Argalong

NSW

PEARS AS SALAD FRUIT are delicious. Serve icy cold with cream cheese, crisp lettuce, and celery.

TOP A BAKED CUSTARD with stewed apple slices, glaze with honey, and sprinkle with spiced crumbs. Serve very cold.

TUMUT. The death, occurred by drowning of Mr. Aubrey Neville Harris, son of the late Mr and Mrs John Harris of Argalong, on Thursday evening last. It appears that the youug fellow, who was 20 years of age, went for a swim, with a friend, Mr. Frank Abbott, after which he intended to stay the night at Mr. Gallagher's.

Mr. Abbott returned home and left Mr. Harris basking in the sun in the sand. No notice was taken of his failure to return home, as he Was supposed to be with his friends.

The next evening two schoolboys went to the place for a swim and noticed the clothes on the bank with two dogs guarding them. The boys coo-eed, thinking that Mr. Harris had just gone into the water. Receiving no answer, they became alarmed, and went back to inform his relatives.

The police were also informed. Sergeant Vallins and Constable Wright immediately set out for the spot. In the meantime, Mr. Whiting had found the body in 4ft, 6in. of water about 12ft from the bank.

Deceased was a splendid swimmer, and it is thought he must have been acized with cramps An inquest was held, the Coroner (Mr. ,N. B, Mackenzie) returning a verdict of death due to asphixia from drowning, but how or by what means the drowning happened, evidence did not enable him to say.

Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved brothers (two) and sister. In leas than two years four deaths have occurred in his family — the father, another, a married daughter, and now Aubrey Neville Harris.

A public meeting was Held at Gocup for the purpose of discussing the advisnbility of forming an association to devise 'ways and means of combating outbreaks of fire. Mr. H. Godfrey occupied the chair and outlined the object of the meeting. On the motion of Mr. J. C. Eateliff, an associatipn was formed. It was decided that all the residents within the area extending from tho Gilmore Creek to Mr. M. M'Cormick's, Minjary. and between the Tumut River and Minjary Range.

Next Mr. M'Cormick gave a lengthy account of the workings of a brigade to which he belonged and made special reference to the value of a water cart, also mentioning the need of funds. It was eventually decided that landholders joining the association pay a subscription on the shire valuation of their holdings and all others a fee of 10/; also to obtain price lists for suitable water carls, etc., as soon as possible.

A social was held recently at Mr. H. Manns's, Bombowlee Greek, as a benefit to Mr. Dick Piper. There was a splendid attendance. The euchre tournament was won by Mrs. Cassidy and Mr. P. Lowther, The fat sheep donated by Mr. C. J. Purcell, Windowie, was won by Mr. R. Blakeney, who gave it to the hospital. The total amount realised was £24/13/ net, the expenses being about £4.

In the Stabback Cup competition match played at Gilmore on Sunday last between Tumut and Gilmore the latter proved victorious by 149 runs to 79, Scores — Gilmore;

W. Hillier 17,

A. Back 26.

F. Hillier 18,

B. Back 8,

H. Whatman 3,

J. Back 26,

F. Back %

F. Naughton 0,

D. Hillier 8,

T. Craig 5,

J. Whatman 0,

sundries 31;

total 149.

Tumut:.

J. Vickery 38,

G. Wilkinson 4,

C.Barnett 0,

C.E. Jepsen 5,

J. Nuttall 7,

D. Young 2,

Brown 15,

Ryan 1.

G. H. Harris 0,

M Gowan 0,

P. Wilkinson 0,

sundries 7; total 79.

Daniel Herlihy

Daniel Lynch

Florence Potter

The first clean up by the Argalong Gold dredging Company turned out very satisfactory. The actual result, however, is not available. Active operations are now proceeding, and weekly returns will be made. The company are starling to work with two shifts which has the dredge going day and night. The ample supply of water is of great advantage to concinunl operations. Twelve men are now engaged.

McDonald and party are about to recommence work on their reef on what is known as Evans' property, about 1 mile north of the dredging leases. The trial crushing showed the reef to be payable and the present owners are in hopes of receiving full remuneration for the expenditure of their time and energies.

The country around is looking well, but a fall of rain would not be amiss. It would sustain the pastures for the winter. - (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 4 March 1904 Next issue Previous page Page 1)

The Argalong Public School picnic was held here on Saturday last, and was a pronounced success. The attendance quite suprised that of previous years, as 250 persons put in an appearance and all the surrounding districts were represented, visitors coming from Lacmalac, Weejasper, Bombowlee, Tomorroma, Micaloug.

