Sole Distributing Agent for Echo in Taralga Named
SPECIAL NOTICE announces Mr 5 J Grosvenor as Sole Distributing Agent for the Echo in Taralga. Orders for regular delivery or by post may be lodged at his store for prompt attention. He is authorized to receive advertisements, issue receipts, and arrange printing with personal attention. Ads for Saturday’s issue must be lodged by Thursday afternoon. Rates for casual advertising are 3 per inch per insertion.
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Taralga
Grosvenor
The
ECHO
Dairying Prospects Rise as Supplies Grow at Taralga
Local report notes dairying to rapidly increase with many suppliers returning this week and better prospects for the season. Butter production was modest at the local factory last week and prices remain fair though a further drop is expected. The Dairymen's Association plans to secure Taralga trucking yards for easier handling and shipping of pigs, modeled after the Crookwell yards which have aided farmers in stock movement.
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Dairymen’s Association
Taralga
Crookwell
Birthday Party at The Pines Stone Quarry
Mina Mollie Walsh hosted about 60 guests at The Pines Stone Quarry on Sunday evening. The event featured Vocaltema by the Perry and Geary sisters Mrs Krelle Major Twynam and Mr Goodhew. Mollie Walsh delivered a monologue and refreshments were provided by Mrs Walsh. The gathering ended around 11 p.m.
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Mina Mollie Walsh
Perry and
Geary
Mra. Krelle
Twynam
Goodhew
Mollie Walsh
Twenty-Eight Hours Under Water Watch Recovered
A district motorist dropped his Elgin watch in Old Man Gunyah on Sunday. The watch was recovered on Monday badly dented but still running, kept time under water for several hours until a car wheel passed over it at 2:15, causing the dent.
Visiting team to face locals at The Pines tennis court
A visiting squad is due at The Pines on Sunday afternoon. Local players show strong form and expect a favorable result if the guests fail to counter a sharp combination game.
Taralga Cattle Sale At Mudies Yards Taralga
Today at Mudie's yards Taralga Mr C 8 Bradbury conducts a special cattle sale yarding 400 head of local bred cattle including bullocks steers heifers and yearling stock plus 15 head prime fat cattle in the sale lineup.
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Mudie
Taralga
Special Sheep and Cattle Sale at Goulburn Yards
Mr W. Wheatley announces a big special sale of sheep and cattle at the Goulburn yards on Tuesday September 1. At 11.30 pm 300 head of cattle will be submitted and at 2 pm 16 000 sheep. Some very attractive lines are included. For details see advertisement in thin lease.
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Wheatley
Goulburn Yards
Good Layera. Mr. 3 A Round Breeds Winter Layer Orpingtons
Crookwell poultry expert Mr. 3 A Round promotes Black Orpington winter layers. A pullet laid 45 dozen eggs in May and 61 dozen in June, and the birds continue to lay regularly. From a commercial view they are valuable for May and June egg prices.
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Crookwell
Pullete
Flour millers warn 44 hour week raises bread cost
Millers say the 44 hour week and higher basic wage add about eleven to twelve shillings per ton of flour produced, translating to roughly one farthing more per loaf of bread.
Spring Horse Sale at Goulburn Yards Announces September Event
Mesers H Furner & Co announce a spring horse sale at the Goulburn yards on Thursday September 10. The sale will feature about 240 horses including trotting and blood horses, draughts, and ponies.
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Mesers
H. Furner & Co
Goulburn Yards
Police Court Taralga Defendants Hear Cases
At Taralga Police Court before Mr H B Whiting JP one defendant admitted drunkenness in Orchard streets and was fined including costs. Stanley Baxter fined for riding a motorcycle without a light. A driver fined for operating a motor car without a licence. Two assault cases withdrawn and another assault case struck out due to no appearances.
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Taralga
H. B. Whiting
Orchard
Strees
Orchardstrest
Stanley Baxter
Envelopes Advertised in Blue Lined High Grade Stock
An advertisement promotes blue lined high grade envelopes at special quotes for quantities. The notice highlights bulk pricing and bulk purchase options for various organizations and individuals seeking large orders.
