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Community notes from Cumnock and district updates
The report covers creamery supply rising over 200 gallons daily and a push to open an Oddfellows branch in Cumnock. It notes rapid growth of the Hibernian Society, a new coursing club heading to an August 23 opener, and plans for a Progress Association in Cumnock. Also mentions illness of W Whittaker, a debating challenge, hospital subsidy, sheep stealing convictions, a thief with a greyhound, upcoming shearings, and a large auction of 400 horses on August 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellow's Society
Cumnock
Hibernian Society
Cummnock
W. Whittaker
Prince Alfred Hospital
Cumnock Debating Society
Wellington Society
George Douglas
Charles Douglas
James Duffy
Myall Park
Butterbone