At 11 a.m. the committee, consisting of Messrs E. Lynch, D. L. Herlihy, S. G. Pearce, R. Hayden and Jas Crowe, started to give the juveniles a merry time, and footracing for the school children of Argalong was commenced and kept going for an hour, until the teacher, Miss Ruby Collison, announced to the little ones to come to the refreshment tables. It must be said here that the tables were literally groaning under their load of all kinds of the good things that could be procured, and with some 50 joyful little ones seated around presented a most pleasing spectacle to the public. After the young ones had done ample justice to cakes, fruits, jellies, etc, the grown-ups were treated, and, needless to say, enjoyed the outdoor meal under the shade of the ever greens. Luncheon over, all on pleasure bent were anxious to join in the sports of hilarity, as the difference in the distance in some cases were great. Throwing at the wicket and pea guessing competitions gave endless fun.

The nail-driving competition for ladies, too, was exciting, as the way some of the gentle ones wielded the hammer was an eye-opener to the men and after quite a close contest this event was won by Mrs O'Brien. As the sun was slowly sinking behind the trees, Cr. D. L. Herlihy was called on to present the children with their prizes, and in nice terms made mention of special prizes kindly donated by Mr. R. Donaldson, M.L.A. and Mr. S. G. Pearce. He also referred to the marked improvement in the pupils since last year. Too much credit cannot be given to the teacher, Miss Collison, for the way in which she worked to make the day enjoyable for both young and old, and judging by the happy faces at the close of the day there was nothing to regret. The ladies who assisted are deserving of praise as well for the united and harmonious way they worked to ensure all a pleisant time, as noth ing was left undone to detract from ihe day's enjoyment.

The school children's book-work was judged by Messrs E. Lynch and S. G. Pearce who gave every satisfaction.

The late rains of a week ago have been followed by a heavy thunderstorm, which will quite make this part of the district for at least some time to come.- (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 22 November 1912 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

WW2 - Argalong Soldier Killed At Bardia TUMUT.— Word Has been received of the death of Despatch Rider. Thos. W. Sherrin, son of Mr. Thos. Sherrin, Argalong, a brother of . Mrs. Jas. Broughton jun., of Gadara. He was killed in action at Bardia on January 3. This is the first casualty among the Tumut boys overseas. - (Ref- Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal (NSW : 1941)(about) Previous issue Friday 31 January 1941 Next issue Previous page Page 13).

Death of Master John Hilley

The death of Master Jack Hilley, son of Mr. and Mrs James Hilley of Argalong, which occurred at the Tumut Hospital on Monday last, due to sunstroke, cast a gloom over the community. The lad, who was 15 years of age, and a bright and stalwart young Australian, after knocking off work at Cr. D. L. Herlihy's on Saturday at mid-day, went fishirig with Master Boydie Herlihy in Sandy Creek.

On Hilley's return, at about 6 p.m., he complained of a headache, but no particular notice was taken of an apparent trifle like that. He afterwards sat down at the fire and having been a hot day and the evening still being sultry, Mr. and Mrs. Hilley thought this proceeding on reflection, rather strange.

He said to his mother about 7 o'clock his head was worse and he was enduring much pain. At 8 o'clock he seemed to get dozy and become semi-conscious, but his parents put this down to the fatigue through work and walking in the stream flicking it for trout on the hot day that it had been, and did not realise that there was much amiss with their son.

The next morning, about 4 o'clock, Mr. Hilley went to rouse his son to see in what condition he was, and was surprised to find him unconscious. This alarmed him, so he proceeded to Mr.F. Abbott's, the telephone office, where Mrs. Abbott tried for half an hour to raise the Tumut exchange, but failed to do so then. Mr. Herlihy's was thereupon rung up and the situation placed before him, so, with Mrs. Herlihy, he went to Hilley's in the buggy with the intention of driving the youth to town to see a doctor.

In the mean time, Mrs. Abbott's efforts to raise the Tumut exchange proved fruitful, and Dr. Browne was communicated with, and on being told the circumstances, advised that a motor car be procured to bring the patient in to the hospital. Mr. Sherrin, here on mining business, sent his son out with his car, in which Master Hilley was conveyed to the doctor.

The case, on arrival at 12.30 p.m., was instantly diagnosed, the patient still being unconscious, and all preparations made for special treatment of such cases at the hospital, The last resource, the pumping of oxygen into the system, was resorted to on Monday, but the patient failed to respond to the treatment and passed away at 4.30p.m. on Monday, every possible consideration having been given by Drs. Browne and Clouston and Matron Blair and -hospital nursing staff from the time of admission.

The funeral took place on Tuesday, the remains being interred in the R. Catholic portion of the new cemetery. Very Rev. Fr. Sharkey. P.P., officiated at the grave and Mr. H. W. Baker carried out the undertaking arrangements. - (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 20 November 1925 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

ARGALONG.

The special meeting of the Argalong Lacmalac Progress Committee, and others interested in tbe proposed telephone line was postponed from Saturday last until list Wednesday, as several mpmbers of the association were unable 10 attend.

