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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

8

Nine Nves and a Bathurst Bullocks Stir Wary Parish

A Bathurst bound train at 30 mph saw a bullock jump from a wagon and vanish after a rough landing. In Cootamundra parishioners reported a church service scare when the fire bell rang causing a stampede and a fainting woman. The piece also notes the Harmony in the Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel Company in High Bridge New Jersey where no strikes have occurred for generations due to a strong family spirit.

Hometmah Bathurst Cootamundra

Judgement shown in summons case at Goulburn court

A defendant in a summons case at Goulburn court avoided time loss by not appearing after being found on licensed premises after hours. He paid a 2 shilling deposit and faced possible fines. other notes mention fines for drink driving, reopening of Beechworth jail, kaolin deposits at North Boorhaman, bush fire experiences, a councilor’s long service, and a new death registration fee in Queensland.

Goulburn Court C.P M Lmnporrd B.eomis North Boorhaman N.G.W Tate

Nuggets From Hill End Revival At Hill End Mine

Mr W D Gideon of Yeovil returns from Hill End with quartz specimens described as almost nugget like. The Hill End mine, once profitable, shows renewed niring interest and potential. Olheon has taken hares in the mine and reports to HM Kod next week.

Hl Bind N3.w W. D. Gideon Yeovil Hill End Olheon Rejw HM Kod

Bees Take Over Rooms At Junee Union Bank Ventilators

A swarm of bees entered the Union Bank at Junee through the ventilators between the ground and first floors and controlled several rooms. The insects remained for nearly two days, causing a temporary suspension of Tinainess operations.

Union Bank Junee

Journalist F M Cuttack undertakes 1500 mile Murray voyage

F M Cuttack famed journalist and war historian begins a 1500 mile river journey from Albury to Adelaide by ordinary boat with a small engine. He plans two months on the trip in stages to study Murray Valley development and irrigation, aiming to form his own view independent of prior writings.

F. M. Cuttack Albury Sean Adelaide Murray Valley

Snakes Strike After Apparent Destruction in Cootamundra District

In Cootamundra district Mr H Price of Wamhat shot a snake, beheading it. His terrier sprang at the writhing body and received venom from the head, dying within two minutes. The incident underlines continued danger from snakes even after supposed destruction.

Cootamundra Mr. H. Price Wamhat Mr. Price

Snake in cycle wheel shocks Goodwood rider

A seven year old boy heading to school on the Chatsworth ferry route along the Richmond River had a tiger snake entangled in the front wheel of his bicycle. The ferryman killed the reptile, about 18 inches long, which had become caught while the boy rode from home to the punt. A freak fish was later caught in the Clarence River, described as fathead like with a catfish head, two horn projections, eight legs, and capable of walking on land.

Mra. J. Hall Cooper-street Sydney Wally Robinson Cooraldoral Newton Boyd N.5 Mann Robinson Goodwood Ferry Chatsworth Richmond Clarence River

Ice Cream Stick Invention Attracts U S Patent Offer

A Deniliquin resident has received a 6000 offer from Messia Bull and Ball of Madison Wisconsin for patent rights to a new ice cream arrangement. The device lets eaters handle ice cream like a child with toffee on a wick and proposes selling ice cream on a stick in public places. The inventor devised the idea months ago before leaving the United States claiming it keeps hands and clothes clean when eaten in public.

N.O.W Messia Bull and Ball Colicitors Madison Wisconsin U.S.A United States

Novel Encounter Along Drought Creek

Two Murwillumbah residents witnessed a curious scene as a large black snake appeared to swallow an eel in a dry creek. The snake, using mud for cover, spat out the eel when approached and fled toward safety with two men armed with waddies in pursuit.

Murwillumbah N.8.w

British film revival shown with Empire Kuma plans near

Mr. Ralph Pugh former director of First National Pictures cites Britain's film revival and Empire Kuma project with potential overseas markets. He notes strong London showings of Mademoiselle from Armentieres Mona The Lodger and Malaver and predicts future commercial success as industry revival gains momentum.

Ralph Pugh First National Pictures Mademoiselle Armentieres Mona London

Goulburn hosts big shoot and local events weekender

Goulburn, Randwick and nearby clubs held a large shooting event with D. A. Mitchell of Randwick winning the main prize. Randwick also claimed the team cup. A cycle rider championship was claimed by Jack Branden of Sydney. The city hosted plays, transfers, fundraisers, a distillery plan, motor sport feats, and civic events drawing thousands.

Goulburn

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