Tarlee Football 1921

 

Tarlee football club, season 1921
Matches played, 16, won 12, lost 4

This account of the match between Hamley Bridge and Tarlee was published in the Wooroora Producer newspaper on the 15 September 1921 at the close of the football season.

GILBERT PREMIERSHIP.

TARLEE LODGES A PROTEST

The little tree-studded town of Stockport experienced a " red letter" day on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the delightful weather and expectations of a good game enticed a very considerable crowd. Hamley supporters arrived by special train, and innumerable vehicles brought an enthusiastic crowd from Tarlee who considered their chance of victory good if the game was fast. Public opinion favored the Rovers, who recently had their ranks strengthened by several good players, Tarlee was without the services of Cooks. 

Mr. Nash, of Adelaide, had charge of the game, and gave satisfaction. The ground was very glassy which was detrimental to good kicking and marking. Tarlee won the toss and took advantage of the slight breeze. Hamley was first away, but were repulsed. The sphere travelled to the other end and Cook piloted it through. The Rovers followed suit a few minutes later. Tarlee again raised two flags as did Hamley. Barracking was intense. Before the term ended the red and whites put on two goals and the Rovers one. The quarter was strenuously and evenly fought,

Tarlee, 4 goals Rovers, 3 goals.

Hamley made a forward movement and Bowers marked within shooting distance, but only a point resulted. For some time the ball hovered around centre. Tarlee at this stage had rather the better of the play. They were making use of their weight and picking out their men. With good wing play they brought the ball around, but the Hamley backs were too strong. The Rovers play improved. They marked well and quickly got rid of the ball. A strong attack resulted in a neat goal from Schwerdt, immediately followed by a major from Doyle, who was battling hard. When the bell rang scores were

Rovers 5—2 Tarlee, 4—0.

Tarlee got away at the bounce but the Rovers back lines were strong, Heinrich performing a great save. At this stage Tarlee was playing into the Rovers' hands by giving frees, a series of which culminated in a goal for Hamley from the boot of Doyle.

Tarlee resumed the offensive and Cook cleverly goaled. Nichols had a free in front but hit a post. Tarlee was showing great form and Grantham delighted supporters by finding the big opening with a magnificent place kick, Hamley now had a turn but Lawrence from scrimmage only managed a minor. Heinrich during the quarter put in some splendid work for the Rovers, and Grantham was playing an excellent game in ruck for the red-and-whites, Tarlee again sent the leather into the forward lines but the backs prevented scoring At the close of the term the scoring board read

Rovers, 6—3 Tarlee, 6—1.

The southerly breeze freshened up a little and the prospects of a victory for Tarlee was not bright. They had in the previous quarter not taken sufficient advantage of the wind, playing too much on the wing instead of long kicks down the centre. The Rovers did not make this mistake and consequently rattled on two goals in quick succession. They were now playing supreme football. In the forward lines Bower look some good marks but spoilt the. effect by poor goal shooting. Walsh and Stafford successfully vanquished two red and white advances.

Barry, who was playing a grand game for Rovers, kicked the ball neatly through the sticks. Tarlees' were visibly tiring, but Grantham made a fine run around the ring, but was not supported. The Rovers kicked several minors before Bower, from a mark in front just managed the last goal of the day. The honors of the quarter were with the Rovers who kicked better, and marked over their opponents also showing more combination. Tarlee made good use of their weight and were clever at ground play. The final scores were

Rovers, 10—10 Tarlee, 6—1.

There is a probability of another game on Saturday as Tarlee has protested against Hamley for playing on a previous occasion a non registered member, which makes Tarlee minor premiers. Cook, after the game, congratulated the winners.

The best players were Rovers —Heinrich, Barry, Doyle, Gillies (2), Schwerdt, Stafford and Chenoweth. Tarlee—Grantham (best on ground), Gooding, Streeter, Molineaux, Mason, Hahesy and Muldoon.

Goalkickers:—Rovers — Doyle (3), Bowers (2), Graham, Schwert, Lawrence, Barry and Carpenter eaoh one. Tarlee - Cook (3), Grantham (2), and Gooding.

1921 'GILBERT PREMIERSHIP.', The Wooroora Producer (Balaklava, SA : 1909 - 1940), 15 September, p. 4. ,  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207133093 

 

Land prices 1868

 19th June 1868

The sale of the new township of Tarlee laid out on a Section belonging to Mr. E. Prescott, took place on Monday last, at Baye's Hotel, Gilberton. The attendance was not large; nevertheless the lots sold averaged fair prices, between £400 and £500 worth being sold. One corner allotment opposite which the site for the station is supposed to be fixed, was sold for £30.

