Geurie Gossip and Weather Tales From the District
From our own Correspondent Geurie reports a heavy rain last Friday turning streets into rivers, aiding crops and prompting local tales of storms. A cobra party fundraiser for the Geurie tennis club is noted, plus range improvements and handicap shooting results. A snake incident near a workshop ends unresolved as neighbors await a musket burst, while a visiting official contemplates Boden gore ruins and a Boxing Day Narromine band offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Wrarnen
Georie
Georie Tennis Club
Narromine
Bro. T. E. Dennison
M.A
Dubbo
Dripstone Storm and Cricket News From Mumbai
A rough rainfall record from Dripstone notes heavy rain starting Saturday morning November 20 with flooding and damaged wire-netting, followed by intermittent showers. Dripstone cricket beat Mumbai by eleven runs in a low-scoring match. Leo Quain took seven wickets for 11. An entertainment fundraiser at the School of Arts plans a Christmas tree event on the 23rd to benefit the building fund, run by W King and H Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prourr &Erriewent
W. Richardson
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Company
W. H. Morley
Birtr Crus
Military Department
Messrs
J. H. Bennett
F. Jackson
Orange
Orange Ambulance
Dubbo Civilian
Dubbo Light Horne
Geurie
Fioopen
Macquarie
Georia
Dripstone
Mumbai
Mumbil
Leo Quain
T. Peacock
Mesara
B. Collins
W. Starr
J. Bpratt
Dripatone
Thi
Peacock
Collins
Starr
W. Quain
B. Quain
Mumbal
School of Arta
W. King
Harry Hughes
Procesda
School of Arta Building Fund
Dripstone Bohoo of Arts
F. H. Brown
Weather and harvest report from Woncarbon district
The passage notes delightful weather after recent rain with temperatures around zero to nine degrees. Harvesting continues with limited returns and good prices for first class chaff. A slump affects goods on Berbigal estate with both males and females gathering, while grazing hoppers return as locally bred, not tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berbigal
Recent Market Outlook for Cattle and Horses
A grand shoot in the grass has occurred and a further minor fall within a week could raise cattle and horse market values. Mrs James Hunt remains in Dubbo District Hospital and may not leave soon. Fishing plans are underway with parties arranged for a fishing boat next week.
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Grasn
James Hunt
Dubbo
Weather and local events in Stuart Town report
The weather remains unsettled with light showers, a heavy shower fell south of town Tuesday, and November rainfall reached 390 points at the post office. Cricket plans with Fashion's Mount may occur Saturday, or a game between married and single Minina. St Joseph's Convent pupils staged a large musical at Boehme's Hall, November 27, with a lengthy program of songs, solos, and dances led by Sisters and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ero
Minina
Poorman's Syndicate
Concent Anp
St Joseph's Convent School
Boehme's Hall
Amy McConville
Hannell
E. Bibran
E Connell
G Hannelly
K. Gleeson
I. Barker
T. McConville
W. Brady
M. Boehme
8. Gleeson
M. Boehma
Jac Clarke
Granny
Minnie Brady
Bays
Misses Connall
Gleeson
Maude Boehme
E. Libras
J. Barker
Hannelly
Miss Brady
Judith
Judith,” Judith, Misa Irene Barker ; Nurse, Misa Hannelly
Benny
Miss K. Gleeson
Jack Gleeson
Eadie Gleeson
J. Clark
Masters Clarke
J. Bibran
H. Connell
A. McConville
Bank Premises Nearing Completion by Contractor Walker
The new bank building shows complete brickwork and initial wood work underway. The structure is described as handsome and reflects credit on architect and builder. Contractor Walker also contributes to the Bruce Memorial Church restoration, which is progressing toward a shipshape condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Bruce Memorial
Sandy Creek District News Notes In A Storm Ravaged Week
The district reports continued heavy rain with about five inches for the week, causing extensive damage and fence repairs. Union Church and Labor League activities loom, Cobbora Rifle Club opens, local businessmen Rindfleish and Caffrey start a Coolah bicycle venture, Mrs. G Whale injured, cricket waning, and the Whale–Doherty nuptials celebrated in Guigong.
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Sandy Creek
Hays
Union Church Committee
Labor League
Senate
League
Cobbora Rifle Club
Goolma Club
Harry Rindfleish
Bede Caffrey
Coolah
G. Whale
Lambing Hill
Gulgong
Goolma
B.J
Thomas Whale
George Whale
Clara Doherty
D. Doherty
Guigong
Drought breaks with heavy rain and local floods
After weeks of drought the region recorded 174 points over Sunday and Monday, followed by a perfect deluge on Thursday. A north west and south west atorma dropped torrents, flooding the creek to a foot above deck and damaging fencing and hay. Total rainfall of 177 points. Local news notes include first aid class lectures by Mr B Reilly, euchre and draughts at the School of Arts, recovering patients, early stripping on farms, and Mr J Egan visiting the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fins
Itill
Mohea
Larras Leake
Loombah
B. Reilly
School of Arts
Reilly
Cumnock
Leo M‘donnell
T. R. Mason
Bodancora Weather Storm Strands Creek Crossing
A severe thunderstorm last Thursday left Jawbone and Mitchells Creek flooded knee deep in water. Residents could not cross the creek to reach school on the far side, forcing a stayover. Over three inches of rain fell last month.
