The Gundagai Independent from Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia (2024)

the the THE GUNDAGAI INDEPENDENT MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1936 ABOUT PEOPLE At present a patient in the Gundagai Hospital is Mrs. Lachlan Turner, of Tumblong. Mr. N. W.

Holman, manager of the Gundagai branch of Dalgety Co. has been appointed manager at Cootamundra. Mr. Charles Gardiner takes over the managerial office at Gundagai. Mr.

Geo. Windred, of the local post office, was successful in the recent postal examination which enables him to take the position of senior postal clerk. Mr. Clive Painter, titter at the loco. shops, Harden, got a piece of steel in his left.

eye when at work last week The splinter was removed by Dr. Hegzacor at Harden hospital and no ill effects are feared, The splinter penetrated the white of the eye, and luckily just missed the sight. Miss Enid Hines, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.

J. Hines, of Simpson street, Tumut, has been appointed to the position of telephonist at Gundagai, folowing the recently conducted examination. Mr. L. Barlow, teller of the Yass Bank of N.S.W., has received notifi: cation of his transfer to Cootamundra, which will take effect in about weeks' time.

Mr. and Mrs. Bar. tow have been in Yass for 31 years and during that time have made many friends. Mr.

Barlow, who is a good golfer, and has been a popular member of the Yass Club will be missed on the Yass links. His successor will be Mr. G. L. Hawke, from Manly.

A wedding of considerable interest to Riverina people was celebrated on Saturday, August 8, at 6.30 p.m., at St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Rose Bay, when Miss Naomi Eugene Shaw, only daughter of the late. Mr. and Mrs. G.

Shaw. of Hay, N.S.W., was married to Mr. Edward George Boyton, youngest son of the late Mr. G. Boyton and Mrs.

Boyton, of Yass. The marriage was performed by the Rev. Fr. P. O'Regan.

Leaving on Thursday night's train for Sydney is Miss Holly Argaet, of South Gundagai. Miss Argaet, who has been ordered away by her doctor, will enter Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on 24th to undergo an operation. The death occurred on Monday last at her daughter's residence, Elderslie (Camden), or David imus, of Maldon (late of Camden), mother of Mr. Carl Asimus, of Mt Horeb, at the age of 66 years. Mrs.

Asimus is also survived by her husband, another son and three daughters. Mr. Asimus had but recently returned from seeing his mother who has been ill for some time, but who died rather suddenly in the end, and he left again on receipt of the sad in telligence. The funeral took place on Tuesday in the C. of E.

portion of the Cobbity cemetery. The Rev. Taylor. Methodist minister in charge at Junee, will conduct an illustrated lantern lecture in the Methodist Church, next Wednesday, 19th at 7.30 p.m. Rev.

Taylor's lecture, combined with the pictures he will show in connection with his Home Mission experiences, should be very interesting. Says the Wingham the death of Mr. J. Sullivan, the Country Press of N.S.W. has lost one of its stalwarts.

The late Mr. Sullivan was proprietr of the Cowra and had owned various other country and suburban als in his day. He stared his journalistic career under the late Augustus Miller, M.L.A., on the Cooma Gus Miller had a voice that could be heard from Parliament House to Circular Quay--and John Joseph Sullivan wielded a pen whose influence was felt all over the State particularly on the question of Closer Settlement. The Sullivans are fast passing away-others of them ran the Gundagai 'Independent' which is still going strong. Big in stature were the Sullivans, big in heart, and big in brain-power.

Every Country Pressman will regret the passing of J. J. Sullivan at the early age of 56 years--and raise his hat to his ory. OBITUARY MICHAEL JAMES SELLS As briefly reported in "The Independent" some little time back, Michael James Sells, who some, years ago was a well-known resident of Gundagai, died at Summer Hill, on August 3, at the age of 57 years. Cause of death was rheumatic heart.

