Queen Queens Convent School Competition Faces Weather Delays
Weather hampered the Queens to the Convent School Competition with postponements for the Wattle Queen at Barnaby. A rescheduled sports day will be held next Saturday along with a dance. fundraising events are planned at Myrtleville and Stone Quarry as volunteer committees host card parties and dances to support the Queen campaigns in Taralga and Barnaby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnaby
Myrtleville
Jim Menzile
Taralga
Misa Doria Bergin
Shamrock” Queen
Miss Cooper
Stone Quarry
Misa Cooper
Wombeyan Caves
Shamrock
Mick" Chalker
Chalker
Barnaby Queens
A. Barry
W. F. Mibkelly
Amalgamation of Argyle Liberal with Crookwell Gazette and Taralga Echo
W J Morton, owner of the Argyle Liberal, joins with the Crookwell Gazette and Taralga Echo proprietors to amalgamate operations. Each paper retains identity, with the Arevue Liberal publishing weekly instead of twice. Gazette to publish Wednesdays, Taralga Echo Fridays, Argyle Liberal Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morton
Argyle Liberal
M. A. Gilmartin
Crookwell Gazette
Taralga Echo
Arevue Liberal
Gazette
Tarulga Echo
Vey
Our Gand Bandmaster Calls for Youth In Tara'ga
Four years ago Tara'ga raised funds to buy band instruments and train youth under Jack Dale. Today Roy Mengle, a gifted cornet player, is bandmaster but the town asks for more help to sustain rehearsals and cultivate local talent and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tara'ga
Jack Dale
Taralyn
Dale
Roy Mengle
Férhapa
Taralga Emerges as Seed Potato Hub for North Regions
The Taralga district is seen as a future seed potato field for the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands. Demonstrations spread across the area show rising cultivation activity, with potential to transform Taralga into a major seed potato region if the industry organizes its various sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taralga
Ir Cay
Taralza
Social and sports event raises funds for Miss Capone Cusack
A social and sports day at the Queen Compectina war ground on Wednesday January 26 featured horse sports and closely fought finishes despite poor weather and strong attractions. A later social at Federal Hall fared better financially, with Mrs Cusack coordinating supper and Mr Finlayson providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capone Cusack
Grabben Gullen Trots Handicap Race Card Readout
Racing card lists numerous handicap events at Grabben Gullen with races for 1 mile 9 furlongs and 200 yard sprints. Horses named include Kareela Sparkling Opal Melroy Tayde Gurrundah Belle Capella Lofty entries Beauty Royal Florida Sue Milady Undus Bois de Rose Innis Chief Spark Ling Opus, Flying Handicap details and weights show varied entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoke
Goldella
Miss Eple
Inute Chief
Arclway
Trungley
Kenongle
Counong
Viswline
Mountain Rock
Almalu
Chips
Byds
Mahogany
Archway
Nigger Brown
Chinos
Woods Bhd
Wool Buyers Attend Brisbane Gales Amid Strong Demand
Wool buyers gather in Brisbane this week as gales hit the city and business resumes Monday next, offering a catalog of about 3000 sales. Recent sales in Brisbane, Melbourne, and New Zealand show firm market activity with robust demand across wool types, and Sydney sales next week are expected to follow similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Melbourne
New Zealand
Sydney
Crookwell Opens New School at Kent Grove
A new school near Crookwell at Kent Grove opened with Miss Julia Naughton teaching nineteen children. Attendance is expected around twenty five. The opening followed a Sunday service by Rev A brey and a later tea meeting for about 100 attendees. Proceeds reached £20. The piece also notes a coach service from Crookwell and a Presbyterian church anniversary gathering with financial statements and addresses by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Grove
Crookwell
Dawson
Julia Naughton
A.brey
J. Morrison
Guillen
Messrs. Morrison
Parker
Crook
Morricon
Sun
Gul- Ien
Mise Larmer
J. Gray
Leosen
Exhorta Uon
Rey
Mowbray
M Foeling
J. 8. Laing
Musclebrook
N.S.W
The
Presbyterian Church of New South Wales
