Saturday, January 3, 2026

HINDMARSH



NEWS ITEMS

1922 - OLD LADY'S END - Sudden Death in Fruit Shop
An unknown woman walked into Sidotti's fruit shop at Darlinghurst last night, sat on a chair and collapsed. She was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in a cab, where Dr. Hindmarsh pronounced life extinct.

1923 - CYCLE SMASH - Head Through Iron Fence - YOUTH BADLY INJURED
Thrown from a motor cycle in Moore Park-road yesterday, Edward McMorrow, aged 18, of Glenmore-road, Paddington, struck his head on the galvanised iron fence of the Show Ground with such force that a hole was knocked in the fence.
At about 3 p.m. McMorrow went to a friend's house in Stewart-street, Paddington, to test the machine for him. He mounted the cycle, and rode into Regent-street, and from there in to Moore Park-road. Here he appeared to lose control of the cycle. It swerved sharply, and dashed into the galvanised iron fence of the Show Ground. McMorrow was thrown off, and his head struck the fence with terrific force.
He was hurried to St. Vincent's Hospital, and admitted by Dr. Hindmarsh, suffering from concussion of the brain and injuries to the back. His condition is serious.

1923 - PARTIES OF THE WEEK
The quadrangle and grounds surrounding the nurses' quarters at St. Vincent's Hospital, Victoria-street, were artistically decorated and brilliantly illuminated with multi-colored electric lights on Wednesday evening when the nurses attached to the hospital staff held their ninth annual At Home. Musical selections were rendered by the Police Band. The committee responsible for the success of the entertainment were: President, Dr. J. J. Woodburn; vice presidents, Drs. R. Francis, Dr. Reginald Bridge, Dr. R. Douglas, Dr. H. Hunter, Dr. Calahan, Dr. H. Maher, Mr. G. R. M. McDonald. M.L.A., Mr. I. Tennant, and Mr. D. Miller. The hon. treasurers were Nurse Maguire, Nurse Rankin, Nurse N. Donoghue, Nurse Cunningham, Nurse Moon, Nurse Scanlon, Nurse Fallon, Dr. Duncan and Dr. Hindmarsh.
Mr. Harley McLaughlan was hon sec, and was assisted in his duties by Nurse Shalala, Nurse Reardon, Nurse T. Kiley, Nurse Crowley, Nurse Woodbury. Nurse Burns, Nurse O'Leary, Nurse Clifford, and Drs. Homier and Mason.
Source: Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930) Sun 28 Jan 1923 Page 22

1923 - UREN KNOCKS JOHNSON OUT - Johnson's Injuries
Johnson was examined at St. Vincent's Hospital by Dr. Hindmarsh, who found him suffering from very severe concussion of the brain. It is also probable, it was stated, that his skull was fractured.
At an early hour this morning he had not regained consciousness.

1923 - BOXING
The fight at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night had an unpleasant end ing. The loser (Jack Johnson, 11 st. 5½ lb.) received a terrific knock-out punch on the jaw in the 18th round from Tommy Uren (10 st. 11 lb.) that he had to be taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, where he was attended by Dr. Hindmarsh. He was then unconscious.

1923 - THE MELUSIA PASSENGERS.
The Burns, Philp island mail steamer sails at 10 o'clock to-day from Federal Wharf for Solomon Islands, via Brisbane, Rabaul, and Kaewieng. The following is a list of passengers:- 
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B. V. Barton, A. T. Black and Dr. Hindmarsh, ...and W. W. Grainger.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wed 15 Aug 1923 Page 14

1924 - LAZY NATIVES - Month to Travel 60 Miles
SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Messrs B. Barton, H. T. Black, W. W. Grainger and Dr. Hindmarsh, representing Melbourne Options Ltd., who have spent eight months in New Guinea, searching for gold, returned to Sydney today.
They stated that gold was there, but the conditions were unfavorable and expenses heavy. The natives had become very lazy. It took the best part of a month to cart half the load of the party 60 miles.
Source:  The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Tue 8 Apr 1924 Page 1

1924 - GOLD HUNT IN NEW GUINEA - Prospectors Return
According to one of the four representatives of the Melbourne Options, Ltd., who have been eight months in New Guinea sluicing for gold, and who returned to Sydney to-day by the steamer Mataram, the precious metal is there, but the question is, will conditions and expenses admit the practical mining of it?
"The natives up there," he said, "as a result of living in such a rich country and finding food easy to get, have become lazy. They carry a 401b pack each. It took the best part of a month to cart half our stuff 60 miles, five or six miles is a day's march up there.
The four were in the region of the Bulolo River. They found the blacks friendly, but not used to white men.
The tact of a Mr, Park, a well-known prospector, was a great help. The latter gas been in New Guinea hunting for gold for two years.
The prospector said that the country was still a little unsettled on account of the volcanoes.
"Some of the springs," he remarked, "give off a very strong smell of sulphur."
An individual prospector, he added, would need a capital of at least £400.
The four prospectors are Messrs. B. B. Barton, H. T. Black, W. W. Grainger, and Dr. Hindmarsh.

1924 - NEW GUINEA GOLD - PROSPECTORS RETURN
After an absence of eight months, the expedition which went to New Guinea to report on a gold sluicing
proposition for Kaili Options. Ltd., of Melbourne, returned to Sydney yesterday by the Mataram.
The expedition comprised Messrs. B. V. Barton, A. T. Black, and W. W. Grainger, mining engineers, and Dr. Hindmarsh.
"We had an interesting time," said Mr. Black, describing the expedition's experiences, "and the work we undertook was carried through successfully.
The 'option' area is situated on the Bulola River, a tributary of the Markham River, at an elevation of 3000ft.
That there is quite a lot of gold in the Territory Mr. Black feels certain, but, he says, it is an expensive country to prospect. No man should think of going there with a smaller capital than £400.
Dr. Hindmarsh is at present acting as locum tenens for Dr. Ercole, who, we are pleased to say, continues to improve.
Source: The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser (NSW : 1876 - 1951) Mon 7 Jul 1924 Page 2

1924 - THANKS
MR. & MRS. DROGEMULLER desire to THANK Matron McNickle, Dr. Fenwick, for care and attention to their baby during her illness. Also Drs. Hindmarsh and Ercole, and all friends for kind inquiries and sympathy.

1925 - NEAR AND FAR
At Farmer's yesterday afternoon Miss Hindmarsh, who is leaving Sydney to join her brother, Dr Hindmarsh at Macksville, was the guest of honour at a party given by a number of her friends. The tables were decorated with gladioli and fern. Those present were: Madame de Possett, Miss Gerber, Mrs. P. Bailey, Mrs. L. R. Hindmarsh, Miss Artlett, Mrs. and Miss Boylsun, Miss Katie Bergin, Miss C. Gerber, Misses Helen and Ellen Gerber, Mrs. and the Misses O'Driscoll, Mrs. E. Gerber, Miss Marie McGuire, Miss Evans, Misses Bergin and Miss Alison Christie.

