Community News From Caragabal District Holiday Visits
Local residents report holiday preparations and visits in Caragabal and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Woodward Mrs Hillier and families spending Xmas holidays with relatives while teachers and staff travel to Metropolis and district pupils enjoy school break. Several patients recover from pneumonia and pleurisy as hospital transfers and upcoming events are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caragabal
Woodward
Metropwalls
W. Hillier
Bydmey
Pat
Nolan
Bydney Mira
E. O'Connor
Lesley McKeon
Experiment Plots At Quandialla Lie Experimental Plots
Seven wheat varieties grew on Mr. R. Penfold’s Lie property. Faulty germination makes the Bencubbin plot incomparable this year. Acre yields in order: Gulsr 10 bus 42b Dundes 33 bus 4lb Filby Clifford 32 bus 42lb Sword 31 bus 10lb Ford 26 bus 9lb Bencubbin 20 bus 3b BA 11 bus 1b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quandialla
Plata
R. Penfold
Edawille
Gulsr
Dundes
Cliford
Sword
Ford
Bencubbin
Santa Claus Parade Visits for Christmas Cheer
Over the past week Father Christmas visited the district with a combined Church of England and Methodist function at the Public Hall. Children enjoyed carols, tableaux, gifts from a central Christmas tree, and festive decorations, with dancing and supper to close. He also visited East Bland School and Harsdale School with toy distributions and treats for the youngsters, making a memorable Christmas outing for many families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quandialla
Father Christmas
Winit Wan
Church of England
Methodist Church
East Bland School
Xmas
Harsdale School
C. H. Napier
Santa Claus
Local residents and family plans noted in report
Mr. Alen Beath returned from the patio institution on Monday and suffers throat trouble. Mr. and Mrs. PF Watt plan to spend Xmas with their son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. G Watt, Grenfell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommolths
Alen Beath
Patio Institution
PF. Watt
Xnnes
G. Watt
Grenfell
Severe Dust, Wind Batters Bedgerabong and Goolagong
Country conditions report strong north winds and dust clouds at Bedgerabong with heat and structural damage after a December storm. A classroom veranda collapsed and debris damaged nearby areas while gusty winds uprooted trees and cracked roofs. Goolagong endured extreme heat followed by a clearing afternoon.
Wongajong Students Qualify for Forbes Intermediate High School
Four girls and two boys from Wongajong school earned admission to Forbes Intermediate High School next year. The group includes Beryl Haydon Irene Sanderson Nola Stone Beryl Spencer Ken Ridkey and Norman Moriarty. The article notes exam results across classes and describes a year end concert and social events with parent support and association donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongajong School
Forbes Intermediate
Beryl Haydon
Irene Sanderson
Nola Stone
Beryl Spencer
Ken Ridkey
Norman Moriarty
Trane Sanderson
Beryl Hayden
Huby Moriarty
Mona Robb
Margaret Maher
Marie Ridley
Laurie Dukes
Kevin Hayden
Pamela Hayden
Lorna Ridley
Billy Moriarty
Doug Ganderson
Eden
Ken Haydon
Keith Stone
Ronald Spencer
Cratchit
Oliver Twist
Santa Claus
Farty
Caragabal Public School Students Celebrate Christmas Break
The Christmas vacation break at the Caragabal Public School featured scholars receiving cash, a book, fruit and sweets. The event included a token of esteem for Mr. and Mrs. McQiellan.
Beaten at Home Caragabal Fall to Piney Range
Caragabal cricketers were edged by three runs in a home match against visiting Piney Range. Final totals and detailed dismissals show O Meally and Hancock delivering key bowling for Piney Range while O'Reilly and Malloy contributed with bat and ball for the home side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Range
G. Pith
L. Reid
O'Meally
G. Hancock
Malloy
G. Little
R. Hancock
O'Reilly
Bedgerabong School Night Out Ends With Prize Tree
Bedgerabong pupils performed songs dialogues recitations and sketches to a large crowd from Forbes and nearby districts. Mr McKellar and Mrs Piercy led the program which featured a Christmas tree with gifts and a late night dance and supper after a prize distribution for various classes and individuals.
