Eugowra Grasshoppers and Local News Roundup
The Eugowra district reports severe grasshopper damage to gardens and even billiard cloth. A general meeting of the P. and A. Age Blocation is set for tomorrow at 4 30 pm. Arthur Ashcroft opens a new grocery and fancy goods business. Victory Lights installed by W H Ashby, A R Goodacre and A A Read brightens town nights. Harvesting focuses on grain yields, wheat must be carted to Forbes Parkes or Canowindra due to railway delays. A large Murray cod weighing 39 1b and 3 ft 7 in long is caught by J Matthews at Lachlan River and sent to Sydney. Mr and Mrs Jack Maher visit. Mrs Matt Dwyer seeks medical care in Forbes and hopes to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Stork
Paddy Shine
Eugowra P. & A. Age Boclaton
Arthur Ashcroft
Forbes
Parkes
Canowindra
Eugowra
Matheson
Central Hotel
Sydney
Lachlan River
J. Matheson
Jack Maher
Matt Dwyer
Jonaltla
Trundle A P Purcell Buys General Store at Canowindra
Important business change at Trundle A P Purcell of Canowindra has purchased the general store from L Bloomfield & Co. The new owner will carry larger stocks with improved handling facilities and offer keenest possible prices. Consumers are assured of attention and quotations for goods in any quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trundle
A. P. Purcell
Canowindra
L. Bloomfield & Co
Purgell Seeks Eugowra Patrons For Trundle Canowindra Hotel
A. P. Purgell announces the Club House Hotel A Lanearyie has taken over the old established hotel from Mr O L Morton and aims to run it on top lines. He advertises best brands of wine beer and spirits good table good stabling 90 loose boxes for travellers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laneyrie
O. L. Morton
Eugowra and District
John T. M'Grath
Moree
Milas Turner
Bogan Gate Fire in Crop Threatens Acres Burned
A Thursday fire near Bogan Gate consumed 40 to 60 acres on top, driven by a strong easterly wind. About 200 volunteers battled the blaze overnight and into Saturday, halting the second outbreak with limited damage. Master Sid Smith injured in a butcher shop accident with eye injury. he seeks medical treatment in Parkes. A weather shift brought thunder and lightning with light rain. Harvesting nears completion. wheat stacked at the railway yards and silo operations to begin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boles
Prperty
PL Kearney
Messiah
M'Keowen's
M'Kay Bros
Sid Smith
W. Smith
Parkes and le
Quandialla Accident and Local Harvest Update
A serious accident injures Paul Flegert when crushed between a wagon and a tree. he improves slowly after surgery. Grasshoppers harm pastures and crops while snakes increase in number. Harvest reports show light yields with some fields at six to eleven bags per acre and intermittent rain. Norman King resigns from F and G agency. Martin Kier named successor as local farmers lean toward open market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Flegert
Barmedman
Fenwick
Grenfell
Wamboyne Weather and Rural Happenings Report
Wamboyne reports scattered showers with storms passing through the district. Harvesting is unusually early this year, farmers anticipate Christmas holidays, bush fires have been averted, and drought concerns remain. Cricket fixtures feature Yalgogrin and Tullibigeal, with Yalgogrin seen as strongest. Local property change sees Myrtle Vale transferred to Walsh and Roy Ridley as Jack Rial visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rial
Myrtle Vale
Messrs Walsh
Roy Ridley
Pleasant Weather and Harvest News from Bedgerabong
Bedgerabong reports splendid springlike conditions with sun and a cooling breeze in the afternoon. Harvest time sees farmers busy with crops ranging from three to forty bags and notes improved hay yields. Mitchell Brown returns home soon, expected to land in Sydney December 21. A Boxing Night cricket dance is planned for December 26 with social attendance anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Brown
Sydney
Shen-Tal and Clorosan Hair Care Ad Scalar
The advertisement touts Shen-Tal a white cream for skin claiming to soothe sunburn prevent peeling and reduce wrinkles while offering a magic effect on pores and pimples. Clorosan liquid shampoo promises cooling lather dandruff relief and hair shine with a price of 2/9 postage 9d. Also promotes Eau de Clor for hair growth at 2/9 postage 1d and Jean Reaver Face Powder via P T Knapton Forbes agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shen-Tal
Jean Reaver
P. T. Knapton
Forbes
Boxing Day Carnival Hopes For Warm Water Park Events
The editor notes three weeks of cool weather with predictions of no relief. The river is deserted except for a few anglers and the Swimming Club plans a Boxing Day carnival if water warms. An elderly man with a badly cut throat is treated in hospital, considered an attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mares
Bathera
Swimming Club
Varios
Forbes
Memorial Bridge interest fades after carnival postponement