1925 - Send-oft to Dr. Hobson
On Thursday evening, Feb. 5th., some sixty men representing the whole of the Nambucca district met at the F. S: Hall to farewell Dr. G. E. Hobson, who for five years had been the exponent of Matina Medica.
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The Chairman then called on the Rev. E. G. Huntley to propose the toast of the new resident doctor, Dr. Hindmarsh. The Rev. gentleman spent ten minutes in outlining the similarity between the doctor's and the parson's profession. Both were entrusted with the care of human maladies. The doctor those of the body and the minister the ills of the soul. Secondly each was only, partially successful in this work of healing. Some refractory members would not, or could not, be successfully treated. Some refractory church members were here named by the speaker. (Laughter) Again both doctor and minister had a large "honorary list." Some day they might receive payment in full. (Laughter). However what ever their measure of success might be, if any one else could do better, like the old lay preacher "he was invited to
do better." (Laughter). The Vicar concluded his remarks, which had loosened the wrinkles, on some hitherto heavy countenances, by welcoming Dr. Hindmarsh in the name of the District and called upon the company to drink Dr. Hindmarsh's health.
This was supported by Mr. Prichard, of the E. S. & A. Bank, who, on behalf of the businessmen and others, offered Dr. Hindmarsh a hearty welcome.
This was done to the accompaniment of musical honors, and the incoming doctor was commendably brief and to the point in his reply. He said he belonged to a family of nearly hundred years standing on the Northern Rivers. He hoped that he would be of service to them all through the coming years, and that when that period of service had expired they would feel towards him as they did the guest whom they were farewelling that night.
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Dr. and Mrs. Hobson and family left Macksville on Sunday morning last, Feb. 8th., at 9.45 for their new home.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 13 Feb 1925 Page 4

1925 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
DOLL SHOW - F. S. HALL, MACKSVILLE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1925 AT 2.30 P.M.
In aid of Children's Stall, Catholic Church Bazaar.
AFTERNOON TEA, GAMES AND DANCING
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Prize — -1st 7/6, 2nd 2/6, donated by Dr. Hindmarsh and Mr. A. Kerwan.

1925 - VALEDICTORY, TO MR. W. S. McNIVEN.
On Tuesday night in the School of Arts, around a festive board laden with condiments which according to a high authority are most likely to produce a cheerful , countenance, there assembled one of the most representative gathrings of townsmen even seen under similar circumstances in Macksville, the object being to say "au revoir" to Mr. W. S. McNiven on the eve of his departure for Sydney.
Mr. A. O. Williamson occupied the chair, having on his right hand the guest of the evening, others present including Rev. E. G. Huntley, Rev. Father Cohalan, Dr. Hindmarsh, Messrs. D. Welsh (President A. & H. Assn), H. A. Reid, Prichard, A. H. Boyd, Gillett sen. and jun., Woolf, Tims, Brandrick (President R.S.), R. Tait, H. C. Nolan (Relieving C.P.S:), A. Long, J. L. Keayes, I. G. Tacon, A. J. Rowe, P. Weingarth, G. S; Byron, A. McNeill, R. Malouf, A. H. Hall, C. Welsh, H. A. Fotheringham, J. H. Campbell, G. Hughes, A. J. Watts, J. G. Lack, H. C. Hahn, W. Collis, A. Morrison, W. P. Murray, H. E. O'Rourke, F. L. Napier, P. R. Larkey, A. Williams, G. H. Smith, W. Suters, Ron. Johnston, L. Johnston, A. Sutton, A. Peterkin, W. Welsh, F. Marshall, H. Milligan, ___Bennett, A. Tubt, N. Brown, ___ Smith, O'Rourke (Commercial Traveller), and G. Brunsdon.
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Mr. G. Smith responded on behalf of the Cricket Club, and regretted the loss of a great player.
Dr. Hindmarsh was asked to reply on behalf of the Footballers. He was probably the most recently made acquaintance of Mr. McNiven. As for the game of football, he and the guest had always played on the same side — the outside — and he was always impressed with the free advice Mr. McNiven gave the players. (Laughter).

1925 - RETURN THANKS.
Mrs. A. Henson, Wirrimbi, desires to return her sincere thanks to Relatives and Friends, also Nurse Putland and Dr. Hindmarsh for their kind attention, also for letters, cards, telegrams, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in her recent sad bereavement in the loss of her beloved husband.

1926 - YESTERDAY'S WEDDINGS - MANY CEREMONIES - Hindmarsh— Harrington
MISS DOROTHY HARRINGTON, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrington, of Turramurra, was married at St. Philip's Church last night to Mr. Basil Hindmarsh, second son of Mr. W. Hindmarsh and the late Mrs. Hindmarsh. Canon Bellingham performed the ceremony.
The bride wore a frock of white georgette embroidered in pearls over Limerick lace, and a wreath of orange blossoms with her lace veil. Lace also formed the train which was lined with rucked pink georgette. The flowers were white roses and begonias.
Miss Mary Harrington and Miss Gwen Waterhouse were the brides maids. They wore frocks of apricot georgette and gold lace with tulle veils to tone, and carried shower bouquets of yellow roses tied with apple green ribbons. Dr. Hindmarsh was best man, and Mr. J. Harrington groomsman.
A reception was held at the Wentworth Cafe, where Mrs. Harrington wore a black sequinned gown with a black velvet hat and carried a posy of blue delphiniums.

1926 - WEDDINGS. HINDMARSH-HARRINGTON.
Miss Dorothy Harrington, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrington, of Turramurra, was married on Wednesday night at St. Phillip's, Church Hill, to Mr. Basil Hindmarsh, second son of Mr. Walter Hindmarsh and the late Mrs. Hindmarsh, of Macksville. Canon Bellingham performed the ceremony. The bride's frock of white georgette had handkerchief panels on the skirt, each panel being edged with pearls, and having a tiny posy of orange blossom.
Limerick lace and true lover's knots in pearls and crystal adorned the corsage, and the frock was finished with a spray of orange blossom on the shoulder. The train was of Brussels lace, and was lined with pink georgette. She wore a veil to match and a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of white and pink flowers. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mary Harrington and Gwen Waterhouse. They wore apricot georgette, trimmed with gold lace, and touches of apple green. Their bandeaux were of apricot georgette with touches of green, and they carried bouquets of yellow roses tied with green ribbons. The best man was Dr. Hindmarsh, and Mr. Jack Harrington was the groomsman. The reception was held at the Wentworth, where Mrs. Harrington, wearing a gown of black and blue sequins, mounted on black lace and hat of black panne velvet, received the guests.

