Parkes News of the Week highlights district updates
Rain improved crops and fungal hunts continue as gas usage dipped in April while water consumption fell. The council rejected a 44 hour extension for municipal staff citing coal costs and service issues. A health week cleanup, new swimming baths, and a flower show netted funds. Local officials received farewells, staff changes, and various meetings discussed valuations, policy, and civic events in Parkes.
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Finance Agmimittee
Municipal Council
Parkes
Dr. Gunn
Bl. Andrew's Church
C.F. Malpine
St. Andrew's
Currajong St
Justices Pike
Woodlands
Counci
James M'Girr
M.L.A
Cootamundra
Macquarie Street
James Heel
J. Bolger
Parkes Hotel
J. L. Whitmoul
Goobang
Sydney
Grassers’ Association
Pasteur Institute
Children Hacking Cough Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A short feature notes a remedy dubbed the Great Peppermint Cure offered to children in the woods scene. It recounts a local healer's claim and the community's response while cautioning readers about unverified treatments.
Grenfell Shooters win Presentation Cup by one point
Grenfell riflemen on the Grenfell range duel for the Young Presentation Cup, edging rivals by a single point with scores of 717 and 7146 noted as records. Local events include motorcycling fines, a public water and fence dispute, school repairs, council hires, rainfall, deaths, and social outings such as concerts and bowling club fundraisers.
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AL M. Thusbets Taf
Youn
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Wan
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Education
Jackson
Valwer
Cananbilla
Henry R. J. Chew
H. M. Potta
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd
G. Nesbitt
Cowra
Worowa
Weebitt
Grenfell Young Men's Club
Grenfell Diggers
Yieli
Mesdames Ford
Ander
Hospital Week Meetings Discuss Plans for June Ball
Indies committee approves Jumble stall lead, mentions June hospital ball feasibility, town hall and Olympic hall negotiations,Model Band and town band asked to help, Union Pictures and Miss MacPhillamy involved, plans for merry go round and art union progress, jumble sale committee urged to solicit items and volunteers.
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Indies Committee
Broadbent
Bew. Venables
Musical Society
H. J. Fowler
Fuelery
Olympic Picture Hall
Mr Murphy
Father Sexton
It G. Grinsted
Union Pictures
Olympic Hall
Grinsted
Mphillamy Watate
F. Laurel
Dubbo
Hill
Israel
Art Union
Venables
Shire and Municipal Employees’ Union
Traders’ Association
Sturgess
Gurema
Wolaroi School at Orange For Boys Education
Architect and quantity surveyor Parkes and For Bey present details of The Wolaroi School at Orange. It is set in a favorable climate for boys education and healthy development, with extensive grounds four thousand feet above sea level and preparation for university professions commerce and country life. C R Campbell Sydney Stiles listed among presenters.
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Wolaroi School
Orange
Australia
C. R. Campbell
B.A
Syd
Sydney Stiles
Oxon
Prohibition Debate in Parliament Sways Referendum Expectation
A Barabara Advocate correspondent argues that NSW Prohibition members vow a liquor referendum within 18 months. He cites data from the United States on unemployment, crime, drug use, and wood alcohol deaths, plus brief notes on Canadian and Nordic experiences, and questions Iceland’s repeal.
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N.S.W
Ancelos
U.S.A
America
New Brunswick
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Neva Scotia
Ontario
Arizona
Colorado
Kansas
Michigan
Washington
Oregon
Ohio
Iceland
Teeland
Scandinovien
Yours
Wheat Harvest Voluntary Pool reports sales and outlook
Mr Buttenstew, NSW MLA and pool chairman, announces total local and overseas sales of 11,929,792 bushels at an average 5/6 per bushel fo.b. totaling £3,305,546. About three million bushels reserved for local consumption. roughly 15 million bushels disposed or reserved from 22,764,52 received. One million bags of wheat remain at country stations. bagged wheat moved from northern regions. Balance expected lagged and removed by end of May. Dividend prospects uncertain. likely unsold wheat may yield similar or higher returns, with farmer returns at country stations estimated between 4/8 and 5/- per bushel.
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Buttenstew
M.L.A
Nsw
Voluntary Wheat Pool
Line
Additin
N.8
Hodgkinson Declares Independent Practice with New Manager
In a public notice H. E. Hodgkinson asserts he has not entered a partnership and continues solo practice. He states a thorough reorganisation and appoints a capable manager with city and country experience, promising prompt and sound work across all services offered.
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Coun- Bal
Ellenta
H. E. Hodgkinson
Rubber Stamps Best for Ordinary Wood and Marking
Ad offers rubber stamps for general marking needs and office use. Mentions quality and variety at an office supply provider.
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