Connected with this district for many years, deceased made many friends, being popular and loyal. He first commenred work with the late Mr. Fred Horsley, at Yabtree, and was afterwards associated with G. E. Cook, who was then an auctioneer at Gundagai.

Later he made Tumut his home, and was in the employ of the late Mr. Andy Lynch for 15 years. During years 1913-18 he enlisted with the A.I.F. and fought on the other side. Returning he was employed by a wool store in Sydney, where he remained until the time of his death.

Deceased was the second youngest son of Mrs. John Sells, of Gundagai, TOWN TOPICS ADVERTIsem*nTS AUCTION SALES MONTHLY CATTLE SALE--Saturday Next, August 22nd 350 Cattle 350 The Associated Agents will hold their usual Monthly Catle Sale on Saturday next, when they will offer: 10 Fat Shorthorn STEERS, 2 years old. 10 Fat Shorthorn HEIFERS, 2 years. 15 FAT COWS. 10 VEALERS.

10 Shorthorn STEERS. 2 years old, good condition. 40 Hereford-Shorthorn Cross HEIFERS, 2 years old, good condition. 40 Shorthorn HEIFERS, 2 years good condition. 20 Shorthorn STEERS, 2 years old.

30 Shorthorn and Black Poll STEERS, 12-18 months old. 20 SPRINGERS close to work. COWS with calves at foot. 70 Shorthorn and Black Poll local PODDIES. 40 MIXED LOCAL CATTLE, to be drafted.

1 DRAUGHT GELDING, 5 years old. The above cattle will be definitely yarded and drafted to suit purchasers. Further Entries Invited. P. J.

SULLIVAN E. A. TOUT W. E. KYLE Gundagai Associated Agents.

MUTTAMA MONTHLY STOCK SALE Wednesday, August 19th TO START AT 1.30 SHARP 1200 MIXED SHEEP, including 700 merino Wethers, 3 and 4 years. carrying splendid fleeces. 200 EWES. 2, 3 and 4 years, with lambs at foot by B.L. Rams.

300 MIXED SHEEP in small lots. 150 Fat and Store CATTLE, including 60 head of Fats and a number of forward Springers. 5 HORSES, including one very, fine Draught Colt, 2 years, 40 MIXED PIGS, including 101 Berkshire Tamworth Cross Sows, close to farrow. FURTHER ENTRIES INVITED A. J.

Donoghue. Auctioneer, MUTTAMA. RECHAKA'S SPECIFIC REMEDY, For Snake and Insect Bites, and Blood Poisoning OBTAINABLE AT W. C. STRIBLEY and C.

PETRICH BRICKS FOR SALE Per 1000 (No Sales Tax) To ensure prompt delivery, book your requirements well ahead, WALTER C. FREESTONE. 'Phone 165. NOTICES AND COMING EVENTS BIG CUP FOOTBALL TARCUTTA v. GUNDAGAI (Champions of Group 18) (Maher Cup Challengers) For the Smith Cup ANZAC PARK SUNDAY NEXT CAN GUNDAGAI MAHER CUP TEAM HOLD THE GROUP 18 CHAMPIONS? WITNESS THE OUTSTANDING GAME OF THE SEASON.

Admission 1s. REG, ALCHIN, Secretary. Bigger, Brighter, Breakfast Broadcast, No, not that. Beautiful Babies Blow Bugles, No, No, No. Younger Set's Saucy Sensations ANNUAL BALL NOVELTIES, NAUGHTY and NICE NEW THEATRE Tuesday, August 18th, 1936 MESDAMES BUTCHER and HANLON, Supervisors.

DANCE AT TUMBLONG (In aid of Gundagai Cycle Club) TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1936 TICKETS: Gents Ladies BILL LUFF, Hon. Sec. GUNDAGAI CONVENT BALL GUNDAGAI THEATRE Tuesday, September 1st Al Robert's Sydney Dance Band and Latest Novelties Sit-Down Poultry Supper DOUBLE TICKETS MRS. A. HOGAN, MRS.