1868 'The Kapunda Herald.', Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligencer (SA : 1864 - 1878), 19 June, p. 3. , viewed 31 Jul 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108264299 

What happened in March 1898?

TARLEE, March 23 1898

Mrs. Edward Colbert, who has been a resident in this district for many years, died in the Kapunda Hospital on Sunday last at the age of 73 years. The old lady received a severe burn on the arm and body several months ago and had to be sent to the hospital for treatment, where she died. The body was brought to Tarlee, and the funeral took place at Navan Catholic Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev Father Lee conducting the service at grave.

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The annual meeting of the Tarlee Literary and Musical Society was held in the Institute' Hall on Friday evening last. The balance sheet and report of the secretary (Mr. C. Rotchford) were most encouraging. The meeting made special mention of the services rendered the society by Mr. John McInerney as president. The following officers were elected for the coming year. President, Mr. J. Hogan, jun. j vice-presidents, Messrs. Nicolle and Brooks: secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. Rotchford.

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1898 'COUNTRY INTELLIGENCE.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 25 March, p. 3. , http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108315192

1883 Residents of Tarlee

Trove is a wonderful source for almanacs and directories. Here's a listing of residents from an 1883 volume. Prior to this residents were sometimes listed under counties rather than towns so one might find residents of Tarlee listed in both the County of Gilbert as well as the County of Light.

The Adelaide almanac and directory for South Australia : together with official, ecclesiastical, legal, banking and mercantile directory / by Josiah Boothby, Esq. (1)

TARLEE.

County Light. Electoral District of Wooroora, District Council of Gilbert; 54 1/2 miles N.

Population, 133; Houses, 30.

Post, Telegraph, and Money Order Offices —Postmaster, J. Taylor.

Places of Worship—Roman Catholic (S. S. John and Paul), Rev. M. O’Regan (Marrabel) ; Wesleyan, supplied; Baptist, Rev. Thomas Dowding.

English and Scottish Bank —Manager, Alfred Reed.

Hotel—Sir James Fergusson (Ernest Eisfelder).

Institute —Secretary, W. A. Clarke.

Communication with Adelaide —Trains twice daily.

Arthur, Thomas, farmer

Badman, Joseph, farmer

Badman, Matthias, farmer

Bond, N., farmer

Buckley, Patrick, farmer

Cameron, F., shoemaker

Carroll, Mrs.

Clarke, R , farmer

Condon, J., farmer

Davis, George, farmer

Deane, M., farmer

Eisfelder, E., Sir James Ferguson hotel

Excell, H.

Excell, N.

Farron, C., farmer

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Farron, J., farmer

Fry Bros., contractors

Grant, Mrs.

Gray, Felix, farmer

Hill, G., butcher

Hill, Thomas, farmer

Hill, Thomas Henry, farmer

Hogan, J., farmer

Hogan, J. John, farmer

Hogan, Patrick, farmer

Horregan, D., farmer [Daniel Horgan]

Kelly, Robert, J.P., farmer

Keynes, J., railway porter

Mclnerney, Michael, farmer

Nash, D., farmer

Nock, Joseph, storekeeper

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O’Leary, David, farmer

O’Sullivan Bros., farmers

O’Sullivan, James, farmer

O'Sullivan, Jerome, farmer

O’Sullivan, Francis, farmer

Reed, Alfred, manager E. S. and A. C. Bank

Shannon, M., farmer

Shearer, J., farmer

Taylor, J., storekeeper and postmaster

Thomas, Richard, farmer

Walker, T. H., shoemaker

Webber, P., farmer

Weller, J. M., blacksmith

Willis, Samuel, farmer

Work, J., farmer

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1. 1883 The Adelaide almanac and directory for South Australia : together with official, ecclesiastical, legal, banking and mercantile directory / by Josiah Boothby, Esq.Adelaide : Printed and published by J. Williams, Stationer, 1872-1883, p.199 image 767 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3056248125/view?partId=nla.obj-3056251735

1869 Fatal Accident

Photo by Seth Fink on Unsplash

FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR TARLEE.—A man named William Keen, about 33 years of age, was killed by riding against a tree on Monday, March 22. The deceased, it appeared from the evidence at the inquest, had been drinking at Forresters for several hours, and left in company with some others, taking a bottle of gin. After proceeding about three miles towards Alma he rode against a tree, knocking off the bark and completely smashing his skull and one arm. He never spoke afterwards. The inquest was held by Mr. Cole, J.P., and a Jury of 13, who returned a verdict of accidental death. The deceased has only one relative in the colony—a brother, living at Port Adelaide. The poor fellow left about sufficient money to defray his funeral expenses.

