Church Services and Events
Services listed for October include Boorowa Rye Park and Frogmore with special musical items by the Boorowa Choir. A presidential visit by Rev Wallace Deane is noted, with minister Tredinnice listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowna
Rye Park
Frogmore
Fo Tres Dinnick
Boorowa Choir
Wallace Deane
Catholic Mass Schedule Read As Readable
A fragmented notice lists Mass times for Catholic worship on Sunday October 3 with early morning sessions at Boorown and Murringo Reid's Flat and later services at Frog more and E. Sheehan P.P. indicated as parish priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
E. Sheehan
Church of England Service Schedule with Rector’s Sermon
Church notices list services for October 3 and 10 at St John s Rye Park Rugby Tangmangaroo and Murriage with Holy Communion and Evensong. The Rev Arnold King B A Rector of Young will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
H.C
Rye Park
Rugby
St. John's Sam
Murriage
Tangmangaroo
Arnold King
Young
Kangaroos Invade Near Sydney Prompt Open Season
Sunday services listed at Binalong Bookham Bowning and Galong with rectors and choirs. Coolong Verranderie, within 60 miles of Sydney, faces a surge of kangaroos wallabies and wallaroos as pests tyroxidents rise. Chief Secretary Chaffey approves a limited open season to curb the marsupial invasion amid unclear causes and no fires or drought driving animals from haunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolong-Verranderie
Sydney
Chaffey
Arenes
Dewana
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Digby Orchard
C. Hancock
Marsden
Boorowa
General Motors Ltd
Sherwin-Williams
Borthwicks
Mapora
Plymer
Taylor's
Cossult
J. Furniture
Cummins
Marsden Street
Patreai
Eugene
Grenfell Grazier
M. Preston
Scotland
Nts
Sanderson & Son Ltd
Leith
John Woods & CO
IAS Raseet SL
Prrr, Son & Bapcury
Lrp
O'Connell St
C. A Grogan
Dale's
Corcoran Hros
Corcoran’s Plains
Bonrewn
Ial Sur
Tredinnice
Church OF England
Binalong C. OF
Bookham
Galong
Prosper Pickburn
Presbyterian Church
Hoorowa
G. Nelson-Bensley
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