Local politics and infrastructure notes in New South Wales
The report highlights shifts in anti Labour mobilization and the election race in Wollondilly with Morton likely unseated and Miss Preston Hanley poised to become the first Independent legislator for Eastern Suburb. It notes flood damage near Braidwood and Murrumbidgee, two drownings during cattle rescue near Teadandra, and plans for a Mos Vale Port Kembla railway. It mentions Hoskins Ltd acquiring ironstone rights at Hedground and a Moss Vale Port Kembla railway survey, plus a special stock sale by O H Furner & Co at Goulburn yards delayed by floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos Vale
Port Kembla
Crook- Well
Messrs
The Human Fish Story Tale
An Englishman bets an American he can tell a story. A man aboard Cunard en route from New York to Liverpool claims to be swimming the Atlantic on a wager and asks for whisky. The tale unfolds as the American proves he met the swimmer and heard his confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
Cunaird
New York
Liverpool
Sneliah
Yan
Clergyman Intervenes in Bush Road Serpent Kookaburra Duel
Last summer near the North Count of N W the young clergyman stopped on a bush road to referee a fierce clash between a kookaburra and a black snake on a tree limb over the road. The clash ended when the cleric fell to the dust while the kookaburra snatched the snake and carried away the reptile by its tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.W
Vic
Richlands Notes on Rain Droughts and Local Sports
Rain dominates the Richlands region with persistent downpours and concerns for farming. The report notes favorable conditions for cattle, sheep, and dairying entering the season as landowners brace for winter. In local sport, Richlands faces Taraiga in tourney defeat but remains optimistic for a rematch. Taralga gains points. a golf club rumor circulates amid secrecy. Mr. M Crowe’s health remains a concern as the community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieland
Richlands
Taraiga
Theodore Corby
Taralga Hy
Mr. Burge
Farewell to Mr A B Lucas at Bullio and Barnaby
Mullio and Bannaby residents gathered at Mr Robert Whipp's home on May to bid farewell to Mr A B Lucas district schoolmaster. Mr Armstrong spoke warmly for Lucas's friends and C Chalker presented a travelling rug and a cushion gift. The pupils presented a wallet to their teacher and songs and dancing closed the daylight gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullio
Bannaby
Robert Whipp
Uth
A.B. Luvag
Wadher
Bullio
IS Armatrong
Lucas
Armstrong
C. Chalker
Bullle
Barnaby
Chalker
Hie
Misa B Stephenson
Laicas
M. Whipn
D. Stephenson
Bullto
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Faughting
Solon
Morton
Wollondilly
Dilly
Preston Hlanley
Astern Suburbe
N.S.W
Braidwood
Murrumbidgee
Teadandra Staton
Sanc
Mangus
Calte
A. Wabb
Junge
Goulburn
Ttig
Our
Comino Bros
Taralga
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