Death of Mrs Amelia Roots Marks Goulburn Pioneer Loss
Mrs Amelia Roots a long time resident of Goulburn passes away at her son’s home in Kingsdale aged 83. An early Australian settler from Suffolk she arrived with her family about 75 years ago aboard the Harriet. Her second husband Thomas Roots predeceased her by 49 years. She leaves a wide family and a record of recollections of the town’s early days.
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Amelia Roots
Goulburn
Taralga
Richlands
Roots
James Flanagan
Kingsdale
Thomas Roots
Carleton
Kensington
J. F. Flanagan
Goulburn Salevards
Arthur Flanagan
Frank
Alfred Guymer
Oli Jedy
Laggan Notes Local Happenings And Upcoming Events
E Hogan’s mother dies at Sutton Forest after a long illness. Opening of the new Leggan Catholic church set for January 1 1926 with a queen contest featuring Evang Red Gren, G Cummins Renbank, and Miss Miller Laggan. A Laggan card party supported the queen candidate. Mrs Woods won the ladies prize and Mr Broderick the gent’s. Laggan tennis courts ready for play as weather improves. Laggan Hadley footballers seek semi final win vs Warrigals. Mrs Wong of Fullerton dies leaving sons Henry William Ken EW Frank Thomas and daughters Mrs Marke Mrs White.
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E. Hogan
Monk's Crossing
Sutton Forest
Mies Evang
Red Gren
Thistle
G. Cummins
Renbank
F .Woods
Broderick
George Miller
Sydney
Laggan
Hadley
Warrigals
Wong
Fullerton District
Henry
William
Ken
Fullerton
Frank
Crookwell
Thomea
Bicen
Marke
Parramatta
White
Tallong
Telephone service opens at Barrallier drawing strong support
The Barrallier telephone system opened on Thursday August 20 drawing heavy demand. Early call charges listed include fd to Bowral 4d Bonnaby 4d Crookwell 6d Goulburn 4d Mows Vale 6d Picton 1d and Womberan Caves
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Barrallier
Bowral
Bonnaby
Crookwell
Goulburn
Mows Vale
Picton
Womberan Caves
Five Hundred Stage in Club Trophy Race At Midweek
The h00 club tournament for trophy seven, led by Mr. Corby, reaches an interesting stage with four members at the same level. Golspie and Richlands clashed in an inter-club match. Richlands won by about six games.
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Mr. Corby
Golspie
Richlands
Potato Market Signals Steady Local Prices Ahead
The weekly potato market report notes firmness for locals with light arrivals from local centres. Prices ranged 12/6 to 10/6 depending on quality, Friday easing noted. Tasmanian shipments of 10 000 to 12 000 bags and 6 000 from New Zealand loom, with Tasmanians at 15 shillings for top quality but buyers favoring second quality. Carry-over expected light at 5 400 to 6 000 bags. traders hold large stocks, reducing odds of price rises next week.
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Tasmania
Aaid
New Zealand
Victoria
Parents and Citizens Association Ball Notice
Patrons contributing cooking and other items are asked to leave them at the School Residence until 2 p.m. Friday September 4. After 2 p.m. they should be taken to Feders Hall. Jackson is the Hon. Secretary.
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Feders Hall
Jackson
Local Troop to Camp for Three Days in Taralga
The Local Troop of the 7th Light Horse will camp at Taralga for three days on September 4 6 and 11 to perform home training. On Saturday afternoon military exercises of a sporting nature will be held and the public is invited to attend.
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7Th Light Horse
Taralga
Annual General Meeting Notice at Federal Hall
An Annual General Meeting will be held at Federal Hall on Monday at 7 20 p m. The agenda covers receipt of the report and balance sheet, nomination of the committee for the ensuing year, a motion by Mr G C Goodhew to increase committee seats from 24 to 30, and any other business.
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Federal Hall
Jst
G. C. Goodhew
District Representative Angus and Coote Jewellers Advert
Book lovers are given a hearty welcome as District Representative Angus and Coote Jewellers showcase their latest works in publishing and catalogs. Includes Encyclopaedia Britannica Modern Doctor Veterinary Adviser and other titles from Standard Publishing Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istrict
Angus and Coote
Opticians
Trucks Available to Load After Sale at Store Hates
Trucks are ready to load the day after the sale at Store Hates. Limited spaces noted for the loading period with emphasis on prompt pickup and ordering details for customers seeking post sale fulfillment.
Auction of trotting horse and horse stock in Goulburn region
Entries invited for sale comprising trotting and light riding horses plus polo ponies and draughts. Notable lots include Steel Pic, Cam Ruby with 2.24 record at Menangle, Woodnut stallion and multiple pacers and trotters with 2.17 to 2.26 records. sales terms available through Gordon Millsom and other vendors.
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Gordon Millsom
Goulburn
Steel Pic
Bambridge
Cam Ruby
M. Carren
Woodnut
R. G. Gulliver
Glendale Stud Farm
Balldale
Pacer
Epic
Piccaninny
Lady Brook
Brooklyn
Berlin
Osterley
Above
Molly
Jon Cleave
van Cleave
Panic
Slater
Silver Chimes
Abbey Bells
Myrtle Dean
Firet Fashion
Tan Clare
Ruby
Ruby Bells
W.A
Dixie Huon
V.T
R.A
Dixie Alto
Molly Huon
Peri Huon
Crown Prince
von Molkie
Argyle Hotel Stables Under New Management
A. A. Cunningham formerly of the Grand Central Hotel Goulburn takes charge of the Argyle Hotel Stables. Horses and parcels receive careful attention. Food 1/6. Stand in 6d.
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Argyle Hotel
A. A. Cunningham
Grand Central Hotel
Goulburn
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J. Marmont
M. Keough
A. J. Boys
H. Beasley
EB. McAlister
A. Matthews
Wiles
Emery
Toole
Misa Writer
Cameron and Bailey
McAlister
Croker
Colsple
Parents & Citizens’ Association
E. John S. Myrtleville
S. J. Grosvenor
M. W. F. Charteris
W. J. Jeffery
Ma.c
J. Fitzgibbon
W. H. Bradbury
Crookwell Sales
W. H. Wheatley
Crookwelevands
Mia
W. C. Moore
Miraobil
Hiverina
Abercrombie
C. B. Stephenson
Orchard Street
S.8
S.W
Qoulburn
Goulburn Seed & Nursery Co
A. Goodhew
Lawson & Klein
District
Tyrea
Richlands Hotel
H “A
Motor
Louis C. B. Krelle Proprietor
Telephone
Ppoulos & CO
Auburn Street
Hibernian Hotel
Spring Horse Sale
O. H. Furner & CO
J. M. Pedley & Son
Practical Tailors
Mudie's
Vesta
J. H. Dale
Taraiga
Sporting
Daily Labor
Comino Brothers
Orchard ST
M. A. Grove
Ssn
Sydnex
RESCH
Sydney Skewers
Resch’s Limited
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