NEWS ITEMS
1922 - OLD LADY'S END - Sudden Death in Fruit ShopAn 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 INJUREDThrown 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 WEEKThe 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 InjuriesJohnson 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 - BOXINGThe 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.
1924 - LAZY NATIVES - Month to Travel 60 MilesSYDNEY, 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.
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 RETURNAfter 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 FARAt 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. HobsonOn 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.
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— HarringtonMISS 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:-
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.
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.
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.
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 OfficersFor 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 BATHSSTART 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...
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
1927 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.A meeting of the Macksville and District Progress Association was held at the School of Arts on Monday night last.
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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.
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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.
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1927 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONThe 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.
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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
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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.
1928 - SHIPPINGARRIVED.—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 - SHIPPINGSAILED.—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 ATHLETEThe 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.
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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.
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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...
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 41928 - REX GORE.
The death occurred on Saturday evening last, at Macksville Hospital, of Rex Wallace Gore, son of Mr.
and Mrs. G. Gore, of Tewinga, near Macksville, at the age of 18 years and 11 months. On the Wednesday week previous to his demise, Rex complained of a pain in his side, which was eventually diagnosed as appendicitis. On procuring medical advice he waited for a few days before undergoing an operation. Feeling no better on the Monday, his parents brought him to Macksville. Before leaving his home his mother made a cup of tea and while drinking this and partaking of some light refreshments a crumb lodged in his throat and caused a fit of coughing.
On arrival at Macksville Dr. Hindmarsh operated right away, but peritonitis set in and no hope of his
recovery was held. He lingered on till the Saturday night and passed away soon after 7 p.m.
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Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 6 Jul 1928 Page 4 1928 - VALEDICTORY
As reported in our last issue, the send-off to Mr. F. Voisey was held in the School of Arts on Monday night of last week, and was attended by about 50 representative citizens.
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Dr. Hindmarsh proposed the health of Sergt. McGrath and Mr. Giovanelli. In regard to the Sergeant, the Doctor said he thought he would fill the position well, and hoped that he would not be kept too busy. (Laughter). Dr. Hindmarsh also appealed for support for Mr. Giovanelli, and welcomed both gentlemen into the league of Old Macksvillians, the residential qualification to that distinction being now anything up to six months. (Laughter).
The toast was lustily honored, and was tersely replied to by the two gentlemen named.
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Messrs. Voisey, Carne, Wilson, Fotheringham, Hindmarsh, Yoole, Campbell, and G. Brunsdon contributed vocal or elocutionary items during the evening.
1928 - NAMBUCCAAgain sorry to report the illness of Mr. H. O. Ellis, when convalescent he caught a chill, and has been confined to his bed. Dr. Hindmarsh, in attendance, recommended his removal to Macksville Private Hospital on Sunday last for special treatment. There is a vacant chair at our School of Art and all public meetings for the advancement of our important centre, and we sincerely hope our genial friend and citizen will shortly be restored to his usual good health and strength again.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 20 Jul 1928 Page 4
1928 - VISITORS ENTERTAINED.
The Hastings representatives were entertained at a banquet at Mrs. Gillett's establishment after the match, and after justice had been done to the good things provided, the loyal toast was honored.
Dr. Hindmarsh, who occupied, the chair, then proposed the toast of "The Visitors," and remarked that the Hastings lads had proved themselves sportsmen, and, although unluckily beaten, they had taken things in the proper spirit.
The toast was musically honored.
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The proceedings concluded with the toast of the Chairman, proposed by Mr. R. O'Connor, Dr. Hindmarsh briefly responding.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 3 Aug 1928 Page 4
1928 - PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.A special meeting of the Macksville and District Progress Association was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening,
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On the suggestion of Dr. Hindmarsh, it was decided to ask the Council to make arrangements with Mr. Daniels for a continuous punt service whenever necessary.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 17 Aug 1928 Page 4
1928 - [WEDDING: DUNCAN-HOGAN]Miss ANN HOGAN, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan, of Greenwich, was married at St. Mary's Cathedral last night, to Dr. G. J. Duncan, of Randwick, only son of the late Mr. G. Duncan and Mrs. Duncan, of Haberfield.
Mr. A. A. Mackins, the bride's brother-in-law, gave her away. Father McGuire performed the ceremony. The bride carried an exquisite posy of lily of the valley and orchids, with her crystal-headed gown of ivory georgette. Her veil of silver tissue fell from a classical headdress.
