Death of L G Brett in Burrenbilla Races
The untimely death of L G Brett, 24, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A A Brett of Kogarah Sydney, occurred after an accident at Burrenbilla picnic races. Brett’s rein slackened, guiding his horse into a post. he died at Cunnamulla hospital at 9 40 pm. Funeral held last Thursday with Burrenbilla hands marching two deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Brett
Kogarah
Brett
Cunna- Mulla
Burrenbilla
L. G. Brett
Sydney
Sid
Cunnamulla
Murray
Claverton
Sand Hill
C. F. J. Holmes
Church of England
Burrenbilla Shearers
Lani
T. J. Webster
Memorial plans for Leonard G Brett and local civic notes
Obituary tribute for Leonard G Brett praises his kindness and sportsmanship. Proposals to fund a hospital bed in his name via Burrenbilla race proceeds. Local council actions include improving Wolli Creek access, expediting road work from Station Street to Wollongong Road, and requesting adjustable tram blinds. Also notes West Arncliffe infants school and council meeting relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolli Creek
Rockdale
Wollongong Road
Arncliffe
Bexley
West Arncliffe
Taylor
M.L.A
Lawarra Progress Council
James Love
Barden-street
Arncliffe Horticultural Society
Wilkins
Holford
Wanstead
Oatley Social Club Opens Dance Season
The Oatley Social Club held its opening dance of the season on Friday April 1 at the Oatley School of Arts Hall. A large turnout enjoyed dancing and singing with Ludwig as vocalist, Cuthbertson's recitation, and Mercy Ludwig's performance of Somebody's Mother. Refreshments followed. Phillips and Stubbs provided efficient MC duties and Leslie Ludwig supported as musician. The club aims for a successful season in its fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oatley
Oatley School of Arte’ Hall
Ludwig
Cuthbertson
Little Mercy Ludwig
Messrs. Phillips
Stubbs
Leslie Ludwig
Carrington Club Social Brings Penshurst Members Out
The Carrington Social Club in Penshurst held an all night dance on March 24 with blue and gold attire. J Whitmore led as Master of Ceremonies as dancing went on until 5 am, supper at 11 pm, and notable club management praised. Membership inquiries directed to J Lewenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Penshurst
J. Whitmore
Progressive works at Rockdale council meeting
Rockdale council approves multiple street and infrastructure costs including 40 pounds for Monier pipe replacement on Western Bridge and 150 pounds for Green street repairs. Other allocations cover Ferrier street grading 45, Cross street footpaths 15, Ida street approaches 8, and Denison road works plus park footpath trimming. A Building Regulations clause is updated requiring plan details and council access during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Short Street
W E. Cornish
Itn Finance Committee
Ferrier-street
Western End
G. A. Thorp
J. F. Hegerty
Ida-street
Scarborough
Ald
J. Crawford
E. W. R. McMillan
Denison-road
Park-road
A. Goddard
Church vestry censures leaflet distribution at doors
At St Cuthbert's Church Langlea the vestry and rector condemned a Federal candidate representative for distributing political leaflets at church doors on a recent Sunday. Rev. Mr Rooke voiced regret and called it a sacrilegious act likely to distress congregants and warned against a recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Cuthbert's Church
Langlea
Lang
Rooke
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Astridge Bros
Rocky Peint Road
Date Store
Asa
H. S. Sprod
Fred Selmon
Sandringham
al Gye
E.W. Potter
Fatimates
Bruce St
West Kogarah
French Street
Hughes’ Motor
George's River
Ad. J. Hughes
Tel, Rog
Sans Souc
Rocky Polit
Dimension Stone
Metal
Ge. Blake
D Junction Street
J. Medcalf, Undertaker, Redfern
Redfer Redfern St
Pitt $ St. Redfern
P. J. Creedy
Misa
Dolly Clayton
A. L. Bibbs
J. Newsham
Wilford
Usher
Cobb & Co
Carter
Drady
Clean
Leonard G. Brett
Oatley Social Club
Carrington Club Social
Arncliffe Progress Assn
Dale
Settle & Diment Modern Grocers
Forest Road
Hurstville
National Library of Australia
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