H. P. CARBERRY and MRS. W. PAINE, Hon.

Secs TENNIS TOURNAMENT A Tennis Tournament, in aid of the Convent Ball funds, will be he.d on the Oroya Court, on SUNDAY, August 23rd. Play will consist of MIXED DOUBLES, and entries will be received by the undersigned up to August 19th, at a pair. F. Hon. Sec.

'Phone 41. Gundagai Coursing Club SATURDAY NIGHT NEXT AUGUST 22, at 8 p.m. Entries Close on Thursday Next at noon Good Log Fires at Vantage Points J. VAUGHAN, Meet "Little Audrey' at' the Younger Set ball to-morrow night. At a meeting of the Narrabri P.P Board, Director A.

Barker referred to the appearance of a strange weed which is causing the death of bers of sheep in parts of the district. He said the weed bore small pink flowers, and was most prevalent along the river, but was even to be found on Galathera Plain. Affected sheep died almost instantly. The director agreed to submit for identification. Other directors did not recognise the weed.

There is no such thing as a strike in Russia, declares Mr. W. McCormack, former Labor Premier 01 Queen land. Anyone who went on strike in that country, he said, was liable to be put up against a wall, because striking was against the State, The malingerer in Russia was given short shrift by his workmates. in Russia the individual was discip.

lined. No one was allowed to think. One had to think as the Government thought. No criticism was per. mitted.

Trophy winners in connection with Saturday's street stall were: Box of chocolates, Mr. H. Avondale; clock, Mr. Cyril Sullivan; powder bowl, Mrs. A.

Hogan; dinner, Mr. S. Crowe; biscuits, Mr. Clem Carberry; turkey, Mr. H.

P. Carberry; El note, Mr. Geoge Dominick. The laying of water pipes at West Wyalong has been completed, and it is anticipated that water from the south-west tablelands supply scheme will be turned on there in November. The reservoir is being constructed The construction of the swimming pool, which will cost £10,000, is well in hand; and the baths will be ready early in Novemier.

The Crowe of Gobarralong, recently created a record. It was not the fact that they brought 4400 sheep all the way from Trida with only the loss of four head; but the train that conveyed them was the longest ever to leave Trida-it consisted of 51 trucks. The flock, consisting of big wethers, arrived at Coolac last week, and were driven to Gobarralong next day. The sheep. for which a high pries was paid, are exceptionally big, and carry over 12 months wool.

Early yesterday morning William Stuart Sievewright, aged 17 years, of Lavington, near Albury, was found unconscious near Lavington beside the wreck of his bicyele. Apparently he had been cycling from Alburv to Lavington after midnight and was struck by a motor car. Marks on the ground indicated that after being struck the unfortunate man and his bicycle were carried for a tance of 37 yards. The Albury after making an exhaustive inquiry, arrested a man, who was charged at the Albury Police Court. this morning with alleged wanton driving.

Sievwright's condition was reported last night to be extremely grave. Hs head was crushed, and he sustained other severe injuries. A big boxing tournament in and of the Hospital will be promoted shortly, Mr. Reg. Alchin, who has taken the responsibility of organiser, says that it should 'be a tremendous IF Take a note of the splendic offerling of cattle by the Associated Agents next Saturday.

The high price obtained for rabbit skins during recent months has near-' ly wiped Bunny clean out of exis. tence in many districts. The proposed introduction of a virus to kill rabbits is viewed with consternation by tens of thousands of people in Australia. The rabbit has proved a blessing as well as a curse. Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been put into circulation during the present winter as a result of the rabbit industry.

Once start a disease in the rabbits, and the freezing of carcasea will be as dead as Julius Caesar. Freezing establishments that now treat rabbits will close, no one will want the skins, and thousands of peo. ple will be thrown out of employment. It would surprise most folk if an authentic statement was published to-day as to the money the rabbit has put into circulation during the past winter and for the last three winters, In addition, freezing work deal with carcases, for which a ready sale is now found abroad as well as in Australia. The introduction 01 something to spread a disease in rubbits might easily have a "boomer lang" effect.