Local News and Health Notes Bring Updates Across Town
Mr E Lea of Masera Goodhew Bros rests on the North Coast for a holiday while Five Hundred enthusiasts hope for his return after a prior defeat. Garry McDonnall leaves the convalescent list, Sedge Bradbury remains ill, and Ross Keith recovers from pneumonia. Theo Corby forms a tennis club in Richlands with a central court site chosen, promising a local court soon.
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E. Lea
Masera
Goodhew Bros
Spoksman
Theo Corby
Richlands
Wool Sale Prospects Improve for Australian Clip
Sydney reports from Schute, Bell & Co. that most wool bales from passed and last season’s clip will be offered by mid September. Auctions resume in Sydney next Monday with 1865 bales, then 3840 on September 7, followed by a small September 15 sale of early new clip.
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Sydney
Schute, Bell & Co., Ltd
Australia
New South Wales
Hale
Brisbane
Hospital to install X-ray plant at Crookwell
The Crookwell Hospital committee approved ordering an X-ray unit from Messrs Watson and Sons. The board expects quick installation, saving patients from traveling to Goulburn or Sydney for X-ray treatment, as shown in recent discussions.
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Crookwell Hospital
Messie, Watson and Sons
Goulburn
Sydney
Death of Mrs George McDonald in Crookwell
The death of Mrs George McDonald of Crookwell was reported from Gunnedah after wintering with relatives. Earlier injuries from a fall contributed to declining health and pneumonia caused her death. The funeral from the Presbyterian Church Crookwell will be held at 2 p.m. today for Crookwell cemetery.
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George McDonald
Crookwell
Gunnedah
Presbyterian Church
Seamen’s Strike Figures Highlight Immigrant Flags
Jacob Johannsen claims Australian identity after years in New South Wales while Tom Walsh, of Irish origin, faces residency questions. The two men, part of the seamen’s strike, live in Vaucluse and are linked to the Pankhurst family through Walsh’s wife as debates over residence stretch into days ahead.
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Jacob Johannsen
Holland
New South Wales
Mr. Walsh
Pankhurst
Harry
England
Cattle sale at Crookwell shows strong yarding and steady demand
W H Wheatley reports no sheep yarded at Friday's sale while a fine cattle yarding drew buyers from Goulburn and local districts. Prices ranged widely with prime bullocks at £15 10s, prime cows to £14, store cattle up to £7 for three year steers, and pigs at 32 shillings to £2 8s.
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Goulburn
Churchman on Diemal Drinks
Dean Inge of St Pauls Cathedral weighs in on Prohibition in an interview with the New York Times. He questions the idea of policy as mere war measure yet notes disquiet about convivial drinks at table and calls cold water a dismal beverage for humans.
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Dean Inge
St. Paul’s Cathedral
The
New York “Times
Commanding Success in the Country
Aimed at awakening country readers to support decentralisation and better home life. Argues music in homes, tax policy, and local cooperation can modernise towns. Warns against drift to cities and a Communist future. urges business leaders to unite for regional progress.
Better Country Town Movement Urges Decisive Action
The writer laments debris and indifference in Australian towns and calls for a rapid cleanup as part of a broader Better Country Town Movement. He blames selfishness, centralised injustice, and taxes for slowing progress and urges unity and prompt deeds to improve town life.
Railway Arrangements Ready for Taralga Farmers
Arrangements for rail removal of produce are complete. Farmers may submit notices to secure truck loads landed at Taralga station or its sidings. The engineer in charge has enhanced mall facilities for public use. The Mulwaree Shire Council crew will finish the station access and fencing this week, with an official opening not yet expected.
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Taralga
Mulwaree
Sickness Sweeps District Amid Weather Shifts
Owing to the changeable weather there is higher illness in the district with severe pneumonia cases reported.
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Kapok Mattresses
Ft. Gin
the Value and Service Stores
5. J. Grosvenor
RF. J. Winning & Son, Proprietors
Goulburn-street
the Daily Loaf
Garry McDonnall
Sedge Bradbury
C. C. Bradbury
Ken
Ross Keith
Glen Isle
Wool Report
Moreton McDonald
Gordon, Colin
Glade
Tom Walsh
Ireland
Vaucluse
Commercial
Crookwell Stock Saleg
W. H. Wheatley
Kensic
O. H. Furner & Co
Churchman
Articla No
Anon
Communist Bay
Red Russia
Debria
Railway Matters
Tornwet
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