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TARALGA.
(From our Correspondent.)
POLICE COURT. — Mr. Caswell, P.M., presided at the
monthly sittings of the above court held here on
Wednesday, when the following was the business:
—Police v. J. O'Donoughoe, using obscene and
profane language in a public place. The defendant
(a stranger) pleaded guilty, and after Constable
Macinnis, who laid the information, had stated
the nature of the offence, a fine of 20s and 4s 10d
costs in each case was imposed. The fines were
paid. Stage coach licenses for vehicles plying
between here and Goulburn were granted to Maurice
Hoare.-One case in the Small Debts Court was
settled.
Bicycle Accident.-Mr. Colin Mackenzie, who
some time ago went in for eycling, met with a
severe accident on Sunday evening last, returning
home from Yalbraith Church. When within about
three miles of Taralga after coming down Byrnes'
Hill, Mr. Mackenzie was "coasting," and when
rounding a sharp turn on the road he ran into the
causeway, causing the machine to bump badly, and
the rider was ultimately thrown heavily on his
shoulder and head. As a result the shoulder was
badly dislocated, and in addition the head and face
were much cut and bruised. For a time Mr.
Mackenzie remained half-conscious, but fortunately
came round and struck out for home, pluckily riding
the machine a part of the way. After much diffi-
culty, Mr. Whiting with assistance managed to get
the shoulder fixed up again, and at the present time
Mr. Mackenzie is progressing favourably though
suffering much pain. It was Mr. Mackenzie's
intention to have gone to Goulburn Sunday morn-
ing to hear the Rev. Buchanan preach, but owing
to one of his children being taken suddenly ill, he
was compelled to abandon the trip to Goulburn, and
went to Yalbraith instead.
Ministerial Visit.-At a meeting of towns-
people held on Saturday evening at the Rich-
lands Hotel, it was decided to invite the
Minister for Works and his party to visit
Taralga on their return from the spring
show in Crookwell. It was pointed out that it
would not much delay the party, and would enable
the Minister to see a large proportion of the country
that would be served by the proposed Crookwell
railway, the people here regarding it as inevitable
that with a branch to Crookwell a line to Taralga
must follow. In the event of the Ministerial party
accepting the invitation it was decided to entertain
them at luncheon, and show them over as much of
the district as time would permit.
SEND-OFF-AT TIE ARGYLE HOTEL Mr. Robert
Gordon, a prominent footballer and cricketer, was
entertained by about thirty of his friends at the
above hotel prior to his departure for Goulburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Mooney had everything arranged
nicely for the comfort and pleasure of those in
attendance, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.
Mr. A. Butler was voted to the chair, and a number
of toasts were honoured, the principal being " Our
Guest, Mr. Gordon," proposed by Mr R. McDon-
aid, secretary to the football club. Mr. McDonald
alluded to the valuable assistance given by Mr.
Gordon to sport of all kinds while here, and he
trusted be would be equally conspicuous in his new
home. Messra. Kelly, Mann, and many others also
spoke to the toast, which was drunk with musical
honours. Mr. Gordon suitably replied, thanking
those present for their hindnese and good wishes
towards him. Among oteer toasts were "The
Visitors," to which Messrs. Pryke and McLean
(Goulburn) responded, while the health of the chair
man terminated the proceedings.
Hospital Ball.—It is proposed to hold the usual
ball in aid of the Goulburn Htspital, and those
having the affair in hand are making every effort to
ensure an enjoyable evening for those who patronise
the ball. Although our calls are many just now,
and our finances not too flourishing, I do trust that
those who can will not forget the Goulburn Hospital,
but will either give their mite to the collections being
made or purchase a ticket for the bell.
WEArTnun -The prospects under this heading are
by no means promising, high, dry winds, acoom
panied with violent dust storms, playing havoc with
everything, and unless rain falls very soon prospects
for good crops will be as bad as they can be.
Following is the rainfall for September:-Sep
tember 5th, 1 point; 12th, 18 ; 14th, 8 ; 17th, .22 ;
18th, 2: 19th,T; 20bth, 2; 23rd, 5 ;:24th,:7; 27th,
6 ; 28th, 37; 29th, 10. 12 wet days; 120 points.
The vital statistics for quarter ending 30th
September are :-Marriages,.nil; births, males 10,
females 3, total 13; deaths, males 2, females 7,
total 0.
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