Sincere sorrow over Mrs. Durning's death in Sydney
The Grenfell town mourns Mrs. Durning wife of J M Durning who died at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney after two years of illness. Her funeral from St Joseph’s Church was well attended with wreaths and district representatives. The report notes hospital work and local civic events, plus updates on band instruments, a Matron’s Stall carnival, charity donations, and various local health and sports items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell
Josephn K. C
Fathers Collins and Lynch
Nancy Halls
Balls
Honolulu
Jno. Taylor
Albert Blowes
Old Bathurst races revive famed maiden plate memories
Artie Battye and notable early era riders shine in Bathurst course races from the sixties. Princess ridden by Battye defeats Paraguay and Pantaton as four thousand spectators cheer. Second race wins by Pasha, with Duke of Athol and Dick Turpin among other favourites. Bricky Colley debuts, interludes feature bushman back spins, while fashion notices promote Austen & Pratley Navy Berge suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol Bathurstian
Bathurst “Times
Artie Battye
Bathurat
Princess
Charlie Tindale
Rose Paris
Henry Lee
Paraguay
Sydney
Joe Kean
Australia
Joe Burton
John de Clouett
John de Clouetty Pasha
Nick
Paris
Joe Curten
Bathurst
Parte
Thia Waa
Randwick
Duke of Athol
Condobolin Broken Hill Railway Question In Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly Mr M M Flannery asked the Secretary for Public Works about the Condobolin Broken Hill railway completion and what the Government proposed to do regarding urgent construction work. Ball said he had not read the deputation report but noted the railway was under review with current estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
M. M. Flannery
Lator M
Ball
Parkes News Roundup Sparks Local Activities
Rumors of a Parkes visit by the all way Commissioners prove unfounded. A public meeting for a cancer home in Ryde and a Countrywomen’s Association branch lapsed for want of attendance. Memorial Avenue works progress with concrete tree-guards. A big euchre party aided Miss Nellie Sleen for the Catholic Dazaar Queen. Edward Ireland Cade remanded on bicycle stealing charges after a jail release for false pretences. Caledonian Society reports a profit on Highland Gathering, with September 20 scheduled for next annual. Parkes golfers await lessons from Dr Soutar. Soldiers memorial meeting attracts fifteen. Mrs Ampleby injured after fire disaster. A heavy fog marks Friday’s weather. Parkes Jockey Club ballot draws attention as new members join. A local wheelwright rebuilt a farm lorry for a Murrumbidgee settler. Peak Hill Show attendance low due to morning gloom. Widespread rains boost district totals. Mr I Henry, former football referee, to transfer to Paddington. Chamber of Commerce movement lingers as joint Railway League and Traders’ Association plan a public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allway Commissioners
Parkes
Ryde
Countrywomen'’s Association
Memorial Avenue
H. J. Meacham
Albert St
Nellie Sleen
Masonic Hall
Eliet
Ada Clarke
Brown
Edward Ireland Cade
Bathurst
Parkes Repatriation Committee
Parkes Court
Cade
Parlkes Caledonian Society
Ur Bossman
W. Freebelm
Megsra
J. D. Boyd
W. G. Dodd
EH. Neasmith
R. RL Matheson
Matheson
W Giles
South Parkes
Woodward Park
Parkes Jockey Club Committee
Dinguine
I. Henrys
Paddington
Chamber of Commerce
Reailway League
Traders’ Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
H.A. Barradhoucu Iy
West Visth
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Go. Ltd
Bridge Street
Jurvie
Rankin St Motories
Phil. Holyer
Fiat and
Overland Cars
Douglas
Excelsior
Phil Holyer
Forbes
Casey's, Sanderson & Farrance
Motor Mechanics and General Engineers
James Martin &O
Western Insurance Company
Besos, Hudson, and
Mapmobile
AL Hoturbush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson
Flemington Siding
Venables & Co
Ford Dealers Forbes
Elliott
Neverstick
John Mhagher & Co, Ltd
Jas, Sandy & Co. Ltd
Newcastle
News OF the
N. D. Rae
Pinnacle
Ben Blakeney
Spen
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Presbyterian Church
Mra
Mise Hinds
Gen
Cowle
Dla
Cros
Cowra
Agwin
George Maker
Brammers
Wnd
Albion Hotel
Norman Dutchart
N. R. Poplin
Young
Poplin
Mackay
Piney Range
Grenfell Warriors
Grenfell Royal Blues
Young District
Young Rovers
Warriors
Greenethorpe
Lithgow
William Fitch
James Fitch
Total Post Office
St. Joseph's
Henry Storrier
W. Storrier
Goulum
Austen & Pratley's
Condobolin
Broken Hill Line
Pankes
McDade’s Shoe Stores
Slovky
Conyony Vourt
Lalics
Sizty
Waindaires
Sciany
Hempocetares
WIN Nowers
Feapers & Onder
Obbsinsbi
Eenseala
Joun
Sanday, Sheppard, Harvey & Go
Wheat Shippers and Produce Agents
Flemington
N.G.W
Up. of Sydney Ltd
Bank of New South Waites
Commonwealth Book
Bank of Adelaide
M.P. Chambers
Pitt Street
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