1869 'Latest News.', Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), 24 March, p. 2. (LATE EDITION), https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196725692

F.J. O'Sullivan

Francis Jerome O'Sullivan was born in 1892 to parents James John O'Sullivan and Hannah Hogan. He was the fifth of their six children. Unfortunately his mother died when he was only three years old.

In March 1917 when Frank was 24 he enlisted in the Australian Army. By November that year he was on his way to France where he was a gunner in the 112th battalion. In October of 1918 he suffered a gunshot wound to his left thumb and was subsequently operated on in the Palace Hospital in Gloucester where he remained for five weeks.

By March 1919 Frank had returned to Australia and was discharged in April. He returned to a farming life.

At age 43 in 1936 he married Eileen Slattery in St Michael's church in Clare. An extensive report on their wedding was detailed in the Northern Argus newspaper.[1] His bride was 15 years younger than him and they went on to have eight children.

Frank was active in the parish life of St John and Paul Church at Tarlee and compiled a history of the Early Catholic families near Tarlee.

1. 1936 'WEDDINGS.', Northern Argus (Clare, SA : 1869 - 1954), 8 May, p.7   https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97770273

The naming of Tarlee

 

How Tarlee Got Its Name: Mr. O'Sullivan Gives a Little History

Not of Native Derivation

Those who have interested themselves in the nomenclature of towns in various parts of Australia have always emphasized that the names of many of them were derived from old Aboriginal words. A large number of them, when scanned, leave no doubt as to their derivation, and in that connection, many people have taken the well-known town of Tarlee, 50 odd miles from Adelaide, as another example.

But, according to Mr. J. J. O'Sullivan (country organizer for the State War Loan Council), who is at present in Pirie, Tarlee was given its name in somewhat unusual circumstances, and it has nothing whatever to do with the Aborigines. To tell the story of its origin, it was necessary for Mr. O'Sullivan to go back through the years and into history.

To begin with, the O'Sullivans came out from Ireland when this State was young. The present Mr. O'Sullivan's grandfather was a classmate in Dublin of Dominic Daly, who was Governor of South Australia from 1862 to 1868. It was during his regime that O'Sullivan Grandpere took up land in what was then known as the "Far North." It was no farther north than where Tarlee now is.

The property he took up was adjacent to Cobb & Co.'s coaching station, the service then running from the railhead at Gawler, as far as Clare. There the foundations of a successful farming venture were laid by the old Dublinite.

Veteran's Story

Talking of Tarlee to a representative of "The Recorder," Mr. O'Sullivan said: "Recently I have been in conversation with Mr. John McInerney, of Thebarton, on the subject of Tarlee," he said. "He is now getting along into his nineties, but he still retains vivid recollections of the earlier days. He told me that in Governor Daly's time there was at one end of the hundred a section of land taken up by an Irishwoman named Colbert, and at the other end a famed spot known as Forrester's Crossing.

"There came a day when the Government needed a portion of Mrs. Colbert's land through which to run a road. The matter was urgent, and an agent was sent to the owner with an offer. The Government would not only purchase her land but would do her the honor of allowing her to name the hundred.

"The deal was completed, and when asked what name she had chosen, the loyal old Irishwoman said that the hundred and the town-to-be should be named 'Thralee,' her brogue pronunciation of the famous spot in Ireland. The agent was not too accurate, however, and Tarlee came into being. Mr. McInerney assured me that it was never intended that the name of the town should be so spelt."

Mr. O'Sullivan later took up land in the Kapunda district, but most of his early memories are of Tarlee. Thus he was the more interested in the reminiscences of Mr. McInerney. The veteran told him of the once-famed hostelry at Forrester's Crossing and of a stabbing affray there one night which ended in the death of the publican.

It was Patrick Buckley (who arrived in the Tarlee district in 1857) who rode across to Kapunda for the police while others held in custody the alleged assailant, a traveling bootmaker, arriving back with the constable at 4 a.m.

Sports and Show Ring

Tarlee sports, according to Mr. O'Sullivan, were the feature of the year in the "Far North," and all roads led on New Year's Day to the popular Forrester's Crossing. He recalls having seen the famed Peter Smadden win the Sheffield Handicap there. Later that pedestrian became the champion of the State.

Mr. O'Sullivan is one of the best-known judges of horses at shows in this State, for he has officiated at practically every show round the country. His first task was at Mount Gambier Show when he was 24 years of age. There is an interesting story behind his experiences in the realm of the horse, which may be made the subject of a later article.