Monthly Muttama stock sale on Wednesday. An attractive list is advertised. On July 11, 1936, during the run ning Coursing of a Club's hurdle race at the Gundagal meeting, Busy Wave, ow ned by Mr. J. Williams, of Temora, failed to jump one hurdle, going and leaves three sisters: Mrs.

Davidson (Melbourne), Mrs. Joliff (Summer Hill) and Mist Lizzie Sells (Summer Hill) and two brothers: Richard (Queensland) and Francis (Gobarralong). Deceased's mortal remains were taken from the Catholic Chapel, Ashfield, and buried in the Rookwood cemetery. SHOCKING FATALITY AT TUMUT Shooting Accident Sidney Laurence Piper, single man, 28 years of age, was found dead on the edge of the Bombowlee Creek, about seven miles from Tumut about a.m. on Saturday morning, with a frightful wound in the head, apparently caused by a gunshot and a single barrel gun was found lying near the deceased.

About 4 p.m. on the evening ot the 14th (Friday) he left the residence of his uncle, Alfred Piper, with whom he was staying, and he did not return by dark his uncle became anxious, and discovered that a single barrel gun was missing also come gun cartridges. Mr. Piper and friend, Henry Stokes who had been engaged at the homestead of Mr. Piper, made a search of the surroundings, but it was not until 7 a.m.

the following me: ning this the unfortunate young man was found. It would appear that the deceased was getting through some flood rails in the creek, when by some means, the gun exploded. Death would be instantaneous. Deceased was the second son of Mr. and Mrs.

Isreal Piper, of Goobragandra (near Tumut), and was a highly respected and exceedingly popular young man, and ranked ongst the foremost horsem*n of the district. At the present time deceas: ed was having a house built in preparation for his marriage which had been set down for the end of next month. The news of this shocking accident cast a gloom ver the whole town during the week-end. The funeral left St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Tumut, yesterday afternoon after a conducted by the Rev.

J. A. Malcolmson, for the Tumut new cemetery. The cortege, which was over a mile long, was one of the largest seen in Tumut for a number of years. Rev.

Macomson officiated at the side. Mr. C. W. Burt attended to gravethe funeral arrangements.

There were many floral tributes. An inquest was held at the Tumut Court House this morning. INQUEST THIS MORNING NO SUSPICIOUS CIRc*msTANCES At the inquest, held in Tumut this morning, before Mr. R. L.

Blakeney, district coroner, it was made plain that there were no suspicious circ*mstances our- rounding the tragedy. In evidence, Sergeant W. N. B. Kennedy stated that he believed the accident had occurred by the hammer of the gun, which deceased was carrying, striking a railing of the fence.

He stated that there were absolutely no suspicious circ*mstances. Henry Stokes, a miner, of Tumut, who gave evidence of the finding of the body, said deceased, who was engaged to his daughter, had his consent to marry her. He had no enemies, and had no idea of taking his life. Alfred Piper corroborated Stokes' evidence. He said deceased had his consent to take the gun whenever he wished.

Israel Piper, father of deceased, stated that deceased had informed him during the week that he would be visiting him on Saturday night The Coroner adjourned the inquiry at lunch time, stating that he could not give a verdict before the doctor's evidence was taken this afternoon. He expressed sympathy with the relatives of the deceased, who he stated was a fine young Australian, BRAIDWOOD FIRE Three Shops Destroyed A fire on Friday destroyed three shops and contents at Braidwood. The shops had been occupied by Mrs. H. Johnson (refreshments and fruit), C.

Styles (saddler), and, M. Deinpsey (blacksmith). Styles, who sleeps on the premises barely had time to dress and awaken the others, before the whole building was blazing fiercely, fanned by strong gale. Mrs. Johnson wade an effort to rescue a handbag containing over £30 in notes.