New Post and Telegraph Office Planned for Crookwell
October 30 1885 reports a Crookwell Progress Committee request for a new post and telegraph office. A petition from Sir Henry Parkes MP and local residents urged a site near the bulld central. The Works Department estimates £1500 for erection, with further inquiries ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Post and Telegraph Office
Crookwell
Holbraw
T. Af Prosser
Jeral
Crockwell
Sir Henry Parkes
Mir W W. Teece
Robie Wiowbray
W. Bensley
William
Fortnightly Courts and a Crookwell Wedding
A letter urges fortnightly petty sessions in Crookwell, hoping the Justice Department grants the request. It also notes the marriage of Miss Katie McAleer, daughter of Sir James McAleer, at Notte 100 Church in Mummall, witnessed by about fifty guests, with reception at the bride’s parents’ residence. The writer praises local spring fashion and town rivetmakers and milliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookwell
Department of Justice
Kati McAleer
James McAleer
Mummell
Father Donoven
Goulburn
Mummall
Snake found beaten to death in Gullen farm well
A dead snake was discovered in a covered well at Mr George Gay’s farm in Gullen with bruises suggesting it was beaten. The act triggers calls for severe punishment due to the water supply being used by the Gay family. The notice then shifts to race entries due by 8 pm November 7 at Jamin’s Hotel for Crookwell events on November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gay
Gullen
Crookwell
FL Bashiford
Jaminson's Hotel
Salonola Phonographs Offer at Home Recreations
No deposit and no interest on Salonola phonographs with free delivery. Write for full particulars to Home Recreations Ltd at 118 Auburn Street, Goulburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonola
Home Recreations Ld
Auburn Street
Goulburn
School staffing changes and local notices at Monk's Crossing
Mr E Hogan, four years in charge of the Public High School at Monk's Crossing, is transferred to Parkesbourne via Breadalbane and will be succeeded by Mr F McMahon from Binda. Also noted are updates on the Cusack family and their hospitalized daughter Marie, public-spirited visits from Mr Sanderson, and the medical trip of Mr Dezius for his ill daughter, with hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hogan
Hc School
Monk's Crossing
Parkesbourne
Breadalbane
Hogan
McMahon
Binda
Ee Ag Ae
BE. Cusack
Marie
Crookwell Hospital
W. Sanderson
Dezius
Richlands
Sydney
Tauralga
Deslus Ama
George Lau On Lee to Visit Crookwell and Bigga
Chinese herbal specialist George Lau On Lee from 334 Bourke Street Sydney will visit Crookwell on Thursday February 24 and Bigga on February 25 and 26 treating female and male external or internal complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lau ON Lee
Bourke-Street
Sydney
Crookwell
Bigga
Taralga Argyle Hotel Stables Manager
A. A. Cunningham formerly of the Grand Central Hotel Goulburn takes charge of the Taralga Argyle Hotel Stables. Horses and parcels will receive careful attention. Feed 1/6, stand in 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taralga
Argyle Hotel
A. A. Cunningham
Grand Central Hotel
Goulburn
Sheridan Resigns From Crookwall District Lawn Tennis Club
The Crookwall District Lawn Tennis Club held a meeting at Mr J F Sheridan’s home where the resignation of the honorary secretary was accepted with regret. The club reported a net £50 profit from fixtures and dances and discussed future tournament plans including mixed doubles and ladies doubles. The board authorized paying off a £100 mortgage after the October tournament and planned a tribute event for Mr Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookwall District
J. F. Sheridan
3. A. Cullen
Eeenan Ae
N.S.W.L.T
Sheridan
Tournamat
Southern Tech
Ant
C.d.l.t.c. Court
Mambera
Bodina
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Goodhewe
Goodhew
Baturday
Social and Sports
Mrs. Cusack
Mr. Finlayson
Ivy Alywood
Garry
Mr. Chesher
Wool Report
Schute, Bel & Co. Ltd
Weney
Te'éum
Primitive Methodist Church
Jeff
Emu Inn
Amburnstreet
N.B
James Watman
Presbyterian Church
Social
Crookwell Club
MR. Sheridan
Mas Jim Menzie
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