Wellington jockey Hugh Hughes Dies in Sydney at ?
Wellington born Hugh Simeon Hughes known as Duck Hughes and a former leading Sydney jockey died in Sydney aged ? He rode for Bob Mead and later Bob Skelton stables and secured notable rides including Gilltown in the Mooney Valley Cup. He was buried at Botany cemetery after a service. Relatives in Wellington district included his sister Alice and Mr and Mrs W Hughes of Dripstone.
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Wellington
Hugh Simeon
Duck
Duck” Hughes
H. 8. Hughes
Hughes Senr
Hugh
Arthur Connell
Lee Street
Bob Mead Stable
AJC
Pony Courses
Hughes
Mead
Bob Skelton
Sydney
Gilltown
Mudgee
Theme
Botany Cemetery
Alice
W. Hughes
Dripstone
Wellington Council Reviews Grand Hotel Plans and Gas Needs
Sydney architect to inspect the Grand Hotel for improvements at owner L K Plasto's request. Council discussed eyesore frontage and dangerous sections, with Mr Plasto seeking permission to rebuild but refuted. A visit by the architect will occur and recommendations will be reported. Also, Hospital Board requests more gas to operate ironing and drying equipment, with cost sharing by Hospitals Commission to be confirmed. Council to reply after Commission ruling. Increase in Baths charges proposed by Wellington Amateur Swimming Club, with new rates to be considered.
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Sydney
Wellington
L. K. Plasto
Plasto
Sanitary rate set to fund footpath and safety measures
Cumnock News notes a 1/6 per service sanitary rate aims to raise funds for sealing the footpath surface. Urgent actions include placing silent cops at Obley and McLachlan Streets and an intersection sign near the Royal Hotel. Mr Hopper cites near accidents and seeks road repairs toward his residence. council engineer to review. Additional items cover road from the bridge in Obley Street to local school residence and Catholic Church, tree topping, and street repairs.
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Obley and
McLachlan
Royal Hotel
Hopper
Council
Obley Street
Storm Rain Yields Seventy Points At Post Office Field
A heavy Thursday week storm swept Cum nock with intense rain but short duration. Sixty points were registered at the local post office. Wheat harvests are in full swing across the district with heavy, good quality yields and silos likely to fill this week.
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Cumnock
P.O
Cumnock Personal News and Local Elections
Rev Father Searson returned to Melbourne after a Ireland visit and will proceed to Sydney this week. Mr K Prendergast of Forbes formerly of Cumnock is recovering from an operation after swallowing a dental plate. Sisters of St Josephs Convent left for Perthville for Christmas vacation. Polling day in Cumnock was quiet with counting finishing about 2 am. Mr M Dwyer returned from Sydney, and Mr James Dwyer shows signs of improvement in health.
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Father Searson
Ireland
Melbourne
Sydney
K. Prendergast
Forbes
Cumnock
Wellington
Prendergast
Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent
Perthville
L. J. Sexton
L. Downey
M. Dwyer
James Dwyer
Jas. Dwyer
Portable Sewing Machines for Rent by J. T. Ryan
New portable electric and treadle sewing machines available for rent by local agent J. T. Ryan. Readies Singer Sewage Machine C2 8.A. at 68amie Bt Wellington for rental inquiries and demonstrations.
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Comendiate
J. T. Ryan
Sewag Machine
Wellington
Trespass Warning At Narima Estate Cited For Prosecution
A fragment notes that any person found trespassing at Narima Estate will be prosecuted. The terse warning emphasizes strict enforcement and legal action for intruders.
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Pata
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Grand Hotel
Cumnock News
Cumnock Personals
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Kayser
S.m
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