Water schemes debated for Grenfell urgent needs
A deputation pressed the Premier on Central Western water plans with three schemes. Scheme A would pump from Goolagong to Grenfell for up to £40,000, Scheme B from Lachlan via Cowra and Broula at about £83,180, and Scheme C from Lachlan via Noonbinna Wattamondara Koorewatha Greenethorpe at £50,050.
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Grenfell
C.F
Lachan River
Goolagong
Lachlan
Cowra
Cahill
Mr. Dring
Keenong Creek
Mulawing
Ig Elgineers
Noonbinna
Wattamondara
Koormwatha
Greenethorpe
Powerc
Veteran Patrick Kelly U K Medalist at War Veterans Home
Patrick Kelly, 71, at the Young War Veteran's Home, holds an extra special record. He served with the British Army in the South African War and earned the King's and Queen's medals. Kelly spent 12 years in the Royal Field Artillery and served through the last war, later recalled for garrison duty at the outbreak of the present war before being discharged for age.
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Patrick Kelly
British Royal Field Artillery
Kelly
Shire Clerk Exonerated in Carcoar Bridge Grant Case
The Shire Council completely exonerates the Shire Clerk regarding the Carcoar Bridge Grant dispute while accepting responsibility. A letter to Mr O Halloran explains the council’s view on expended funds and delays, detailing ministerial criticism and the clerk’s response. The council asserts the clerk’s letter was issued under council instruction and defends its conduct.
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Lyndhurst Shire
Innes
Carcoa
O'Halloran
Shire Clore
Yesteriay
Wanide
Carcoar
Penirisuii
Mls
Lib
Ultimo
Minster
Solen
Coun‘feil
O'Hallor
Council
Callinan
Clark
Munster
Inland Men Should Not Be Penalised Protest Letter
May meeting of WaugooT Shire Council discussed Cowrs Municipal Council letter about winter Commonwealth white male war damage insurance. Council urged cooperation in protesting the principle of a uniform rate portal and to align rates with area vulnerability. Cy O'Neil cited inland residents and coastal men enjoying benefits, Adlam Brent supported as custs. The council decided to cooperate with the Munichant Council.
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Waugoot
Cowrs
Cy O'Neil
Nland
Adlam Brent
Custs
Penrotine
Munichant Council
O'Neil
Hen~ Wey
Cowre
White
Henley
Shire
Cr. Metherney
Dr. O'Neil
P.P. Board
Crs. C. G. Row
cInerney
Aunt Sophrania's remark on a tiny hardware shortage
Aunt Sophrania jokes that the current tuber vollacs shortage will break Uncle Zeke, who clings to a thousand habits even as humor lightens the moment. The oddly phrased line hints at family banter over small, personal quirks.
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Sophrania
Zeke
Council Letter Clarifies Transfer Dispute Across Orange Shire
The text outlines a refund and transfer dispute involving ministers and the Lyndhurst Shire Council. It notes funds moved during Altice and Willer terms, the need for new road works contracts, and the council’s stance that the minister, not the clerk, caused actions. The final refund plus interest is confirmed and the council accepts responsibility for the letter.
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Corneil
Spooner
Altice
Golden Gully
Martin
Willer
Ms. O'Halloran
O'Halloran
Carcoay
Feud Over Ram Slaughter Sparks Cowra Council Meeting
A Carcoar Chronicle report notes a dispute between Henley and Matheson as Cowra Shire Council discusses a slaughtered ram found near I. Henley. The meeting addresses road duties, impounding, and calls for better cattle management while deferring health concerns and noting police inaction.
Woodstock Stray Stock Problem Might Be Fixed
Aurelius County report notes possible solution to ongoing issue of cattle wandering near Woodstock. Officials say efforts to curb straying stock show promise with new measures and community cooperation reducing incidents.
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Woodstock
Woodstock sale reports mixed sheep and lamb totals
A Woodstock auction led by Winchcombe Carson’s Hensebush saw 120 crossbred Jumbe sheep from Mr G Clark sold at 19/5 average 10/8. In a larger entry there were 38,761 sheep and lambs offered, but only 17,745 were sheep. Prime sheep higher and lambs late in the bidding.
Big Money For Wool Profits Hit By Rising Costs
Realisation of such an amount before the war would have pleased Winchcombe, Carson Ltd, in their annual wool review. They warn that large profits are offset by rising costs across production, with drought and high feed prices eroding returns. Government aims to curb prices and wages have not fully offset higher living costs, leaving primary producers unhappy with current conditions.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Italy
Dan Fera
Smia
Councillor Denounces Road Sale at Waugana Shire Meeting
At a Waugana Shire Council session a Department of Lands notice on Swing Mareapther's closing and purer reeds in Ia and Morongia parishes was considered. The council objected to Broula area land sale while supporting Morongia’s application, amid dispute over road from Brows school to Noonbinna used by stock and hindrance by Bryant Pagal land.
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Mr. Hewley
I Connell
Dr. Dickson
Messrs. Henley
D. E. Matheson
Cr. Richardson
Cr. O'Neil
Cr. F.C
Inerney
D.J. McInenney
Waugonls
Department of Lands
Morongia
O'Neil
Murray-Prior
Brows School
Noonbinna
Rani Company
Council
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