Death trap road near Cum—fatal search near The Gap
A car heading to Mocong failed to turn at a blind right angle near Mr C Woodhouse’s residence. The site, dubbed a death trap, has no warning signs and caused major damage to the vehicle. In other news, a search party found Mr Joseph Lewis’s body near The Gap after he failed to return home. Lewis, longtime employee of S J Lee, leaves a widow and two children.
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Mocong
Larras Lee
Jew's Creek Bridge
Latras Lee
Cumarek
Farrington
Joseph Lewis
Molong
Lewis
S. J. Lee
Keen
Moony
George
Queensand
Far West Dance in Ballimore Aids Crippled Children
A successful Far West dance in Ballimore Hall raised 25 pounds for crippled children. Organizer Beryl Curray earned praise for her first effort as guitars arrived from Dubbo and nearby districts. Music by Sci Fleet and Martin, with Stevens as MC. A Sunday tennis match at Ballimore courts ended 10-5 in favor of Ballimore. Local updates include Alan Gillie’s return from leave, discharge news for Yeulley Olen, and birth of Shirley Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Curray. Church of England ball planned for Ballimore Hall on the 7th.
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Ballimore Hall
Misa Beryl Curray
Dubbo
Miss Scifleet
Elong
Martin
Stevens
T. V. Watt
Curray
Meo
Me. D. Curray
Shirley Ann
Balinore Hall
Maryvale Agricultural Bureau Aims for Wellington Conference
Members of the Maryvale Agricultural Bureau and Fire Brigade met for the last month’s gathering. They plan to co operate with district branches to host the district conference at Wellington in late August and seek active participation from all members. Fire Brigade to buy another fire fighting tank and equipment. The springlike weather boosts crops and grass but rain is needed to carry crops into winter. Master Campbell Gregory recovers from a broken arm. Mr J A Philipson and son Wallace return from Sydney after attending the marriage of Brien Philipson and Miss Joyce Austin. Max Bolton suffers a broken leg in an accident at Mr W Baker’s home. Corporal Ball Cousins returns from New Guinea for leave. Mrs Philipson had a fall but recovers.
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Agricultural Bureau
Fire Brigade
Wellington
J. A. Phiipson
Wallace
Syiney
Brien Philipson
Misa Joyce Austin
Sydney
Max Bolton
W. Baker
Corporal Ball Cousins
New Guinea
Bill
Euchareena Wedding Celebrates Union At All Saints Bathurst
A popular couple wed at All Saints Cathedral Bathurst on June 8 in a ceremony conducted by Canon Collins. The bride’s gown featured slipper satin with true lover’s knots, and she wore an embroidered tulle veil lent by Mrs. Percy Bayliss. Violet Richardson served as bridesmaid. Cyril Johnson was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s relatives’ home, with guests announced from Sydney, Orange, Wellington and Dubbo. The couple honeymooned at Katoomba, and gifts included a cheque from Goodyear Co. of Sydney.
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Canon Collins
All Saints
Bathurst
W Richardson
Wattledate
Euchareena
Percy Bayliss
Violet Richardson
Cyril
Sydney
Mrs. N. Mean
Miss Johnson
Orange
Wellington
Dubbo
Goodyear Co
Katoomba
Church card party features sharp play and prizes
GEORIE d G Whiteley and Er Jackson were the top players at the Church of England euchre party held Tuesday afternoon. Mesdames R Field and P Dawson shared praise, K Ryan claimed the most lone hands, Sicard won in fowl, and Mrs Ashton took a dozen apples. Mrs Leo Gulkin and Misses Aileen and Gay Hayden returned from Katoomba. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Percy Dowd Jnr and family, Mr and Mrs K Jackson and infant son of Sydney. Private Ron Hyde, on leave after a fitter’s course in Melbourne, stays with D Hanon. I Ossie O’Connor of Lithgow also visiting. Win Sicard left for Armidale. Mrs Betty Reynolds of Sydney visits her mother Mrs C Reynolds.
