Tragic drowning in Loombah claims Frederick Steinhaur
In Loombah Creek Frederick Steinhaur aged about 16 or 17 was found drowned after a swim with a companion. An inquest led by Acting Coroner K J Abernethy heard testimonies from Wat Wenban and Frank Ward who assisted in the search, with doctors concluding death from drowning. The deceased, a non-swimmer, had been urged to swim with supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ ‘Smas
Cumnock
Frederick Stein‘aur
Loombah
Sage Bruce
K. J. Abernethy
J. Sykes
Petey John Steinhaur
Denton
Freddie
Weaban
Atempts
Wenban
Frank Ward
Fred
Mlulloolof
William Walter Wenban
Loonmboh
Thast
AL & Paw
Jereek
James Gruen
Miss Bruce
Lewer
Altice Kathleen Bruce
Drowning at Loombah Becomes Coroner Verdict
In Wellington District News Loombah, Frederick Joseph William Steinhaur was accidentally drowned while bathing on 13 December 1024. Witnesses described search efforts by Wenban Steinhaur and others, with Dr Gruen pronouncing death an hour after notification. The report notes friendly relations with Wenban and includes local community items about a farm purchase and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loombah
William Wenban
Fred
Hilda Kearney
George Seymour
Wenban
Steinhaur
Frank Ward
Gruen
Frederick Joseph William Steinhaur
Loombahh
Grain Receipts Rise as Silos Expand and Local Notices
Over the past week 37 846 bags were received, with 30 608 into silos and 7 017 by truck leaving 216 in sheds. Silos aid farmers though racing capacity prompts tracking-out. Also noted are visits by E. S. Simpson, Sabbath School services at Union Church Couric, butcher shop opening by G. F. Payne, and a NSW water conservation update urging consideration of weirs under the Water Act 1922 and potential Trusts for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Dubbo
A. McDonald
Macquarie
Union Church
Couric
T. K. Taylor
Commandant Evans
Salvation Army
Wellington
C. G. Taylor
Evans
G. F. Payne
New Settlers’ League
Sydney
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
New South Wales
Plague of grasshoppers hits Stuart Town district
In a week of hoppers sweeping through the district crops suffer with oats and wheat losses noted. Farmers push harvest, seek silo extensions, and condemn wheat pool threats. Boxing night ambulance fundraiser planned, local cricket results, and community thanks amid town cleanup efforts.
Fashion’s Mount and Local Council News
Mr Charlie Campbell is elected president of the Macquarie Shire Council, promising prudent expenditure under his leadership. The late Mr A Fuller is praised for his long service. A light railway survey between Mumbi and Burrandong dam site is completed. Wheat bag shortages trouble farmers. Campbell Bros. sheep bridge replacement aids upcoming shearing. A phone call reports Mrs E Masling’s appendicitis operation near Orange with no consciousness recovery yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Campbell
A. Fuller
Macquarie
Mumbii
Burrandong
Messrs
Campbell Bros
Orange
Geo Collins
E. Masling
Commoners Roll Revision in Stuart Town
Xmas warmth continues with a sunny week and the hottest day yet. A Saturday meeting at Stibbard's addressed revising the Commoners Roll, drawing a good turnout but limited broad interest. Trustees election in January may spark sharp debate among residents losing votes and access to common rights.
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Stibbard's
Grasshopper Pest Warns of Future Damage and Harvest Delays
In Walmer residents warn of a grasshopper infestation leaving millions of eggs and urge community action to prevent future drought-like damage. Harvesting slows due to rain while a weightbridge clerk from Sydney arrives and soon departs for his wife’s critical illness.