The Misses Marie Mackins and Kathlyn Minahan were the bridesmaids. Dr. Downes, the bridegroom's cousin, was best man, and the groomsmen were Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Gearin, and Dr. Hindmarsh. A reception was held at the Australia Hotel after the ceremony.
Source: The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Thu 23 Aug 1928 Page 21
1928 - VALEDICTORY.On Thursday night of last week Mr. Russell Keir, who had occupied the position of ledger-keeper at the E.S. and A. Bank, and had been a prominent cricketer and footballer here, was entertained by a number of invited friends at Mr. and Mrs. J. Ivers' residence, North Macksville, and received a presentation of a gold pencil and gold collar-stud, Mr. J. Carlton officiating.
On Friday evening Mr. Keir was again entertained at Mrs. Gillett's establishment and was presented with a gold wristlet watch, Dr. Hindmarsh officiating.
Mr. Keir has been transferred to Pitt-street branch, and is succeeded in Macksville by Mr. J. Broadbent, from Martin Place branch.
1928 - VALLA.Mr. Isaac Wyatt recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, performed by Drs. Hindmarsh and Hardie. I am pleased to state he is progressing very well.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 24 Aug 1928 Page 4
1928 - THE BATHS.The annual general meeting of the members of the Macksville Swimming Club should have been held in September, 1927, in accordance with the rules and general procedure for many years. It was delayed from time to time until May 1st this year, when what was termed the "adjourned annual meeting" was held, at which officers were elected....
Several residents waited outside the School of Arts till 8.15, but none of the chief executive officers were present. Eventually ... It was decided to hold a meeting, and Dr. Hindmarsh (Vice-president) arrived opportunely, and the opening was formally carried out by him.
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Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 7 Sep 1928 Page 41928 - FAIR COMPETITION RESULTS.Following are the results of the competitions in connection with the recent Presbyterian Fair:
... Work Box, Dr. Hindmarsh; ...
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 14 Sep 1928 Page 41928 - NARROW ESCAPE.Another road accident, which may have been attended by much more serious results, occurred in Bent Street, near Dr. Hindmarsh's residence on Thursday morning. Paterson, Laing and Bruce's big lorry laden with merchandise was travelling southwards, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Barber, sen., of Scott's Head, were travelling into Macksville per horse and sulky. When turning the curve it is alleged that the lorry was travelling on its wrong side at that point, leaving too narrow a strip for the sulky to pass with safety. As the lorry swerved towards its right side Mr. Barber, in order to prevent being smashed by the back of the lorry, turned the horse further to the left; the wheel of the sulky went over the head of the embankment, and the sulky with its occupants rolled down the embankment. Those in charge of the lorry immediately pulled up, and assisted to convey Mrs. Barber to the Hospital, and it is stated that she is suffering mainly from shock and abrasions. Mr. Barber had a finger dislocated.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 21 Sep 1928 Page 4
1928 - DISTRICT NEWS - NAMBUCCA HEADSMr. George Newman will long, re member the superstitious 13th day of September 1928, for with the wind running at 70 miles an hour, he was struck on the head with a huge limb six inches in diameter and approximately fifteen feet in length.
He, with Messrs. Maurice Reedy and "Tod" Argent were engaged in cutting timber near Mr. Miller's (Valla), and in the latter's temporary absence they heard a call from George. Immediately returning they found him sitting up smoking his pipe (typical of the great Australian), literally covered in blood from a gaping wound about eight inches long, with the back of the scalp lying bare to the bone. First aid was rendered by Messrs. Reedy and Argent, and a cross-country route was taken by Mr. Reedy to Mr. Hickson's, whose son, Mr. Jack Hickson, proceeded post haste with his car over the rough bush roads to the spot, from whence Mr. Newman was made comfortable and driven direct to Macksville Hospital and attended to by Dr. Hindmarsh, who, after treating the wound, inserted six stitches and ordered him a few days in the hospital for medical observation.
George has now returned home for a compulsory short holiday at least, after his remarkable and miraculous escape from instantaneous death. Incidentally it may be mentioned as an episode the trio's usually selected "safe" luncheon spot was completely obscured and occupied by the head of a fallen large green box tree.
1928 - VALLA
Master Milton Henderson had the misfortune to break his arm while practising cricket at the Valla school one day prior to the match against the Nambucea Heads boys. His mates were greatly upset, as this lad was recognised as a tower of strength to the Valla school team.
