Stock Sale Attracts Keen Bidders From Sydney District
J. T. Woods and other agents reported strong demand at last week’s fat stock sale. Woods yarded 130 fat cattle and 2800 fat sheep with prime weighty cows, heifers, and vealers in the mix. Prices ranged higher than previous sales, several butchers from Sydney and nearby towns attended, and buyers showed keen competition for quality sheep and cattle. Fat cattle prices included various weights and breeds, while fat sheep saw active bids on merinos and crossbreds with shorn and ewes quoted in the 18s to 36s range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Woods
Woods
Sydney
Sister Nellie Stokes Certificated Roles
A card notes Sister Nellie Stokes holding certificates in midwifery and nursing in Sydney and Melbourne. It lists credentials in infectious diseases at Chosen’s Memorial Hospital Melbourne Eye Ear and Throat Melbourne and St Elmo Hospital Forbes with outdoor cases attended by car telephone 274.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Stokes
Sydney
Chosen's Memorial Hospital
Melbourne
Sunday Football League Group 10 Agrees to Fund Sun Day Case Support
Rugby League Group 10 met at the Bathurst Hotel to discuss Sun day football funds for legal expenses tied to the Country Trophy League. They pledged financial support and appealed for league donations, with plans to distribute funds via registered members and groups, while facing questions about levy fairness and future financial details.
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Deingsies
Bathast
Hnanee
Rams
Brazil
Newcastle
Deagie
L. D. Martyn
Ith
J. PF. Joefer
Orange League
Orange
Jaeger
Group 10
N.S.W. Country
Hartcher
Portland
CRG
Carl
Labor claims gains in multiple NSW seats
The general secretary of the NLSW branch of the ALP Mr J J Graves stated Labor would widen its by election majority in Gwydir and win Calare from Assistant Minister to Commerce Thorby. He added the Labor candidate in Riverina Mr W J Quirk looked strong against Mr H E K Nock of the Country Party and RB Allen Labor candidate for Eden Monaro gained broad support during tours.
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NLSW
ALP
J. J. Graves
Labor
Gwydir
Im Calare
Commerce
Thorby
Riverina
W. J. Quirk
Altting Country Party
H. EK. Nock
RB. Allen
Eden- Monaro
Grenfell native rises in university and rugby circles
A Grenfell born student leader and rugby enthusiast with a LLB with first class honours from Sydney University in 1991 has held roles as President of the Student Representative Council and a National Union of Australian University Students member. He also served on the University Appointments Board and Senate student representative, with police court appearances noted in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Ronsulting Splitner
Na.w. Country
Grenfell
Sydney University
Ellis Ty
Studental Representative Council
National Union of Australian University Students
Absorbes
District Hospital Board Notes Credit Balances in Accounts
Treasurer B C Pooley reports at the monthly District Hospital Board meeting that the current account shows a credit of 44 8 17 and the contribution fund 135 19 1 with the X-ray fund at 2884 7 in credit. The prior balance deducted from revenue shows 129 48 credit after subscriptions donations and government subsidies, with payments reducing the total to 44 7 AMOUNTS collected include 125 10 added to the current account and 11 12 to the contribution scheme fund 719 received for the X-ray plant project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Pooley
District Hospital Board
Wool market report hints at firm opening sales week
The Farmers and Graziers firm reports quiet conditions in wool trade with expectations of an active selection of Western and North Western wools for the opening sales next week. U.S. activity is seen as subdued but supplies on hand may be insufficient for the remainder of the marketing year ending March 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Ovary De-oywitive Co. Ltd
Colunl
Wales
Bradford
U.S.A
Burminias
Tids
USA
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Parmers & Graziers
Tennis Tourney Day Out at Caragabal Benefit
An all day tennis tournament at Caragabal supported McM Beax ey candidacy for funds of Gremfeld Convent Bulld- Pundh. Players from the district competed on three courts from 10:30 am to 5 pm. Winners were Miss Marie O’Connor and Mr Grennell of Quandialla with luncheon and afternoon tea served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grennell
Quandialla
Golf at Goolagong Associates Promotes Keen Interest
The Golf Club reports strong participation with 32 members in mixed foursomes won by Mr Heavener and Mrs Dwyer 68 30 68, runners-up were Mr Sams and Miss Cornwall 1098 36 70. An 18 holes associates event was led by Miss T Wright. Donations from Mr Friend of Sydney fund a silverware prize for 44 holes daily. Local footballers beat Cargo at home by 12 points, while Strollers edged Bangaroo 11-orts to a.
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Aueir
Heavener
Dwyer
Sams
Cornwall Runniers
T. Wright
Misa J. Wright
Carnwall
Friend
Sydney
Cargo
Strollers
Bangaroo
Agricultural Bureau Formed at Goolagong
A local meeting in Goolagong formed two branches of the Agricultural Bureau of Naw in response to town invitations. Present were State organiser C Graine and district instructors Waillkdei Brown and others. Officers elected included F Ioiens as vicepresident, Brady and H Penguly as vice presidents, JR Boyd as treasurer, and W Kengh as auditor.
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Mand
Agcultural Bureau
Naw
Presett
Mesars
C Graine
Waillkdei-Brown
Brady
H Penguly
Bon Treasure
JR Boyd
W. Kengh Ben Pee
A. Moret
Night Tennis Movement at Goola Gong Meeting
A Wednesday night hall gathering of tennis enthusiasts and officers debated opening night tennis and meal provisions. They postponed final lighting decisions for one or two weeks, noting strong local interest and the potential to enliven leisure hours with summer competitions.
New Isolation Block At Forbes District Hospital
The Forbes District Hospital house committee reported the new isolation block is completed and passed by the Public Works inspection. Furniture upgrades costing about 700 pounds were approved, with plans for up to date tubular metal fittings and cream and green decor. The committee also noted dwindling wood supplies and arranged for a fresh stock at best price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Forbes District Hospital
Public Works Department
HR. Ford
W. J. Thomson
Dirs
W. T. ‘Gilchrist
S. T. Gale
L. J. Johnson
Pooley
A. E. Tooth
J.P. Dunn
House Committee
Towin
Border
Hospital Commission
BH. K. Pord
Gydmey
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St. Elmo" Hospital
Forbes
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
George Street
Vandenburg
Mom. Stevon
ALS Te
J. Sullivan & Son
C.0.r
Kerosene Opaline
J. Sullivan and Son
Dowling Street
C.R.L
T. L. Thirlyell
League
Perronses
Thirtwel
Che Low
Othe Deagues
Cook
Blayney
Thirlwell
Sethon
Graves
Ee McMurtrie & Song
Monumental & Terrazo
Next Globe
Dowling
Kevin Ellis
Wool Report
Caragabal
Goolagong
Onvechter
Goolagong, Wed
Vanderfield & Reid Ltd
Parkes
Mark Venables
Johnny Harkett
Venables
A. Ison & CO
ARE
WARD
Alladin
Kelly Axes
Kalsemine
Lanterns Diets Comet
Tuck R & CO
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