Cowra April 1914 Newsletter Reports Farm Activity
The Cowra district notes a month of good rain and land preparation for the season. Sowing is progressing, grazing is growing, and lambing is anticipated. Local contractors nearing completion of Colabiducs Weir work, with further development expected. Candidates Morpin and Morrow campaigns begin as elections loom. Weather unsettled with mixed rain relief and ongoing dissatisfaction with forecasts. Cricket results from Georgetown and Gulaare match, while Calounder shooting event favors Caltochites. Anglican Sunday School picnic at Bondaleer Springs tied to Jamestown and Caltowie festivities.
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Cowra
Atkina
Finlayson
Colabiducs
Halle
Morrow
Raocens
Thoramre
Cowelln
Stramnors
Morialis
Patinga
Wandamns
Deast
Adelaide
Donnella
Bondaleer Springs
Jamestown
Caltowie
Scoutmasters Farewell Sparks Local Scout Committee
A Tuesday meeting in the Lecture Hall, invited by Scoutmaster Shaw, formed a local management committee to carry on after Shaw. W Odgers was elected President, J A Sale Vice President, G A Fisher Secretary. Gibson named Scoutmaster of Gladetone. Presents given to Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, books handed to Scouts, badges awarded, and refreshments shared.
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Shaw
Boy Scouts
Ti Wna
W. Odgers
J, Asale
G. A. Pisher
Prom s retrospective review of Huddleston peace club
Huddleston April 11 Cricket Review praises members for gallant effort to win laurels amid a fair season. Notes absences by supporters, calls for better grounds and tree planting, and records scores from a match at Georgetown oval. Also mentions local captain H Z Head of the Rocky River Cricketing Association and a stock demonstration in Georgetown.
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Huddleston
Cricket Review
Peace Club
Peremineahip
Gladstone
Spix
H. Z. Head
Rocky River Cricketing Association
Methodist Circuit Holds Quarterly Meeting in Gladstone
The Methodist and Gladstone Methodist Circuit held its quarterly meeting at the usual time with strong attendance from officials. Absentees included Messrs T Hallitt and W Thomas. The group lamented the removal of Bey J Shaq after two years and welcomed the new pastor Rev A Hartlett. The £100 debt on the Lecture Hall was fully paid, receipts and cancelled documents tabled. Donors and Ray John Raymont received warm thanks for securing funds, though the circuit reported a heavy balance deficit relative to adherence, and a note on disciplined observance of the Commandments.
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Gladstone Methodist
T. Hallitt
W. Thomas
Bey J. Shaq
A Hartlett
Warmshanke
Donora
Ray John Raymont
Sermon Ties Christian Hope to Resurrection Message
A Sunday service at a Methodist church reflects on Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, stressing belief that Jesus rose in a real, living form. The sermon links suffering to redemption, citing theological ideas about transformation, hope, and the enduring spread of faith. It notes sermons touched on distant travels and communal connections, with a call to persevere beyond despondency.
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Qladitona
Elowe
Chulae
St. Luken
Toath
Rome
Palma
The Farmers and The Hot Place Amid Public Discourse
Fragmented notes record political talk and public events in Adelaide and Sydney. Mentions of the federal parliament opening, local governance, racing reports, notable deaths, and social commentary intermingle with garbled OCR fragments.
Easter Port Pirie Tennis Tournament Triumphs
The Northern Lawn Tennis Association event at Port Pirie Club ran from Good Friday to Easter Monday with capital entries from Jamestown, Crystal Brook, Spalding, Wallaroo Mines, Brentwood, and nearby towns. Tests included Champion Singles and Doubles with notable results across multiple divisions. detailed match reports highlighted bouts from Burke Ward and Jamestown competitors, culminating in final wins and cup allocations.