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G. Whiteley
Er Jackson
Mesdames
R. Field
P. Dawson
S K. Ryan
Sicard
Ashton
Leo Gulkin
Aileen
Gay Hayden
Katoomba
Friay
Percy Dowd
K. Jackon
Sydney
Ron Hyde
Melbourne
D. Hannon
Vilage
I. Ossie O'Connor
Lithgow
Mia
Win Sicard
Spicer's Creek Patriotic Ball Planned for July
A meeting at Budga jong last Wednesday finalized plans for a patriotic ball to be held at Budgajong woolshed early in July. Mrs For and her children, guests of Mr and Mrs Stockwell, returned home from a district holiday. Joe Reid fell ill and was taken to Wellington for medical care. W Davis injured a small bone in his foot and uses crutches. Several promising men died last week, and there was no rain.
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Budgajong
W. Davis
It Ain’t Hay and Short Subjects Play Bill
The current program features Tello Star in It Ain’t Hay with a strong run of short subjects. Dry weather slows crops on dry land while wet land shows crop progress though signs of insufficient rain remain a concern for growers.
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Tello
Fashion's Mount Plane Lands Residents Excited
A plane circled and landed on Nsat drawing local attention on Friday. Some residents watched from nearby viewpoints while others arrived beforehand. The week saw mostly fine weather with light showers Friday morning totaling about 9 points of rain, and an additional inch was hoped to aid grass growth.
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Nsat
Miss Millie Quirk Visits Redbank During Holiday Weekend
Wood spent the holiday week end with the latter s parents at the post office. Miss Millie Quirk of Orange spent the week end with her parents at Redbank.
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Wood
Millie Quirk
Orange
Redbank
Weather Strikes With Light Rain And Illness Amid Updates
Sunday afternoon brought a light shower as residents note cooler weather and a small rainfall. Ron Hansford of the ALF left Tuesday night to rejoin his unit. Mrs. Bede Sullivan is home from hospital after a recent illness. Dueck sought medical care for a sore eye and is currently in Orange with Mrs. Duck. Mr. G. Housler is off work. baking responsibilities fell to Mr. S. Bagley. Mrs. Steins contracted the flu but is improving. Haymaking continues as several stacks have been baled.
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Ron Hansford
The
ALF
Bede Sullivan
Dueck
Duck
Orange
G. Housler
S. Bagley
Steins
Delphinium Pacific Giants Described in Coast Cultivar
A remarkable delphinium strain raised on the Pacific Coast of America features huge blue flowers 24 to 34 inches in diameter, symmetrically on balanced spikes bred for balance and grace. Postage paid on 72 packets.
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Pacific
America
P L C Shepherd and Son Pty Ltd Address Listing
P L C Shepherd and Son Pty Ltd operates from 10 Clarence Street Sydney with postal box 36085 GP Sydney. The entry lists corporate name and contact mailbox details for the firm.
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P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Pty. Ltd
Clarence Street
Sydney
G.P.Q
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Cumnock
MR. J. Lewis
Mr. Pillans
Betty
Margaret
J. Poole
Commercial Bank
Mise Eree Downey
Albert
Keith Doolan
Frankstown
Victoria
H. Murray
Homewood
Gordon
Alite School
Jathurst
Ballimore
Balimore Courts
Hank Rs
M. G Mis. Mines
Cook
Gillie
M. Coffee
B. Gleeson
A. McGuire
LAC
Alan Gillie
Spenking
Hie
View Dee
Maryvale
Campbell Gregory
A.C. Claude Hubbard
Eade
Thomas Trudgett
T. Trudgett
Back Creek
Douglas
Olive
Allen
Duglas
RAAF
W. Linklater
Raymond
Pinecliffe
Short
Georie
Spicer
Fashion’s Mount
Mumbil
JAS
Walter Trevenar
Sargeem
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