Records show interest in the Memorial Bridge fundraising waning as volunteers recall the carnival delayed by local bush fires. Queen competition standings are unclear with Mise Turner possibly withdrawing after leaving the district. Rumors say Tyke Turner and family have left for business in Five Dock near Sydney, with hopes of a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Bridge
Mise Turner
Miss Turner
Mr. A
Tyke
Turner
Fivedock
Sydney
Grenfell notes crop yields and civic upgrades
A Canberra wheat sample grown by Mr Flinn yielded 43 bushels per acre at 6 pounds per bushel. Electric light at Grenfell Hospital aids urgent night operations. The town claims a maternity cottage and urges X-ray adoption. New police magistrate S J Hamblin. grasshopper pest affects crops. convent receipts near £200. two hotels change hands. hospital resident Mrs Thorpe. Grenfell Jockey Club ends year with a small surplus after October loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Flinn
Grenfell
Forbes
F.A
J. Hamblin
Albury
Convent Continental
N. Laurantus
The
Albion
J. C. Maynardy
Royal Hotel
Canowindra
Thorpe
Pinnacle
Grenfell Jockey Club
Legat
Trundle News Highlights Wheat Trade and Local Incidents
Wheat continues to roll into the railway yard with large quantities trucked away daily under ideal harvest conditions. Mr and Mrs J D Smith escaped a serious accident traveling to Trundle when a runaway horse bolted after a wheel came free, capsizing their buggy and leaving the ladies with minor scratches. Mr Martin O Dea lost a valuable draught mare to a snake bite while the same night another horse injured by barbed wire. Trundle easily defeated Clonleigh in cricket, scoring 250 in the first innings though complete scores are unavailable due to a mislaid book. Weather has been springlike with cold nights and warm days. A bush fire near J J Moloney’s property was contained before major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin O'Dea
Mr O'Dea
Ito Lee
Trundle
Clonleigh
Cronleigh
Local News Briefs Include Fire loss and Sports Result
A motor cycle and side-car were destroyed by fire caused by the lamps on the machine. The Garema cricket club defeated the local railway team by an innings and 13 runs. Wheat deliveries to the local siding are rising as farmers plan to finish planting if fine weather continues. The Farmers and Settlers Association met with officers and approved inquiries into the discharge of Mr. Seymour and a request for school windows from the Education Department. The next meeting is set for January 6 1923 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
W. H. Styles
Fie
Garema Cricket Club
The
Farmers & Settlers' Association
Messie J. Sturgess
J. L. Ackroyd
R. Hoodge
A. Shaw
J. B. Franke
W. J. Styles
A. Bourgens
E. H. Byrnes
Styles
Hodge
Farmers & Graziers' Co
Seymour
Franks
Department of Education
Shaw
H. O. Elliott
Farmers Jand Settlers’ Executive
Local Insurance Agents Listing Proprietor John T McGrath
John T McGrath proprietor lists agents for James Marin Co South British Fire Insurance National Mutual Life Insurance and district agents for Farmers and Grassers Co-op Grab Insurance and Agency Kay's Sunshine Machinery and Shirley's Manures assets/services offered by the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marin & Co
South British Fire Insurance Co
National Mutual Life Insurance Ay
The
Farmers and Grassers Co-op
Grab, Insurance, and Agency Co
M Kay
Sunshine Machinery
Shirley
Luxurious seven passenger touring car for hire
Luxurious seven passenger cylinder touring car for hire. Oil petrol and all motor accessories stocked. Fortescue L.L. Windmills local agent for Australian Six Cars. Motor and cycle repairs carried out day or night. Phone 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ageonciea
Dalgetty & Co
Worsley Shearing Machines
Atloy Assurance Co
Life
Fira
Cropec
B. & B Cycles
Motora
Fortescue Lx.l
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. P. Purgell, Trundle and
Club House
A. Laneyrie
Bogan Gate
Quandialla
Bharland
Wamboyne
Jaylag
Ville Lugal
Eatil
Wamsbobyne
Blow
Ginal
Tojany
Yalgogrin
Tullibigeal
Jimmy Rial
R. Fitzgerald
Forbes Hospital
Bedgerabong
Qui Uno
Ihrom Uur Uw Gorreapuudent
Bacuse
Ald
Tyke Turner
J. D. Smith
Mra Smith
J. J. Moloney
Gwao
Cricket
Auuumihes
BLULR
Olaliun
UumLaLis
Bogan Gais
Warmers & Graziera' Co
Grain Insurance & Agency Co. Ltd
International Harvester Co. of Australia Ltd
Citizens Life Assurance C O. Ltd
Knight Light Systema
F. Lind
General Carrier & Produce Merchant
Massey-Harris Machinery
S. G. M‘cauley & CO
Todd & M'Cauley
Trundle Hotel
John T. McGrath
Galvin Bros
Trundle Wirrinya
Vin Forbes
de Moffat
Virtue Ltd
Phoos
Wheatley and
Martel
General Commission
Ayvice
Massey-Hoerle Machinery
Clutterbuck Bros
Patoa Duros
Northern Assurance “Oy
Eugowra Motor Garage
Cliff Nash
Cahill & Bird T
Cahill F. J. Bird
Truadle
Farmers & Graziers Co-op
Grain & Insurance Co. Ltd
Dalgety & Co
Atlas Insurance Co, Ltd
Salea
Cahill
Bird
Risen Oy
R. A. Douglas
Eugowre
B. M. Franks & Go
Boots & Shoes
W. W. Black Bogan Gate
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