1 am an old resident of Argalong writes: — Being a resident of Argalong some ten years ago, I recently paid a visit to that locality, and was much surprised to see the progress tbe place has made during that time. First of all, we had in those days to climb the Lacmalac Hill whioh was indeed a very difficult matter, as at that time it was rough and stoney, and I often wondered, as I led my horse up the hill, whether we would ever sea a traffickable road leading over those mountains. So you can imagine my surprise when I arrived at the old hill to find a road fit to drive a motor vehicle over. Again, tbe general progress of the locality is particularly striking, as all tbe land, or the best of it, is taken up by permanent settlers.

After passing tbe top of the hill through some fine grazing land owned by

Mr J. Elliot, a little further on is a new homestead owned by

Mr. D. L. Herlihy, and the land has so much changed by improvements that I hardly recognised the place, The owner deserves all credit for perseverance and labor.

Also the property now held by Mr. S G. Pearce presents quite a different appearance, to what it did some ten years ago, and clearly goes to show what can be done on the land if the right class of people settle in a district.

I found that a post office has been established at Argalong also a paying office for the old age peneioners, which must be a great convenience to Argalong people. Mr E. Lynch is in charge of the office, and is most obliging in all the postal arrangements entrusted to him, and it seems a pity that such a smart official is not in a more busy centre.

During tbe time of my visit the residents were advocating a telephone service from Tumut to Argalong, and I trust by my next visit their hopes will be fully realized.- (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 1 April 1910 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

Mr. Ashton has resigned his position as honorary member of the State Cabinet, owing to pressure of private business.

Dr Lyle Bond takes possession on June 1 of the fine residence in Adelong occupied by Mr W. A. Wilson, who has purchased Mr. Nat Melrose's house and land lately occupied by Mr. R. O'Brien.

Mr. George Clout, jr., announces in our advertising columns his candidature for a seat on the Gundagai Pastures Protection Board to represent the electors of "A" division. - (Ref- The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser (NSW : 1903 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Tuesday 25 May 1909 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

R. A. Newman.

C.W. Fisher

Coolamon Sluicing Co Ltd

Argalong Deposits N. L. - (REf- http://www.ozhistorymine.biz/assets/applets/Tumut_Div.pdf)

Argalong.

The contractors for the deviation on Lacmalac Hill are going along by leaps and bounds and a long a good road will be in evidence, which was much needed in this locality.

Matters for the present are very quiet, owing to the closing down of the Argalong dredge; but it is thought before many weeks things will present their usual lively appearance.

At Messrs Rogers and Laffan's property preparations are on the way for the erection of one of Heinecke's hydraulic jet elevators, to work some alluvial land at the junction of Jumper's with Big Sandy Greek. Part of the machinery is at present on the ground.

Valedictory.

On Monday night last, at Mr. D. Lyuch's residence, a send-off was tendered to Mr. W. P. Schaefer, manager of the Argalong Sluicing Companies's mine. Mr. D. L. Herlihy occupied the chair, and in well chosen words explained the object of the gathering, and highly complimented Mr. Schaefer on his able management and allround popularity during his stay at Argalong. He then called upon Mr. E. Lynch to present Mr. Schafer with a pair of gold sleeve links (in recognition of his many amiable qualities) from the employees of the mine.

Mr. Lynch said he was pleased to have the opportunity of making the presentation, as during Mr. Schafer's term at Argalong he had a good deal to do with him in business matters and in social way, and always found him an honest, sterling, and capable man. " During my time," said Mr. Lynch, " as secretary for the mine, never a hitch occurred to mar the friendly relations that had existed all through," and he had much pleasure in proposing the toast of Mr. Schafer's health. He hoped it would be drunk in a bumper. The toast was most enthusiastically received with musical honors.

Mr. Schafer, in reply, said it gave him great pleasure to be present, as he considered chat the people of Argalong had treated him in a manner that he could never forget. He did not think that he was worthy of the kindness and good feeling expressed towards him that night. Wherever his lot in life may be cast he would never forget his friends at Argalong. He complimented Mr. Lynch, as secretary for the mine; he was a capable officer and in recognition of his general urbanity and good fellowship, he had pleasure in presenting him with a beautiful silver-mounted pipe.

Mr Lynch thanked Mr Schafer for the gift, and wished him a safe journey and success.

The rest of the evening was spent in singing and recitations given by those present.- (Ref- The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser (NSW : 1903 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Tuesday 2 July 1907 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

Argalong.

On Friday morning last, at Argalong, there passed away Edward Jeffords (more familiarly known as Ned Sweeny, at the ripe old age of 91 years, the cause of death being senile decay. Deceased had been a long time resident at Argalong, occupation of a miner. He was a sports man by instinct, and in his young days rode many a winner on the Tumut racecourse, as some of our older hands will remember.