A second opinion

Two weeks later the following article was published disputing the origin of the name

HOW TARLEE GOT ITS NAME

In "The Recorder" recently there appeared an interview with Mr. J: J. O'Sullivan (country organiser for the Staite War Loan Council), .in which he related some history in connection with the naming of the well-known town of Tarlee, The. interview was read with interest by some of the Tarlee residents, and Rev. A. E. Vogt (superintendent of Central Mission in Pirie), who visited the. town while on holidays, was called upon to take the weight of a disclaimer.

According to Mr. O'Sullivan Tarlee received its name through an error In interpreting a word sounded by an old Irish lady, who had been given the honor of naming the hundred. She said it should be. Tralee, in remembrance of the Irish district of that name, but the recording clerk thought that she had said Tarlee— and Tarlee it was ordained.

That is one theory of how the town got its title. But according, to the old residents in their explana tion to Mr. Vogt, it is an erroneous one, the real one being that the name is of native derivation.

Mr. J. 0. Taylor, of Tarlee, was Mr. Vogt's informant. He is the son of the late Mr. John Taylor, who came out from England in 1863, and settled, early in the Tarlee district, building the first house in the township. Mr. Taylor said that the name, of the town was really derived from Tar ralee-, the native name for water.

"The Recorder" now finds itself at the crossroads, so to speak. Mr. O'Sullivan quotes Mr. John McInemey. a former old resident, of the town, as his authority for the Tralee legend, and present residents of the town are quite convinced that he is wrong in his theory.

1. 1943 'HOW TARLEE GOT ITS NAME', Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), 18 January, p. 3. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96355056

2. 1943 'HOW TARLEE GOT ITS NAME', Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), 8 February, p. 3. , https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96355630

NEW YEAR BALL 1948

 

TARLEE'S ANNUAL CATHOLIC NEW YEAR BALL 

On Thursday, January 1, the annual Catholic Ball was held in the Tarlee Institute. The function was highly successful and one of the best attended for a long time, about 280 people being present. Some travelled long distances, coming from as far away as Gumeracha and Spalding. We wish to pay a tribute to the band supplying the music, the "Catherine" Orchestra, from Burra. Playing with excellent time and plenty of enthusiasm, they had the large crowd on their toes all the time. Supper music was kindly supplied by Miss Michalanney. 

Novelty dances added variety to the evening's entertainment. The following were the winners of these: The "elimination" dance was won by Miss P. Connelley and Mr. Des Goecke; the statue barn dance by Miss G. Molineux and Mr. O. Vogt; lucky balloons, Mr. Kevin O'Reilly. The highlight of the evening was the colorful "streamer" dance, the winning couple being Miss Nell Connell and Mr. Kevin Fernandez. 

The hall was artistically decorated with blue and white streamers fanning from the centre, where a number of colored balloons were held, to be released later in the night for the balloon dance. The ladies of the parish, under the direction of Mrs. Dunn, prepared a delicious supper. The duties of M.C. were in the capable hands of Wally Windsor, who, with his amplifying set, did a good job in keeping things on the move, while Joe Horgan acted as secretary. A very enjoyable evening was concluded when all joined together to sing "Auld Lang Syne."

1948 'TARLEE'S ANNUAL CATHOLIC NEW YEAR BALL.',Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954), 9 January, p. 15, , https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/167718229

Children's concert and prize giving 1935

 

TARLEE

The annual break-up concert and Christmas tree celebration was held ln the Tarlee Institute. Plays, dances, songs, recitations and carols were given. The children were trained by the head teacher (Mr. W. H. Kimber), Miss Kirkwood (assistant), Mrs. Kimber, and Miss Pitman (pianist). The chairman of the school committee (Mr. W. G. Branson) presented prizes to the dux of the school, John Twigden. who gained 600 marks ln the Q.C. and John Newman (Grade 6) who obtained highest marks for whole school. 95 per cent. Other prizes were also presented. Members of the school committee, Messrs. W. Branson. D. Clarke. J. Beswick. L. Tabe, and A. Hill. More than £7 was raised for the committee's fund.

1936 'REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 10 January, p. 9. , viewed 16 Apr 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36210132

A very short marriage

At the end of June in 1891, Annie McInerney and Michael Nash were celebrating their wedding. They had both grown up in and around Tarlee.

Their fathers, Michael McInerney and Denis Nash and families were well known in the district. Little could any of them have foreseen how short their joy was to be. Less than three months later they would be following Annie’s coffin to Navan following her early death at age 26 on October 25th that same year.

 

Death is no stranger in our midst. On Tuesday the remains of Mrs. M. Nash, daughter of Mr. Mclnerney, an old and respected resident in this district, were interred in the Navan cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, between forty and fifty vehicles, besides a number of horsemen, being in the procession. The Rev. Father Lee officiated at the grave. Much sympathy is felt tor Mr. Nash, as he had only been married about three months and both had lived in the neighborhood from their childhood and were highly respected

1891 'COUNTRY INTELLIGENCE.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 3 November, p. 3., http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108359024

Have you ever tried this?

