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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
2
Mr J Grosvenor is appointed Sole Distributing Agent for the Echo in Taralga. Orders for regular delivery by post may be lodged at his store and will receive prompt attention. He is authorized to receive Echo advertisements and will pass on printing orders for Saturday’s issue.
The Parents' and Citizens' Association met on Tuesday August 4 1925 and resolved to hold a ball at a later date to raise funds. A committee of twelve men and women was formed to organise the event with details to be announced by advertisement.
A local wireless operator reported a partial lunar eclipse visible from 10 30 pm Tuesday and many townspeople gathered to observe the event. The sighting provided a worthwhile delayed spectacle for residents despite it being not widely known locally.
A fragment from the past week notes ongoing activity across Southern Riverina and North-western stations. It hints at a future note of 250 tasks completed by campfire at night, suggesting local labor or gathering rhythms.
A Band social at Federal Hall on Friday last proved thoroughly successful both financially and socially. It will be held fortnightly for the rest of winter, with the Band Orchestra providing music. The orchestra is in high demand for district events, a tribute to our Bondimaster.
The Sydney Stock Exchange chairman endorses the Commonwealth War Conversion and Redemption Loan of £67,000,000. He notes high demand, premium prices for 4 and 6 percent issues, and strong confidence in Commonwealth securities, urging holders to convert and investors to buy.
Tuesday morning weather reports bitter cold conditions with a light snow shower. visibility is reduced and wind chills feel severe across the region. residents are advised to bundle up and limit travel where possible.
The Taralga Co operative Dairy Co Ltd held its annual meeting at the Federal Hotel Taralga with supplier and shareholder representation including Mr Neale Mr English and Mr Tickner. The directors reported for the year ended June 20 1926 butter production total 296140lbs with exports 651454lbs and sales across Goulburn Sydney and locally. A new manager Mr Falkiner of Muswellbrook will start August 10 with acting manager Mr Gerathy praised for transition work.
The Taralga Co op Dairy Co Ltd presents its balance sheet up to 30 June 1925 showing authorised capital 10 000 with 24 7 issued, paid up capital 3086 13 4, and sundry creditors 3360 13 7. Assets include buildings 8012 12 8 land 89 5 6 machinery 3835 9 depreciation, pumping plant 102 16 4 depreciation 5 2 10, furniture 10 etc. The document lists reserves, sinking funds, profits, and various stock items, compiled by Geo Christie & Co as of 15 July 1936.
Crookwell confirms W. Marmonti is hospitalised with erysipelas in the right arm. Donald Cameron required surgery for wood embedded in his arm at Crookwell Hospital. J. T. Lang had a fragment removed from his eye by Dr. Lyons of Taralga. A near-miss occurred when L Marmont’s sulky started loose and narrowly avoided an accident. Cold wind, sparse rain, and Taralga social: five hundred players vs Richlands Club. Railway services may soon improve with more frequent trains to Golspie.
The Primary Producers Trading Agency warns Crookwell potato growers against over supplying the market after prices rose to £14 locally. A surge of 16 000 bags in four days, with Tasmanian imports on the wharf, has driven prices down. Growers are urged to withhold shipments to Sydney until surplus clears.
John Barry of Hillcrest Myrtleville died Sunday at age 63. Irish born cattle and horse judge active in Royal and country shows across New South Wales, he and his stock were renowned. He left a widow and three sons and six daughters. his surviving relatives include the Barry family of Hillcrest and spouses across Queensland New Zealand and Sydney.
Gloom swept Taralga and district on Thursday when Mr George Ward aged 47, longtime Argyle Hotel manager, died after six months illness. Survived by widow, two sons and a daughter, he was known across Monaro and South Coast. Funeral today at Rookwood Cemetery Sydney, with townsfolk and district organisations in attendance.
Taralga edged Richlands 22 to 15 in a three game local fixture played Thursday. Notable pairings included G McAlister and H Beasley beating Sullivan and Keating 3 to 2 and Marmont with Marmont defeating Burge and Fitzgibbon 3 to 1.
Golsple faces Richlands at Turalga on Thursday as both teams anticipate a pleasant showdown.
A general meeting of old and intending members of the club was held at Coming Bros refreshment room on a Wednesday night. Sergeant Riordan chaired as they planned a tennis afternoon on Sunday 16th inst. Members and guests are invited and ladies will provide. A social to raise club funds is set for the 10th at Lith. The outlook seems brighter with new challenges arriving as warmer weather returns.
At the Richlands Hotel in Taralga on Thursday night, Mr Eddie Croke was the guest of Taralga Band members and received no present while speakers offered complimentary references. A full report will appear in the next issue.
The friends of Mr. Thomas Fitegibbon esq of Golaple report the 36 year old is much improved and hopes rise he will recover. Mrs. Jane Horne has been unwell for some time but is not quite as ill at present.
A traveling clergyman at a bustling hotel endures taunts from amused guests, replying that he is a chaplain of a lunatic asylum. A Burrago purveyor reports his tent collapsed by a gum tree after a night away. J A Carson of Narellan shows a broom-handle carved chain with working hook and swivel.
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