She battled through choking smoke and flames and grabbed a bag, only to discover that she had picked up the wrong one. She and Mrs. Booth were left with only their night attire, while Mr. Styles had neither boots nor coat. The contents of the shops were not insured.

through the opening provided for the hare. Busy Wave was placed first by the disqualified judge, but the stipendary stewards Busy Wave and awarded the race to the second dog, Market Merry, owned by Mr. E. Brown, of Young, with Mr. D.

Reed's Sarsoshan second; no third place being awarded. Mr. Willams appealed to the New South Wales Coursing Association against the stewards' action, and this appeal was determined on Tuesday, August 11 with the association, and was dismissed, thus leaving Market Merry first and Sarsoshan second. RESULT OF P. and A.

BALLOT Committee Elected To Run Our Next Show The result of the P. and A. ballot, which closed last week, is given W. F. McGruer 84.

W. S. Gardin83, J. A. Melnerney 83,, Jas.

Nicholls 88, R. Attwood 83, L. F. Bower 83, A. E.

Coggan 82, R. B. Coleman 82, Geo. Elliott, 82, D. Palmer 81, D.

R. I. Nicholls 81, J. W. Corkhill 80.

J. A. Pol'ack 79, Jas. Robinson 78, G. A.

Armour 78. R. W. Beatty 78, 0. A.

Collins 78, A J. Stuckey 77, T. H. Boyton, 77, E. H.

Trimble 76, J. B. Elworthy 76, W. D. McPherson 74, D.

P. Turner 74, T. J. Lindley 73, Geo. Luff 72, M.

Nicholls 72, R. N. Luff 70, E. E. H.

Kingsmill 68, T. H. Scheuner 67, Cliff. Butcher 66, B. MeGiregor 66.

J. A. Chandler 65, C. F. Petera 64, M.

Minter 64, John Crowe 63. Wm. Hutchings 62, J. M. Archer 61, S.

R. Fayle 60, Patrick Sullivan 60, H. H. Harpley 69. The following nominees were successful in gaining a seat on the W.

Sheather, H. Jones, E. Rolles, N. O. Passlow, R.

Crane, J. B. Ryan, S. Young, and G. V.

Hawthorne. The number of votes polled totalled 85, one of which was informal. The first meeting of the new committee will be held on Thursday August 27. MUTTAMA NEWS (From Our Correspondent) "WOT" A BALL Friday was Muttama's night of gaiety, song and dance. "Wot a night" describes it to a and if you ask the "absent minded Prof." who, as you know.

recently tenderly braced his morning egg and banged the wife over the head with his spoon. he will tell you it was a wonderful evening until supper time. Then his moans coramenced. He was serv ed with a plate full of wings, wishbones and gobblers' claws, and quite upset an otherwise perfect evening (he was disguised as an undergrad yellow gown and cap). His "wife" then promptly wielded the spoon, and the "Prof." subsided.

But really it was a wonderful turnout. Three hundred people danced and sang to the beautiful music of the Rex orchestra, and at 9.30 p.m. Mr. W. F.

Ross, M.L.A. official. ly opened the ball. In his brief address, Mr. Ross complimented both secretaries Messrs.

Dawn and Bar: wick) on their very fine effort for the ambulance and the P. and C. He also commended very highly Mrs. Fred Dawn and her willing band of helpers on the wonderful supper they had arranged (he and Mrs. Ross had just inspected it, and afterwards Mr.

Ross said that he had sat down to a good many suppers in many centres of the State, but could not remember a nicer or more tastefuly arranged one than that povided). Mr. Woodhouse (Ambulance Sup erintendent) also complimented the Muttama folk on their good work for charity. The ball went on until after 3 a.m. and Fred Dawn and his merry slaves were still busy at 4 o'clock.

However, when Muttama does something you can depend on it being done well. About £60 will be divided 50 between the Ambulance and the V. and C. Association. ON THE LAND Shearing is going on at "Kurra(jong" at present.

