England Narrowly Misses Ashes Triumph in Adelaide Finish
Australia clinched the three Test series with a 3 0 win in Adelaide as England fell 12 runs short in the final innings. England were 27 runs from victory with two wickets in hand after Australia 280 in their second, England 385 in their first, and 383 in their second. Had England won, two remaining Tests in Melbourne and Sydney could have altered the outcome.
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Adelaide
England
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Local and General Intermediate School Examinations
St Josephs College North Goulburn reports Daphne Boys passing in subjects LB 3B 48 5A 6H 120 188 225 after last year’s intermediate scholarship. Miss Hoyan daughter of A J Boys of The Dane Goulburn St Patrick’s College Goulburn also passes. Master Frank Jones and Master Jones win bursaries. Jean Fitzgibbon Taralga passes in several subjects. The King’s School Parramatta and Goulburn High School note additional success for William Keith Wood and Mise Jean Fitzgibbon.
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St. Joseph's College
North Goulburn
Daphne Boys
Hoyan
A. J. Boys
the Dane
Golane
St. Patrick's College
Goulburn
Frank Jones
King's School
Parramatta
William Keith Wood
C. H. Wood
Sydney
W. J. Jeffery
Taralga
Goulburn High School
Mise Jean Fitzgibbon
Miro
Jno. Fitzgibbon
Orcharid Street
Taralga Essay Contest Opens for Local Students
The Taralga competition offers a first prize of 7/6 and a second prize of 2/6 for best essays by boys or girls in Taralga or district. Essays must address productive and tourist prospects. Entries close Saturday 31st January. judging and prizes by the Echo editor.
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Taralga
Echo
Wheat At Inverell Yields On Mr Daly Farm Trials
Agricultural inspector Mr McAuley tested eight wheat varieties on Mr M Daly’s Nullamanna farm using a red loam plot. Planted January 21 and harvested May 12 13 the trial reported yields 64 bushels per acre for Cleve land 54 71b for Agmele 46 45h for Waratah 46 47 for Yandila King 41 201b for Clarkson 39 10lb for Hiverina 37 bushels Canberra and 33 1 2 for Florence with an average of 41 bushels per acre.
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McAuley
M. Daly
Nullamanne
Agmele
Yandila King
Clarenson
Hiverina
Canberra
Florence
Crookwell Amateur Swimming Carnival Planned at Big Hole
The Crookwell Amateur Swimming Club announces a carnival at the Big Hole Crookwell on Saturday 2nd February. A bright programme is promised and Turalga swimmers are expected to compete. Works proceed on constructing a swimming bath in town at a suitable site.
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Crookwell
Noxious weeds threaten rural holdings in shire areas
The Sydney Morning Herald reports star thistles spreading through private property as shires struggle with funds to close roads. Settlers accuse councils of weed seed laxity while shires, near insolvency, rely on new year rates. some crews have begun mowing along roads but seed heads should have been cut months ago.
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Anys
Sydney Morning Herald
Randwick Racing Selections By Spearfelt Today
Racing notes list selections for Randwick with horses such as Chandonia Kilwa in hurdles and the January and Welter Handicaps. Names include True Wish Glen Song Prince Woorak and The Wild Goose with multiple entries across stakes and anniversary events.
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Glen Song
Prince Woorak Wild Goose
Taralga Show Attracts Railway Help And Contests
Taralga A P H Society reports railway workers have donated Ave pounds for a two team tug of war at the March 12 and 13 show. Several district teams show intent to compete as the 50th exhibition adds district product displays and new attractions. Donations, subscriptions, and prize offers are welcomed through secretary W J Jeffery, Orchard Street.
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Taralga
Usag
W. J. Jeffery
Orchardstreet
Personal notices from New South Wales residents and visitors
E Lee named cabie for New South Wales replacing H B Whiting who resigned. Fanny Bradbury stays with C C Bradbury Curra. Mrs Byers visits Taralgs. Mort Mudie to Sydney press work after time with his mother. W J Sanderson leaves local school to take job in Venda on February 3. Mrs G C Goodhew and Mrs North visit their mother at Coogee. E Lee visiting Randwick. E H Whipp and Barnaby pair return from Peelwood. Audrey Lindsay holidaying with W J Cree at Green Hills Taralus preferring country life.