1926 - A FISHY FAREWELL.
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men, so seventeen of that species foregathered at the residence of Dr. Hindmarsh on Monday night of last week to enjoy a few hours' convivialty minus the usual stiffness of formal functions.
The object of the meeting was to entertain Mr. A. O. Williamson, with whom those present had been associated in many ways. "Willie's" companionship had always been valued, and although some of the sporting activities in which he had taken part had gone dead, there, was one in which he could always be relied upon to indulge under almost any conditions.
And so the brethren who had join ed in many excursions by car and boat or on shanks' pony decided to signalise their sympathy with one who was being hustled away to a place where he would often wish for a smell of the briny, and would at times wish that he could even smell the bait, or catcha da worm.
At the sound of the car-trumpet about 8.30 the brethren retired to the reception room, where the emblems of the order were displayed on a table. These included a large silvered model of a "Hebrew Fish" and several bottles. The latter "were not just then in a suitable condition for usage in the ordinary way as line-rollers — but time cures all things by the process of evolution.
Outside a bodyguard of three of the disciples had charge of the blind folded guest, and escorted him to the reception-room where the other disciples breathlessly stood— not a man stirred ! The host asked him to commence the proceedings in the customary way, but he was shivered, by a sudden roar of "For he's a jolly good fellow," accompanied by a gurgling chorus. The bandage was then removed, and, thirsting for revenge, the guest declined to go alone, and so the brethren reluctantly consented to join him.
The remainder of the evening was passed in a vocal, elocutionary, and conversational manner, and as midnight approached the chief scene was enacted.
Owing to the absence of theatrical properties, it was necessary to find some articles for personal disguise, so kitchen utensils and domestic drapings were commandeered for the purpose, and in a pictorial competition the three actors would certainly have gained a place at one end of the list.
After entering the parlor with great dignity, one made a speech indicative of the feelings of the
brethren, another presented a silver ashtray embellished with a silver-fish (encased in a wash-up dish and covered with a wire dish-cover) and engraved "From your Fishy Friends on the Nambucca," and the third read the following address which was attached to a roller-blind:-
Dear Companion,
We have, gathered, here this 17th day of May, 1926, at the residence of our Voluntary Medical Adviser, to regretfully say farewell to you and to also honor you as one who has done much for the advancement of this district.
We recognise the great amount of labor you have given to the Agricultural Association, the Race Club, Church and Musical Activities etc., and your efforts in those directions are surely highly appreciated.
It is our wish, however, to express the high value we place upon your efforts in the direction of extracting the scaly monsters from the mighty deep.
Your display of patience has been marvellous, there being no record of any desire on your part to go home, even in the numerous cases when you proved to be the Jonah of the party.
Lack of refreshments was the only thing which would drive you to desert your pals.
It is our duty also to acknowledge that, even in the midst of disaster, you have set a brilliantly-colored example in regard to language. You are debited with only a few blemishes on an otherwise exalted reputation; but it is only fair to say that distance and the ocean's roar very often rendered your remarks inaudible.
Honesty, too, has always been a marked feature of your make-up. Authentic reports have been received that, whenever possible, you have purchased supplies, but that under other circumstances you have taken advantage of the only other methods of procedure. And you have, never refused to share his last bait with a pal.
It is in regard to veracity, how ever, that we most admire you. It was our intention to award you the
additional appellation of ''George Washington," but we naturally refrained upon learning that the reason why that gentleman is held in high esteem is not because he never told a lie, but because he was the only American who ever told the truth.
But we are glad to publicly state that you have fully earned an honorable name amongst those who decline to follow Ananias, and therefore confer upon you the distinguished title of "Truthful Willie." We have never refused to accept your statements word for word— so long as they were fully-corroborated.
Having thus become acquainted with your good qualities during your 6½ years' residence in Macksville, we desire to pisCAT-orially wish you a FISHY farewell. We feel sure you will soon WORM your way into the good graces of the CODders on the Cudgegong, and we fervently hope that your experiences will be BREAM-ful of pleasant episodes; and that you will never be beat for BAIT, or a BITE! We earnestly trust that you will never make a MULLET anything you take in hand, that you will never be taken in by a SHARK, nor have reason to be-WHALE your actions. We shall often remember you as we SINKER pot at the BAR, and hope that you will be revived in SPIRIT whenever you SCHNAPPER few moments to reflect on the past.
Finally, we ask you to receive this SOLEful address in good fellowship and forgive its inCONGERuity; also please accept the accompanying presents in token of good wishes from the undersigned Nambucca FLAT-HEADS.
(Signed) — A. H. Boyd, C. Brunsdon, W. Collis, R. L. Edmonds, H. A. Fotheringham, H. C. Hahn, B. F. Hindmarsh, W. Hindmarsh, J. Ivers, L. Joseph, J. G; Lack, R. Malouf. W. A. Stone, R. Tait, F. Voisey, P. Weingarth, D. Welsh.
A pretty hard job to make a speech in reply after an impromptu function such, as this, but "Willie" was equal to the humorous occasion and concluded by expressing thanks.
Cheers having been accorded Dr. Hindmarsh, who had kindly opened his house to the brethren, the very happy evening was then concluded by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

1926 - [GRAFTON VISIT]
Mr. W. A. Stone, solicitor, of Macksville, and Dr. Hindmarsh, also from the Nambucca centre, were on a visit to Grafton at the week-end.
Source:  Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954) Wed 23 Jun 1926 Page 4

1926 - NAMBUCCA HEADS
The three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Benson received a nasty wound on the forehead by being kicked with a horse one day during, last week.
He was quickly conveyed to Macksville where Dr. Hindmarsh stitched the wound. He is doing as well as can be expected.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 25 Jun 1926 Page 4

1926 - Thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Andrews, of Nambucca Heads, wish to thank their many friends for their kind sympathy during their recent bereavement, and particularly thank Dr. Hindmarsh, Nurse Putland and sister Joan Eglitzky for their kind attention during their late son's (Herbert John) illness.
Source:  Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 9 Jul 1926 Page 5

1926 - A CLOSE CALL.
A very narrow escape occurred on Wednesday evening. Dr. R. G. Ponton, with his brother (a resident of Kempsey district) were travelling in company, and just opposite the trucking-yards, about a hundred yards from the station, the Dr. apparently fell from the train, which fortunately was then moving slowly. He got up and walked to the station, where it became apparent that he was badly knocked, and he was transferred to Nurse Putland's Hospital, where Dr. Hindmarsh rendered professional aid.
The first, second and third fingers of the left hand were partially crushed, suggesting that a wheel of the train had grazed his hand. He received injuries to his head, rendering him semi-conscious, and up to last evening he was unable to give a coherent statement as to how the accident happened. In company with his brother he went to Kempsey by Thursday evening's train.

1926 - THANKS.
Mrs. Burdes and family, of Valla, wish to thank all kind friends for their floral tributes and cards of sympathy during their recent bereavement, and particularly thank Dr. Hindmarsh for his kind attention during their late Father's illness.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 16 Jul 1926 Page 5

1926 - EMILY ELLEN SMITH.
On Thursday, July 15, whilst playing with her sister at their house at Upper Burrapine, Emily Ellen Smith, 2 years old, fell down to the ground.
As her condition did not improve, Mr. Kirkman brought her to Macksville on the following Sunday, and Dr.Hindmarsh ordered immediate removal to Kempsey, Mr. Lack conveying the child thither in his car the same night. The little one lingered till last Sunday when she passed away, the cause of death being diagnosed as meningitis. The burial took place in the Macksville C. of E. Cemetery on Monday, the Rev. E. G. Huntley officiating at the graveside. Much sympathy is evinced towards Mrs. W. Smith, the mother of the little girl, who has experienced the truth of the saying that "troubles never come singly."



