Peace Day celebrations enliven small township
A Saturday peace day event drew a large crowd starting at the public school. Led by organizer Mr Witnell, with a Forbes brass band, the procession reached the showground for buns, tea, and footraces. Prizes, a returnees’ presentation by J. T. Noble, a tight tote race, and a plow horse victory highlighted a day praised as a grand community remembrance.
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Witnell
Forbes
J. T. Noble
Arthur Challaiar
E. Malloy
Dave Gooper
Ted Greenhalgh
J. Murphy
Amall Fry
Tullamore News Summary of Local Matches and Celebrations
From our one correspondent Tullamore reports Hogan Gate narrowly beat Tullamore by six to nil in the Mint match, and Tullamore won 12 nil the following Saturday. The Fuser Celebration Committee held a meeting to stage local celebrations on Wednesday with a prize for best turnout and a procession leaving the post office at 9 o clock. Secretary Mr C Pyrke resigned. Mr L OF ey Wis appointed. Prizes for children were funded with a £90 allowance, aims to have every child receive a prize. Peace medals were distributed by local public school taanelues, and parents urged to apply for medals. The footballers beat Dogan Cate to win the Ee ler campup, with remaining matches scheduled. next game against Juma Mains then Hogan Gary or the following Saturday. The first meeting of the committee listed many names. officers elected include President Artie, vice-presidents Van der Maal and Watts, Patron Mr Pigott, Treasurers Clarke and Wood, Editors Savage and Wenkel. The schedule was amended, and preparations for the year’s show continue amid active planning.
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Hogan Gate
Gate
Tullamore
Fuser
C. Pyrke
L L. Ofey Wis
Roach
Boris Slams
Captain Beans
Dogan Cate
Hogan Gary
Tullamere
Colbie
Steel Lee
Miesars
Toobiey
Wentel
Lambert
Clarke van der Mant
Carey
Martin
Buvage
Tully Waotts
Williame
Lame
O Williams
Wo Willkies
Stoke
Messra Willtnelan
M'fanaghlin
Arther
Poechonin
Messia
W. Savage
Joe ‘Wenkel
le O Sipriss
Eaphe
Wits
Eymoasium
Gordon Proctor
Bert Budd
Roy Guthrie
Weddin
Witeford Agnes Cooper
Collinge
Ida J.B Wood
Brundale
Cooper
Mr Fraser
Messra Archie
Robert Fraser
Arenfeil
Royal Hall
Grenfedl
T. C. Rabbete
Brisbine
Grenfell
Ponce
Norse Maxwell
Theta
Make Your Own Cough Mixture To Save Money
An old home remedy proposes a cough mixture made from water, treacle or honey, sugar, vinegar, and Heengo as a tonic alternative to costly store versions. It claims large savings for households when funds are tight and notes the mixture contains no opium or narcotics, though it uses unverified ingredients and obsolete terms.
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Oria
Hocenzo
Ideal Tea Rooms Menus at All Hours
Due to broad rising costs, all meals priced at 1/6 or 1/2d, with over-counter and in-room service options. Wedding and birthday cakes available on short notice, made to order. The town’s wholesale confectionery is advertised as the premier supplier.
Mrs O'Brien-Hay Up-To-Date Refreshment Rooms
Refreshment rooms operate on Lachlan Street near the next Member's, contact by telephone 243 for inquiries and service details.
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Lachlan ST
Wamboyne Protests On Monday Week Weather And Local Events
A ragged report notes light rainfall easing drought in Wamboyne district with frost damage following. Crop owners Fitz gerald and Mark Fitzgerald report limited pasture and grass loss while influenza declines and Dr Maloney of Wyalong provides relief. Renovated Bedeerbong bridge restores mail service, plans for a weekly Wyalong mail by Blow Clear route, and a Wyalong vs Blow Clear telephone tennis match are proposed. A Catholic church debt fund and social restrictions limit gatherings in Wyalong, with a proposed event to be held at Blow Clear hall. A tennis court opening at Dinkim Chik in Manna Mountain is announced. membership remains strong.