 

Page banner in the Australian Woman's Mirror in the 1930s

The Australian Woman's Mirror started publishing a self help column under the above heading in November 1924.

It included household hints about cooking, cleaning, washing and do-it-yourself suggestions.

The heading graphic changed several times during the years 1924 - 1954 but the essence of the column remained the same. The Australian Woman's Mirror is available via Trove.

Some ladies from Tarlee sent in a selection of hints in the 1930s using nom-de-plumes.

Perhaps you can identify the ladies listed below their hints. 

Would you take this 1933 advice from A.W.?

Here's another one from the same contributor.

In 1934 "Glenbur" provides this handy hint.

She contributed a cooking hint in 1935

Another lady styling herself "Urnie" added a hint about steaming puddings.

These were the only hints I located from Tarlee. It would probably have been a thrill to have one's hint selected from all those submitted. These women mentioned had enough money to afford a stamp even though the depression years had robbed many others of that privilege.

I used Tim Sherratt's useful tool Explore Trove's Digital Journals for searching inside magazines.

Using the search term Tarlee, I filtered the titles to find The Australian Woman's Mirror.

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2 Oct 2022, CRGalvin

One noisy night

 Tin Kettling and Post Office appointments

1947

On Thursday evening, Feb. 27, a large crowd. of very enthusiastic "tin kettlers" paid a visit to the home of Mr, arid Mrs. E. Willis, at Giles Corner, and in no mean manner did they "beat their tins.' Eug. and Joan, although they expected us; did not expect either such a large crowd or such a terrific "din." However, when the tins were so badly dented that the noise became muffled, Eug. very shyly opened the door and bade us enter. 

The president of the Tin Kettlers' Association (Mr. Parker Hogan) then ushered us across to the barn where we thoroughly enjoyed dancing till the wee small hours. Music, was supplied by Mr Behn of Undalya, on his piano accordion. 

Prior to supper being served the Tin-Kettler-in-Chief made a brief speech, and wished both Joan and Eug. all the best in their | future home. Eug. in rep}y, thanked all for coming, and said that he would remember the evening all his life. So, I think, will quite a few more of us. Mrs. C. A. Dunn, Mrs. Mathias and Mrs. I. Willis, with helpers, attended to the supper arrangements, and certainly had a wonderful supper for us. Thanks are due also to the men who fixed up the electric light in the barn. 

Miss Phil. Stanton, of Adelaide, who has been-in-charge of the local post office for several months, leaves on March 4, and Mr. Keith Stutley has been appointed to take charge of the office. Mr. Stutley is a returned soldier. Miss lsobel Willis has taken Miss Mary Newman's position as telephonist.

1947 'TARLEE NEWS.',  Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951),  6 March, p. 2. , http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110303785

Eugene Willis and Joan Connell had married on February 5th, 1947 in Tarlee Catholic Church, see

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167715395

Cards and a Continental

 

TARLEE - 1941

A Bridge, Euchre and Switch Evening was held in the institute last Wednesday, when an enjoyable time was spent by all present. Prizes were won by Miss G. Pope and Mr. P. Hogan (euchre), Mrs, Rosser and Mr. N. Nicholls (bridge), Mrs. J. McGahan and Mr. E. Linke (checkers) and Miss M. Hill (switch). Miss D. Watson supplied the music for dancing.

On Saturday evening, owing to inclement weather, a continental programmed to take place in Mr. Reed's wheat shed, was held in the institute. A large crowd gathered, and various stalls did brisk business. Competitions were conducted, and prizes won by Misses J. Jackson, V. Twigden, D. Thomas, and Messrs. W. Kokegei and H. Howard (Stockport). Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs. Duldig. Mr. A. L. Molineux (Ugly Man), in whose interests this week's functions were held, was M.C.

1941 'TARLEE.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 11 September, p. 5.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108418501

In the Switch game of cards the object was to get rid of as many cards as possible and the winner was the first person to dispose of all their cards. In our times this game popular with children is marketed under the brand UNO.

Ugly Man competitions were a common way of raising funds for various projects. they gained popularity leading up to World War 1 and were mentioned in thousands of newspaper articles from  1920 onwards.

Continentals were social evenings with stalls, entertainment and dancing, aimed at raising funds for a local cause.

Mrs Annie Hogan

 In April 1891 Timothy Hogan of Tarlee married Anne Helena Buckley in St Anthony's Church in Manoora. She was 23 and Timothy 27. The following account of her death was detailed in the Southern Cross a few short years later in 1897.