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Min J. Guy
Nolo
Mary Pollard
Mies
Mabel
Mary Margaret Keir
Dante
Bedgerabong
Forbes
Mr. McKellar
Mra D. Piercy
Dr. Brown
Neil Constable
Peter Crowe
Reg. Barbe
Bhirley Field
Sir Echo
Norman Hodges
Yes
Bil
Erla Peasley
The
Blue Velvet Band
Noel Field
Harold Constable
Congregation
Laurie Field
Dong
Nell Hodges
Busy Howewife
Dorothy Rodgers
Selectonnon Iina-Necordeon
Mrs. Piercy
Mina Hodges
Merry Molds’ Club
Bedgerabong Tansies
Mayis Pield
B'bong Vnde
Mother Mikes
Hay Peasley
Miss Mathias
Myr. Read
AF Field
E Peasley
Mint Marka
Boys
Pir
N Field
Excordesa
Mr. Mattims
Loveland
Noel Peli
Johnson
Gordon
Gundagal
Mell Hodges
McDougal
CG. W. Stewart
Texas
Boye
Plenoy-Accordeon
C Piers
Boya Amd
England
Farewell to Mr Pryor at Carraboblin School
Carraboblin pupils and staff bid farewell to their teacher Mr HM L Pryor during the last week break up. Children sang and recited while presenting a water set to Mr Pryor. Local speakers praised his patience and guidance and many gifts were exchanged. Afternoon tea followed for adults and refreshments for children.
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Don
Boyd
Focal Convent
Saris
Prank Grieve
ATF
Hirjoarents
Mir
Mra
Grantwood
Thorsday
Mike Kitty McKensie
Memorial Hospital
Carraboblin School
Mrr
HM. L. Pryor
Mr. Pryor
E E Cowell
Marie Smith
Tom Cowell
Tom
Pryor
Les Rout
Mes
Dames Tearle
Cowell
Mesnrs
Berend Tearle
J. Cowell
Use Children
Carroboblin
Eugowra Items Preserve Community Happenings Amid Closures
The Eugowra column notes the W A Hospital will close in January with plans to reopen later, local teachers leaving as schools close, and a surge of staff departures expected Saturday. Canowindra visit and a cricket score of 284 runs are reported, plus three bush fires from lightning. A busy sheep and cattle sale sees prices from seven to ten pounds for cattle and varied ewe prices, with strong buyer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crithetera
Canowindra
Rmtel
Noa
Max Shine
Max
Goolagong Main Street Upgrade Discussed by Council
Waugoola Council plans to seek a tender for main street works after a Saturday meeting. The council decided to appoint B. H. Wright to estimate probable costs and scope of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goolagong
Waugoola
Pateeg
Sh BH
Wright
Harvesting advances ease congestion at North Goolagong silos
Wheat growers have mostly finished harvesting. Hundreds of bags were moved to the North Goolagong silos this week, ending the congestion and disruption typical of the harvest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Goolagong Silos
Doolagong
Wed
Goolagong
Three Bush Fires Near G Gong Goolagong
Three bushfires near G Gong Goolagong were sparked by lightning on Monday. Men battled through afternoon and night to bring some under control or extinguish others in the Ekangaroo area near Moun ae Na AOE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goolagong
Ekangaroo
Mounae Na Aoe
REE
Fire sweeps through crop at Quandialla outbreak
A bush fire at Mer P Felgert's Bland property quickly drew the Quandialla brigade under Constable Wilson. Prompt actions and assistance from nearby units protected nearby wheat fields, with 40 or 50 acres scorched but far worse damage prevented by swift fire fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quandialla
Mer
P Felgert
Bland
Felgert
Quinidualia Bush Fire Brigade
Wilson
Mietrich
Mourangarel
Picea
Fun in the Wheat Yard at Eugowha
A muddled wartime style account describes silos filling and a bulkhead being built after instructions to proceed. The crowd swells with about 200 people as a ceremonial opening unfolds with commands, shouts, and a contested push to move carriers toward the upper area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelal
Uney
Toyen
Wheat glice operation eases silo congestion at week end
Temporary wheat glice operated over the weekend is functioning satisfactorily and eased congestion at the silo though farmers still have a substantial amount of wheat awaiting conveyance by bale.
Successful street stall aids Red Cross fund in Caraga Bal
A Saturday street stall by the Caraga Bal ladies raised funds for Red Cross and Comforta Fund. A dinner was won by Mr Awe tin Jones and a kitchen parcel by Mrs C O G McClellan, with a good sum realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caragabal
Funda
Red Cross
Comforta
Awetin Jones
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