Sistas Concert At Mercy Convent Delights Local Audience
From Our Own Correspondent reports the Friday night concert at the Convent of Mercy drew a crowded house. The program featured Miss Mellifay, Miss Osborne, Rev. Father Collins, and many pupil performers in songs, recitations, and dances, with Miles C. Osborne singled out for praise. A juvenile ball followed, and gross takings reached £54 10s 6d with expectations of netting about £50.
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Convent of Mercy
Ancores
Miss Mellifay
Mr Smith
Eileen Allanah
Postman Infant Boys
L. Logan
WN. Boland
Miss C. Osborne
Jong
Maggis¢ Walsh
C. Osborne
Father Collins
Q. Thompson
Bong
Coon
Majars H. Maloama L. Hodge
Misa Mena Walsh
Masters McKeon
Haydon
T. O'Malley
M. Cornwall
Telegraph
Father Collinge
Culgan
Glennan
Carmwell
Ryan
Thompson
Miles C. Osborne
Bush Nursing Ball Promises Grand Fancy Dress Affair
The Bush Nursing Beheme hosts its annual ball on the 12th in the hall. A large costume display with prizes for best sets and fancy dress attracts entries from Eugowra, Cowra, and nearby districts. The Cowra orchestra and a capable MC are billed to accompany a lively program.
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Givan
Eugowra
Lost board ers and local heroes honored at Yaarrabandai
In Yaarrabandai residents saluted Private Fred Barnes with a medal presentation and a mixed program. Jock Bassett and George Lawler steer local contract work as Burrawang festivities proceed. A protest over curtailed post office hours and a tennis meet with 16 Carraboblin players complete the scene.
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Shearing
Spence
Hassett
Migs A. Wakefield
Smythe
Keast
Masters J
A. Hobe
Carraboblin
Local Hall Guarantors Plan Early Meeting
A notice calls for a meeting of hall guarantors and interested residents at an early date to discuss improved management of the hall. The date will be advised and the community is urged to attend. Also noted is the Nurse's Ball on the 12th and a monster juvenile ball the following night inviting mothers and children. The district’s feed is thriving after beneficial rain and a further light fall within two to three weeks is hoped for, with mild, favorable spring prospects.
Wonder-Wool claims to stop pain and aid sleep
A testimonial advertorial for Wawn's Wonder-Wool, a modified cotton wool touted to relieve pains from rheumatism to toothache and neuritis, claim it induces sleep. It includes a user testimonial and retailer details, noting price at two shillings and noting distribution through chemists and the manufacturer W A Wawn in Byodney, N S Wales.
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Wawn
W. Cannings
Cut Rock Road
Lisarow
VW. A. Wawn
Chemiat
St George Street
Bydnvy
N.S. W
Welcome Home Tendered to Returned Soldiers at Goolagong
A Wednesday night welcome home at Mr Jae vodacre's on Goolagong road for A. J. Boyd Tom Dwyer and Joe Woodgate drew a large enthusiastic crowd. Presentations were made to each man, all reported as sound and well and likely to settle back in the district. A fuller report will appear in Friday's Advocate.
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Jaevodacre
Goolagong Road
A. J. Boyd
Tom Dwyer
Joe Woodgate
J. W. Lees
Lawes
Murgs
Mackey's Creek Hall
Pte
Alf
Dawns
Eugowra
J. W
Vitnell
Sydney
Reg Kiss
Arly
Reg
Germany
Mra
EF. J. Aghcroft
Fevowra
W. C. Childe
Whitter
Parkes
Forbes
Childs
Guesa
W. Marsh
Narrabes
Catholic Church
Marsh
J. W. Lee
Soldiers Return and Community News in Eugowra
A string of local notices honors returning soldiers including Alf Dawns and Reg Kiss, with welcome home events and a presentation at Mackey's Creek hall. The town also reports upcoming fashion and millinery displays at J. W. Lees, Eugowra, plus local deaths, farming outlook, and business updates.
Eugowra Peace Loan Committee Meeting Report
A public meeting held on Saturday 20 August 1919, presided by Councillor Noble, was reported by the Eugowra Peace Loan Committee. Details indicate community discussion and committee actions related to the peace loan drive.
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Eugowra Peace Loan Committee
Noble
War loan drive urged as deadline nears
A committee formed to secure subscriptions for the Seventh War Loan urges all to contribute to fund repatriation needs. Mrs Barnard at the Bank of New South Wales provides details and advances. The loan closes on September 23, with compulsory clauses if £26,000,000 is not reached.
Cricket Grounds Seethes With Sunday Practice In Town
Cricket crowd gathers at the Cricket Ground for the initial knock of the season with Lance Kirk standout at bat. A Town versus Country scratch match is set for Sunday at 2 PM, followed by a Forbes team all day match next week. Local hopes rise that Forbes inclusion may affect Grinsted Trophy defense, Logan Cup reshuffle places local club to defend on the first Sunday in October.
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Lance Kirk
Lance
T.m2
Town
Forbes
Semeon
Ountr
Forbes Clu
Eugowra
Goolagong
Trundle Pays Last Respect To Brave 14-Year-Old
Arthur Henry Harmer, aged 14, died from pneumonia after a brief illness. Drs. Boazman and Bertram treated him. funeral held at Church of England, with rites by Rev A Milla and Mrs English. He was a noted athlete and rough rider. Trundle Football Team and Oddfellows branch attended. Geddes Bros. conducted arrangements. The community offers heartfelt sympathy.
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Trundlettes
Arthur Henry Harmer
Boazman
Parkes
Bertram
Trundle
Lod
Church of England
A. Milla
English
P.M
Manchester
Oddfelows
The
Oddfellow
Laide
Geddes Bros
Rain Boosts Feed Stock After Heavy District Showers
Good rain was reported with 140 points of rain in Sines and widespread precipitation across the district. Farmers anticipate ample feed for stock, though wheat yields are not expected to be remarkable.
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Sines
Trumbo
Emergency Hospital Treats Pneumonic Influenza Surge
The local Emergency Hospital for pneumonic influenza has operated for five weeks, treating 41 cases and recording one death. Three Sydney nurses, and nurses Woolley and Capell of Trundle, volunteered. Many townspeople aided the nursing staff. At times 828 cases were in the institution, now only nine remain, with expectations of a further improvement within a fortnight.
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Cme
Sydney
Nursas Woolley & Capell
Trundle
Local lads return from war as Hunt nears home
General notice that young Jimmy Hunt, after a nasty accident, is well and expected home from Sydney soon. Franck Berry and "Ron" Bell also returned from the war on Saturday, after over three years away, eager to step back on Australian soil.
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Jimmy Hunt
Sydney
Franck Berry
Ron" Bell
Australia
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