He was connected with the running of a horse named 'Irish Stranger.' About five years ago, shortly after Mr. Barney Keenan met his death on the road from Argalong the recently deceased gentleman decided to make preparation in case his ending should come thus suddenly.

He therefore arranged with Mr. Jas. Elpliick to erect a tombstone in the Roman Catholic portion of the new cemetery and to have it suitably inscribed; and also had his will drawn up and only lately were some slight alterations made to the original, the deceased was a fine type of the old fashioned Irish gentleman and was popular and respected. During his illness Mr. and Mrs R Ileydon tended him, with the assistance of other neighbours. Three days after the death of Mr, Jeffords, referred to above,

another old resident of Argalong, Mr. James Evans, died at the Tumut Hospital, to Which he was admitted on the previous Thursday suffering from the effects of a paralytic stroke. He was 75 years of age. The two deceased were particularly good friends, and neither was informed that the other was ill.

The latter deceased was a native of Swansea, Wales, and his two brothers having come to Australia many years ago. They owned and occupied Cooleman Station, at Argalong, and after his two brothers died, deceased lived alone on the property, When the stroke .cynic Mr. and Mrs. Pearce went to the assistance of their neighbour and did all they could to relieve his sufferings, sitting up at night time to attend to his wants. The end came on Monday morning and the remains were taken to Cooleman to be laid alongside those of the brothers.

The ig'niaU property and lwn« ot deceased, it is understood, are left to the ex-member Mr. R. Donaldson, Mr. J. Elphick carried out the funeral arrangements in the above cases.

The last break in the weather gave a result of 2 inches of rain. The Argalong folk are going to have a ball on the 21st inst. in aid of the wounded soldiers' fund, and a good muster is anticipated. Gents and ladies a basket. - (Ref- The Tumut and Adelong Times (NSW : 1864 - 1867; 1899 - 1950)(about) Previous issue Thursday 12 April 1917. page 2)

On Monday last, at the Tumut Cottage Hospital, there passed away, at the ripe old age of 79 years, Mr. Joseph Evans, brother of Mr. James Evans, of Argalong, the cause of death being mitral regurgitation. The poor fellow had been in failing health for some time, and took advantage of the hospital as a last resource for the restitution of his failing energies. Drs. Mason and Browne did their best for him and the matron and the nurses were unfailing in their attention, alas to no purpose, and thus passed away a good old citizen, who, with his brother John, came to Argalong about 29 years ago, where the latter selected a large area of land, latterly purchased by Mr. S. G. Pearce.

Previous to this they went extensively into mining, having worked the Broken Cart reef about 10 years ago, as also another reef on Sandy Creek, where also they did a lot of alluvial mining. Luck, however, deserted the brothers, their last venture proved a failure, and they were deprived of it; but, nothing daunted Mr John Evans.

John Evans (now deceased) in September, 1895, selected 40 acres of a C.P. and 120 acres C.L., and some time after

Mr James Evans (who previous to this led a seafaring life) joined the brothers

Joseph and John, and the three bachelors, loyal to one another to the last, endeavored to maintain their home.

Now James alone remains to mourn. Deceased had no relatives in Australia, and was a native of Wales.

Mr. Jas Elphick made the coffin and placing the body in it, handed it over to Mr. John Harris, who took it on Wednesday last for the burial to Argalong, the old home of the deceased. We tender the bereaved one our deepest condolence. - (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 12 November 1909 Next issue Previous page Page 1)

MR JAMES EVANS.

The grim Reaper has been busy again. At 1.30 a.m. on Monday last, at the ripe old age of 78 years, Mr James Evans, the last of a trio of brothers, miners and settlers, of Sandy Creek, Argalong, was called to his last account. The cause of death was senile decay and heart failure. For about ten days the deceased had been in failing health, and Mr and Mrs S. G. Pearce, of Cooleman, did all they could to relieve the poor old fellow, but he did not seem to improve and finally Mr Pearce, finding him on the floor of his dwelling (he having evidently fallen in a fit), telephoned for Dr Clouston, who, going out and prescribing for him, advised his admission to the Tumut Hospital whither he was brought on the 8th inst, by Mr Pearce.

All was done that could be done for him, but the old man passed away at the hour stated.

The deceased was the son of Mr and Mrs David Evans, of the Parish of Lanunda, near Goodwick Bay, South Wales, England. They predeoeased him on August 12, 1878, and July 4, 1882, respectively. His brotherd, John and Joseph, came to Australia in the sixties, and for some time engaged in mining on the Goobraganira River at Sandy Creek and at Broken Gate they erected a battery and crushed from tbe original reef there, with fair results.

Later they selected 1086 acres in the Parishes of Nimco and Cooleman and went in for stock rearing, but they struck unhappy times, and finally Mr S G. Pearce became the holder of the land.