Death of Mrs. Hogan.—The numerous friends of Mrs. T. Hogan will regret to hear of her death, which occurred at Tarlee, on February 24th, at the residence of her father-in-law, Mr. John Hogan. Mrs. Hogan's illness (says our Tarlee correspondent) originated in a severe cold contracted about two or three years ago. Despite the adverse opinions of her medical advisers the patient had hopes of ultimate recovery up to a month prior to her death, when her condition became more serious. The deceased lady retained consciousness to the last, and received the Blessed Sacrament at the hands of the Rev. Father Lee on the Sunday previous to her death. 

Mrs. Hogan was the second daughter of Mr. Michael Buckley, of Manoora, and was in her 28th year. Sincere sympathy is felt for her bereaved husband and two little boys. The procession which followed the remains to their last resting place was a large one, consisting of about fifty vehicles, and the interment took place at St. John's cemetery, near Kapunda. Father Lee, assisted by Father Delahunty, officiated at the grave.—R.I.P.

Timothy subsequently married Elizabeth Kerin in 1906.

1897 'General News.', Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954), 5 March, p. 7. , viewed 12 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166434099

Norman and the horses

 

1930s Sunshine Massey Harris reaper-binder
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/1446571

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Mr. Norman Clarke, farmer of Tarlee, met with a serious accident while cutting hay one day last week. He was driving a horse-drawn binder and stopped the machine to replace a sheaf. While doing so, the team moved forward and one of Mr. Clarke's legs came in contact with the knives of the binder. Before the horses could be stopped, his leg including the bone, had been severely cut. Fortunately, his brother (Mr. E. Clarke) was in the vicinity, and the injured  was hurried to the Riverton hospital for treatment. It is thought that no permanent disability will result from the accident.

1945 'The Kapunda Herald', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 22 November, p. 2. ,  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110297992

Country women meet in Tarlee

This 1946 notice appears to be the first mention in the newspapers of  a C.W.A. meeting in Tarlee. The branch had only been recently formed.

The monthly meeting of the Tarlee Branch of the C.W.A., held in the institute on Thursday, March 28, took the form of a social afternoon. The president (Mrs. E. O. Vogt) presided, and welcomed guest speakers, Mrs. Tennant and Mrs. Boothby, and also members of the Riverton and Saddleworth branches. Mrs. Tennant gave an excellent outline of C.W.A. work and activities, and wished our newly formed branch every success. Mrs. Boothby gave a short outline on the handicraft section of C.W.A. work. The presidents of Saddleworth and Riverton branches wished Tarlee branch every success. Items were rendered by Mrs. M. Vandeleur and Miss Joan Arthur. Afternoon tea was served, and a trading table in charge of Mesdames F. Dodd, J. O. Tayler and L. J. W. Tayler did very brisk business. 

Following on from this report was a report of a scoial evening held in the Institute to farewell the Smyths, Frank and his daughter Mary who were leaving the district.

1946 'TARLEE', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 4 April, p. 3. , viewed 12 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110298541

Tarlee goes to the dogs

Two winners of a South Australian greyhound coursing championship in 1923:
 'Mr F. Huckel's Lady Juno and Mr H Hagel's White Malley'. courtesy State Library SA

The first meeting of the Tarlee Coursing Club was held on 19 July 1895.

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The following year significant prize money was on offer but racing held in July, midwinter, was weather dependent.

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The Tarlee Coursing Club continued running meets until 1899. 

A new club was re-formed in 1910 with the first meeting being held on June 22nd in Mr Kelly's paddocks. Reports of that meeting appeared in several newspapers of the day. Extensive reports in the local papers such as The Wooroora Producer and The Area's Express provided good coverage of the meet with many local names added to their reports. The Register, the Daily Herald, Observer were some of the Adelaide papers that also carried reports.

Each year advertisements for and reports of the results of the meets featured in the newspapers of the day. Forty years later after coursing had first started in Tarlee, the 1935 meet was held just a couple of years after that crippling 1933 depression. A few wagers were probably laid at this meet. Is your ancestor mentioned here or in any other of the numerous reports of coursing meets throughout the years?

COURSING

Two Dogs Divide Tarlee Stake

The Tarlee Coursing Club's annual meeting was concluded today, when exceptionally even ties were decided. Three of the four ties decided were won by the narrow margin of one point. The best course of the meeting was provided in the second tie. when Francis Wisp d. Paper Talk, as each dog was a winner on three occasions, but at the finish Francis Wisp prevailed. Francis Wisp had to go straight back into the slips, and although Jervious Flower led her two, she was actually one to the good when Jervious Flower again got in and killed. Jervious Flower and Strategist Lass, being both owned by Mrs. E. B. Kluske. then divided the stakes. The meeting was successful. 

