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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
2
The Echo declares that reader letters and contributed items do not reflect the paper's endorsement or policy. It aims to avoid factional advocacy and to respect readers' beliefs, apologizing for any unintended offense. The paper pledges vigilance and will retract any content that harms its aim as a trusted district newspaper.
A district church fundraiser is planned for the 123rd of February to support the parish. The committee vows a pleasant afternoon and asks regiments in the district for cooperation, noting local residents’ past willingness to help worthy causes and hoping for a large turnout.
Ming Dolly Elliott enjoyed a pleasant Ol Hays visit with her aunt Mrs. Miro and Mr. Phil Elliott of Hannaby, yin.
A humorous note from Evho about Mack Robertson and the Turalga train is read by a district man whose remark hints at the train to Turalga. Mike returns home wearing black crepe on his hat and meets a puzzled reaction about his mourning wear.
A young girl named Lawrence from Abercrombie River underwent surgery for a severe appendicitis at Goulburn Hospital. The operation revealed one of the worst cases seen there, but she is now recovering. Mr and Mrs John Fleming returned from Canberra after holidays with their son Arthur Jacks, a head foreman on Parliament hydraulic construction. The Chief Secretary visited the Caves on Sunday the 25th to discuss electric lighting and visitor facilities, and supported hydroelectric plans. About a hundred visitors attended, with many forced to sleep in cars due to limited accommodation and requested furniture upgrades for the dining room.
Golspie reports a 60 pelm rainfall and general district good feed in January. In tennis HL E Gibbes defeated by KR Schlesinger in a Davis Cup context, while district player showed creditable form. The Eeho tournament continues with several challenges and surprising knockouts. Trotting at Goulburn features a local colt bred by Saville winning the unhoo Hed handicap in his first start.
A deputation led by Dr J J Walsh pressed Chief Secretary and Health Minister C W Oakes during a visit to the Wombeyan Caves to secure better accommodation and lighting. They cited growing patronage from across Australia and urged emergency canvas stretchers and road improvements to boost tourism. The Minister praised road quality between Goulburn and Taralga and pledged to consider electric lighting and further reforms.
Tarlo won the match by 71 runs on first innings at Tar alga wicket on Saturday. Dezine took 6 for 34 and Perry 4 for 11 to dismiss Tarlo for a small 48. Conlon Menzies Dertys Cunningham and others contributed for RK. Conlon,J Menzies, A. Dertys, Cunningham, Kenell, M. Wiles and Toddkill were among the home side scorers. Visitors were entertained afterward at the Richlands Hotel for a convivial conclusion.
An application for a billiard license was heard at Toralga Police Court on Tuesday. C. V. Dawson applied for the license for premises on Orchard Street.
A large Taralga crowd gathered at Federal Hall for a Wednesday farewell to Mr and Mrs Sanderson on the eve of their move to Venda where he will head the public school. Guests praised his civic and sporting work and Mrs Sanderson’s support.
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