Dr. Hindmarsh set the arm, and it is hoped it will not be long before Milton is himself again.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 5 Oct 1928 Page 4
1928 - Usher's HotelAmong those staying at Usher's during the week were:
... Dr. Hindmarsh. of Macksville; ...
Source: Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930) Sun 7 Oct 1928 Page 23
1928 - A. & H. ASSOCIATIONThe monthly meeting of the Nambucca A. and H. Association Committee was held in the Empire Hall on Friday afternoon.
Present: — Messrs. D. Welsh (President), W. G. Hughes (Secretary), W. J. Ainsworth, L. C. Johnston, W. Kinnear, Fotheringham, Irvine, Finan, Kelsall, G. Schaible, Alex. Grant, C. Welsh, A. J. Rowe, and Dr. Hindmarsh.
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Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 19 Oct 1928 Page 4 1928 - DISTRICT NEWS - NAMBUCCA HEADSSorry to report the indisposition of Mrs. P. Smith. Receiving a fall, her ankle was badly sprained, and two small bones slightly fractured. Under the care of Dr. Hindmarsh, Mrs. Smith is making good progress towards recovery.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 26 Oct 1928 Page 41928 - EVIDENCE AT MACKSVILLE.Adjourned inquiry, conducted by Mr. W. D. Hodge, District Coroner, at Macksville on Tuesday, November 13th.
Lawrence Bede Connors stated I am a farmer and reside at Taylor's Arm, Nambucca River. I remember Sunday, September 9th, last. At about 11 o'clock in the forenoon of that day I had just returned to my home after being away for a day.
I saw Denis Gaskin, an immigrant lad, who had been in my employment for about five months up till the 7th September— the previous Friday—and who was still staying at my place.
He said, "I am going over to see someone." I said, "Well, go; but before you go hunt the horses into the yard." He ran the horses in, and then made off in the direction of Fleming's, a near neighbor of mine. I went to catch a horse, and I saw the horse that Gaskin had been riding running loose; it had not been saddled, but had a pair of winkers on and a rope rein over its neck.
I ran straight in the direction in which the horse had gone. I saw Gaskin lying on the ground, and I picked him up; he was unconscious, and did not speak. I looked for any marks which might be on him and saw a small bruise on the back of his head. There was a small stump about four feet high close beside the body. I looked at this stump to see whether he had hit it, but saw no marks to indicate that he had done so. Just then William Brown, Fred Tout and Michael Alfred Cassin came along and helped me to shift Gaskin into the shade of a tree nearby, and, as he did not recover consciousness, Mr. Brown put him into his car and brought him to Macksville. We called to see Dr. Hindmarsh at the private hospital, and he advised us to take Gaskin straight to Kempsey District Hospital. We went there, Mr. Brown driving, and Nurse Willis attending deceased all the way up. Others went with us to help. Until we arrived at the Kempsey Hospital deceased never recovered consciousness and never spoke.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 16 Nov 1928 Page 6 1928 - RETURNED SOLDIERS. RE-UNION ON MONDAY NIGHT.The returned soldiers who fought in the Great War, and who are now resident in Macksville and near-by centres, have held meetings recently for the purpose of endeavoring to reorganise themselves into a properly constituted collective body.
Eventually it was decided to form a Returned Soldiers Club, of which Digger H. Carne was elected President, Digger J. H. Campbell Secretary.
In order to give the idea a boost, and encourage returned men to join up, a re-union was held in the School of Arts on Monday night. There were about 40 Diggers present, also about a dozen citizens who for various good reasons did not serve in the war except in a civil sense.
The chief seat at the banquet table was occupied by President Carne, at whose request proceedings were opened with the toast of "His Majesty the King."
Mr. Parnell was entrusted with the toast of "Our Fallen Comrades," and simply remarked that "their names would live for ever."
Mr. G. Brunsdon sang "The Last Muster," and the company then stood and honored the toast in silence.
Digger McCrory sang "Joan of Arc." Mr. F. C. A. Pile then proposed "The Day We Celebrate," Armistice Day, of which their assembling together that night was the logical out come. The re-union was an important function, and it gave others the opportunity of referring to the spirit of sacrifice on the part of the soldiers, for which all were duly thankful. It was also important, because it memorialised the Armistice which gave the whole world relief from the strain of the awful war which had left many marks unerasable except by death. Such a spirit of sacrifice should be inculcated into the minds of the whole of the people.