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Prasant
Fitzgerald
Ward
Mark Fitegerald
Maloney
Wyalong
Bedeerbong Bridge
Wralong
Blowclear VI
Wyralong Team and Blow Clear Te Ios J
Feven Courte
Claar Toll
Wyaloie
Chuceh
Blow Clear
Manna Mountain
Parkes Notes Local Council Actions and Community News
Parkes reports show the Railway Commissioner visiting Monday with mayoral reception. The council granted five residence permits amid a backlog of building applications. Local residents, including Mrs Arthur and family, await return from service with the AIF. Influenza cases subside while a fire at rear premises caused minor damage. Civic matters include plans for Gulf Creek dam and school supply updates. Obituaries note deaths of long-time residents and a police transfer to Canowindra.
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Parkes
Surao
Molly Arthur
Arthur
A.I.F
T. Hourigan
Parkes Hospital
Poultice
Gio
Gulf Creek
Woodward
Walter Aviett
The
Relieving Star
A.B.C
Tl. RB. Dalton
Parkes Haseen
Wii Five
Tichbourne
Suidivenet
Flea
Multerin
Bowl
Canowindra
Doel
Yor Children Hocking Cough I Woods' Grant Peppermint Cure
A fragment notes a remedy labeled Peppermint Cure linked to Yor Children Hocking Cough and mentions grants or numbers 1 9 and 2 9 within a historical advertisement fragment.
Grenfell News From Our Own Correspondent Young Men's Club Reforms
Grenfell reports show the Young Men's Club rebuilding after WWI. Meetings and literary nights resume under Gordon Proctor Bert Budd and Roy Guthrie. Peace Day events featured a parade, decorated cars, a children's picnic and sports.
Battalion Orders Reveille and Parade Follies
A mock military bulletin lists absurd orders and punishments including barefoot parade at 4 am into river mud, route marches to Egypt, odd rations for Kerpal’s birthday, a fictional night attack on the canteen, nose inspections, and promotions with comical titles. It mocks discipline with nonsensical tasks and ridiculous penalties under H. Crippen.
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Pultica
Chris
Quartermaster’s
Liouwt, Thubenstein
Jerusalem Light Horse
Moon Vebt
War Office
Bodie
Alek
O.C
Jim Doherty
Impald
Shepherd
Saeco
Mick Slattery
Malloney
H. Crippen
Influenza Strains Contain Lachlander Editor at Home
Condobolin notes influenza continues to affect the town with the Lachlander editor confined to bed. Overall health shows no improvement versus last week, signaling persistent illness in the community.
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Lachlander
Trained Nurse Bent By Go Government
Nurse Goddard arrived by train during the week to take up influenza work supervising local V A D duties. Sent by the Health Department on influenza committee representations at four guineas weekly. V A D attendants praised for duties amid widespread illness. A £20 sum was raged to cover committee expenses in the campaign.
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Goddard
V A.d.'s
Health Department
V.a.d.‘S
Appointment of Matron Hogg at District Hospital
District Hospital announces the appointment of Matron Hogg, formerly of Bathurst, effective 24th instant. She has led Bathurst Hospital for four years and brings strong credentials from the hospital committee and medical profession. A new operating theatre heater will provide hot water in about two minutes.
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Matron Hogg
Bathurst
Jas
Bathurst Hospital
Hoge
Obituary notices for Cahill and service members in Condobolin area
Misls Kathleen Cahill eldest daughter of Mr J J Cahill of Condebolin died at sister’s residence from heart failure after influenza. Remains buried in Catholic cemetery. Private Wyre and Private H Brewer returned home safely after serving overseas. A kitchen tea celebrated for Miss F Oppy, as she plans to reside with her parents in Sydney and marry Mr T Glennan of Craboon later this year.
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Kathleen Cahill
J. J. Cahill
Condebolin
1. Wyre
ax-Ser-geant Wyre
H. Brewer
C. W. Brewer
Sydney
T. Glennan
Craboon
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