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Northern Lawn Tennis Association
Port Pirie Club
Crystil Brok
Jameston
Appila Verrgie
Witrabars
Trrowir
Spalding
Wallarin Mines
Brentwood
Strathalbyn
Herken
J. Hay
Association
Poet Wirie
Cirry
Haguy
Mumilay
Indy
Buerke Ward
Ureken
Jamestowns
Nucke
Phillips
Sia
Heron Uamestove
Nawearis
Roken Hail
Stade Urortwond
Nicholle
Wallaroo Mines
Tlavdieay
Suri
Naneirrdine
Bhiipys
Sara
Ts Satewerow
Uandieay
Doge
Civic
Nancarrow
Graham
Lane
Nancaren
Jamestown
Ho Warren
My Gaaily
Nancarreny
Fermi
Deus Berridge
Moehas
Reo Ware
James Tames
Berry
Urrin
Donnell
Vay
Heri
Aovale
Naistrey
Berridge
W. Bills
Saneartow
Sii
Jost Te Ks
Philips
Burke
Brviken
Ferry Aml O'Donnell
Terewie
Nanecarrow
Spalding Amd
Turner
Ebert
Nicholls Street
Broken Hill
Han S. Heichstein
Appila
Mills
A. T. Sara
Burke, Ward
H. Asy
Dawsian
Reichsten
Helm
R. Sara Bear Hogly
Shue
Reichste
Go Mo
Bo Nancarrow
Dr. Dawson
Goa
Simpson
Terke Wand Town
Phi
Nalicasrow
Reichstein
Bruce
M.aid B. Nancareow
W. Warren
Davies
Wilson
Moehus
Jerry
Odonnell
Phillya
R. Sora
Dr. Leitch
Peters
Lucas and Cockburn
Reichstein and
Buchm
Boe
Bhert
Beco Ont
Berride
Hl. Hay
Hoyte
Stale
B. Nancarrow
Moebus
R. Sara
Bills
Boehm
Heron
Rownd
Nuncarrow
Hoyle
Slade
RK. Sara
Reichstei
Purkins
W. J. O'Donnelly
W. J. Ph
H. Reichistein
L. Berridge
J Turner
H. Bruce
M. Nancarrow
A. G. Hoyle
A. ©. Inert
H. Hay
Nancarenw
O'Donnell
H. Reichstein
Bear Turner
M. Ranvarrow
W. Bor
W. Whilington
Heron Beak Reichstein
Stade Heat Hills
G Love
Alt. Sara
O—s
Trelar Beac Heruit
M. Nancareaw
Forte
Treloar
Vinal—Treluar
ME. Nancarreiw
Dyer F. Slade Hee
Gear
Mincr
O'Dell Te Keichisten
Orys
Ay Rerny
Hlorwn
S. Reichsteim
Gohwe
Seeomd Leund
Nonearsinn
Slate
Doe
Sire
bhemni-Findl
Saveshew
Eal Henes
Bara Bear Boe Oattes
Firat
Samu Bea
Nonearth
Vsti Sinules
Roni
Navarro
Murrit
B. Middleton
M Reichstein
WK. Warren
Ty Reichstenin
Mex Whitington
Moss
Mase Tynan
Miss Harveys
Mark
Mise Namuarmns
Retedg
Miss Harvey
Ty Reichsquin
Marve
Maine
Blyth Tennis Association Holds Central Hotel Meeting
R J Finlayson presided at the Central Hotel on the 6th with Dr Leitch as chair. Delegates attended from Broken Mill Leentwood Kailina Spal Terowie Tamestows Brinkworth and Vort Dirie as the Blyth tennis association planned Port h tournaments. Officers elected included President Lette Vice President Ma Bert Fidge Secretary Treasurer IW Hay and others. The Blyth cricket team traveled to Clare, losing to Mintaro by 9 wickets after Mintaro posted 300. Blyth scored 78 for six, then 113. The Agricultural Society annual meeting elected D Wldridge president, discussed opening a road through grounds, a farewell to Mr E Miller who leaves for Brightos training home, and noted his role as local Methodist preacher and club member.
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Therm Tennis Association
Central Hotel
Leitch
Wine
Allon
Bob Podinun
Landicappers
Mestrs
F Davies
Hoguer Exeents
Wee
Ait
BLYTH
Clare
Mintaro
Belf
Agricultural Society
D. Wldridge
Coleman
E. Miller
Methodist
Brightos
Miller
Cricket
Tennie
Valedictory notes and farewell at Port Wakefield meeting
A valedictory conference event honored departing friends including Mr Hiss and Mr Shaw. Speakers praised the guests and attendance, with musical numbers by Mrs Deshie and Mr C Bodge. A death notice for Mr Frederick Kechammer of Inkerman was reported, noting his German birth in 1854 and service to the state, plus a farewell social for J Shaw and others. The report ends with a quip about pinion and egregation.
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Hiss
Shaw
Pepe
Mrs Sacer
Mm W. Cor
W. Odgers
C. Alergatteas
O. Coe
Hiddleston
Me. Shaw
Mive Deshle
C. Bodge
Dining
Mosdame
T. Gohan
Port Pirie
W. H. Gebao
South Homemocks
Foresters Lodge
Port Wakfield
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Particu
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Roy Darley
Te ‘Feexhnien
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Spracey
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Forester
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H Smith
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Port Pirie Recorder
Tom Mann
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Edward Lask
Hindley-street
Delhi
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Dundee
Shigenober Osuma
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Wellington
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Tahane Daily
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Sweute
Labour Party
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Trades and Labour Council
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J. Carroll
Ruthridge
Mauger
My. Yates
A.C. Joffrey
Yoites
Stanley
S. Cockburn
al Sarre
JU Shearer
Goulterre
Matthews
Rohineon A
Gilbert Oh
Jaren
Matthews P Theher
Easter Tournam
Mata
Bontosa
Hondreda
Buster
First Cnes
W. L. Parsons Stores
R. J. Finlayson
Balaklava
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M. G. Staor
Church
Gladaton
John Growden
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