1926 - THE BATHS
The special meeting of residents interested in the Macksville Baths, held on Monday night at the school of arts...
Election of Officers
For the position of President, Mr. Stone was proposed, but declined Mr. Scott was also nominated, and
being elected without opposition he straightaway assumed duty and expressed his thanks.
Dr. Hindmarsh and Mr. Stone were appointed Vice-presidents.
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1926 - OBITUARY. - MRS. ELIZA HELEN DAVIS.
We much regret to have to chronicle the passing of a highly esteemed resident, in the person of Mrs. Eliza Helen Davis, wife of Mr. Japheth Davis. The good lady had been in indifferent health for a considerable time, and having taken a very serious turn at 6 o'clock on Wednesday, she was being conveyed to hospital in Dr. Hindmarsh's car between 8 and 9 o'clock, when the call came suddenly and she passed away, the immediate cause of death being heart failure.
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Source:  Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 26 Nov 1926 Page 4

1926 - VALEDICTORY.
Prior to his departure for Sydney a number of townspeople met for the purpose of expressing their appreciation of Mr. M. B. Shannon, who has occupied the position, of accountant at the local Branch of the Commercial Bank for the past four years.
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Mr. H. A. Reid said he was sorry Mr. Shannon was leaving. He had found him at all times a very attentive, capable and courteous Bank officer always at his post. He trusted that Mr. Shannon's worth would be appreciated in whatever place he was called to labor.
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Dr. Hindmarsh had also found Mr. Shannon a courteous and smiling official, even though he had on occasions gone to the bank at one minute past the closing hour. He hoped to meet the guest when on his visit to the city and trusted to find him climbing the ladder of success.
Mr. H. A. Fotheringham regretted Mr. Shannon's departure. He was always an ideal camp companion and an efficient and capable Bank officer. He wished him every success.
Mr. Hahn had probably seen more of Mr. Shannon than most at the week-ends, for they had spent many happy times together and he would miss that companionship and help in the duties of camp life. He wished the guest every good thing.

1927 - THEY'RE OFF - QUEEN COMPETITION IN AID OF MACKSVILLE BATHS
START OF COMPETITION.
The competition started on Monday last, and there are therefore three candidates, placed alphabetically below: —
MISS PHYLLIS BOYD, represent ing the Business Houses.
MISS ETHEL MORRISON, representing Motorists and Sports.
MISS MAVIS WATERS, representing the Schools.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
There are sixteen members of the Baths Committee of Management, and it was decided to allot five to each candidate, and these will act in conjunction with several ladies. The following appointments were made :—
Miss Phyllis Boyd. — Messrs. Collis, Stone, Finlay, Reeve, and Johnston, Mesdames Brunsdon, Boyd and Spalding, Misses R. Moran and Spalding.
Miss Ethel Morrison. — Dr. Hindmarsh, Messrs. Maloney, Lack, G. Hughes and Purkiss, Mesdames Long and Morrison and Miss Hindmarsh.
Miss Mavis Waters. — Messrs. Thomas, Capp, Bates, Prichard and H. Moran, Rev. Mother (Convent), Mrs. E. Waters, Misses Wallace and Greenaway.
Each committee has the right to solicit the help of others in the management. Each committee can adopt its own method of procedure in the raising of money.
PUBLISHING RECORDS.
Considerable discussion centred in whether there should be periodical announcements as to the state of the poll, or whether the results should be kept secret till the last moment.
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The "News" hopes to publish the photographs of the candidates at an early date.




1927 - OBITUARY - MR. JOHN LAVERTY.
Quite a gloom overcast the Nambucca district when it became known that the ever-genial and happy personality in the form of Mr. John Laverty, of Taylor's Arm, had passed away. The deceased gentleman was sitting on the front verandah of his newly-erected home at about 7 o'clock last Sunday evening, and during a conversation he was seen to suddenly collapse. Investigation proved that he had passed to the Great Beyond. Dr. Hindmarsh soon arrived, only to announce that the last summons had been answered, heart failure being the cause of death. Deceased was in his 60th year.
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1927 - ACCIDENT.
Mr. A. R. Christensen met with a severe accident at Tilly-Willy railway siding last Friday morning. He was assisting in guiding a couple of girders to the ground when one of them rolled suddenly and crushed on to his right foot. He was taken to Nurse Putland's Hospital, and Dr. Hindmarsh subsequently found it necessary to amputate the first joint of the big toe. We are pleased to report that Mr. Christensen is progressing favorably, but he will not be able to "use the boot" for some time.

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.
The monthly meeting of the Macksville and District Progress Association was held on Monday night, in the School of Arts, but owing to other matters clashing there was only a small attendance, the following being present:— Messrs. D. Welsh (President), J. Reeve (Secretary), A. Williams, J. Harriman, Don. Smith, and Dr. Hindmarsh. Several apologies were received. 
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1927 - WELCOME - TO REV. J. W. AND MRS. SYMONDS.
Notwithstanding several other meetings, a large number of residents gathered at the Friendly Societies' Hall on Monday night to bid "welcome" to Rev. J. W. Symonds, Mrs. Symonds, and their young daughter "Betty."
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Dr. Hindmarsh spoke on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church. He welcomed the guests to Macksville, and was sure they would find that it was not a bad little spot. In little centres people were always broadminded, and helped each other. The guests would find that friendly condition existing here, and there was no reason for a departure from it.
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1927 - SYDNEY TO BRISBANE - NEW TRANSPORT SERVICE.
By special car last Saturday evening several gentlemen arrived in Macksville. They are interested in the company known as the Interstate Transports Limited, and their object was to place before prominent residents the benefits to be derived by Macksville as a result of the establishment of a regular service between Sydney and Brisbane, with Macksville as the "half-way house."
Citizens present were : — Councillor Wallace Knight (Shire President), Dr. B. Hindmarsh...
Source:  Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 25 Feb 1927 Page 4
 
1927 - SHOW SOCIAL.
On Tuesday night of last week (the first night of the Macksville Show), the Judges and visitors were entertained by the Committee of the A. and H. Association in the School of Arts.
...Those present were: ... Dr Hindmarsh

1927 - FOOTBALL. REFORMING MACKSVILLE CLUB.
The meeting convened by Messrs. A. H. Boyd (Hon. Sec. "All Blacks" Football Club) and G. W. Perry
(Hon. Sec. "Blues") was held in Peters' Rooms on Monday night last.
It was the largest and most representative meeting ever held in Macksville in connection with football, there being about 40 present...
The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. H. Gallen; President, Dr. B. F. Hindmarsh; ...
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1927 - THE INQUEST.
Mr. W. D. Hodge, J.P., District Coroner, conducted the inquest at the Court House, Macksville, on Monday morning.
Edward Emery deposed: I am an Electrical Engineer, and reside at Macksville. I was in the employ of the deceased, Oswald Theodore Emery, up to the 25th. inst...
I called Dr. Hindmarsh, who came and had him removed to Numurkah Private Hospital, where he died on the following day, 26th inst. All the gear was absolutely safe and strong, and the "tilting of the forest-devil was not a defect in the gear, but was due to the deceased letting go the handle to watch the descent of the case, as he was anxious to see that it descended on the baulks of timber which had been placed underneath to receive it. Deceased was a married man without issue; His life was insured with the A.M.P. Society. He left a will. Deceased was of temperate habits.
Dr. B. F. Hindmarsh, of Macksville, stated: On Friday, 25th inst., at about 6 p.m., I received a call to go to the residence, of Oswald Theodore Emery, at Bent-street, Macksville, and on my arrival there a few moments later I saw the deceased Oswald Theodore Emery obviously suffering from concussion of the brain. I had him removed to the Hospital nearby. On examination I found two slight abrasions on the scalp above the right ear with increasing swelling over that area, extending down the right side of the face, also a haema-tome gradually increasing in size in the right upper eyelid. He was semi-conscious and did not display any signs of paralysis. There was a bruise around the right side of the thorax with a slight abrasion, also a bruise on the right thigh. His body was well developed, he was of a splendid physique. He was under my observation up to the period of his death, and during that time he lay in a semi-conscious condition. His general condition tended to improve. He died suddenly at about 8 o'clock p.m. In my opinion, death, was due to sudden blockage of the left coronary artery of the heart, due to the lodging there of an embolism. I knew the deceased in life, and estimate his age as about thirty-two years. I knew that he was the contractor for the supply of electric light to the town of Macksville.
The Coroner returned a verdict of accidental death.

