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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
3
The Taralga Echo argues a local paper will unite residents and attract outside markets, tourism, and resources. It stresses public interest, strong publicity, and district potential including Wombeyan Caves and Abercrombie River, urging residents to subscribe and support the venture.
In Melbourne on Thursday an inquiry ruled Purser, his owners G. Tye and J. R. Corteen, trainer IC. T. Godby, and jockey H. Cairns ineligible for twelve months for the Caulfield Cup run after the Coongy Handicap. The affair, tied to a £40,000 alleged coup near Australian turf history, also bars Heroic, Corteen’s other Cup contender, from Melbourne Cup participation as the W.R.C. upheld the stewards’ decision.
Auction set for November 5 at Mentone to offer all Tye and Corteen horses plus Heroic owned by Mr. Corteen. Listed runners include Heroic Irish Rhythm Cool Us Dro s cen, Affirm Darjecting and others. Purseria excluded as ineligible to race for a year.
The government plans seven new appointments to the Legislative Council during the forthcoming session. The House will recess December 18, with a short session in February to reintroduce the Marriage Amendment bill. General elections likely in March or April.
The Federal Capital total spend to June 20 reached £2,500,000 with £725,000 on land. In 1923-24 works cost £493,656, revenue £42,648. The current year’s expenditure plan is £300,000. About 1,150 to 1,200 workers are employed. Minister Hill, once against the project, pledged to push Can berra forward after visiting the site.
Taralga advertisement notice sets terms for omissions, responsibility limits, and payment methods. It notes that ads charged must show insertion numbers and space. ads may be withheld or deemed countermanded if requirements are not met. Small ads accepted until 2 pm Friday. changes to standing ads due by noon Wednesday before publication.
A Crookwell reader testifies to long term relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She describes persistent back pain, fatigue, and disturbed sleep that vanished after seven bottles, with ten year no relapse. The advertisement notes price 2/8 and supplier Poster McClellan Co. Sydney.
England defeated West Australia by an innings and 190 runs. West Australia were bowled out in their second innings for six. Blundell made 2, Tate took 3 for 10, Freeman 3 for 23, and Douglas 1 for 13.
Jim Moroney, secretary of the Taralga swimming club, returns from Sydney with plans to host Sydney swimmers including Boy Charlton. He built local baths, teaches youths, and eyes promising Taralga prospects like George White. Annual meeting set for Friday 7th November at McCulloch's hotel with elections.
The Taralga AP and H Association will hold its annual general meeting at Federal Hall on Wednesday, November 6 at 8 pm. The agenda covers adoption of the 1923-24 report and balance sheet and nominations for the committee for the coming year. A smoke social will follow. all members and prospective members are invited.
The British government cited International Bureau figures showing a 1924 24 world wheat harvest of 1 855 million centners or about 3 462 million bushels. Consumption in Japan in 1923 was higher than 1913. Authorities estimate a 1924 25 world surplus near 70 million quarters after Argentina and Australia crops shrink. Canada and Argentina face production losses affecting export totals, signaling tighter supply and reliance on native consumption in the Northern Hemisphere.
Printed and published by Robert John Winning of Taranak Crookwell for the Proprietors R J Winning and Bon.
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