A few small lots that owners wish to fatter for market are being put through, but general shearing does not commence till next month. This winter has been a very severe one on lambing ewes, and percentages will not high. Feed was short and the weather unkind, but the few warm days we are getting are making the grass grow, so we'll have good Spring. Crops look fine hereabouts. Harry Rumble and Jim Douglas have fine looking wheat paddocks and bumper yields expected.

Wheat should be a good price at harvest time, so the farmer will get a little of his losses back again. TENNIS Muttama did well to come second to Tumut in the district competition. Tumut are a fine team both as playcry and sports, and are to be ulated. On Sunday last the local team met Watson- Wilson's team from mundra, and had a comfortable win. There is not another team besides Tumut for 50 miles around that one could back against the locals.

Last Sunday week was the Arst time for two years that Mrs. J. Douglas and Athol Douglas were beaten in mixed doubles. And Tumut players said Mrs. Jim is the best lady player they have played against.

PERSONAL i Mr. H. Davies has returned from SEVEN JINDALEE COUNCILLORS RESIGN Referendum Vote Taken As Censure The Jindalee Shire Council has temporarily gone out of tence. There was sensation at Thursday's meeting when seven councillors resigned. They were Cre.

W. J. Palmer, E. J. Sell, B.

F. O'Connor, M. O'Connor, A. Donaldson, F. Manwaring and J.

F. Ellwood (president). Cr. W. Smirk is the only one left.

A few weeks ago a referendum was held on a proposition to build a shire office and the ratepayers turned it 'down. Cr. Smirl had fought strongly against the building; but with the possible exception of Cr. Manwaring the remainder of the council was in favor of the proposition. They have accepted the referendum as a vote of censure by the ratepayers on their own views.

The building was to have cost about 51000, and would have been built on a block of land on which the council pays £26 a year rent, for its present offices. The supporting councillors maintained that it would be a business proposition to build, as money was available from the bank at a low rate of interest, and on long terms. The shire clerk (Mr. J. W.

Kirley) will get in touch with the Local Government Department as to his position and will ask that an election not be held until September as the rolls are in course of revision. Cootamundra is getting a name for resignations as Alderman L. Conkey recently resigned from the municipal council and was re-elected at the byelection. TAXATION OFFICER Will Visit Gundagai HELP PEOPLE TO COMPLETE RETURNS, ETC. (To the Editor) FRESH TENDERS.

plainly endorsed. and addressed to Clerk of Petty Sessions, Cootamundra, will be received up till 12 noon, Monday, 31st August, 1936, for Tumut Lock-up Keeper's Quarters, Police Premises Painting and Repairs. Specification, and tender forms at C.P.S. Office, Tumut, and Office, 'C. DELOHERY, District Engineer, Cootamundra, LAND BOARD Government Notice A MEETING of the Local Land Board for the Land District of Gundagai will be held at the Court House, Gundagai, on 9th September, 1936, commencing at 10 a.m.

DEPARTMENT OF MAIN ROADS CONTRACT TENDERS, endorsed Contract No. and closing at the Divisional Office, Wagga Wagga, at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, 27th August, 1936, are invited for the supply and delivery of approximately 4000 c. yds, of gravel on the Hume Highway about 4 miles north of Gundagai. Specification and tender forms may be obtained from the HARDING, Divisional Engineer, Box 151, P.

0., Wagga. IN the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate IN THE WILL AND CODICIL of PETER TREACY late of Gundagai the State of New South Wales Parish Priest deceased. -NOTICE ia hereby given that the first accounta in the above estate have this day been tiled at my office Supreme Court House, Elizabeth street, Sydney and ail persons having any claims on the said estate or being otherwise inter. ested therein are hereby required to come in before me at my said office on or after the eighth day of September at two in the afternoon and inspect the same and if they shall think fit object thereto otherwise if Raid accounts be not objected la the same will be examined by me and passed according to law. AND TICE is also hereby given that on the allowance of the said accounts by the Court commission will be applied for on behalf of the this sixth day of July in the year E.