1927 - Tennis. MACKSVILLE CLUB.
A meeting of the Macksville Tennis Club was held at Peters' Rooms on Wednesday evening, the following being present: — Mrs. Voisey, Misses Welsh (2), D. Wallace, M. Hindmarsh and R. Morrison; Messrs. Stone, Prichard, Fotheringham, Hahn, Joseph, Candish, Chrystoe, Sinfield, Morrison, Caldwell and Dr. Hindmarsh.
It was decided that the Courts be opened for play on Saturday after noon, the ladies to provide afternoon tea.
Subscriptions were fixed for the ensuing season at Gents £1/1/-, Ladies 10/6 and Juniors 10/6.

1927 - BRILLIANT MACKSVILLE. OUT OF DARKNESS INTO THE LIGHT. SWITCHING ON THE JUICE. OFFICIAL CEREMONY NEXT WEDNESDAY.
In response to advertised invitation, the following attended the public meeting on Wednesday night to consider the best means of celebrating the opening of the Macksville Electricity Scheme — Dr. Hindmarsh, Sergt. Capp, Messrs. D. Welsh, A. J. Watts, C. D. Prichard, M. Wallace, H. G. Ockwell, H. Moran, D. Smith, J. Reeve, H. A. Fotheringham, A. H. Boyd, W. A. Stone, J. G. Lack, W. Finlay, L. Joseph, H. J. Whitelock R. Malouf.
...

1927 - DARKNESS DISAPPEARS. ELECTRIC INSTALLATION - OFFICIAL CEREMONIES.
Wednesday, July 29, 1927, will forever mark a notable event in the history of Macksville, for on that date the people witnessed the inauguration of an electricity system which is sure to prove a great boon to the people.
...
AT THE POWER HOUSE.
A large crowd of residents and visitors gathered at the Power House in West-street between 6 and 7 p.m.
and inspected the machinery.
Shortly after 7 o'clock Mr. David Welsh, as President of the Progress Association, opened the formal proceedings. He said he was glad to see such a large gathering to witness an event which was probably the most important in the history of the town
...
The people then re-entered the Power House and, at Cr. Johnson's request, Mrs. O. T. Emery switched on the light to the town, and Macksville emerged from darkness into light forever.
Three cheers concluded this part of the proceedings, and the crowd then paraded the town and had the first glimpse of the notable change effected by the power of chained lightning. Defects were also noticed, by the omission of lamps at certain important points, but these will be remedied at the earliest moment.
...
THE BANQUET.
In order to carry out the inauguration in the traditional way, the Macksville Progress Association decided to hold a Banquet in the School of Arts, the catering for which was executed by the Anglican Women's Guild. The tables were set out sumptuously, the display being beautifully embellished, by decorative effects produced by roses, sweet peas and ferns. The hall was of course specially lighted with dazzling brilliance direct from the Power House, and the ladies and the Power House staff are deserving of highest praise for the complete manner in which their duties were carried out.
Mr. D. Welsh, President of the Progress Association, occupied the head of the table, which extended the whole length of the hall, and those who attended the Banquet included: —Messrs. D. Welsh (President Progress Association)1, R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., Cr. C. Johnson, Cr. A. G. Henderson, Cr. Geo; Hunt, E. A. Mahony, P.M., J. Reeve ( Secretary Progress Association), W. Finlay, W. G. Ockwell, R. L. Edmonds, C. D. Prichard, B. F. Hindmarsh, Sen., Dr. Hindmarsh, L. Joseph, McKenzie (Surveyor, Kempsey), H. W. Scott, R. T. Snodgrass, A. M. Ainsworth, D. Smith, P. Seery H. A. Fotheringham, H. F. Brown (Electrical Engineer), E. Emery (Assistsant Engineer), W. G. B. Sharman, F. C. Pile, J. G. Lack, W. Collis, A. JH. Boyd, J. H. Campbell, H. A. Reid, C. Welsh, T. Reed, A.C. Simmons, H. Gallen, A. Borger, A. E. Jansen, Sergt. Capp, W. A. Stone, A. Morrison, H. Hahn, Geo. Brunsdon, and M. Brunsdon.
After human capacity had been taxed to the utmost in assimilating the wholesome edibles provided, the toast list was entered upon.
The health of his Majesty King George V. was honored with great zest, the lusty singing of the National Anthem betokening that patriotism to the Crown was the moving force in the life of the British Empire.
The next toast was "Success to Electricity," which was entrusted to Mr. M. Wallace.
Mr. Wallace said the function marked the introduction of electric light and power to this district. The people had struggled to obtain a sufficient system for some time, and he believed they had got it now.
Previously there had been a small scheme at the Nambucca Hotel, and later on Mr. M. Moran had estalished a larger scheme. After a considerable time there was a demand for something better, and they had got it at last.
...
The people ought to be thankful, for what the Council had done, and he heartily congratulated the people on the consummation of the work. The light, as they had seen, was good, and as people, like flies, gathered around the prettiest lights, there was sure to be an influx of visitors to Macksville, which meant progress to the town and to the business people in particular. Then there was in ad dition the great benefits which would be enjoyed by the womenfolk— practically all domestic work would event ually be greatly convenienced, and moreover it would suit the good man of the house by reducing the amount of wood he had to cut. (Laughter).
...
Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., was very cordially received, as he rose to speak in support of the toast.
He said it gave him great pleasure to be present and to supplement the remarks of Mr. Wallace, who had been a big figure in the history of Macksville. They had only to contrast the appearance of the town with what it was, say, only a week ago, in order to visualise the great improvement, which would surely be greatly appreciated by the Macksville people and also by visitors, and a town was often judged by its brightness and attractiveness. They had started perhaps on a small foundation, but would certainly build big ger in the future. They had now emerged from the lamp age — it was a definite forward step, and a greater step would be taken later on.
The hand of progress was showing forces to be used for the benefit of the inhabitants, and Macksville was following the lead set by other districts close by. Regarding Mr. Wallace's comparison of schemes— wood, water, or coal— it was only a matter of cost. Under any system generation in bulk would greatly reduce the cost to the consumer. The Clarence River was naturally provided with great water-power possibilities, and as a result of the hydro-electric scheme the Clarence River was now sending the electric current 40 or 50 miles. As a consequence small secondary industries were springing into being, and George Bond and Co. were establishing a factory there which would employ about 400 hands; and the Clarence River district was now making more progress than any other rural centre in New South Wales. The City of Grafton, before this scheme was in vogue, was to some extent comparable to a well-ordered cemetery, from the fact that so few people seemed to be moving about. Then the domestic life of the women was made much more comfortable, and it was only right that the work of the house wife should come in for special consideration. (Hear, hear).
...
One thing led up to another, and better ideas, and he hoped to live to see the time when Macksville and the other centres in this district would be linked up with one central generating station, thus pushing the current out to the distant parts and consequently cheapening the cost to consumers. (Hear, hear). Proceeding, Mr. Vincent said he would at all times be willing to assist public bodies in the district to obtain anything possible for their good. The proposal for a bridge over the Nambucca at Macksville was one which would receive his constant support, and he was glad to notice that the people were turning their eyes to the west by endeavoring to penetrate the mountain range with a road leading to the great tableland. He agreed that the district's great interest should be devoted to breaking the barrier across the range, which would mean an ever-increasing interchange of products between the peoples of this district and those of the great tableland, thus making for a big impetus to general progress. (Applause). The Departments concerned in road-making had decided to send special officers to investigate this proposal, and personally, with the knowledge he had of the country, he held a firm belief that the road would be constructed. (Applause). Concluding, Mr. Vincent congratulated Macksville on its progressive step in the commencement of an efficient electrical scheme, and he wished it all the success it deserved. (Applause).
After the toast had been honored in the usual way, Mr. W. Collis sang a comic item "The Bolshevik," but it is perhaps well to explain that the song had no application to Mr. Vincent's political convictions.
Mr. W. A. Stone proposed "The Contractors."...
Mr. A. Morrison sang "When Song is Sweet."...
The Chairman proposed the toast of "Local Governing Bodies." ...
The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by Mr.: H. A. Reid, who in referring to the electric light, said Macksville was now definitely on the map. It was also pleasing to hear the encouraging remarks made by the Shire Councillors regarding future possibilities, and he could almost see himself motoring, over the bridge or up the new road to the tableland.
...
Continuing, Mr. Mahony said he would be lacking in his sense of appreciation if he failed to pass a high compliment to the ladies who had prepared the banquet. No compliment he could pay could be overdone. (Applause). He returned thanks for the invitation to be present and for the toast...
Mr. Fotheringham sang "A String .of Pearls." '
The Nambucca District" was pro posed by Mr. Prichard. The district was very solid, he said. In money value the cream industry was in the lead. Timber was the oldest industry, but it had of late years given way to dairying and other forms of production. In his opinion the income from land would he an increasing factor for a long time to come, and would increase in ratio to the improvement in working of the land to increase its productivity. The income from butter alone in Macksville factory in 1925 was £130,000, besides which there were factories at Taylor's Arm and Bowraville and a bacon factory at Bowraville. Last year, which was a record slump on account of a dry spell and bush fires, the Macksville factory's output was £96,000. These facts were a good indication of what the district would stand up to in good times, and under improved methods. ...
The ladies who had provided the banquet then accepted an invitation to descend from their hiding place on the stage and line up in the main hall whilst the toast of their health was being honored.
Mr. Fotheringham was spokesman and said no words of his would adequately express their appreciation of the splendid banquet. Many of those present had had previous experience of the Women's Guild catering, and all he could say was that it was like old wine, it improved with age.
The toast was enthusiastically honored, concluding of course with the usual musical climax.
Mrs. Brunsdon and Mrs. Turnbull returned thanks in a few words on behalf of the Guild.
The last toast was that of "The Chairman," which was proposed by Dr. Hindmarsh, who said that ever since Mr. Welsh had come to live in Macksville he had thrown himself into any movement for the good of the town.
The toast was vigorously, dealt with, and in reply Mr. Welsh said he had only done what any man should do, but he hoped to see another elected as President of the Progress Association at the annual meeting next Monday night.
The ladies and gentlemen then formed a ring round the hall and concluded the very successful function by singing "Auld Lang Syne"and giving three rousing cheers.
Mr. Max Brunsdon played the piano accompaniments for the vocalists.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 1 Jul 1927 Page 4

