Cumnock Personalities Reflect Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs K B Bruce return from honeymoon and stay with Mrs Bruce while home renovations proceed. Mr W Merriman of Bathurst visits during test weekend. Infant son of Mr and Mrs JW Erickson of Cumnock dies after birth despite care. Mrs Erickson is daughter of Mr P McCormack who is receiving hand treatment in Sydney. Mr P Reddan reportedly disposes of his Cumnock business and may leave town. News of Paddy Astill’s death shocks friends. he spent most of his life in Cumnock with a wide circle of friends.
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Bruce
Nyrangle
W. Merriman
Bathurst
J. L. Merriman
Justine Parkes Hospital
JW. Erickson
Cumnock
Locals Win Football At Cummock Ground
The unbeaten Wests of Orange faced Cummock on their ground last Saturday. Cummock led 5-0 at half time and extended to 6-0 early in the second half before Wests replied to make it 6-1. Orange missed chances from two direct kicks in front of goal as Cummock continued to press.
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Orange
Wests” of Orange
Cummock
Cumnock Ted
Cummonk
Wests
Ieck
Cum- Nock
Poll results and absentee voting at Cumnock polling booth
In Cumnock the polling day proceeded quietly with Leo Sexton as returning officer and Mrs Ri Downey as poll clerk. Results showed Medcals 152 Robertson 105 Road 98 Mrs Roberts 3 In formal 2. Voters near Mudgee and Orange boundaries faced absentee voting due to boundary changes.
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Cumnock
Leo Sexton
Ri. Downey
Sexton
Medcals
Robertson
Road
Roberts
Mudgee
Orange
Gurmock
Convent Hall Planned by Cumnock Parishioners
At a parish meeting in Cumnock the Catholic community set August for a Convent Hall event. Secretary Miss Colleen Hopper will lead a young committee planning a debutante presentation to make the function outstanding.
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Cumnock
Actust
Sheyance
Colleen Hopper
Hor
Further Delay in Sowing Due to Wet Weather
Heavy rains at Cumnock last Thursday and Friday slowed sowing operations across farms. Some farmers left land fallow to avoid risk. Ongoing rain raises fears of footrot in sheep, though no major outbreak yet. Flooding closed roads, with entries from Cumnock blocked. The Yullundry crossing halted traffic for two days affecting Yeoval route.
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Cumnock
Yullundry Crossing
Great Poppormin Cure
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss a Diamond gem and a royal diadem with references to a priceless petceless gem and a remedy for coughs and colds. The readable parts suggest a historic advertisement or medicinal claim titled Great Poppormin Cure.
Diggers Ball a Social and Financial Success at Centre
The annual Diggers Ball drew 300 dancers despite poor weather. Miss Tilbrook’s orchestra played as £118 was raised at the Amor. Decorations included streamers and war badges. A postball repast was praised as the best in years. A juvenile euchre party and Monte Carlo dances also drew crowds with several prizewinners named. The Parents and Citizens Association held a stall raising over £10 at the polling booth. Members and helpers are praised for the event’s success.
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Miss Tilbrook
Amor
Beryl Whiteley
Blaine Johnson
Elvie Hyde
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Geurle
Giddings
Tsobelle Morley
Markingsle
Lithgow
W. McGuire
Haselitiist
Coledale
Jim Davidson
Col. Pearson
Brisbane
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T."sicard
R. Davies
Dubbo Hospital
Betty Evans
Coonamble
Graham
Baltimore
Wuuiuman
Campbella
Euchareena
Buza
Crerything
Wolseley Shearing
Buzacott
Ilacak Motors
Tnunath
Dalston
Home Appaianges
Buzacgtt Wolseley Pty. Ltd
Market Street
Sydney
Wellington
Ordaon
Muthalia
Wellington Motors
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