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E. Lee
Cabie
New South Wales
H. B. Whiting
Fanny Bradbury
Headlands
Exeteria
C. C. Bradbury
Curraweeln
Mort Mudie
Crookwell
Mre. Mudie
Sydney
W. J. Sanderson
Venda
Murrumbidgee
Sanderson
Audrey Lindsay
W. J. Cree
Green Hills
Taralus
Miss Lindsay
Motor Car Accident Near Taralga Averts Fatal Outcome
Henry and Martin Anderson and Grace Grant were injured when their car capsized after steering failure near Woolshed Creek during a wedding trip to Taralga. Martin Anderson steadied the vehicle, preventing fatal injuries. George Andessin lifted the car to freeing occupants. Grant sustained a minor hurt, Henry Anderson a deep cut requiring seven stitches, Martin Anderson minor head and face bruises. Dr Etthe Lyons attended. The vehicle suffered severe damage.
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Messrs
Henry and
Martin Anderson
Wheeo
Grace Grant
Taralga
Woolshed Creek
Anderson
George Andessim
Grant
Henry Anderson
Gunning Handicap Entries Declared for Anniversary Day
Handicaps announced for Gunning (A R C) Race Club events on Anniversary Day include races at Gunning with horses such as Peach Pie Hazel May Grand Malt and Plain Bill among others. Entries list weights and positions for the Gunning Handicap and supporting heats.
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Gunning
A.R.C
Sly Vee
Hazel May
John Chinaman
Hinemoa
Jack Stitch
Whela
Hinemoa Hazel
Taralga Ad Rates And Proprietors Notice
The proprietors reserve the right to omit advertisements deemed objectionable and accept no liability for non insertion. Ads charged must show insertion numbers and space. Rates are casual 1 shilling per inch, quarterly contracts for 13 insertions. Payments by cheque or money order. ads via phone only in urgent cases. Changes to standing ads not accepted after noon Wednesday. R. J. Winning & Son, Orchari Street, Parlega.
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R. J. Winning & Son
Orchari-street
Paralga
Grookwell Special Sale Reports Strong Sheep and Cattle Prices
Messra O H Furner & Co report a highly successful sale with 6654 sheep and 349 cattle yarded. Fat sheep top at 32/6 to 33/6, Merino wethers 30/6 to 33, ewes and lambs noted, and cattle prices ranging from 1 year calves to fat bullocks near £10. Owners listed include Thos Hogan, J F McCormack, W Marmont, M Anderson, and others. Next sale scheduled for 10 February.
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Messra
O. H. Furner & Co
Goulburn
Taralga
Biggs
Twena
Thos. Hogan
J. F. McCormack
W. Marmont
M. Anderson
A. E. Hallam
Thos. Cramp
T. Hogan
E. Macauley
Wm. Dunn
J. Hudd
Lynidhurat
T. Tracey
Alex Evans
L. T. Nolan
Offley Bros
B. Burke
Laverty Bros
Beaty
The Rollin Car Promises Utmost Value for Australian Buyers
The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co announces the Rollin motor car as a premier value for motorists. The four cylinder engine is highly engineered, economical at 1 to 35 miles per gallon, with strong steel frame four-wheel brakes balloon tyres and superior road holding. The car is praised for smooth ride and hill climbing ability and is claimed to be the first word in motor cars.
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Farmers & Graziers' Cooperative Co
Rollin
Australia
Personal Habits of Citizens and Prohibition Debate
A South Dakota Association leader denounces the Prohibition Amendment as an overreach that infringes personal habits and imposes federal interference. He criticizes reformers for enacting enforceable laws that would be socially criminal to enforce, arguing current conditions are preferable to unenforceable rules.
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South Dakota Association
Charles Olin Bailey
Han
Welk
Hon Chas Cakes to Visit Wombeyan Caves
Hon Chas Cakes will visit the Wombeyan Caves on Sunday. Mir MF Mor ton ALLA member for Wollondilly has pressed for electric lighting and better visitor accommodation and hopes the Chief Secretary will order immediate improvements.
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Chas
Mir
Morton
Alla
Wollondilly
Wombeyan
W. Oakes
Taralga
Womhevao
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