They then selected a C.P. and C.L. on the fringe of their first property and again turned their attention to mining and rearing a few head of stock.

John died on June 8, 1905, and his brother earlier still; but prior to their decease the subject of our obituary, who had led a seafaring life, appeared upon the scene, and the bachelor brothers spent a few happy days together. They were strictly honest in all their dealings and worthily respected.

James at last was left alone, and chafing at his surroundings seemed to imperil his health. Our departed one sometime previous to his demise left his right, title and interest in all he owned to a particular friend, with the condition that he should be buried by the side of his brothers, on his land tenure at Argalong, which wish was carried out by Mr J. Elphick. The coffin was elegantly silver-mounted, and on Tuesday last he was interred by the side of his brothers John and Joseph, Mr S. G. Pearce reading the Church of England burial service. - (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 13 April 1917 Next issue Previous page Page 1)

Nearest Neighbors -

Ballard, Derek James McDonalds Rd, Argalong, NSW 2720

Gaudzinski, Tina Sandy Ck, Argalong, NSW 2720

Brooks, S 2003 Argalong Rd, Argalong, NSW 2720

Faulder, L Y Lee Archers La, Tumorrama, NSW 2720

Garner, W G 9 Hillside Rd, Tumorrama, NSW 2720

Graham, Bruce F Tumorrama, NSW 2720

Frost, W 605 Goobarragandra Rd, Goobarragandra, NSW 2720

Curry, R K 964 Goobarragandra Rd, Goobarragandra, NSW 2720

Bridgeman, K 523 Goobarragandra Rd, Goobarragandra, NSW 2720

Barley, K 36 Fitzroy St, Goobarragandra, NSW 2720

Fordham, E H 1519 Goobarragandra Rd, Goobarragandra, NSW 272

Montague-Drake, B T & R 1757 Goobarragandra Rd, Goobarragandra, NSW 2720

Carter, K 304 Argalong Rd, Lacmalac, NSW 2720

Collins, E 1036 Bombowlee Creek Rd, Bombowlee, NSW 2720

Dennis, J F 858 Bombowlee Creek Rd, Bombowlee, NSW 2720

French, Mr C 1905 Wee Jasper Rd, Wyangle, NSW 2720

Cullen, H M 1721 Wee Jasper Rd, Wyangle, NSW 2720

Frost, B & A 1538 Wee Jasper Rd, Wyangle, NSW 2720

Berner, H K Lacmalac, NSW 2720

Buckley, L M Lacmalac, NSW 2720

Ellemor, C J 66 Kells La, Lacmalac, NSW 2720

Foley, H W `Wyreema'', Lacmalac, NSW 2720

Garner, Mr D 48 Foleys Rd, Lacmalac, NSW 2720

Foley, S Foleys Rd, Lacmalac, NSW 2720

French, B 273 Brungle Creek Rd, Brungle, NSW 2722

Boyd, B T 1415 Wee Jasper Rd, Wyangle, NSW 2720

Davies, Lisa 1370 Morgans Reserve Rd, Mundongo, NSW 2720

Freebody, P & L 384 Adjungbilly Village Rd, Adjungbilly, NSW 2727

Ballard, M 401 Three Ways Rd, Adjungbilly, NSW 2727 - (Ref- http://personlookup.com.au/reverse/0269475724).

Tumut Post Office

OUTWARDS MAIL. mails close at the Tumut Post Office for despatch as .follows : For Sydney, Cootamundra, Gundagai, etc. Ordinary ; letters, Monday, Wednesday~ and Friday at 12.30 p.m.registered mail at 11.30 a.m.; ordinary, letters, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.5rp.m. registered mail at 1.35 p.m.

For Brungle -Tuesday at 12.30 p.m., Friday at il.30 aan.

For Argalong, Lacmalac and Gocup, Midway, Yarrangobilly Caves, Yarrangobilly, Talbingo.-. Tuesday at 11.30 p.m., Friday at noon.

For Yellowin and West Blowering. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon.

For Tomorroma and Adjunbilly. Wednesday at noon, Saturday at 12.30 p.m.

For Adelong and Gilmore.-8.45 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9.40 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

For Batlow-Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.40 a.

ARGALONG

PRESENTATION AND SEND-OFF.

On Thursday last quite a large gathering of parents and friends assembled at the Argalong tennis court to say good-bye to Miss Hickey, who, for the past two years was teacher at the Argalong public school. When it became known that Miss Hickey would come back to Argalong to spend a few days with her friends, arrangements were made to have a good day's enjoyment in the way of picnicing; a tennis match had also arranged for that day.