The Armistice was the safety-valve, but unfortunately the valve had not acted properly on all occasions, since the close of the war — the Empire was going through the stress of disloyalty; but if the returned soldiers stuck together they would help in stabilising everything.
The toast having been honored, Digger Halscombe (President of a South Coast Club), in replying, said Mr. Pile had rightly stressed loyalty and self-sacrifice and what it meant to the country, and at the request of the King the whole world stood in silence for two minutes in token of the great release and the achieve ments of the armies, whose noble deeds would live for ever. Since the war there had been upheavals, but such were the aftermath of any period of great strain. He wanted to impress upon his brother soldiers that they could not claim the whole praise for victory. Several patrons of the Club were present, and he presumed they and others must have done something to keep the home fires burning whilst the fight was on.
Digger Curry recited "The Crew of the Nancy Brig" and also sang the French Marching Song in French.
Mr. W. Hindmarsh offered "Success to the Club," and said he was a member of the N.S.W. forces in
the late 80's, when they carried a sword, lance and carbine, the force being afterwards converted into the
Light Horse. He was proud to say that Sir Harry Chauvel, who led the troops in Palestine, was a friend of his. The spirit of comradeship, which was evidenced by their reunion that night, should be fostered,
as it would surely lead to their own betterment and a better general understanding between them.
The toast was honored with enthusiasm.
Digger Fotheringham, in returning thanks, said the success or otherwise of the Club lay entirely in the members' own hands. It was their desire to have their own room here so that they could meet and, if necessary, transact their business. If all the Diggers in the district put interest into the movement the Club would be a good one, and they looked to the public to help to put the Club on a good financial footing.
Digger Gurnow sang "Trust the Blue Jackets," and recited "Four Simple Fingers and a Thumb."
Digger Boyd proposed the toast of "The Visitors," which had special application to Diggers not yet affiliated with the Club, and the toast was preceded by Freeza.
Digger "Seotty" Wallace, who replied, said he was wondering why he was regarded as a visitor, as he was one of the members of the original club; he asked, "Anyhow, if we were invited here as visitors, why should we have to pay to come in." (Laughter). "However," he continued, "we are very pleased to be here, and there is nothing more to say as you have already told us we are jolly good fellers — we all knew that before." (Laughter).
A Digger hopped in with a suggestion that they should drink their comrades' health.
Digger Wallace: "And being a Scotsman, and seeing that there are more toasts, I think we ought to get
our issue now." (Loud laughter). So the toast was dealt with at once.
Digger Carne replied: I hope you won't be visitors next time. The organisation is termed the 'Macksville and District Returned Soldiers Club,' and we will be pleased to accept any Digger as a member. We hope, to have a new building, and are looking to Mr. McKay to give it to us, and to Mr. Wallace to fur
nish it. (Applause and laughter). We want the room fitted up comfortably and made available every day for visitors, and I hope you will do your best to make the Club hum. (Applause).
Digger McGrory: I advise unity. Religion and polities — let them go. We never argued on the other side. I live in Sydney, but am glad to be here — this is the best function I have seen in the last 18 months.
Digger Vic Thomson said he and other returned men of the district would be on'ly too glad to join, but
previously they had not understood the methods necessary to become members or the objects in view.
Cr. C. Johnson recited an old English poem pointing a moral of sacrifice.
Digger Stone proposed the health of the "Club's Patrons." It was an accepted fact, he said, that no troops
were better looked after than the Australians, which was due to the conscientious manner, in which the
patrons and others had performed duties in Australia whilst the soldiers were carrying out their work.
When glasses had been tipped, Mr. D. Welsh (Patron) said he thought it a great honor to have been selected as a Patron of the Club, and thanked members. They had all enjoyed the re-union, and the main
object was to keep up the Anzac spirit. They should get a move on, because some who went to the war
were now nearly middle-aged men. He hoped the Club would be some use to the men themselves.
Mr. A. McKay (Patron) he had travelled 2000 miles in the previous seven weeks, through fifty towns no larger than Maeksville, and every one of them possessed a monument of some sort to returned soldiers. He thanked the Club for electing him a Patron.
