We regret to report that late on Friday evening of last week, Mrs. J. Buckley, senr., had the misfortune to fall and again sever the tissues of her right thigh which she fractured about eight months ago. The patient was removed to the local hospital, where, despite her weight of years, she is doing remarkably well.
From their lease No. 3 south on Thomas’ line at Belimbla, Latty and Sutherland have crushed, at the Nerrigundah battery, 14 tons of stone for a yield of 37½ ozs. of gold over the plates. Their shaft is down 16 feet and the reef is 6ft wide at the bottom. Mr. Thomson is on good stone in the adjoining claim. From Wagonga, Mr. W. G. Cowdroy is having a trial crushing of 20 tons brought to Nerrigundah for treatment. This is from a big felsite lode on Mr. H. O. T. Cowdroy’s farm.
Through systematic organisation 335 residents recorded their vote at the election to fill two vacancies on the Moruya Park Trust. Mr. J. E. Hawdon acted as returning officer, and Messrs. H. P. Jeffery and W. Morrison as poll clerks. Following are the figures: – Hansen, J. – 166; King, J. J. – 133; Ryan, S. – 94; Milne, J. R. – 92; Constable, G. – 73; Crapp, W. – 66; Flood, T. – 44; Informal – 2; Total 670. Messrs. J. Hansen and J. J. King were thereby declared elected.
Miss Thelma Cheesman met with a very painful accident on Wednesday morning. Her pony got some weeds stuck in the upper part of the jaw, and in trying to dislodge the substance, Miss Cheesman had the nail completely torn from one of her fingers through getting it caught in the animal’s tooth.
On Monday night a fire broke out at the residence of Mrs. Brice, senr., Wagonga. “The Times” was an old landmark, and owned by Mr. Alfred Brice. All furniture and effects were lost. It is understood that the loss was partly covered by insurance. Good work by the few fire-fighters available effected a good save of an enjoyable semi-detached cottage.
At Granite Town, the long discussed Co-operative store has at last begun to make an appearance. It is being built on the southern slope of the village adjacent to the bachelors’ quarters. The people are eagerly awaiting the opportunity of reaping the benefits expected to be afforded by the Malabar Co-op Society.
AMUSU THEATRE. Special attraction, Colleen Moore in THE DESERT FLOWER, with all star cast. It’s a thrill, a surprise, and a knock-out, all fun, a real fire cracker. Also, Pete Morrison in ALWAYS RIDIN’ TO WIN, a real western feature. Also, comedy, KILLING TIME
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