Sole Distributing Agent Named for Taralga Echo
R. J. Grosvenor appointed sole distributing agent for the Echo in Taralga. Orders for regular delivery or post may be lodged at his store and he will receive advertisements for insertion with receipt serving as discharge. Advertisements for Saturday issues must be lodged by Thursday afternoon. Casual rates are 3 shillings per inch per insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grosvenor
Taralga
St Hia
Grosvenor
ECHO
Taralga A P and H Society Meeting Looks Ahead
A well attended Taralga A P and H Society meeting on Monday night had 26 of 33 committeemen present. A sub committee was formed to report on ways to handle growing motor traffic and revisions to the show schedule and other key matters were slated for consideration at the next meeting.
Merrifield and Quinn Return to Taralga Duties
Mr H Merrifield, who has served at Crookwell, returns to Taralga and resumes duty at the post. Mr C Quinn, Taralga telephone operator, ends holidays and resumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Merrifield
Crookwell
Agai
Taralga
C. Quinn
Taralga School of Arts Ball at Federal Hall
The annual School of Arts ball will be held in Federal Hall Taralga on Friday next 20th November. Charges are nominal and patrons are promised an enjoyable time with a prepared dance floor music and supper of high quality. The institution seeks untainted patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Federal Hall
Taralga
Weather Brings Progress for Shearing and Crops
The past week brought warm bright weather aiding shearing with several sheds cut out. Rain forecast for the weekend pleases farmers in the district as potatoes are just sown and hay crops await showers for a better yield.
Local angling party loses men after Abercrombie trip
A party of local men died over several days during a fishing excursion on the Abercrombie. The survivors secured several large wire fish, with several weighed up to two pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abercrombie
Pinea Tennis Club Visit Delights Richlands in Classic Match
Owing to bad weather the opening of the new club was postponed to today. A Pinea team visited Richlands for a tennis contest, Richlands winning by one set. The afternoon was ideal and Richlands shows promising young players. A return match is hoped to reverse the score. No final results were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comra
Pinea
Richlands
Richlands Club
Potato sowing advances in district fields
The farm reports show potato sowing nearly finished with increased acreage planted across the district. Where land has been fallowed the crop went in under favorable conditions.
Stock Market Shows Distinct Rise In Cattle Prices
GH Furner and Cu Crook report a successful sale of 2500 sheep and 450 cattle last Friday. Prices rose from previous sales with Merino sheep and fat cattle among the valued lots. Owners listed include Meyers, Mrederich Trew, TH A. Purner, Stay Davy, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Furner
Cu Crook
Etre
Stra
Lyr
Meyers
Mrederich Trew
TH A. Purner
Stay Davy
White
Collins
Wupitt
W. J. Kaudwell
EL Hallam
Coves
Omagh
Omagh Bratton, W. Kilpatrick, E. C. Bray, Ira McDonald
A. A. Mcintosh
H. ©. Stewart
Kentucky
S. Lunnan
M. Ruane
Wm. Dunn
E. R. Macauley
Chas, Howard
W. Willoughby
Jax. Parker
Les Emery
Telegraphic Construction Spurred by Funding in Taralga
Work begins on an extended line from Turalga with poles from Barnaby to Bullio already erected. A 40‑mile communication link is to be established within a week, and the Vine line from Taralga to Stone Quarry will start, aiming for continuous service by the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turalga
Barnaby
Bullio
Taralga
Stone
Reform and Selfishness in Country Life
In this editorial, the author labels selfishness as a pervasive social disease across country towns and farming communities. It argues for a group system to unite diverse individuals, curb self interest, and foster cooperative effort toward shared social and economic goals.
Selfishness and Cooperation for a Better Australia
A letter argues that reducing selfishness within groups is key to forming a united front for sound government. It calls for education to foster empathy and cooperation among group leaders, warns against blaming governments, and urges individuals to take the first step toward harmony to advance national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Federal Campaign Speech Endorses Charles Rosenthal
Hon. Walter Bennett addressed electors in Crookwell urging support for Sir Charles Rosenthal as Werriwa candidate. He cited Rosenthal’s wartime service, leadership as General, and knighthood, contrasting defence policy and party positions while warning of communist influence and labor faction members with Moscow links. Bennetts also highlighted Bruce government achievements and ongoing social reforms.