Mr. W. P. Murray, in replying, said this was his month of remembrance for the death of his son. He thanked the Club for electing him as Patron — as high an honor as it was possible for him to attain in
Macksville. For the returned man there would always he a warm corner in his heart, and he would be
only too pleased to further the interests of returned soldiers.
Mr. K. Dennis sang an Italian song, Digger Carne rendering "The Pirate Bold" by special request.
In proposing the toast of "Nambucca District," Cr. Johnson said he had travelled South Coast districts
and could state candidly that he saw no part that he would prefer to the Nambucca, which would he a wonderful district when fully developed.
But there was nothing in the district of which they had reason to be more proud than the returned soldiers; when the call came they nobly answered it, and he hoped that now they had united themselves in a club they would have, many more happy gatherings.
In acknowledging the toast, Mr. Wallace endorsed Cr. Johnson's remarks re the excellence of the district and its future possibilities. The establishment of a Club was the finest thing the returned men had done yet, and if carried out properly they would help themselves and help the district. He would make no definite promise, but if Mr. McKay did his part, he (Mr. Wallace) would be willing to consider a reasonable suggestion for helping with the furnishing.
"The Press" was toasted at the request of Mr. H. A. Reid, Mr. G. Brunsdon responding.
Messrs. Gillett and Son were the caterers, and success to them was expressed in the customary way at
the request of Dr. Hindmarsh.
At the bidding of Digger Hanscombe, the President's health was warmly honored, and suitably acknowledged.
"Dock and Dorris" (by Digger Jock Campbell) and "Auld Lang Syne" concluded the proceedings.
Mr. Dennis contributed to the harmony very considerably by playing the old war favorites and leading, the singing. Mr. M. Brunsdon played accompaniments for Messrs. Carne and G. Brunsdon.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 16 Nov 1928 Page 4
1929 - NAMBUCCA HEADS.Mr. Cecil Piggott had a very narrow escape from serious, if not permanent, injury to his eye last week whilst in the execution of his customary work of dissecting the bone from the meat. The knife slipped, inflicting a lengthy deep cut under the eye, also penetrating the eyelid within a fraction of the eye-ball.
After treatment by Dr. Hindmarsh, Cecil is quite his jovial self again.
1929 - TROUBLE IN BOXERS' CAMP.William Wenand, on remand , was charged that he did maliciously wound Leslie Graham with intent to do him grievous bodily harm.
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Dr. Hindmarsh gave evidence describing the injuries inflicted on Graham's neck, and corroborating Graham's statement that they were not serious.
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1929 - CRICKETThe following will represent the acceptors of the challenge issued by the Macksville and District Returned Soldiers' Club to a benefit cricket match to be held in Macksville on Saturday, March 16. at 1 p.m. sharp: Dr. Hindmarsh ...
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Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 8 Mar 1929 Page 41929 - DISTRICT NEWS - NAMBUCCA HEADSThe familiar figure of Mr. E. Gleeson, the local baker, has been conspicuous by its absence the last week, and upon inquiries, we are sorry to learn he is an inmate of the Macksville Private Hospital, under Dr. Hindmarsh's care, for an affection of the throat.
1929 - CRICKET
On Saturday afternoon last Talarm cricket team defeated Macksville team on the latters ground by 53 runs. Following are the scores:
MACKSVILLE.
D. Hindmarsh, not out ...
TALARM...
Bowling: R. Edmonds 1-9, W. S. McNiven 3-33, R. Renwick 0-20, Dr. Hindmarsh 1-13, A. H. Boyd 1-3.
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Thu 28 Mar 1929 Page 4
1929 - FOOTBALL.The annual meeting of (the Nambucca League was held in Gillett's Capitol Cafe on March 27th, when delegates were present representing the following clubs : — MacKsville "Red & Greens," Macksville "Blues," Nambucca Heads, Valla, Eungai and Warrell Creek. Bowraville was not rep resented, but it is anticipated that a Club from (that centre will join the League.
The following officials were elected for the forthcoming season: ... Patron, Dr. Hindmarsh;
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 5 Apr 1929 Page 4
1929 - SCHOOL NEWS.Dr. Hindmarsh delivered a very interesting and instructive address to the Super-primary Classes on "The
History, Development and Resources of New Guinea."
Source: Nambucca and Bellinger News (NSW : 1911 - 1945) Fri 19 Apr 1929 Page 41932 - PERSONAL.Dr. Hindmarsh, of Macksville, is enjoying a few days' well-earned rest at Port Macquarie.
