Stuart Town Notes on Storms and Local Happenings
The report details light to moderate rainfall with heavier falls in surrounding districts, noting Farnham registered inches and damage to streams and culverts. A charity dance raised funds, plus a fancy dress juvenile tall, weekly cricket matches, and a town resident leaves for Bathurst Hospital as a nurse. Community members also report illness cases and a local railway employee in Parkes Hospital with pneumonia.
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Farnham
Parta
Inez
Pheobald
Larkin
M’s.c
Mel Lawson
Fashion
Stuart
Stuart Town
Evy Cowell
Our Town
Bathurst Hospital
Duffeld
Evy
Cowal
Rei
Francey
Gordon Edwards
Orange
Cam
Hetle
T. T. Edward
Clayrie
Railway Department
Arns Seviorsly
Parkes Hospital
Dunedoo Hotel and town growth amid weather delays
Dunedoo’s £7000 Royal Hotel project stalls due to heavy rains. town eyes electrification and new lighting as housing and business development continue. Chamber of Commerce to meet. local officials seek renewed public support. Archit, A Suttor, and Baker Campbell firm buyouts noted. horse sale at Cobboran indicates steady demand despite high prices. Convent event a success. Mrs. W Tranter returns from Queensland holiday with grandchildren.
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Dunedoo
Conlah
Cabborn
Quo
Elong
A. Porsythy
Baker & Cambell
Archit
Dunewoo Chamber of Commerce
Royal Hotel
Cobbers
Tandern
A. Suttor
Duneioa
C. Manning
Baker & Compr Bel
Mayathey de Wall
C. L. Milling & Co
Wats
Cobbora
Biina
Bodangora Noxious Weeds and Local News Update
The dry spell broke Thursday bringing thunderstorms and rain through Friday into night, hindering harvest in Bodangora. Wheat samples show improvement, though pests like sparrows and cockatoos threaten crops. discussions urge stronger weed control and admin action. School repairs progress, post office repairs funded, and local election outcomes noted. The community notes a serious accident, sparrow toll on wheat, pest concerns, and upcoming school events and exams.
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Hemly
Childeon
Ray Viney
Enphne Monwriest
Maisie
Cowell
Kemehi
Carlow
Gauneil
Parramatta
Dan Gotten
Bodangara School
Geurie Deputation Meets Minister on Local Improvements
A Geurie delegation including the President, Shire Clerk, and Engineer visited Dubbo on December 2 to discuss drainage, water supply, and carnival grounds upgrades. The Minister pledged careful consideration of the requests as another deputation waited in the Town Hall.
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Qay
Geurie
Dubbo
S Spoonce
Gouris
Geurie Food Agia
Texas
Tewan
Swimwine
Dripstone Sees Wheat Stocked at Railway and Local News
The week brings steady rain aiding fruit crops. Mr Black resumes research after illness. Mrs Black's home welcomes a baby. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Stanley Gough on a son. Burrell Creek cricket team wins MM Cup, Althofer scores 38 and takes 4 wickets. notable fielding and bowling by Cashel and McDonnell.
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Ile
Blackter
Taylor
Dubbo
Blackste
Maryvale
Perv Althofer
Peter
Tyehind
Harry Hughes
Ni Pye
V. Cashel
V. McDonnell
Boisterous Rainy Weekend Delays in Mumble District
Last weekend in Mumble the weather was boisterous and rainy with 101 points of rainfall. Since then several sharp showers occurred, Tuesday morning registering six points. Geologists Jones and Booker are surveying and mapping the audiferous country for Government work.
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Jones
Booker
Ule
Ronula Mansford
Orange High School
Tin
Hie Trwal
Gilnt Petersen
Marsiten School
Bathurst
Hone
Weylnoeday
Visit to Arthurville Opens by Minister in Wet Weather
Strong winds and heavy rain disrupted the planned opening of the Little River Bridge by Minister for Public Works Mr Spooner and local representatives. The event proceeded with speeches and afternoon tea at Mr Astle Wilsons, despite the adverse conditions. Harvesting delays and overgrowth are noted, with condolences to Mrs H Barnett of Sydney.
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Muah
Maznasiie
oMera
Liltia River Bridge
Mr. Spooner
Public Works
Mesa Edwards
Knowles
Wykey
Ayling
Jothers
Mavegumife
Wellington
BR. Weston
Piar
Asthue Wilsons
Tits House
H. Barnett
Sydney
Little River
Country Women's Association
Channiey
Jiavents
F Leacher
Edna Andeson
Local notices and community events from Strathfield and Dubbo
Weather and social notes describe a string of showers and rain totals, a block sale decision by the Progress Association, plans for tennis courts and a hall site, swimming highlights featuring Les Lay and N McLeod, a Methodist Church wedding for Miss Nane Howsard and Mr Mick McConnell, and engagements for Mr Tom Sigeridan and Miss Betty McAtamney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeary Snell
Progress Association
Les Lay
Dubbo
Les
Sydney
Bondi and Manly
N. McLeod
Wivie Jost
Hie
Najne Howsard
Mick McConnell
Methodist Church
Strathfield
Tom Sigeridan
Mies
Betty McAtamney
Cupid
Local News Brief on Illness and Upcoming Event
The text notes Mrs Hansford is unwell and hopes for her recovery. It mentions renewed telephone poles and a forthcoming event. Local healers and children look forward to an approaching function arriving soon.
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Hansford
Seni
GOLLAN 140 Points of Rain Unsettled Play
Gollan threatened with unsettled rain as crowds gather for a Stag Lager Day match. Details describe a lively event with players, fans, and a noted innings by an unnamed star. A match against Mong is previewed for Sunday amid excitement and weather concerns. Also mention of Mrs Huevy Boynett death and condolences to the Barnett family.
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Bincelet Meiday
Wiehéa
Paddy Crick
Poparty
Dundee
Gollon
Goolma
Ineal
Gren
Golind
Mong
Mateh
Tubman
Bodangara
George Hallow
Essington
Huevy Boynett
Burrendong Primary Final Results at Burrendone Public School
The Burrendone public school held a primary final. candidates included Jarvery George Rodgers Millie Egan. Weather turned wet with 172 paints of rain and a Sunday night credit meeting decided to spend funds, showing rapid credit uptake and strong country visitor interest for the Xymus holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrendone Public
Dames Jarvery
George Rodgers
Millie Egan
Kemp
Saeta
Uwe
Burrendane
Hiking Trip Through a Distrie Chronicle
A fragmentary dental style travel tale follows a young married couple trekking through rugged countryside. They encounter locals, name a few places including Wellington and Mary Vale, and reflect on trials from rough paths to weather. The couple discusses meals, gear, and plans while noting distant landscapes and cultural encounters.
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Wéstovrl
Bond Tay
Ansious
Wellington
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