Council to lodge complaint over blocked Burrendong Dam road
Macquarie Shire Council will complain to a major Sydney carrier for drivers of heavily loaded semi-trailers refusing to let cars pass on the Burrendong Dam road, causing delays to motorists. The firm may be blamed for any bridge damage. police guidance says drivers must pull over if possible.
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Macquarie Shire Council
Sydney
Burrendong Dam
J. F. A. Bode
Bode
B. King
Wool Sale Shows Firm Merino Values In Large NSW Offering
Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited lists 3163 bales of wool drawn from New England to Monaro regions. Merino prices hold firm at peak last week, crossbreds and comebacks up about 5 percent amid strong UK and Continental demand. standout bales include noted brands and crossbred lots with varied bulk.
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Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited
New England
Monaro
Peelwood
D. G. Clements and Son
Bigga
George King
Binda
J. W. Burgess
Gunning
Chudleigh
D. H. Picker
A. Higgs
Cowra
Tech
Howard Carr
Kerr's Creek
W. Noble
Parkes
Com
J.B. Dicks
Gilgandra
Comeback
Corriedale
C. Hills
Crookwell
Catholic Euchre Party Brings Trophies to Local Winners
The Catholic Guild euchre party on Tuesday drew a large crowd with trophies awarded to Mrs R Graham and J Fogarty for first place while Mesdames K Jackson and T McChulre claimed second, and Miss K Ryan won lone hands. Younger Set gathering featured games and cards despite cold weather. Personal notes include Harold Hannon visiting from Cowra, Mrs John Gibson and daughter Robyn returning from Annandale, and Judith Hyde celebrating her first birthday. Tom Kelly entered Dubbo Hospital for further treatment.
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Metdames R. Graham
J. Fogarty
K. Jackson
T. McChulre
K. Ryan
Dick Paxton
Hermis
Harold Hannon
Cowra
Bathurst
John Gibson
Robyn
Annandale
Leo Culkin
Express
Ron Hyde
Judith
Ashfield
D. Hannon
Tom Kelly
Dubbo Hospital
Winter Cold and Snow Touch Spicer's Creek District
Winter arrived with a harsh spread in Spicer's Creek where Friday night and Saturday morning brought a light snowfall. The ground held snow until about 11 am with 42 points of rain for the day and intermittent heavy westward snow. Residents report snowmen at Gunne walderie and Amargaree and describe a bitter, prolonged cold spell. Local families, including Mr and Mrs K Masters of Fernleigh, traveled to Sydney for ram sales, purchasing nine rams, while Claude Mason of Westwood also attended. J Hughes of Pinetree and family visited relatives at Tooraweenab in a new car, marking a quiet weekend locally.
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Spicer's Creek
K. Masters
Fernleigh
Sydney
Natalie
Abbotsleigh
Wahtoonga
Ronald
Masters
Ram Sales
Sixty Points of Rain and Local Footnote Events
Sixty points of rain were recorded last Saturday followed by a cold spell. Mumba tennis teams met River and Gum Flat on the weekend, losing both matches by narrow margins. Metal screenings for bitumen surface near Burrendong Dam are stacked for warmer weather. Elaine Smith marked her tenth birthday with a Saturday party attended by many children and a surprise party for Miss Pat Lowe of Wellington welcomed by about thirty adults.
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Burrendong
Elaine Smith
Pat Lowe
Wellington
Outstanding results at the Co op sales event
Farmers and Grasiers Co op Ltd reported sales on Monday May 30 featuring P R Cosier and Son Curra Creek with prizes including AAAE 80id C Penfold Georie OBE and 50d MOM. A cheerful program highlighted a colourful Macquarie show with dates for A Date With Judy and early booking urged.
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Co. Ltd
P. R. Cosier and Son
Curra Creek
Penfold, Georie
OBE
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Wool Report
R. Smith
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Dubbo Freezing Co. Pty. Ltd
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A. E
Smith Bros
R. Hitchen
Swift
Simpson ST
J. E. Veech
Beat Logue
Georie
Catholic Euchre Party
Spicer
Macquarie Sat
Mon
Judy
Cassidy
E. Collins
Seppings &Lee, Montefic
Queen Street
Times
J .A. Preston
UN & OY
Warne ST
the Farmers & Graziers
TWF Farmers and Graziers
Cooperative Grain Insurance and Co. Ltd
Steck & Agente
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