1927 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.
A meeting of the Macksville and District Progress Association was held at the School of Arts on Monday night last.
...
The Railway Department wrote as follows:— "With reference to your representations further relative to
the desired extension of the North Coast day passenger train to Grafton, I am directed to inform you that the mail trains are capable of satisfactorily carrying all traffic north of Kempsey and in the circumstances the extension of additional trains to South Grafton is not warranted at the present time." In answer to the Chairman as to whether the meeting desired to take further action, Dr. Hindmarsh said
the letter was "too beastly definite" to justify a further attempt.
...
Source:  Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 8 Jul 1927 Page 4

1927 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the Macksville and District Progress Association was held in the School of Arts last Monday night ...
Dr. Hindmarsh, in seconding, said it was satisfactory to know that so much had been done and that the Association had such a small debit to its credit—if they would excuse the Irishism. During the year the Shire Council had made many improvements in culverts and roads, and they had very wisely replaced about £2000 to the road vote because of agitation by the Association.
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Isolation Ward Wanted.
Dr. Hindmarsh, in referring to health matters, said there was one type of work which the doctors were not allowed to handle in an ordinary hospital, that was infectious diseases such as diphtheria, scarlet fever, &c. During 1926 he sent 40 children away for treatment, and Dr. Hardie had sent 20 from Bowraville since arriving there last August. This was not made necessary because of lack of ability to treat the cases, but because of the ruling of the Board of Health that such cases must be isolated. The loss to this district because of having to send such cases away was probably nearly £1500, some portion being represented by expenditure by parents of the child ren for travelling and boarding expenses. Both he and Dr. Hardie would sooner treat the cases in Macksville, thus giving parents much greater convenience, and if a suitable building could be found here they would be only too willing to pay an adequate rent. If they could arrive at ways and means of overcoming the trouble, the town and district would gain much benefit.
Mr. Scott supported the idea, and Mr. McKay, who had previously offered £100 towards a Public Hospital, said the town certainly lost a great deal by the present conditions, and he would see what could be done by next meeting.
Dr. Hindmarsh, Messrs. Stone and Brunsdon were appointed to investigate the "Towns Competition" being conducted by a Sydney paper, and, if found advisable, to enter Macksville for the competition.

1927 - DISTRICT NEWS - NAMBUCCA HEADS
Mr. A. E. Brown and Mr. T. Rowe were the victims of accidents in which motor vehicles played a predominant part. On Friday, whilst coming from Dorrigo with a loaded motor lorry, Mr. Rowe was seated beside the driver. In ascending a steep gradient and when in the act of changing gears, the gear became fast and the lorry ran backwards. The brakes refused to hold. Mr. Rowe jumped from the lorry and was rendered unconscious. He received a lacerated wound on the head, necessitating the insertion of five stitches.
Mr. Brown, whilst riding a motorcycle with side-car attached, on Saturday morning, from the rear of Mr. Fenwick's refreshment rooms, quite unintentionally rode the machine over the embankment on to the main road. He also received a lacerated wound on the chin, and Dr. Hindmarsh inserted five stitches.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 19 Aug 1927 Page 4

1927 - BRIDGE BADLY WANTED. AT MACKSVILLE. SIGN THE PETITION!
For many years the building of a bridge across the Nambucca River at Macksviile has been "in the air," and departmental investigation has been intermittently carried out with out arriving at any definite decision. Fortunately the idea has now emerged from the haze and become an imminent possibility, and so the Macksville people have become more alive to the urgent necessity of such a bridge and have decided to push the proposal to a finality.
In response to advertisement, a public meeting was held in the School of Arts on Monday night to emphasise the people's wishes, and the following prominent residents attended:
... and Dr. Hindmarsh.
...