At 12.30 when full justice had been done to a splendid luncheon provided on the ground, Mr E Lynch was called upon to make the presentation. He said it gave him great pleasure to be present on that occasion to join with them in giving Miss Hickey some little present to show her the respect and esteem she had gained during her stay amongst the Argalong people. He also referred to the advancement made by the pupils and complimented Miss Hickey in all matters in connection with the school.

Then, on behalf of the parents, pupils and friends of Miss HicKey, be presented her with a gold bangle, beautifully in scribed, "To Miss E M Hickey, from her Argalong friends." It was the work of Mr Geo Speirs, of Tumut.

Miss Hickey, in a feeling manner, thanked the Argalong people for the splendid present, saying that she would always treasure it and remember the good people of Argalong.

Mr D L Herlihy said he could not let the occasion pass by without saying a few words and in a neat speech be referred highly to the work Miss Hickey had done during her stay at Argalong in the advancement of the school and pupils.

The company then made their way to the tennis court where a most enjoyable evening was spent. At night a ball was held at Mr J Harris' residence, and needless to say a most pleasant time was spent. - (Ref- The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser (NSW : 1903 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Tuesday 11 October 1910 Next issue Previous page Page 2).

ARGALONG. - (From Our Own Correspondent).

The Argalong Grog and Grumble Race Club held their annual race meeting on January 27, and it was, without doubt, a big thing. Talk about Randwick or Flemington why either place was eclipsed for skite. There were present a good many ladies and gentlemen, who, it is believed, enjoyed themselves very much.

The racing was passable, considering the class of horses which started. Of course there was no 'pulling.' Oh, no; nothing like that. The riders would not dream of such a thing. Any amount of 'Spider Oil,' and langwidge 'extra special ' by the mile and strong enough to smother all hands, besides 'pretty work' with the 'front feet' on 'soft things.' Gradually the fun wore on till the close of day when those still eager for amusement ad journed to the Excelsior Hall, a commodious building somewhere in the scrub between the racecourse and Tumut. The race ball and other memorable events took place here.

The 'Wranglers' made things hum and fairly ran the show till they had satisfied themselves and the majority of onlookers. 'Dr. Hennessy' was answerable for this state of affairs and so much of the prescribed medicine had one party taken that he almost got out of all his clothing. One big mistake (a wonder that the committee overlooked it) was in not having an expert 'snapper' engaged to snare ' Bush Eats,' one who particularly had made itself a real pest. The edible line was, well, of the best no doubt and just up to the mark good, solid, and substantial 'grub,' commonly known by fossickers as dried horse and browny. An assortment of mixed pastry (paste-dry) was thrown in to top-off on, which, of course, a man would be lucky to get, and would have to bustle for.

The ladies having left the scene of battle on account of what they had heard and seen, the gents looked a sorry lot, hanging about and doing a perish. It was cold, and all snake nice having, been disposed of at an early hour there was no chance of a man drowning' his sorrows. Daylight came at last, the scene was changed) and all hands and the cook are off to their homes. - (Ref- Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)(about) Previous issue Friday 7 February 1902 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

Argalong.

The transformation of score after the recent beunfital rains, which turned, the harvest grey drought canditions into beautifal verdure, is splendid. The grass in some fields is nearly six inches high, and stock everywhere are improving.

The local Parents' and Citizens Association met on Monday inst, with a good attendance. Mr. Pearce occupied the chair. The principal discussion was the enlargement of the school that is now critical inadequate for the attendance of over 30 children on the roll.

In this matter the Education Dept has been very apathetic. It was also adversely criticised in not complying with the request of the association. to send the school ident list out, as the association offered to provide him with a car, which would have been quite inadequate to take a dozon or more children to town in.

Word has come through that a sub committee of the Graziers' Association in N.S.W. will be making inquiries as to the advisabity of opening up a large tract of land for soldiers setllement between here and Burrinjuck. Mr Waddell, the worthy representative of the Gundagai branch of the association, a member of the sub committee and it could not be in more capable hands. The intention is to urge the Government to extend an electrically driven tain line, from Burranjuck to open up the We Jasper and Tomorroma districts for dairying, fruit and potato growing, etc.. for which it is admirablv adapted if it had railway facilities to market its products. Without this means of distribution the rich districts in question cannot develope. The products as exhibited at local shows in Gundagai and Tumut amply prove what the immense possibilities of the districts in question are. - (Ref- The Tumut and Adelong Times (NSW : 1864 - 1867; 1899 - 1950)(about) Previous issue Thursday 20 March 1919 Next issue Previous page Page 1).

ARGALONG The rainfall with a meteoric rise has shot up from 510 points for the first four months of the year to nearly 28 inches — 1225pts for May (a record) and nearly 8 inches for June. The Red Cross and P. and C. Association hrnnclilim-o has done increditable work and has now again some £3/10/- to forward to the Comforts Fund, etc.

