Vandalism at Rygate Park Prompts Council Action
A Wellington reader urges the Council to enforce protection of Rygate Park where two fishermen cut into a pepper tree during a cricket match. Alderman Morley intervened to halt the damage, raising questions about the lease hold by the Cricket Association and whether the Council should cancel or modify the arrangement to protect ratepayers’ interests.
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Rygate Park
Cricket Association
Thin Park
Suchin
Ald. Morley
Xmas Holiday Postal Arrangements Noted
The notice outlines Xmas Holiday observances with closure on Xmas Day December 25 and Boxing Day December 26 opening 9 to 10 am, town delivery normal, no bank business on December 25 and January 1 1929, dispatch of country mail continues, parcels and registered letters close at 5 pm with a 5 30 pm late fee.
Wool Market Closes Firm In Australia Market Report
The year's final wool sale described as fitting after 7049 bales were put forward from NSW and Queensland districts including Upper Hunter and Barraba. Yorkshire and French wools showed activity while overall prices held near season highs. Auctions resume January 14 in Sydney with planned sales through February and March.
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Fartpern and Gresters’ Co-operative Co
Hynler
Barraba
Yorkshire
Brisbane
Sydney
Jdid
Bity
Pinlands
Murrurundi
Ewes
Wethers
Reg Capel
Myratia
AAA
Jans
Auction Notice for Mr James Long's Stock and Furniture
Friday January Friday Uth January. Ac James Long the whole of his stock plant and furniture etc. Fuller particulars in later issue.
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Suntop
Peter Swannell
Fuller
Uth
James Long
Fred Bennison
Montefiorea and
Ford Streets
Fred Nickel
Comahella
Maryvale
D. Toynton
McKay Howler
McKay Harvester
Maxtey
McCormick
McKay
M.B
A. Wilkins & CO
Sale Yeoval
W. Merriman
Yeoval
Leo Miller
Leo. F. Miller
A Christmas Reminder from Grenfell to Wallington
Samuel writes a nostalgic Christmas message set in Grenfell and Wallington noting Henry Lawson’s birthplace. He describes the Tittle stone obelisk, the grass grown hills, and towns grown into wheat and sheep centers. He fondly wishes a happy New Year and hopes Mount Arthur moons remain a homely setting for the West.
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Grenfell
Henry Lawson
Mount Arthur
Wallington
Elong
The Green Trees of Elong Poem Fragments
Fragmented verse extols green trees of Elong standing around wed township. Vivid imagery links trees to beauty, birds, dawn, sunlight, and moonlight, praising their grace and preserving sacred groves for future generations.
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Elong
Talbrogar
Bos
Anne Og
Britain Faces Rapid Local Government Reforms Says Report
An analysis notes Britain is undergoing swift changes in local government, with shifts in power and funding. It highlights burdens on poor relief, housing, childcare, and unemployment, and mentions limited parliamentary support for reform efforts amid fiscal strain and evolving governance.
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Grost Batata
Chasen
Vnder
Australis
Ulsanup
Werlett
Cornella
Great Britain
Panpoates Sa
Britain
England Nine Draw With Newcastle In Rusty Terms
A cricket match between Newcastle and the English Eleven ended in a draw as both sides failed to reach decisive totals. Shore and H. R. faced difficulties in fielding and bowling, while Larrwood led the English batting with a top score of 502. The Arthurville versus Bindel Club game at Rygate Park saw Arthurville win with H. Davin top scoring 60 and Rotton taking three Bindels wickets while Bassett claimed six.
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Newcastle
Tebe
Matsh
BR. H
Srong
Bev
Tune
England
Larwood
Hobbs
Ratcliffe
Hammond
Arthurville
Bindeil
Rygate Park
H. Davin
D. Ont der
V. Barnett
B. Cronin
Barnett
Hotton
Bindens
Rotton
Bardott
Bassett
J. Cox
Basti
G. Patrick
Davin
Bamets
Randwick Summer racing carnival opens with long-odds wins
Randwick hosts the opening day in fine weather with four winners at 20 to 1. Reonul Habsshon Karama led the Villiers Stakes. Morimond Vio Solo Firbolg won December Nursery Handicap. Gresnsil Sweet Oration Radiant Orb took the Trial Handicap. Fondant Kayalli Donald won the Holiday Handicap with bold riders Hauter and Cameron noted for multiple mounts.
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Randwick
Sydney
Aj.c
King Elysian
Rea Lad
Papegui
Wine Mer
Reonul
Habsshon
Karama
Morimond
Vio Solo
Firbolg
Winener
Gresnsil
Sweet Oration
Radiant Orb
Gesto
Lord Romeo
Sir Tarsia
Fondant
Kayalli
Donald
Herds
Hustler
Bollinger
Making the Citizens: a muted note of state hopes
Fragmented text outlines a civic message with references to citizens, state aims, and a ceremonial tone. Names, places, dates, and clear events are unreadable, yielding a faint sense of public exhortation without verifiable specifics. No concrete actions or outcomes can be established from the legible portions.
Small Goods Watch Report In Ootee Incident
A brief item notes a small goods watch followed by a terse update from Sn Guede Zr sua one. The report mentions an unclear sequence of events and a singular remark from a local source, with no further details available.
Transfer of Cohatable Elliott to Tuena shocks district
District news notes the transfer of Constable Elliott to Tuena after nine years of service. His wife Mrs Elliott is expected to bolster social and charitable life at the new district. A Boxing Night presentation will honor the couple. The successor’s name is not yet announced. Also mentions Magee's Sydney visit, Bodangora weather, and local expenditure plans for Bodangora Cooma.
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Bodangoratt
Elliott
T. J Mages
Miss Magee
Sydney
J. J. Phillipson
Grand View
Maryvale
Victoria
Bodangers Comoa
W. Montgomery
H. Hunt
Christmas Snowball Plans and Local Notices in Cundumb Hall
The letter notes wheat in paddocks and rabbits prospering amid drought, warns water scarcity as the main risk, and mentions muddy dams. It invites a New Year Eve dance at Cundumb Hall with MC H F Owens and musician C Rotter, promising jig exhibitions by Arrow. Prices cited: Indies 2/ and goat 3/ with a social note about costs.
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Cundum
Bul Hall
H. F. Owens
C. Rotter
W. Drennanning
Old Arrow
King’s health improves amid cautious optimism
Latest reports say the king’s health is steadily improving and he shows signs of remaining strength. He spent an easy Saturday and slept well. doctors note continued improvement and relief of public anxiety as the nation watches developments.
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Progres
Crete
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