1927 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
The monthly meeting of the Macksville and District Progress Association was held in the School of Arts on Monday night...
Dr. Hindmarsh, Messrs. Welsh and Prichard visited Nambucca Heads P. A. meeting on Tuesday night, and discussed the bridge question with the members.
...
Dr. Hindmarsh again referred to the need of an Isolation Ward in Macksville, and said that if the owner of the block of land adjacent to the Hospital would put up a building the Department would probably agree to the proposal, and he could guarantee an adequate rest for a number of years.
Mr. Welsh thought it was a matter affecting a private individual, but a letter would do no harm. On the proposal of Messrs. Napier and Welsh, it was decided that the Secretary write to the owner of the land explaining the proposal.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 9 Sep 1927 Page 4

1927 - VALEDICTORY. PUBLIC SEND-OFF TO MR. H. C. HAHN.
Mr. H. C. Hahn, who has been for many years a trusted employee in the firm of Reid and Fotheringham,
has purchased a general store business at Gleniffer, seven miles from Bellingen, and everyone who has
known Mr. Hahn during his long residence in the Nambucca district will surely wish him the fullest success and happiness in his new sphere of labor. Next week Mr. Hahn is be be married to Miss Rene Morrison, daughter of Mrs. Morrison, of Macksville. The ceremony is to take place in Sydney, and the happy couple will subsequently take up their residence at Gleniffer, where we hope their lives will be full of brightness and financial prosperity.
By the departure of Mr. Hahn Macksville loses a young man whose restlessness made him a valuable citizen. Wherever any help was required in a good cause he could always be relied upon to do his bit in any position; often when the physical part of his nature was not what it should be his indomitable spirit survived, and whatever his hands found to do he did it with all his might. In social functions his assistance was invaluable when multifarious details had to be arranged, and on many occasions decorative success was almost wholly due to his artistic taste and personal handiwork. In church work, as a member of the Anglican community, he was for many years a Parochial Councillor and member of the choir of Macksville Church. In Friendly Society Lodge matters he was a valued member, and in the Masonic Fraternity he recently completed a term as Worshipful Master. He has been a valuable worker in the interests of the Agricultural and Horticultural Association, and was Secretary for two years. As showing the confidence reposed in him by the members of the Association, it is only necessary to mention that in the 1926 ballot for Committee he was placed top of the poll, not a single vote being recorded against him. When all seemed bright and peaceful a sudden call came to the young men of Australia to help to keep a belligerent enemy from conquering the British Empire, and so "Harold" in 1915 joined the "Aussies" for that purpose, serving a risky four years as a soldier, a service for his country which must redound to his credit for all time.
In order to show appreciation of Mr. Hahn's lengthy interest in local affairs, a public valedictory was tendered him in the Majestic Theatre on Monday night, the arrangement of the function being superintended mainly by Mr. F. Voisey. Unfortunately, owing to the prevailing 'flu epidemic, many prominent, residents were forced to send apologies for non-attendance, but there was nevertheless a large and jovial assemblage present, and the proceedings were negotiated in a very pleasant and sincere manner.
Cr. Knight, (President of the Shire) was prevented from being present, so Cr. Albert Henderson filled the position of Chairman. Appropriate speeches were made by the Chairman, Rev. J. W. Symonds (Vicar of Nambucca Anglican Parish). Mrs. G. Brunsdon (Church of England Women's Guild), Mr. C. D. Prichard (Vice-president of the A. and H. Association, in the absence of Mr. D. Welsh, President), Dr.
Hindmarsh, Mr. W. A. Stone, Mr. Angus McKay (President of the Progress Association), Mr. A. J. Watts, Mr. A. Young (fellow employee) and Mr. H. A. Fotheringham (who highly praised Mr. Hahn as an employee of the firm and added that he had always looked upon Mr. Hahn more as a brother than as an employee and feelingly referred to their companionship during the war). At suitable intervals musical items were rendered — Mr. Ralph Hardge (employed in Mr. Morrison's motor works) made his debut here as a violinist and gave finished interpretations of "The Broken Melody" and Braga's "La Serenata," Mr. Max Brunsdon supplying the piano accompaniments; the latter also accompanied Mr. Fotheringham in the song "Friend o' Mine." Mr. Alex. Morrison sang "The Little Irish Girl" and Mr. W. Collis vocalised in a comic item dealing with certain phases of matrimony, Mrs. Collis supplying the accompaniments.
On behalf of present and absent friends, Cr. Henderson expressed best wishes to Mr. Hahn, and handed to him a handsome clock (suitably inscribed on silver shield) and a wallet containing £30. Mr. Hahn was visibly affected by the felicitous demonstration, and in a few appropriate words returned thanks to all who were in any way responsible for honoring him, and, as indicating the growth of Macksville, incidentally mentioned that only but a few years ago he remembered that a baker's batch of twenty-four loaves was the daily delivery.
At the conclusion of the formalities, about 10 p.m., refreshments were served, after which dancing became the chief business, and continued till mid-night had chimed, the music being supplied by Mr. Macrae's piano-player, extras being supplied by Miss D. Davis (piano) and Mr. Hardge (violin).
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 30 Sep 1927 Page 4

1927 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
...
Holes Require Filling.
On the motion of Mr. Welsh, and Dr. Hindmarsh, it was decided to ask the Shire Council to attend to the holes in the streets, particularly between the Star Hotel and Mr. Austin Boulton's residence.
Source:  Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 11 Nov 1927 Page 4

1927 - LAUNCH BURNT. MACKSVILLE, Thursday.
Charles Cameron's 45ft steam launch, which had not been used for several weeks, was towed to the Railway Wharf at Tilly Willy Creek on Tuesday evening to help in the urgent removal yesterday, of a large consignment of butter box timber for the dairy company. Dr. Hindmarsh, crossing on the Macksville punt early yesterday morning, noticed flames on the launch, which sank.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 11 Nov 1927 Page 14

1927 - LAUNCH BURNT.
On Tuesday evening Mr. C. Cameron's 45ft. launch "Iona" was towed to a position a few yards from the railway siding on Tilly-Willy Creek, for the purpose of assisting in removing to the butter factory a large consignment of unassembled butter-box parts, called "shucks."
The work was to have been commenced on Wednesday morning, but unexpected happenings prevented the "Iona" from taking part.
When crossing the Macksville punt shortly after 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Dr. Hindmarsh noticed appearances of fire, and after discovering the cause he speeded to Mr. Cameron's residence.
Members of the Cameron family were quickly on the scene, but it was too late to do anything to save the vessel.
It is evident that the fire started below the deck, as the launch was completely gutted from stem to stern before sinking. The completeness of the burn-out can be seen at low tide, the funnel and part of the boiler only, being visible at high tide.
It is impossible even to conjecture how the fire originated, as the launch had not been used, for several weeks, and there had been no fire in the engine during that period. Mr. Cameron, who was working near Jerseyville at the time, arrived at Macksville on Wednesday evening, and he supplies the information that the launch was insured for £450 —Mercantile Mutual £150, United Insurance £300.