During the wet weather a rather unique bit of driving skill was shown when Wallace and McGee's big timber lorry and trailer broke the universal connection on Barney's Pinch on a grade of about 1 in 8 and thrown out of control backed down for nearly a quarter of a mile and then ran into a tree on the high bank side without leaving the bank or overturning. This bad pinch was to have been brought 5 up to 1 in 20 (Williams' grade) about 10 years ago but the grant was thought a little too small then and was spent elsewhere.

A very successful social was tendered Mr and Mrs Gordon McDonnell at Mr Geo. Franklin's place as a welcome to Argalong. The sum of £10/9/- was handed the newly weds, accompanied by a hoast of good wishes. Mrs. McDonnell was Miss Barbara Coady and was secretary for her father (Mr. W. A. Coady), manager at Argalong for the Southern Estates (IMV. Hughes Pty. Co.).

Abbott's gold mine, now owned by Messrs. W. Vale Syndicate, have great difficulty in securing man power to carry on their development work. They are now operating on the 120ft. level, extending north and south drives, evidently probation work on ore worth about 3 ozs per ton. It is thought the ore reserves are very satisfactory, as coincident with underground development. More big engine-power and other equipment is being added to treatment and pumping plants.

Though the Government have done nothing to complete or connect the broken link in the Canberra road the weak Yarralumla Shire has recently put a powerful grader on the uncompleted link and performed a wonderful job. This powerful grader is said to weigh over 20 tons. When in action it completes some four miles of well formed road in 8 hours. Mr. Leslie Franklin, of Brindabella, completed about half a mile of a good private road to his property, at Brindabella in an hour /xii rni ' _.i ? ? ?. ? ? ui rtu. xiijs woric is a great revelation in modern mechanical road construction. . fi'v Though Mr. Coady and his drivers have got away most of their Hughes sheep in good order and condition, some 80,000 or 90,000, they are hampered in getting the last few thousand away, owing, to excessive rain and flooded watercourses. The cattle about 2000 were in less attractive condition, but now the manaireinent has a few tliniuMmri acres of top dressed intensively cultivated country on which to nurse their weaker beasts, thus obviating the losses experienced in the concluding part of droughts in the past. One of the novel experiences seen on the near country handled by the company is the introduction of women's work replacing the heavy enlistments and call ups of the workers.They are carrying out their work in great style, quite, equals to the men amounted mostly on station thoroughbreds, and it looks as though, when these young ladies have their, dog's trained and are used to the invigorating and healthy hill top conditions they are going to do better than most men.

A novel concrete monument has been erected by an old digger at Wiford. It is a tombstone to his faithful dog, aged seven years.

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. McGirr) advises - that he understood the Rural Bank had large sums in hand to make advances to home builders when building restrictions were relaxed Mr. McGirr explained that under the new Housing Act the bank, after November 1, would not be authorised to make further advances to the Building Relief Agency and the Soldiers Family Housing Agency, but, this did not affect ordinary advances to home builders. It meant, how ever, that the bank ceased to be in constuction. Printed and published by A. Wilki Watson, Herbert St, Tumut, at his Printing Office, Wynyard Street, Tumut , in the State of N.S.W. - (Ref- The Tumut and Adelong Times (NSW : 1864 - 1867; 1899 - 1950)(about) Previous issue Tuesday 14 July 1942 Next issue Page 1).

STORMS IN N.S.W. TWO GREEKS KILLED. Sydney, Sept. ~i In addition to the death of Mrs. Alice Tidswell, who was swept from the arms of her son while crossing a swollen creek at Jamnberoo during Thursday's fierce storm, two Greeks, Arthur and Constantine Lagos, were asphyxiated by carbon monoxide gas in their tent at Argalong, near Tumut. They died apparently from carbon monoxide. poisoning caused by a charcoal brazier which was in their tent because of the cold. It was snowing

TWO MEN SUFFOCATED

AT ARGALONG STRANGE TRAGEDY

The death of two Greeks, under most peculiar circumstances occurred at Argalong some time during last Thursday night. Arthur and Con Lagos, two members of a party engaged in eucalyptus oil distillation, went to bed taking into their tent a petrol tin with live coals to warm the interior the tent was close fitting, and it is believed that the fumes from the coals, being unable, to get vent from the tent, poisoned the brothers, whose dead bodies were discovered in bed by two members of the party the next morning.

Mr R Blakeney, Coroner, Tumut held an inquest into the cause of death, when the following evidence! was elicited: — Kerrl Bakali, a Greek, residing at Argalong, deposed: Have been working with deceased brothers at the distillery at Argalong for the past three months, and I am a partner in the business with them. At about 8.30 p.m. on 3rd. inst the deceased brothers and myself attended to the boilers with the leaf in before going to bed. A few minutes before finishing the job I noticed Arthur Lagos (Kosta Athanessiades), one of deceased put some live coals from under the boiler into a benzine tin which was perforated with holes. Did not notice them take the tin into the tent on Thursday night, 3rd inst., but they had been in the habit of doing so for some time. On Thursday night, owing to the weather being cold and snowing, I noticed they put more coals than usual in the tin. Did not hear any unusual noise from the tent of deceased after go ing to bed, but my tent was some distance away.