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Poe
Jawbone
Mitchell's Creek
Halloran
W. McIntyra
Yass
Church of England
Bodangora
Ciu
Obituary: Mary Ann Smith Dies in New South Wales at 103
Mrs Mary Ann Smith died Tuesday in New South Wales from senile decay. Born in Cork Ireland she lived 82 years in NSW and was about 103 at death. She left 13 children, ten living, with a large extended family. Funeral was held yesterday at Wellington Cemetery with Canon Brown and undertaker Mr O J Shakeapa.
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Mary Ann Smith
John Francis Smith
Apker's Creak
Cork
Ireland
New South Wales
Mudgee
J F Smith
Wellington
Canon Brown Ring
O. J. Shakeapa
Wellington Land Board Sittings Record of Acreage Allocations
The Wellington Land Board held sittings with members Crouch Gaden and Matthews. The first day covered investigations and confirmations including James Jeffery 20 acres, Luke Arden 50 and 99 acres, Mary Marning 200 and 650 acres, Patrick Quealy 320 and 960 acres, Henry Brazier 160 and 480 acres, Sullivan 320 and 960 acres, and other adjourned or certificated items. The second day dealt with conflicting O H S applications in Wellington parish, with confirmations and disallowances of several portions and ballots showing results for Morgen Hilder Monaghan Morgan and others. Roads purchase actions and permissions to reside on holdings were also reviewed, with multiple adjournments and waivers of forfeiture recommended or denied.
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Wellington Land Board
Messrs
Crouch
Gaden and Matthews
James Jeffery
Luke Arden
Wm Francis Stephenson
James McGrath
Mary Marning
Patrick Quealy
Henry Thames Brazier
Henry Thomas Brazier
William Chas
Sullivan
Henry James Sloane
Peter Harris
Thomas O'Brien
Thomas O Brien
Parish of Wellington
County Wellington
Benjamin Hilder
James Johnson
Matthew Nicholas Monaghan
Albert Edward Morgan
Ares Robert James Morgan
Thomas Mullarkey
John Thomas O'Brian
Patrick Joseph O'Connor
Robert Paarca
Charles Baker Simmons
Sydney Henry Spilabary
A. E. Morgen
B. Hilder
M. N. Monaghan
B. J Morgan
R. Pearce
Johnson G
P & OL
Pariah Yarrabil
County Bligh
Chas Hampden Barton
Thomas Wright
Charles Henry Whitehead
James Wright
Robert Percival Goninan
George James En
George James Goninan
Francia Herring
Francois Herring
Edward Dutfield
Dutfield
Music Examinations at Narromine Shine for Mary McDonald
London College Examinations held at Narromine on Tuesday yielded a brilliant success for Mary McDonald. She earned the Associate diploma with A.L.C.M. letters and was praised by examiner Mr. Toms as the most correct interpreter of the pieces, with strong theory knowledge. The convent lists show Pettie Front, Katie Fennell, Mary McDonald, Pauline Pound and Aggie McDonald among top scorers with marks ranging from 67 to 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London College
Narromine
Mary McDonald
A.L.C.M
Toms
Bei
Pettie Front
L.L.U.M
Katie Fennell
L.lo.m
Hood
Lo.m
Trinity College
Seni
Pauline Pound
Junr
Aggie McDonald
Trinity College Prize Winners Honor Students
Ey SY Pepsie Reidy aged 73 received a preparatory prize with other winners listed: Theory-Junior Honours Mary One 94 Pauline Pound 93 Aggie McDonald 92 Wells Sherriff 87 Beauty Siggins 83 and Beauty Sigging won a silver display by the Sisters for top marks at the Trinity College practical. Mary McDonald received a useful present for passing the seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsie Reidy
Mary
Pauline Pound
Aggie McDonald
Wells
Alleged Offence Arrest Of Local Elderly Man
Thomas Rutter, 62, arrested by Senior-Sergeant Ford and Constable O Reilly on two counts of indecently assaulting a girl under fourteen. The incidents allegedly occurred on Sundays November 29 near a skating rink, where the girl visited the accused after Sunday school. He appeared before Mr Chiplin J P and remanded. bail set at £40 per charge with surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rutter
Ford
O'Reilly
Chiplin
J.P
Tenders Wanted for Plastering Work at Terk Two
Labor and material tender sought for plastering a project at Terk Two site. Bidders must submit offers covering total labor and wage components, with clear itemization of tasks and completion timeline. Authority invites suitable contractors with prior experience and valid registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Wee W.oarromine
Tirivatons
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Bathurst
Macedonia
Drifstone
Woncarbon
Stuart Town
Sandy Creek and District
Bodancora
Music Examinations
WRS
M. Bembrick
Warne Street
Way Hotel
Cotant
Cven
Wallington Flat
Lucerne
Barry
Wallington
Ode
Thornton St
Percy
Ibova Company
G. Wilkins
Partners
J. Bestwick
Juys
Suntop
Thades
N.r.wich Don Accident CO
Cee
Wileilng
John Frogley
Buntop
Ring UP No
H. Larance
Government Railways
Sydney
Renee
Leavio Woillington
Mantera
Hyorder
H. McLachlan
Becretary
Bedford & Taylor
B. A. Smith
Stanley Lowe
M. Bherriff
Keldholme
Mbe
Stokes
A. E. Rotton
J Relach
Maxwell Street
Joe Higgins
Billy Smith
Lands Office
Parish
Bovinidura
Crown Land
Robert McDonald
William Qoohbrane
T. W. Garbeit
Chancery Square
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