1927 - SOCIAL.
A very enjoyable evening took place at the School of Arts on Monday in aid of the funds, euchre and
dancing being the principal ingredients in the menu, the "Three Musketeers" Jazz Band (Messrs. Ralph
Hardge, Max Brunsdon and Mitchell Boyd) supplying the music, Miss C. Forrester' playing extras. Mrs. Ivan Tacon won the lady's prize in the card playing, Mr. R. Wilson the gent's. In guessing the weight of a cake (donated by Miss Pratley) Dr. Hindmarsh and Mr. G. Brunsdon tied with exact weight, and in the "cut-off" the first was last.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 2 Dec 1927 Page 4

1927 - CYCLIST'S' DREADFUL INJURY. MACKSVILLE, Monday.
Hollis Provost, aged 20 years, of Taylor's Arm, suffered a dreadful injury when the motor bicycle on which he was occupying the pillion seat collided head on with a motor car on the road to Nambucca Heads on Sunday.
Provost's right leg was shockingly mutilated, and an examination of the limb at the Macksville Hospital disclosed that a piece of bone about six inches long was missing. This was found at the scene of the accident subsequently, and was brought to the hospital.
Dr. Poate arrived from Sydney this morning, and, with Dr. Hindmarsh, of Macksville, and Dr. Rankine, of Kempsey, amputated the leg just below the thigh.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tue 20 Dec 1927 Page 12

1928 - NEWEE CREEK
Mr. Jack Stuart met with a painful accident a few days ago whilst squaring a girder with his mate, Don Stuart. The broad-axe slipped and entered Jack's leg, necessitating the insertion of several stitches by Dr. Hindmarsh. We are pleased to learn that Jack is doing well.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 9 Mar 1928 Page 4

1928 - PERSONAL.
Dr. Hindmarsh left last week to enjoy his annual holiday, and expected to be away about a month. Dr. R. L. Spedding will supervise the health of the community during Dr. Hindmarsh's absence.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 23 Mar 1928 Page 4

1928 - SHIPPING
ARRIVED.—March 23. 
Zealandia, s.s., 6,683 tons, G. F. Entwisle, from Sydney. Passengers:—Saloon:—
... Dr Hindmarsh...
Source: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Sat 24 Mar 1928 Page 4

1928 - SHIPPING
SAILED.—March 31. 
Zealandia, s.s., 6,683 tons, G. F. Entwisle, for Sydney. Passengers:—Saloon:—
... Dr Hindmarsh...

1928 - DR. HONNER MARRIED At St. John's College - CHAMPION ATHLETE
The chapel of his old college (St. John's), was chosen by Dr. Richard St. John Honnor for his wedding with Miss Kathleen Dooley yesterday morning.
Dr. M. J. O'Reilly, CM., principal of St. John's College, performed the ceremony.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. William Honner, of Junee, and is the president of the Sydney University Athletic Club, and is the present holder of the Australian record for the broad jump. He also represented Australia at the last Olympic Games.
The bride is the third daughter of the late Mr. J. Dooley and Mrs. Dooley of Murrurundi.
For her wedding gown the bride chose a beautiful shade of pink beaute satin, adorning it with Brussels lace and diamente. Tuberoses, with a cluster of lily of the valley and trails of Cecil Brunner roses, were carried as a bouquet.
Miss Clare Dooley, as bridesmaid, wore a powder-blue frock of crepe meteor, trimmed with crystal, and the best man was Dr. Bernard Hindmarsh.
The wedding breakfast was held at Petty's Hotel, and Mrs. Dooley, mother of the bride, received the guests in a charming frock of black velvet and jet, with hat to match. Mrs. Honner, mother of the groom, wore a navy gown, with Eastern embroideries.
Source:  Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930) Sun 15 Apr 1928 Page 9

Dr. Richard St. John Honner, the noted New Zealand athlete, and his bride, who was Miss Kathleen Dooley, leaving St. John's College at the Sydney University after their wedding in the College Chapel on. May. 4 [1928].
On the left are the best man, Dr. Bernard Hindmarsh, and the brides maid, Miss Clare Dooley.

1928 - VALEDICTORY. CITIZENS' FAREWELL TO SERGT. A. CAPP.
Nearly seventy male townsmen congregated at the School of Arts on Monday night for the purpose of showing appreciation of Sergt. Capp's citizenship during his residence here for the past six years. Several apologies were received for non-attendance.
The company took early opportunity to express their feelings by spontaneously greeting Sergt. Capp with "He's a jolly good fellow" as soon as he had entered the hall.
...
Mr. W. Hindmarsh, who said he had known Sergt. Capp since he was a "nipper," gave a humbrous recital of his own experience amongst the young fellows in Maclean district—mostly Scotsmen — who were the jovial revellers in those days. Concluding, Mr. Hindmarsh congratulated the Sergt. on his well deserved promotion, and hoped that he would eventually make his bow as an Inspector of Police and retire with a good position.
...
At the call of the Chairman, the company then rose and drank the toast with great vim, accompanied by the usual vocal announcement of good fellowship. Mr. Alex. Morrison sang "Friend o' Mine."
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The toast of "The Ladies" was proposed by Mr. W. A. Stone, whose special mention of Mrs. M. Ryall's assistance in preparing the tables for that function was heartily approved. Mr. Larkey, as did also Mr. J. J. Williamson, supported the toast, which was suitably honored, after which Dr. Hindmarsh vocally impersonated a lady in expressing thanks on behalf of the fair sex.
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The formal business having concluded with "Auld Lang Syne," harmony and conviviality became the general order, all those already named, with the addition of Mr. A. McNeill and others, contributing to the joyousness of the proceedings until the electric light flashed a hint that the midnight hour had arrived.

1928 - DISTRICT NEWS - NAMBUCCA HEADS
Mr. J. Loughrey met with a slight accident to his shoulder in the match Heads v. Macksville, at Macksville on Saturday last. The thanks and appreciation of the Heads Club, is extended to Dr. Hindmarsh for his prompt attention free gratis. The dinkum man, sport and Doctor!

1928 - MOTOR TRAGEDY.
The people of the Nambucca district were greatly shocked Thursday morning, says Nambucca 'News,' when it was broadcasted that a dreadful accident, attended by fatal results, had occurred, on Nambuccca Heads road, one of the best thoroughfares in the Shire. The sad result was that one fine young man lost his life and another is in an extremely dangerous condition.
A short distance from the five-mile peg on the Macksville side there is a curve in the road, the inside of the curve being covered by a strong growth of lantana, which prevents visibility on the road to a great extent.
Shortly after 7 o'clock Thursday morning Cyril Waters, accompanied by Victor Crispin, was driving R. Provost's lorry used for conveying pigs, and was travelling towards Nambucca Heads.
John Charles Pickett was driving a motor-bike, accompanied by Sidney Pacey in the side-car, towards their work at the Macksville Butter Factory.
When portion of the curve had been negotiated, the motor-bike being on the lantana side of the curve, Cyril Waters, recognising the danger, swung the lorry to the left apparently with the object of averting a collision. Then the fearful results happened with awful suddenness.
Portion of the back end of the lorry struck 'Jack' Pickett in the head, inflicting terrible injury, and he died almost instantly. The lorry ran a few yards diagonally across the road and finally rushed, head on to a stump. The impact threw Victor Crispin out with great violence, and it was soon apparent that he was seriously hurt. He was brought to Macksville Hospital, where he was attended by Dr. Hindmarsh (Macksville) and Dr. Hardie (Bowraville) and Nurses Gleeson and Willis.
He received various severe injuries, his left leg being very badly smashed, and he is suffering seriously from shock and loss of blood. His condition at night was very dangerous. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Crispin.

1928 - NAMBUCCA ROAD TRAGEDY - VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH
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THE EVIDENCE.
Dr. Hindmarsh deposed: On Thursday, 31st May, I was called to the deceased John Charles Pickett's father's house at Nambucca Heads. There I saw the dead body of a man whom I was informed was John Charles Pickett. I made an examination of the body and found a decompressed fracture of the centre of the skull and a superimposed scalp wound.
There was evidence which led me to believe that there was a fracture of the base of the skull. These, in my belief, were the injuries which caused death. The body was well developed and apparently had been healthy in life.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 15 Jun 1928 Page 4

1932 - PERSONAL.
Dr. Hindmarsh, of Macksville, is enjoying a few days' well-earned rest at Port Macquarie.
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