It was part of my duty to get up first and prepare the breakfast for the rest of the men. When I was about ready I knocked a tin as a sign for all to get up. On Friday morning, about 8 o'clock, when I had the breakfast prepared, I knocked the tin as usual, and an other man in the camp called out to them that it was time to get up. After waiting about 25 minutes and they did not respond to the call, I went to the tent and saw deceased brothers lying on the bunks. A little blood was running from the mouth of one of them, and the other brother had his head turned to one side.

Surmised that they were dead and ran out of the tent to call the other men at the camp to come and look. When I found the fires I thought that death was caused by the fumes of the fire from the tin of charcoal, an account of another of my countrymen who was in the habit of also putting a tin with coals in his tent at night setting up with a headache each morning. Deceased brothers were single and were born at Imboos Island, off the coast of Greece. They had been in Australia about 5 years and as far as I know have no relatives in this country.

Constable Fitzgerald stated that about 9 a.m. on 4th inst. he was in formed Mr Bethune that, two Greeks had died in their tent at Argalong during the previous night. In company with Dr. Mason and the Coroner went to the tent of deceased, situated on Halloran's property at Argalong, about 26 miles from Tumut, On arriving there at about 12.30 p.m. I Saw the bodies of the two deceased lying in their beds in their hut, and in their night attire. The elder 1 brother was lying slightly on his left side, and the younger brother was lying on his back. There was congealed blood on the mouth of the. younger brother, which had run down the side of the face.

Undressed the two deceased and carefully examined their bodies . There were no marks of violence on them,, nor anything to indicate to me that, death was caused by any means other than poisoning from the fumes of a fire. At the foot of their beds was a benzine tin with the top cut and perforated with holes, and with a quantity of wood ashes in the bottom. P>The bodies were conveyed to the Tumut Hospital and placed in the mortuary. The tent was very close and stuffy and almost airtight. Deceased appeared to have died in their sleep, there was no sign of any struggle, having taken place. The bodies were still covered by blankets when I entered the tent. Know deceased about 2 months. They were both sober law abiding men.

Harry Bethune deposed to knowing deceased brothers about 12 months and to visiting their camp frequently; and just recently had made arrangements to work with them. Shifted camp to where they were camped on Thursday, 3rd, and camped in a tent about . 5ft from the tent which they occupied. At about 8p.m. they went to attend the boilers, and while they were away I went into my tent with my brother. Some little time later heard deceased brothers talking in their tent. The weather was very wet and snowing. About a quarter of an hour afterwards deceased .brothers went into thedr tent. Heard heavy snoring and thought it was the dog. Called to it, but when the sound did not cease, concluded that the deceased were snoring and called out again. The snorinig continued for about an hour, when it stopped.

Got out about 8 o'clock the next morning and made the fire. Some little time later the Greek partner of deceased got up and when breakfast was ready he knocked the tin to rouse them. He also coo-eed, but there was no response. Then Kerri Bakali went to the tent of deceased and came back very excited and said 'they are dead!'' Accompanied him back to the tent and realised that both deceased had passed away. Felt their extremities but they were very cold, showing that they had been dead some time. Know that deceased had been in the habit of taking coals into the tent at night and have been in the tent at night while the coals have been alight. Told deceased on several occasions that it was a dangerous thing to do, as the fumes were very poisonous. They replied that they had been- doing it for sometime and it had not affected them.

The tent was very well closed in and had an extra flap in the front making it almost air tight. On Thursday morning noticed that the wind was blowing from thei - Eastj, into the front of the tent; any '.s .?fund's that would arise from the fire) would be prevented from escaping. Came to Tumut and notified the pol ice. Dr. J. W. Mason inspected the) bodies of the two deceased, lying in quite . normal natural positions on the bunks in their camp. The tent; was completely closed, there being no air-vent of any description. At the bottom- of the bunks was an open kerosene tin with some burnt . out charcoal in the bottom. There was not a sign of violence of any descrip tion on the bodies. .In , his opinion death was due to suffocation from fumes coming from the open charcoal fire- ... The Coroner returned a verdict in -accordance with the medical testimony.

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J. Fields had a narrow escape from drowning when the engine of his car stalled while crossing the creek in the Drawalla Valley. He managed to struggle to the bank, but the car was swept away and is still missing.

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John Stephenson (Mobile 0431 481 451) Ex West Blowering Resident, now living in Wollongong, NSW. Australia.