Old-time shearer Phillip Begley dies at 80
The Mulgan resident Mr Phillip Begley aged about 80 passed away at his Bourke Street home after years of good health. Born near Rockley at Trunkey he married Mary Ann Flynn and moved to Cowra about 80 years ago. He worked across district properties and with his brother in Cowra. Surviving: Catherine Ellen and Mrs J A Millar in Sydney and Joseph in Sydney. Constable Begley, a son, died last September. Funeral by A Simeon & Co. at Cowra cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Street
Mulgan
Phillip Begley
Mr. Begley
Trunkey
Rockley
Mary Ann Flynn
Cowra
Begley
Arthur Begley
Loyola
Catherine
Ellen
J. A. Millar
Sydney
Joseph
Constable Begley
Wollongong
John
Grenfell Paper Is 75 Years Old
The Grenfell Record marks 75 years since its 1867 founding as the Mining Record by Hon. E A Baker in Henry Parkes era. Ownership has remained with the Howarth family since 1924, now led by H S and C S Howarth, with long service by H S Howarth 45 years and C S Howarth 42 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell “Record
E. A. Baker
Henry Parkes
Mining Record
W. B. Howarth
Howarth
Messrs
H. S
C. S. Howarth
H. S. Howarth
Record
Donald Campbell
Government Printing Office
T. G. Rabbets
Brisbane Courier
Queensland
S.M.H
A. Muller
Jack Bradley
Temora Independent
Closing of small country schools opposition at Forbes
Jemalong Shire Council and allied groups debated a bus service to bring country children to the central school. Grawlin Plains Agricultural Bureau and Gunning Gap P and C Association opposed closing small country schools but supported the bus plan. Dr Beddie noted teacher shortages drive closures. the scheme targets secondary pupils, not shuttering small schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemalong Shire I Council
Grawlin Plains Agricultural Bureau
Gunning Gap P. and C. Association
Beddie
Death of Mr John Macaulay reported in local hospital
Obituary notice states Mr John Macaulay died at the local hospital on Wednesday morning with further details promised in the next issue. The item also lists community notices about a hospital fundraiser won by Mr Robinson of Mandurama, upcoming Younger Set meeting, engagements, church services, hospital arrivals, staff changes, and agricultural prospects in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Macaulay
Mr. Robinson
Mandurama
Chronicle
Lyndhurst Shire seeks petrol to keep gravel contracts alive
Lyndhurst Shire Council asks the Liquid Fuel Control Board to supply petrol to contractors for gravel work on State highways and main roads. Without fuel, about £2500 would remain unspent. The council also seeks Main Roads Department aid for gravel No 6 State Highway between Blayney and Mandurama, a reform needed for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndhurst Shire
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Main Roads Department
Blayney
Mandurama
Appointment of Staff Nurse and Hospital Warden Considered
The hospital advertised for a DC staff nurse and obstetric nurse but received no applications. Sister E Campbell of Hamilton was proposed for S C nurse. Warden and Assistant Warden posts for the hospital were filled with Livermore as Warden and Furner as Assistant Warden. Auditors Vigors and Sky appointed for 1941 42. House committee to arrange laundry repairs. A rebate was granted for a child’s maintenance fee. Funds received from Hospital Commission and the late William Colman’s estate were allocated to liabilities. Current hospital balance and payments for maintenance, salaries, and wages were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargill
Woodward
E. Campbell
Hamilton
S.C
Messrs
A. W. May
A. H. Denton
N. S. Done
N. J. Woodward
J. E. Walker
M. J. Molloy
R. Fuller
Denton
Fuller
Livermore
F. Furner
Vigors
Sky
Chartered Accountants
Orange
House
Air Force
Hospital Commission
William Colman
Flyers’ Creek
Lyndhurst Shire Council discusses Blue Hole water supply
At the June Lyndhurst Shire Council meeting the Clerk reported delays in finalising the auxiliary water supply for Blayney. Plans and specifications were submitted after hold up, with £159 available to sink and brick a shaft to prevent floodwater pollution, pending a satisfactory trial hole. Dr. Hill noted pumping in the dry spell lowered the hole level by seven inches despite five million gallons removed, with a two day pause restoring the level. He suggested the drift of the spring could be located and struck at about ten feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayney
Lyndhurst
Department of Local Government
Hill
Unsold Blocks Negotiations With Council
Lyndhurst Shire Council at its latest meeting reviewed disposal of land unsold at auction due to unpaid rates. A. Crofts offered £21 for a 42 acre block near King's Plains, barren land likely reserved for mining and of little value. Council supported referring the offer to the Lands Department.
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Lyndhurst Shire
A. Crofts
King’s Plains
Hood
Crofts
Dr. Cook
Hill
Lands Department
Blayney
Carcoar
Shale Oil Or Producer Gas Debate For Council
The Council discussed fuel options after inspecting Shale Oil works at Marrangaroo and Sydney trials. A tentative 60 gallon weekly supply with £150 deposit was proposed, with shale oil favored if a suitable vaporiser is found. Council to respond to the Liquid Fuel Board and await further experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marangaroo
Sydney
Cook
Innes
Denton
Marrangaroo
Local traders in Blayney and Millthorpe curb transport by weekly deliveries
Traders in Blayney and Millthorpe have voluntarily rationalised transport by zoning their areas and now making deliveries to consumers only once a week. This move aims to streamline distribution and reduce travel logistics for the communities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayney
Millthorpe
Millthorpe Water Supply: Central Tablelands Favored
Lyndhurst Shire Council backs the Central Tablelands Water Scheme over a Brown's Creek dam for Millthorpe. Public Works figures put the Brown's Creek option at £16,800 with annual pumping costs £1,253, costing ratepayers 1s 6d in the pound versus 18d per capita for the larger scheme. Council notes timing and war-related repatriation needs and aims to push the central plan forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndhurst Shire
Central Tablelands
Brown's Creek
Millthorpe
Public Works Department
Charles Warburton
Wyndhurst Shire
Carcoar
Mandurama
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Carcoar Chronicle
P. J. Manley
V.D.C
Rear Mint
Macquarie Street
Carcoar Chronicle
Comforts For Fighting Forces
L. Ritchie
Carcoar and District
Royal Hotel
C. Patrick
C.W.A. Younger
H. A. Gallagher
M.O.C.A
Local Land Board
Land District of
Grenfell
Forbes
Olga Jean
W. G. Stocks
Mr. T. Brady
Doreen Eva
Bathurst
A. Wight
Presbyterian
Burnt Yards
Carecoar
N. McDonald
T. Wilson
Newcastle
C. Howarth
Frost
Fred Furner
Vers Stammers
Mr. Clark
Bathurst Exchange
Vera
Fred Tucker
Parramatta North
A. Tucker
Box Hill
F. J. Kirby
Shire Council
D.C
Carcoar Hospital
Braddon Bros
Pure Food Butchers
Millthorpe Water Supply
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