Cumnock Farmers Anxiety Over Dry Spell Returns
The article notes a prolonged dry spell in June causing anxiety among farmers and graziers. It recalls a similar year in 1916 with little rain until mid June and a poor subsequent period, impacting road traffic and rural life. Local updates include staff promotions, visits, and military departures affecting Cumnock residents. The theatre listing for Flesh and Fantasy stars Charles Boyer and Barbara Stanwyck, with a supporting feature Gals Incorporated. A draft of pure bred black poll steers from the Geneffe property is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Neville
Leon Errol
Grace McDonald
Cumnock
A. Reynolds
Geneffe
Dry Conditions and Local Losses Report
Sharp cold wind and frosts persist in Burrrendong area as Major Murphy at Budawalla Hospital recovers from a chill. News arrives of the sudden death of Mr Enderby, with sympathy offered to his widow and children. Clarrie, a veteran of the 1914 18 war, remembered for his service and injuries.
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F. P.murphy
Budawalla Hospital
Enderby
Jeffrey
Spring Creek
Wellington
Clarrie
Outlook Promises Hard Winter and Rain Shortfall
Bad outlook for winter months with scant rain recorded despite a promising appearance of showers. Red Cross monthly meeting held Friday afternoon prepared for July sports and a dance. Social notes mention visits and stays by Mendham family, Mrs Hardaker from Orange, Mrs Bevan Davis traveling to Bathurst for a few weeks.
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The
Red Cross
Mendham
Orange
Westella Tennis Match Sets Local Win and Plans
Westella defeated Ballimore 16 to 12 at the Westella courts last Sunday in a friendly match. A tournament is planned for next weekend. Elsie Giddings, daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Giddings of Wetella, passed the A T N A exam and was receiving training at District Hospital Dubbo. Joyce Bird of Rockles left for Sydney for a short holiday. Mrs D Beeley of Greta is back in Wellington Hospital for further treatment.
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Westella
Ballimore
Loal
Elsie
E. P. Giddings
Wetella
A.t.na
Hosital
Dubbo
Joyce Bird
Rockles
Sydney
D. Beeley
4Greta
Wellington Hospital
Spicer's Creek Weather and Local Notices
A report notes a further quarter inch of rain last week with overcast skies and cold westerly winds. Mr H Simmons returns home to Georie after three months in hospital. Mrs Meecham's husband in New Guinea is hospitalised with a bad foot. Elma Stratton returned from Birriwa holidays, while Lorrie Gollan stays with her parents.
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H. Simmons
Georie
Meecham
New Guinea
Elma Stratton
Birriwa
Lorrie Gollan
Ballimore Lodge Holds Annual Meeting and Installations
The Loyal Ballimore Lodge held its annual summons meeting and installation of officers last Saturday. Past Grand Bro. J. Salter served as installing master. New officers include NG Sister H Fitzgerald V G re K Cockerell E Bro A Murray ILP N G Bro R Jenkins Warden Sister V Jenkins guardian Bro Johnson conductor Bro H Woodley. Baltimore tennis players traveled to Westella Sunday and were defeated 16 sets to 12. Mr and Mrs Thomas and family moved to Baltimore as extra railway settler. Mr Na Court fell ill Saturday and was taken to Dubbo by ambulance.
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Ballimore Lodge
J. Salter
H. Fitzgerald
V.G
Re. K. Cockerell
A. Murray
N.G
R. Jenkins
Siter
V. Jenkins
Guardian
Bro
Johnson
H. Woodley
Baltimore
Westella
Thomas
N.a'Court
Dubbo
Georie Race Club Prepares for Next Month Meeting
Members of the Georie race club held a Sunday morning working bee at the carnival grounds to ready for their upcoming meeting next month. Dr. J Whiteley Cohbora Shire President recently spent a week in Sydney attending a Shires Association conference. Many former Gourie residents are in the village, including Miss Betty CloTher of Rozelle on a three week holiday visiting Mgr H Sicard, Mrs Clem Wheeler of Dubbo. Mr Bill Cantrill of Bathurst railway staff visited his parents. Jack Mel ae ee H to Lithrow was a guest of Mr and Mrs P
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Cohbora Shire
J. Whiteley
Sydney
Shires’ Association of
N.S.W
Betty Clother
Rozelle
Mgr
H. Sicard
Clem, Wheeler
Dubbo
Bill Cantrill
Bathurst
S. Cantril
Jack
Stuart Town Old Man's Luck and Local News
In Stuart Town an elderly pensioner found a gold slug valued at £10 to £12 after a midweek shower. Pte Tod Sloane returns on leave to family and friends. Announcements include engagements, a newborn in Windsor, and the death of Mr Geo Evans, a respected local. Weather notes call for rain and quiet weekend with cinema. A draught horse is reported lost after falling into an old digger's hole.
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Mooktrawn
Tod Sloane
Tod
Jean Nichols
Bobby
Suntop
Joe Warn
Stuart Town
Werris Creek
John Mitchell
Farnham
Orange Hospital
Gunner Ron
Syd. Davis
Movkera- Wa
Marion
Glance
Gieraldton
Windsor
M Douglas Bowl
Allan Douglass
Eric Bayliss
Darwin
Colin
A.lf
Dubbo
Geo. Evans
Horsital
Linklater
Cecil Davis
Sdigger
Weekend Visitors and Local Aims Mentioned in Webster
Mrs Lambert of Port Macquarie visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jo Williams in Webster. Nordilean Haanda from Bathurst District Hospital arrives for the weekend to sue her cousin Private Ron Hyde on leave. Ron heads to Kenebri Monday to see his brother Harold. Attar zegin Nagere and to Robes on Sunday night.
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Webster
Mrs. Lambert
Port Macquarie
Jo Williams
Nordilean Haanda
Bathsr+t District Hospital
Ron Hyde
Ron
Kenebri
Harold
Attar Zegin Nagere
Robes
Ambulance dance draws big crowd in Arthurville
A large crowd attended an ambulance dance in the Arthurville hall on Wednesday night with Mr H J Habler the superintendent thanking attendees on behalf of the Ambulance Board. Mrs M Hally won the spot dance with music by the Paramount Orchestra and a supper by loyal ladies. Pre wedding function honored A C W Edna Anderson and Dr D Dunkley with speeches and bouquet presentation. Dor D Tunkley and Mr J. Ders provided music.
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A.C.W
Edna Anderson
D. Dunkley
Betty Giddings
Stan Giddings
Miss Anderson
B. O'Brien
Dunkley
W. O'Brien
T. Baker
Puple
J.ders
Mia. B. Tilbrook
A.C.W Rinna Anderson
Dor. D. Tunkley
Methodist Chorch
Wellington
A. J. Wilton
Sydney
De Witts Pills Promised Quick Kidney Relief
An old advertisement style claim states that backaches from kidney trouble fade after taking De Witts Pills. The text urges readers to read a report and be convinced of the pill’s ability to wake up sluggish kidneys and relieve pain.
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de Witt
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Master Ray
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