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Walter Bennett
Clifton
Sir Charles Rosenthal
Werriwa
Sir Charles
Bennett
Queensland
West Australia
New South Wales
Brace
Commonwealth
Brice-Page
Commonwealth Bank
Bruce
Iaree Fienflies
Charlton
Notte
Labor Party
Reminder to electors of Werriwa voting warning
Reminder to electors of Werriwa warns that voting paper on Saturday will be formal unless both House of Representatives candidates and all ten Senate candidates are voted. Message notes elector must remember this point and mentions RK J Winning Crookwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werriwa
House of Representatives
Senate
Wool market soars as Australian fleece meets keen demand
Sydney report notes a strong upward trend in wool prices with demand from France Germany Yorkshire Japan and America. High quality lots sold at 32d per pound and buyers from multiple regions pursued catalogued 4 803 bales while private treaties added 6 174 bales. Top price 32d for Yaas district clip JD rev PEARCE FIELD.
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England
Australia
Bradford
F. G. Davidson
Young
H. W. Stephen
F. M. Robinson
Neeworra
India
Muroo
Mudgee
O. D. Cox
Forbes
Sydney
France
Germany
Yorkshire
Japan
America
Yorkshire Mills
Yaas
Pearcefield
Political Call for Truce Vote by Mr Bennett
Mr Bennett urged voters to support a truce and elect leaders with Australian principles rather than those under the influence of evil aims. He warned against Communist rule and emphasized safeguarding the present constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Benett Addresses Taralga Electors On Labor Move
Hon. Walter Bennett M.L.A. spoke to about 80 electors at the Argyle Hotel Taralga urging intelligent voting to safeguard constitutional government against Communist influence in the Labor movement. Chair C. J. Bradbury led questions and the gathering carried thanks by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Benett
M.L.A
Argyle Hotel
Taralga
Bennett
Bruce-Page
Bradbury
Radio Concerts and Election Broadcasts Begin Today
The 2FC and other Sydney stations start programmes from the 19th with a schedule of concerts and talks through Nov 19. Election returns will be broadcast Saturday night into Sunday, with soprano Madame Elsa Stralla performing at Sydney Town Hall between announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Elsa Stralla
Sydney Town Hall
2FC
Bookmaker's Radio Plot Sparks Racecourse Row
A Sydney bookmaker brought a radio set to Epping racecourse to get early Melbourne Cup results. Officials suspended him for the day and the Postmaster-General weighs potential action. Radio fans question why the winner cannot be learned even earlier, given radio use and rapid race results.
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Raiio
Sydney
Epping
Fana
Rosenthal and Bruce Page bid for Werriwa seat
A Crookwell Gazette report quotes Sir Charles Rosenthal and Prime Minister Bruce Page confident of winning Werriwa from Labor. The message urges voters to back the Bruce Page Government, citing law and order, constitutional methods, and national heritage amid concerns over shipping disruptions and land labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Goulburn
Crookwell Gazette
Bruce-Page
Treasury
Werriwa
Charles Rosenthal
Labor
Sir Charles
England
Australia
K. J. Winning
Crookwell
Railway Matters Brighten Activity At Local Yards
Business at the local yards remains brisk with several truckloads of wool consigned away. Additional heavy merchandise including flour and wire has been unloaded for local merchants during the week.
Wool sale notes with varied bale quality and prices
Auction bulletins report multiple wool lots from Fairfield Alma and Clonard areas. Bales AAA W and WH fetch 29d to 28d with deep staple and dry, burr-bearing lots noted. Garah and Mungindi consignments include 6 bales AAA at 29d and 7 bales AAA at 29d, with mentions of burrs and bulky, dry lots.
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Atar
Fairfield
Waeru
TORONTO/K
Garah
Alma
Pullumallawa
Mungindi
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Reseda
Goodhew Bros
Value and Service Stores
General Importer
Groovenor
Rf. J. Winning
Goulburn-street
Diche Duralga
Taralga A. P. & H. Society
Portal
Taralga School
Stock Market
Amila
Federal Campaign
W.L.A
Walsh
Johansen
Great Britain
Jock Ganton
Moscow
Trades and Labor Council
Donald Grant
J. Winning
Wool Report
Schute, Bell & Co., Ltd
Goldebrough, Mort & Co., Ltd
Pitt, Bon & Badgery, Ltd
Farmer's 2
Election Reprite
Blind Institution
Leichardt Band
Haymarket Theatre
Welsh Choral Society
Metropolitan Band
Crystal Palace Orchestra
Grandcasters
Hoyt's
Imperial Orchestra
Ambassadora
Dungovan Modern Dance Band
Manly
Baptist Church
Peternham
Church of Christ
Enmore
King's Hall
Dorne and Montlfort
RADIO
Railway Matters
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