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Newspaper
Corowa Chronicle
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
3
Henty area farmers report good wheat crops and strong grazing in a central farming settlement. Rabbits threaten private holdings and threaten reforestation. readers urged to address rabbit control locally. Lamb marking and wool growth described as notably strong for the district.
The annual School of Arts meeting was postponed to the following Tuesday after a lack of a quorum. President W. A. Seal and officers were listed, with a note that the report and balance sheet are important. members hope the next gathering proceeds with stronger turnout.
A Friday Arranmore social event drew visitors from Beaints, Walbunsh, Ult Hail, Monyabia, and Henty. Miss Coleman Audion and Mr C Tobnson led the program. The evening raised about £90 for orphanage funds amid a lively Woolabed setting. The Golf Club formed, and plans for a future open day were announced.
Resting of the Hanky recreation ground trustees was held on Baratay night at the School of Arts. The meeting considered repairs to paths, turf, and park assets and empowered Johnson to arrange necessary work. A total estimate for the project was discussed and future meetings planned to review progress.
In a fragmented OCR from the Henty Directory the text lists electoral and local society entries. It mentions Corowa and other places, names such as John Halen and Dr. Cameron, and notes about various associations and offices including sports clubs, post office, and medical officer. The legible items show a mix of elected positions, club presidents, and community roles with scattered names and places.
Tax collection notes refer to landowners in Aha Par of Watanden and Mons in Ma Grubben. Officials report several signatures still missing as owners are away from home. reminders urge contact with Mr. B- W. orMe at Dal end and with the Minister in Bydney to complete the recertation.
In our immediate vicinity, rumblings about road contracts and tenders emerge. The notice hints at local players Testy to Cranive, Hanty to Pleasant He, with a clue on Friday the 36th involving Oxley and Wag Wagon.
In a troubled exchange, buyers refuse to buy hare pelts amid accusations of theft and price disputes. Trappers, led by local figures, claim political pressure and shifting markets have reduced profits, driving a rise in illegal trapping near the harbor and surrounding streets.
A fragmented OCR item describes a tennis match with garbled names and unclear details. It mentions players near Hinty and Munya and notes an uneven score or effort, with partial phrases about a court and a rally. The readable bits suggest a typical match teaser but lack concrete results or full participant names.
An imperfect report notes a light rainfall reading at the Post Office in the past week. The entry records a single daily measure of about one point of rainfall on Tuesday amid mild weather.
Mr John O Deion, once a resident of Gubton, underwent an internal operation at Woods hospital in Al toy, reportedly in a dying state last Monday. His wife and family hurried to Albury, where he rallied slightly on arrival and showed slight improvement by Wednesday, with hopeful signs for recovery.
Fragmentary report notes a meeting or event titled Henry Show and references a community or group in Port area. Mentions disruptions or anger over ground use and a team or group called for Pakistan. The readable lines are incomplete and unclear on specific facts.
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