The following are the ties decided today:— Second ties—Jervious Flower d. Winsome Lady, no lead, won 1. Strategist Lass d. Rose Fidelis. led one. won one. Francis Wisp d. Paper Talk, led two. won 3½. Third ties—Jervious Flower d. Francis Wisp. led two, won one. Jervious Flower and Strategist Lass then divided the stakes. The officials were:—Patron. Mr. J. McInerney: president. Mr. P. J. Hogan; committee. Messrs. J. J. O'Sullivan. Dillon, Kenny. Alf Pitman. J. O Taylor. Bob Hogan. D. R. Gold-smith. A. Fleming, E Horgan. Alf Matthias. Spen Hooper F. J. Smythe, H. Linke: stewards. Messrs. J. J. O'Sullivan. H. Hooper. Dillon Kenny: controllers of beat and public. Messrs. J. J. O'Sullivan, D. Kenny. F. J. Smythe, H. Linke; slip stewards, Messrs. C. Branson, A Fleming Spen Hooper: slipper. Mr. T. L. Hansberry; Judge. Mr. A. B. Eekert; secretary, Mr. A. H. Watson.

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A quick search for E. B. Kluske in Trove reveals that the family lived at Jervois and raced their dogs at meets in many different parts of the State. The dog's name was Jervois Flower however this reporter consistently referred to Jervious Flower. 

Reports of meetings of the Tarlee Coursing Club continue with the last reported meeting occurring on  31 July 1939 with success for an appropriately named winning dog, "Tarlee Colleen."

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1. 1895 'COURSING AT TARLEE.', Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), 18 July, p. 4. (SECOND EDITION), http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198453707

2. 1896 'Advertising', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 20 June, p. 4. , viewed 05 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87184814

3. 1935 'COURSING', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 2 August, p. 14.  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40063715

The Catholics of Tarlee - After many years

This article appeared in the Southern Cross newspaper in 1922. It is possible that the author was one of the O'Learys of Salisbury mentioned at the conclusion of the post as David Joseph O'Leary, brother to Hanora Horgan had lived at Stockport for nearly thirty years until his departure for Salisbury in 1896. (1)

AFTER MANY YEARS.

SOME OLD IDENTITIES.

(From an Old Contributor.)

A short while back it was my good fortune to obtain a brief holiday, which I elected to spend where in my youthful days I spent some pleasant times. In the days when Kapunda was the terminus of the railways to the north, Cobb and Co.'s coaches ran from there north to Clare and beyond it, and the fertile valley from Hamley Bridge (then the junction) to Manoora was commonly known as "the Valley of the Gilbert." Riverton and Saddleworth and Rhynie, or "Baker's Springs," then called, were existing and busy, as the roads, such as they were were well lined by teams carting to the towns and stations further on. 

Twenty-five years has made many changes, and most of the pioneers have passed away. Many sleep in the pretty gum tree shaded God's Acre that remains. Where the old church-school stood on the hill at Navan, the church built by those same pioneers and replaced by a small neat mortuary chapel, a monument to and erected under the will of John O'Brien, for very many years an employee of Anstey V. Giles, of Marocard station, now known as Giles' Corner. The Navan church was closed and pulled down, and a new one erected at Tarlee —a very pretty church indeed. It was here I saw that much loved priest the Rev. M. Brady, and it didn't take one long to see the confidence and mutual affection of this priest and his people. They are simply one in all that tends to the advancement of our religion. Fr. Brady may well say he "hasn't a bad Catholic in his parish," when whole families drive nine to eleven miles over heavy, wet roads, and remain fasting up to 12 or 1 o'clock before they can reach their homes, and practically the whole congregation at Tarlee received Holy Communion, and this on an ordinary Sunday. We dwellers in towns and cities think 9 o'clock too long to fast. Shame on us!

It was here at Tarlee I hoped to meet many friends of past days, but the majority had gone. Still a few remain, to prove what a healthy locality this is. I met the present patriarch, Mr. Denis Nash, now in his 91st year, and good for a game of 45's yet. He resides with his son, Mr. M. Nash, at the farm adjoining the township.

I also saw Mrs. M. Mclnerney, now in her 87th year, and but for a severe eye trouble in good health for her great age, while her memory for old times is wonderful and interesting. Her late husband, Mr. M. Mclnerney, was one of the earliest settlers in the district. Mrs. John Horgan, of Linwood, too, I met. She is the juvenile of these pioneers— only 84—and goes one Sunday to Hamley, the next to Tarlee, but always fasting to receive Holy Communion. These are the Catholics of the old Gilbert Valley. 