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Ugg
Bydney
Mar.das. Taylor
Goonoo
Theying
Sydney
Weather swings from heat to rain hinder harvests
Over the past week the area endured hot days with temperatures hitting 103 degrees, then showers from the northwest followed by heavy rain until midday. A southerly wind cooled conditions, with harvesting resuming on fine days. Chaff cutters at Reinhard Bros move loads to town daily as lucerne mowing advances. Mr a Beckett buys a lucerne mower improving efficiency. other growers may follow. A local bachelor shelters from the sun with an umbrella while sowing seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhard Bros
a'Beckett
Harvest Returns and Local News From Suntop
Miss Grace Toynton has returned home from Dudley private hospital Orange after eye surgery and stays with her sister Mrs. Fred R Giddings. Harvesting progresses well with cool weather and good crop yields though crows devastate stored wheat. Charlie O’Brien recovers from a harvester accident, likely to leave hospital soon. Mrs Thos Bestwick remains in a Wellington private hospital. Roads are busy with wheat haulage to Arthurville station and many travelers in town, while the days see many workers moving by motor car or bike. Young harvesters come from other districts drawn by West’s wealth and plan to return after busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brown
Frank Gleeson
Wellington
Brown
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
Artie Lawson
Orange
O.K
Granny Warn
Stuart Town
Edward West
West
Mr. West
Shire Council
Weat
Stoney
Stockyard
Mesara Mills
Lawson
Grace Toynton
Dudley
Fred R. Giddings
Charlie O'Brien
Newton
Thos
Bestwick
Arthurville
Dripstone Harvesting Advances Amid Mixed Wheat Returns
Weather largely ideal for harvesting with some late crops ripening slowly and a showery Monday dropping twenty points of rain. Rail bulk-wheat trucks cut costs on bags while early crops faced frosts. maize promising and Apiaries inspector praising Mr. Ted May’s bees. Dripstone Public School closed for Christmas with prizes awarded to Ena Richardson, Ellice Quain, Victor Cashel, and Keith Collett. Keith Collett won a spelling contest.
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Railway Department
Apiaries
Ted May
Ted
Dripstone
Ena Richardson
Ellice Quain
Victor Cashel
Keith Collett
Nida Richardson
Lionel Cashel
Ronnie Cronin
Merle Quain
Isabel Althofer
James Quain
Hazel Gavin
Gordon Quain
Class I awards and tea honor infant birth day
Pat McMillen 1 and Peter Althofer 2 led Class I events while Doris Offner won first prize for needlework. Mrs Collett hosted an afternoon tea for her infant daughter’s birthday. children departed full of holiday anticipation as Mr and Mrs Collett planned a morning car trip to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
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Pat McMillen
Peter Althofer
Doris Offner
Collett
Mrs. Collett
Newcastle
Lake Macquarie
All a Mistake and Community Fest Boosts Local Funds
Yeoval reports a full house for the Dramatic Company comedy All a Mistake with strong Glee Club support and a post show dance. Proceeds exceed £20 with half directed to Church of England funds. Farming notes mention honey production by Armstrongs and harvest updates amid recent rain. Telephone line work expands with Baldry Bournewood lines and 20 new subscribers at the local exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
S. G. Elliott
Old Joe
Ethel Munro
Church of England
F. J. Armstrong
Honeytown
Armstrong Brothers
Little River
James Rowley
Whadrilla
M. Polatsek
Summer Like This One At Bodangora
A local Bodangora column notes unusually mild midsummer weather with only a few hot days and light rain to halt crop work. Upcoming events include a Christmas tree social at Mechanics Hall led by Mr Gardiner and several ladies. An incident injures Constable Elliott while opening a bag of chaff.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Mra Maconochie
Glen Mitchell
Sydney
Elliott
Wellington area notes and local happenings
A column of local items reports a deep hand wound from an accident, illnesses including Dr. Ross and Hal Regan, holidays for schools, horse losses from wheat, the death of Leslie Cavanagh after a horse injury, travel plans for Mrs. W Inwood, health improvements for Mrs. Logue, and a railway approval but limited Wellington benefit. Also notes a busy Boxing Night dance, weather, mailman health, fishing trips, car purchases, wheat carting, and motor lorry popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
D. Ross
Hal Regan
Hal
J. Reid
Lincoln
Leslie Cavanagh
W. Logue
Jawbone
Cobborn
Dick Street
Thorby
M.L.A
Maryvale-Gulgong Sandy Hoallow-Port Stephens
Public Works Committee
Welly
M. Whittaker
Ken Newell
Gentle's Morocco Wallets Promote Old Town Industry
Two Fiat 5 seater cars offered for delivery at £450 and £240 respectively. George Oakes' Blue Bird Refreshment Room on Lee Street promotes Western ice cream and local industry. C J Shakespeare is listed as the local agent and showroom inspections are encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oakes
Blue Bird
Lee Street
Fiat
C. J. Shakespeare
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NEWS
Wellington District News
George Sullivan
Eller‘slie
Peak Hill
Geo. E. Gee
School of Arts
China
Japan
Home Missions
Toin
Georie
Bournewood
Co-operative
Yeoval
Voluntary Wheat Pool Committee
Wheat Pool Committee
Walmer
Bodangora
Morocco
T.T
E. A. Fulton
E. A. Falton
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