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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
2
The Echo will not publish on Saturday December 27th. Publication will resume Saturday January 3rd 1926. Advertisers and correspondents are asked to note the arrangements. Proprietors KD J Wixking & Bon.
A festive greeting from Udeniacn aba Ce febiel extends season wishes for a merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous new year to readers. The note emphasizes goodwill and hopeful plans for the coming year.
Mr Chas Bradbury will conduct a special sale of sheep and cattle at Mudle's yards today starting at 1 30 pm. See paper for full particulars.
Mr Ai LL Anderson of the Tala Fisheries Office inspected Burra Creek and Bolong River on Wednesday and the Abercrombie on Thursday to help the Department decide on future restocking plans.
Reverend C E James at Wahroun Presbyterian Church preached on the text To what purpose is the word as mourners recall the death of Professor Hunter. The article laments the loss yet suggests the career may inspire future learning and spiritual guidance beyond death.
Boxing Day events set for the local park include handicap foot race and high jump plus a district tug of war with prizes. The day features a ball in the evening with music by the Band Orchestra, which will also perform at the afternoon sports meet. A large crowd is expected if the weather cooperates.
Dick Marmont reports catching a large dressed trout that may beat Jim Lang of Sha out as the district record. He claims bigger specimens exist in Abercrombie and plans to try for one before the season ends, aiming to surpass Mr. Nunan’s 28 pound NSW record noted last week in the Echo.
The Taralga and District Band played a Sunday park program to a good public turnout. The programme featured marches hymns waltzes and selections including Tarador Lead Kindly Light Claredon Rose Queen Son of My Soul Peace and Plenty Spring Blossom Marsh at Ease Nearer My God to Thee and more.
The sales of butter for November totaled £2746 15s 0d. This was split among 40 1281 pounds of choice butter at 1/34, 4552 pounds of first grade at 1/3, and 65 pounds of second grade at 1/04.
In the Ragie oe Bechoolaporta event Jack Dale and Alex Milne drew public support but faded from contention. Syd Goodhew bolted early yet finished well, with organizers contemplating an inquiry into three competitors and Roy Menzies’ results. Spectators anticipate the 100 yard handicap at the Hibernian sports on December 6 Boxing Day. Harry Merrifield challenges eightweight rivals, with details available from the Taralga Echo.
Racing notes list selections by Spearfast for Randwick events today including hurdles and nursery races. Names such as Forgiveness Chandonia Monopole and Yule Cake appear among race entries with horses like Frigradale and Bronaino's Dream noted in divisions. The card references divisions and highweight entrants including Pixie Lad and Villeroy in the Summer Cup context.
Mrs Shaw and Mrs Rube of Kirribilli and Maroubra Bay visit Mr and Mrs T M Barry at Hillcrest Myrtleville during the shearing. They plan a motor tour along the South Coast to coastal resorts and hope to reach Sydney for Christmas. Mrs Mudie returns from Nerriga with daughter Mrs Byers. Will Elliott junior recovers from a fractured collar bone. Mr W H Capon, ex‑Mudgee teacher, stays with daughter Mrs Eddie McAlister Richlands, with wife and Edna Capon. Capon recalls Myrtleville races and Rose de Monte. Sergeant Riordon at Casino for Licensing Court. Constable Keating temporarily in charge.
A nostalgic reminiscence portrays Taralga as a growing town with stone walls and new buildings along Main Street. It celebrates prosperity through industry and transport gains, from Butter Factors to Iron Horse steam power, tourists and Wombeyan Caves, and a civic pride in progress and a cherished dream for the countryside.
Work on the Tar alga railway advances satisfactorily with earthworks due to finish in about six weeks. Ganger O'Brien overseeing a 12,000 ton Alling project at Wownsgin Station, likely completing by end of January if weather holds. Sun holidays will pause all work. Captain Kettle wishes O'Brien and crew generous Xmas provisions and ammunition for 1926.
Advice on tightening engine bolts and body bolts to prevent noises on rough roads. Suggestions cover battery ignition off when idle, clean and tight battery connections, keeping battery water to the top of plates, watching the ammeter and oil, clutch joints lubrication, and tightening water pump stuffing nuts to avoid leaks and rust.
The Farmers and Cruz iers' Co-op opened the sixth wool sale series on the 8th at the Wool Exchange with strong merino and topmaking wool demand, while crossbreds and courser lots showed declines. A new year sale roster was issued, listing several large bale totals for January to March. Crookwell cricketers faced Wheep in a Saturday match, ending in a drawn game with Wheep at 180 all out for three wickets.
A notice from the PUG asks readers to post Xmas mail early to help the Post Office stay on schedule and ensure timely delivery of their postings.
Boosting Taralga offers first prize 7 6 and second prize 2 6 for best essay on Taralga's Possibilities from a productive and tourist view. Open until Saturday 26 December. Judged by the Echo editor with prizes awarded accordingly.
GOLSPIE district notes report a satisfactory balance sheet from the local exhibition and sports. The ball fund rises to £14 due to prize money refunds. a concert raise adds £8 for the hall. Expenses include piano £50 tank £6 chemical extinguisher £6 and supper room £9 with a £28 lighting plant. Rain interrupted weekend activities after 31 points were logged. lamb shearing resumes amid concerns of rash seed. Contests in Taralenton expected, with local contenders likely to challenge in the near future.
Eddie Croke of Taralow purchased a new Overland car shown by local agent AW Swan. The dealer notes the vehicle as a triumph of engineering, simple, different, dependable and exceptionally cheap. Many orders have been received in the district.
Mr Mark Morton MLA receives a letter from Under Secretary E A Harkness stating the Minister plans to visit the Wombeyun Caves after the House rises to decide on installing electric light. The response notes no decision yet.
Fragmentary place names outline a geographic list including Albion Park Dapto Guyra Blacktown Manning Ri Berrima Crockwell Cooma and Gloucester. Reads like a directory snippet or travel path with scattered regional terms and initials.
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