BUTCHART, Re: gistrar. Murphy Moloney. Proctors, 79 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, The "Tucker Box" guarantees complete satisfaction. Leave your order to-day and we know you will call again to-morrow. Dear desire to advise that have arranged for a senior officer of this department to visit Gundagai on the 29th and 31st instant.

I realise that taxpayers residing in the country are at times placed at considerable disadvantage by reason of having to place the facts of their case before the department through the medium of correspondence. Such a method is generally irksome and tedious and frequently proves unsatisfactory to both the individual and the department. This visit has been decided upon in order that residents of Gundagai and district may have an opportunity of meeting the departmental officer and of personally discussing with him any problems or difficulties they may have in regard to their taxation matters. It is intended that this official shall explain deparmental practice in regard to methods of assessing: shall discuss the effects of taxation legislation and in particular shall advise taxpayers what is required of them and to what they are entitled under the provisions of the varios Income Tax Acts administered by this department. I am desirous that this officer shall be brought into contact with as many as possible of taxpayers resident in Gundagai and the surrounding district, and for this purpose it is proposed not only to offer the opportunity of individual personal interviews but also to hold public meetings at centres where it is considered that local interest is sufficient to warrant such action.

In order that taxpayers may derive the fullest benefit from the proposal, may I ask your co-op eration and assistance to the extent of affording the proposal adequate publicity through the colunms of your journal. This officer (Mr. R. J. Rodgers) will be at the following towns on the undermentioned 2th August.

Murrumburrah: 25th and 26th August. Cootamundra: 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th August, GUNDAGAI: 29th and 31st August. Tumut: 31st August, 1st and 2nd September. Batlow: 2nd and 3rd September. Yours faithfully, E.

J. McMAHON, Commissioner of Taxation. Rodgers will attend the Closer Settlement meeting at Gundaga: on Saturday, August Ed. "G.I." Melbourne, where he attended the funeral of his brother. Mr.

and Mrs. O. H. Davies are at present ski-ing at Kosciusko. Mr.

J. Kelly, of Enmore, visitline his brother Leo, for a few days. Mr. W. Dunn is about again on his injured leg.

He was the worthy host at the ball. The 1936 Dodge car is butstanding i Call at Butcher 4 Co. and they will be happy to prove this to you. 11:.

The Gundagai Independent from Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia (2024)

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On 25 June 1852, the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai experienced an extreme flood that swept through most of the town and the surrounding countryside, leaving only three houses standing. In total 89 people died which was approximately one third of the entire population.

What river runs through Gundagai? ›

Gundagai, town, southeastern New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the Murrumbidgee River.

Why was Gundagai established? ›

Gundagai is located on the floodplain of the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales and established in the 1830s. Despite the area being prone to flooding, the town was initially built on the low-lying flats of the river. It's easy immediate access to water and fertile land for agriculture drawing the settlers in.

What is the geology of Gundagai? ›

Geology. Rocks within the tenement consist of the Cambrian to Silurian oceanic crest, Early Silurian Tumut Trough and Late Ordovician Molong Volcanic Arc, all part of the eastern Lachlan Fold Belt. The oceanic crustal material includes; serpentinites, basalts and cherts.

Why did the dog sit on the Tuckerbox? ›

A popular story was told--in an 1850s ballad, and possibly earlier oral versions, and later in poetry and song--about an unlucky bullocky whose team had become bogged "nine miles from Gundagai." There then followed a litany of further calamities until, to cap it all off, his dog "sat" on the tuckerbox in which he kept ...

When was Gundagai bypassed? ›

Gundagai was bypassed on 25 March 1977 with the completion of the first Sheahan Bridge over the Murrumbidgee River.

Was the dog on the Tuckerbox moved? ›

The statue was vandalised on 28 July 2019 by being dislodged from its plinth, suffering minor damage, and had its grand re-unveiling on 17 August 2019 following repairs.

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