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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
2
The Taralga Echo details Bradbury's fortnightly stock sale with prices for wethers and other stock, notes the Argyne hostess convalescence, discusses wireless radio adoption costs and guarantees, mentions the Goulburn water reservoir progress, a hospital fund drawing, a motor car accident, abattoir talks in Wagga, and Prim ary Producers Union committee results.
A local column notes persistent cold and hopes for early spring. Ruby Delves visits her Myrtleville brother from the North Coast, while Rev J Boardman toured abroad in South Africa Britain France Italy and Palestine. Residents discuss rabbit skins profit and changing costs, contrasting with a century ago.
A Taralga parish gathering at the School room of Masaab St Ignations Church decided to form a local tennis club. Father McCusker chaired and was named president with Mrs F Croke and Messrs W Webb as vice presidents. The club aims to build two ant bed courts with a 10d gent and 5d ladies membership fee.
At a Taralga banquet for the visiting Sydney team the chair, Mr L Krelle, praised local football and hospitality. Speeches by Mr Gordon, Mr Bradbury, and Mr Wynne highlighted warm reception, exemplary conduct, and plans for next year. Referee comments and toasts followed before informal confidences spoiled the mood.
The text argues golf grows despite predictions of slowing growth. It credits the sport’s personal appeal, indoors and outdoors, to be a battle within each player. It highlights inclusivity from ages eight to ninety and notes endless enthusiasm despite ups and downs.
Gertrude Quinn of Stonequarry wed Salby Horne in St Peter and St Paul Cathedral Goulburn on the 29th with Rev Carey officiating. The bride wore wreath and veil and carried a daphne bouquet. gifts included a gold wristlet watch and inscribed sleeve links. Honeymoon at Katoomba.
The Crookwell Cricket Club held its annual meeting at W H Whestley’s office with W Willis presiding. Officers elected include Patron W A Trevarthen and President A J Clifton. Hon Sec H J Parker and Hon Asst Sec S Clarke. Membership fee set at 10/6 with 1/ from playing members. Pending audit, new selection committee and practice captains deferred. A plan to remove the current wicket and use a steam roller for a new ant heap wicket was approved for council discussion. Two new teams may form if enough players enroll.
A Crookwell crowd enjoyed clear weather as New Zealand national players defeated Crookwell-Goulburn 9 to 1 after a fast start. New Zealand opened with two goals in two minutes and pressed on, extending their lead to 7-1 by halftime and finishing 9-1.
Australian stations promote detailed weather and sport forecasts while expanding state wide radio. A 6500 response shows support for boxing broadcasts and public engagement. officials plan a central government station with multiple relays to serve Health Education and Public Works departments.
The schedule details daily events from August 12 to 21 across Pitt Street Congregational and other venues including St Andrews Cathedral and Lyceum Methodist. Highlights include concerts by Ad Cree and his Merrymakers, Dorothy Gibbs, Lionel Campbell, and the North Sydney Tramway Band, plus elocutionists and a radio drama. Station 2BL and others seek listener suggestions while broadcasting from aeroplanes, submarines, and caverns, with anecdotes of reception and a bugged “every listener” prompt.
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