If Were You A Story Full Of Rich And Whimsical Humour
Syd quarrels with Tony over loyalties while Maurice hides discomfort and plans to confront Sir Herbert and Lady Lydia. Ma Price and Timbart Potty rejoin gossip as Syd assaults the “snakes in the grass” and Maia struggles with social deceit amid a looming trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd
Tony
Sir Herbert
Lydia
Freddie
Lord Droit Wieh
Q Stepmother
Ma Price
Timbart Potty
Percherl
Ladin
Prive
Maurine
Reobert Blooming Bassinger
Henrie
Polly
Pally
Ladies’ Department
Price Nest
Binomin
Erbert
Maurice
Igb
Gras
Ebert
Theough
Y Ma Price
Price and Violet clash over Earldom decision in shop
In a shop scene Maurice pursues a claim of becoming an earl while Violet Waddington probes Tony Price about his recent life choice. Ma Price reveals she signed a paper denying the tale, and Violet cautiously supports revealing the full truth as tension builds toward an implied past and future resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Mas Price
Dearie
Ma Price
Syd
Prien
Tony
Mr. Price
Price
Polly Brown
Violet
Byd
Mintel
Revert
Waddington
Tony 7
Nannie
Mrs. Price
Diggings Tales at Cooplacurripa by Richard Bevton
In a reminiscence for Wingham Chronicle, Richard Bevton recalls Cooplacurripa Diggings era stories. He notes stores run by J K Mackay Thos Laurie and Niki, the signboard quirks, and how diggers settled debts promptly. He describes Johnny Cakes dampers with bark heat, a solicitor’s damper episode, and Mackay’s quip about charcoal. The piece also covers dampers dumplings at Turrabunalla camp, Barlow the blackfellow King Micky, hunting for possum, and wild cattle, including Tiger the bulldog who aided at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Mackay
Thos
Laurie
Niki
Nihi
Nik
Mackay
Nowendoe
Geoplady
Kpa Staton
John Holmes
Dan Ras
Johnny Andrews
Thompson
Cooplacurripa
West Maitland
Maitland
Mr. Mackay
Turrabunalla
Barlow the Blackfellow
Tiger
Thas
It pays to Advertise in the Gloucester Advocate
Gloucester district households number nearly five thousand and require feeding, clothing, and transport. The Gloucester Advocate proclaims itself the district’s sole newspaper, read by the people essential to local business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
Wild Bullock Standoff and Rough Stock Days at Cooplacurripa
A veteran recounts wild cattle encounters at Cooplacurripa Station. He details wrestling a fierce bullock by ear and nose, sustaining head injuries from a fall, and rough rounds with stock horses. He recalls a dramatic mustering day at Yard Creek and a famed flash of riding, plus his role as chief horse-breaker and the hard head that kept him alive through many roping and bucking ordeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger
Bullock
Cooplacurripa Homestead
Coapiacarripa Station
Tom Pritchell
Whem T
Ell Hans
Yard Creek
Joe Penfold
Billy Penfold
Bily Corbett
Joe Penfolt
Wingham
Doctor Allan
Connolly's Creek
Allan
Joe Pen
Tom
Joe Robinson
Joe
Johnny Andrews
J. K. Mackay
Joye
Robinson
Queensland
Duncan Mackay
J. K Mackay
Baladin
Saladin
Tant Pritchell
Jim. Homewood
Homestead
2 K Mackay
Paddy Connolly
J. &. Mackay
Dungog
Bucking Saladin A Legendary Buckjumper Tale
An oral reminiscence details horse breaking feats by a veteran trainer. He recalls guiding the famed buckjumper Saladin, a crabby yet spirited pony who balked and bucked, flipping him thrice before a successful third mount. The narrative emphasizes humane handling and kindness toward horses.
McDonald to Attend Sight Test at Commercial Hotel
McDonald, listed as a sight testing specialist with Wobater Jack & McDonald Sydney Ltd, will attend and be available for consultation at the Commercial Hotel on Friday 20 May from 9 am to 5 pm. Appointments may also be arranged at AT Cavanaugh's chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Ps.mc
London
Wobater
Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Cavanaugh
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H. Tull
Corbett
Mrs
G. B. Nash
A. E. Smith
Russell & Smith
Taree
Baker & Pastrycook
T. Charlton
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Lovsant Raten
Streft & Parish
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Flemington
Were
Conston
E. W. Sparke, Limited
Campbell’s Hill
Nesidence
Pittson & Badgery Ltd
Caliskims
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Ani
Stancfion
P. G. Wodehouse
Wingham Chronicle
Richard Bevton
P.O. Box
Cgononmeath Savings Bank of Wy
Australia
T. Hicks
General Commission
Central Garage Gloucester
Rapson Tyre Depot
Vesta Galteries
Bennett Proprietor
Hopley
Relat Hotel
Garden OF Roses
Lrading Cai
WYS
Orden
Thurlow
St- Gionce
Hines and
Robbo
King ST
Russell's Bakery
Advocate
Barrington Street
Mouoretes
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