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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
2
The firm announces that the special stock sale scheduled for Thursday June 11 has been postponed due to floods and more rain. The sale will now be held at the Gowlburn yards on the rescheduled date.
An announcement invites the public to a dance in Golspie Hall on a Friday in June to aid incapacitated soldiers at Graythwaite Hospital. Mrs F J Boys is secretary, with Golspie’s cooperation expected to ensure a successful event for the welfare of wounded servicemen.
A concert organized by Mr. Corry of Goulburn faced wet weather and modest attendance last Monday at the Federal Hell. Performers included Miss Louie Duggan, Miss Mayo, and John no, who previously impressed on March 11. Despite the elements, attendees enjoyed the show with Duggan highlighted for her strong voice, and the program closed with a well-received dance.
Mr George Ward has shown steady health gains over recent weeks and may soon be able to walk unaided. Mrs Maher of The Meadows Tarulga remains in first class health at 17 summers. Wisald Baly, Tarulen district’s oldest resident at 97, remains alert and reads without glasses. Mrs Chesher in Sydney returns home much improved after medical care. Master Eric Alders, son of Toralea merchant Alders, recently operated on by Dr Valleck Mosman.
Correspondent Landseeker reports Mr Howarth's Taralga gathering focused on land settlement policy. He alleges the Progressive Party is aligned with the Grazier Association, whose central committee includes five members. He says graziers restrain land reform to keep Crown lands locked up and accuse the party of hoodwinking electors.
WA. Mark Morton MLA praises his efforts to place Turalga on the map and cites reforms in railways and schooling at Bullio Yorkborough and Yalbraith as proof of persistent public service. The electorates are urged to support Morton at the ballot on the 10th instant regardless of party.
A St Cloud Daily News quotation from Col William L Baker head of the Salvation Army Northern Division says Prohibition redirected the Army from drunkards to boys and girls in their teens. He notes fewer older youths and a rise in underage girls in rescue homes due to Prohibition.
Taralga and Richlands SW Club met at Comino Hros on a wet evening. Richlands substituted three Taralga players who performed well, and after the game visitors were treated to refreshments. Scores show Taralga 28 games to Richlands 11 with several close doubles.
The New South Wales branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League plans wider membership drives after an Easter week Sydney congress. Eight districts exist, with sub-branch delegates urged to form conferences if needed, and Mr A A South of Moss Vale named Southern district representative ready to advise on forming new centres.
Heavy rains boost cross country growth and sheep feed prospects but cause floods that block Wollondilly roads. Local teacher Mr. Lucas facing removal after nearly a year of service. Parents arrange a farewell gathering at Mr J J Whipp’s residence. Woolgrowers fret over deferred sales and falling prices in Sydney markets amid weak local election interest.
A group recalls leaving a demi john of beer in the shade by the river bank last Christmas. After several drinks they discovered the cork was out and the vessel spilled. An intoxicated individual collapsed, seeming drunk as the party returned home to steady themselves with whisky. They planned to buy bottled beer next Christmas.
Mr W L Howarth of the Progressive Party spoke at Federal Hall on a crowded issue filled night, stressing decentralisation, Port Kembla as a key outlet, and new ports and railways. He urged closer settlement, cheaper farming inputs, tariffs reform, and producer associations to market products, promising active travel to serve electors.
Empire Day events at Taralga Public School featured Mr Mark Morton addressing pupils on Britains role and imperial unity the open door gospel and global peace. A flag salute patriotic program followed with recitations solos and choruses and thanks to contributors.
John Miskelly of Myrtleville Taralga district older farmer and Irish born settler dies at home after long illness aged 77 years nine months. Survived by wife two sons and several daughters with funeral at Stone Quarry Catholic cemetery Fr Ryan officiating.
Taralga footballers played Crookwell at the park oval with fine weather and good attendance. Crowded ground and strong first half by Taralga yielded two penalties and a late Crookwell score, then Willis added for Crookwell before halftime. In the second half Taralga faded, Crookwell scoring freely to win 20 to 4, followed by a visitors dinner at McGrath's Commercial Hotel.
Arrangement republication cites the New York World criticising Prohibition. It argues whiskey use rises among drinkers who avoided beer, cites increased manufacturing strain and loss of law respect. It quotes Lloyd George on potential revolution if England adopted prohibition.
A humorous note on a new book The Great Expectoration by Mrs Bott Rivers. Dent recalls a man lifting three pianos and a girl lifting her skirt to amuse. The gag asks the difference between a grasshopper and a grass widow and answers that there is none as both jump at the first chance.
The Gay Challenge Cup is open to Junior Clubs within 100 miles of Crookwell excluding Dun troon Military College. Players must reside within 20 miles of the club ground, matches on Saturdays and holidays, and seven days notice required for challenges. Competition runs June 1 to September 30 with specific tenure and protest rules, deposits, and color requirements. Albert Glanville, Hon. Secretary, Crookwell District Rugby Football League, May 20, 1925.
Edward John White, a Howe's Valley Public School teacher, was fined five pounds or two months in jail after evidence showed he cane the child Wilga Helen Morton twice on the arms on April 28. Dr Burfton noted five weals on the right arm and three on the left. The magistrate urged the Education Department to consider removal from teaching.
A bishop questions a dull boy during a confirmation. When asked when cows are milked, the boy answers that it is done every morning and evening, every Sunday and Holy Day, especially in times of temptation and danger.
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