Chief of Andrews & Sons crafts quirky headstone tale
A Sydney newspaper column recalls Harold Andrews of Andrews & Sons Monuments with stories from his firm. It recounts odd client requests, a 49 year old mausoleum order for John Frazer, and debates over foundation stones plus a loving jab at local customs. The column notes Muller’s Arnhem Land journey and a mock clash over communism debates involving Father Ryan and Gollan.
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Monumental Masons
Harold Andrews
John Frazer
Job Woud
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Frazer
Bridge Street
Clive Evatt
Maxie
J. Chiven
Sydney
Mins Muller
Commonwealth
Arnhem Land
Pather
P. J. Ryan
Gollan
Albury High School
Kelton
Father Ryan
Albury
Sydney Town Hall
Uncle Joe
Sydney Kremlin
Ryan
Bank cave photo finish stirs debate in distant column
A chaotic column from Albury skewers court judgments and officials, noting the Chief Justice leaning Commonwealthward while lampooning state politics and public figures. It highlights lottery winners Harry Brukarz and Toowoomba figures, retirement of federation secretary D Lever, and local crime and labor unrest with sharp satire.
Diversion of Our Water Sparks Public Fear in District
Gloucester advocates warn the government plans to divert Barrington River headwaters into the Hunter, risking severe impact on residents, farmers, and businesses. The Premier’s stated reasons involve dam construction delays and manpower shortages, while locals push for a full survey to maximize water use and oppose any diversion.
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Australia
USA
Thisa
Mellirr
Coal Board
NSW Country Party
Go Meg
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Greg
MacGue
Alcaielis
Gloucester
Barrington
McGirr
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A. McKae
Glen Bawn
Hunter
McHae
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McRae
Wingham
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Manning
Asit
Harrington
Hunter River
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Gloucestershire Council
Gloucester Pln
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JG Wilkow
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Connel
Gioureter
Hunter Fir Chi
Meltae Ead
Hunter Valles
Dan Watt
Eferta
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Department of Agriculture
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Cambridge University
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