Then look at the younger group outside—Smiths, O'Deas' Fitzgeralds, Horgans, and others from "over the range," all, young and old, at the rails. I saw that well known racing man, Mr. M. F. O'Dea. He had returned from Adelaide races the night before, but could be at the Communion rails at Tarlee at 10.30 next morning, after a seven-mile drive. These are the people whose children will hold up the banner of the church for all time. It's good to be among them, even for a short stay. I was there again on Ascension Thursday, when Fr. Hayes, of the China Mission, called. Mass was at Riverton early, and Frs. Brady and Hayes started the Tarlee but-half-way their car struck work, as care will if you're in a hurry, and a kind non Catholic, a Mr. Thomas, got out his car and brought the two priests to Tarlee where Fr. Hayes heard confessions until Fr. Brady was well on with the Mass. It was refreshing, too, to see the crowd surrounding Fr. Hayes after Mass, and I saw many little, aye, and some big, trifles presented to help things along. I heard Fr. Hayes was pleased with his reception at Tarlee, and at Riverton, too, where Fr. Brady's small bandbox of a presbytery can't contain all that he would extend his generous hospitality to. When I saw it he had, two priests on a visit to him, and that genial, popular, and skilful medico, Dr. R. McMahon Glynn. Of  Dr. Glynn it may safely be said he is one of Riverton's indispensables, particularly from the Catholic viewpoint, but he is admired and respected by all creeds as a master of his profession, as a townsman, and as a superior in every public capacity in which he is concerned, and they are many and various; and one only need mention Mrs. Glynn to hear a burst of praise and gratitude for her good deeds—from the church, where she cares for, the altar linen, teaches catechism, and prepared and instructs candidates for the Sacraments, to the patients in Dr. Glynn's hospital, a chorus of praise and gratitude is heard, and all this having the cares of a large family, eight sons and one daughter, I was told, the latter now on a visit to an uncle in Ireland. 

It was here, too, I met Mr. John Callary, son of an old friend, the late Phillip Callary, one of the few first settlers on the Gilbert, who was instrumental in building the old church and getting a school at Navan when that place showed a prospect of growing to a township, and before the railway was made. John Callary is a true son of his father. When the church wants him, he's there, and anything he can do is done—a real pillar of the church—and he can find help ers easily. 

John Mclnerney son of the lady at Tarlee is here and his wife, daughter of Mrs. J. Horgan, of Linwood, and their numerous family; and cheery Tom Cleary, erstwhile manager of The Hermitage, and valued of the Tennants and Mortlocks, of squatting fame. Cheery as ever, he is, and his good wife has been one of the principal benefactors to the Riverton Church. To me, after long years of absence, most of the faces are strange, but I can discern that the faith has- not deteriorated, and that people like these, with a priest like Fr. M. Brady, will certainly make their mark in any community, and I was pointed to more than one good convert obtained by their good example. 

Most of the decorations of the Church at Riverton are ornate and valuable, and the Altar rail is, I think, unique. It is a memento of the wife of the late James Buckley, of Tarlee. The uprights seem mahogany, supporting ornamental railing of solid brass. I've seen nothing else like it. I was shown the new presbytery now approaching completion, and a fine block of land, where it is intended, ere many years pass to have a convent and school; and I am reminded that the Archbishop Reynolds would say: "Where priest and people are united there is no such word as failure." And now my time comes to say "good-bye", to old faces and old places, I will not likely see again, and I turn sadly back to the crush and bustle of the town, refreshed and strengthened by the hearty welcomes of a big-hearted, generous people. God bless them all. I forgot to mention, in writing of Mrs. Horgan, that she was originally Miss Honora O'Leary, one of the well known Salisbury family, who arrived in the State in 1840. She is, I believe, the only one living of the passengers of the ship "Mary Dugdale." Her brother, Mr. W. J. O'Leary, of Salisbury, must be one of the very oldest contributors to the "Southern Cross." (2)

1. 1896 'Country News.', Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954), 1 May, p. 4. ,  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166349321

2. 1922 'AFTER MANY YEARS.', Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954), 14 July, p. 24. , http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167030380

Silver Wedding at Tarlee 1908

SILVER WEDDING AT TARLEE

 A very interesting and successful function took, place on September 9, when Mr. and Mrs. David G. Stribing, of Fairview Farm, near Tarlee. celebrated their silver wedding. On September 5, 1883, Mr. D. G. Stribling was married to Miss Priscilla Keyworth at Salisbury, by Rev. T. Douding, now of Mannum. They settled on the farm where they now reside, and have had a prosperous and happy life. 

A large number of relatives and friends assembled, including Mr. Keyworth, of Salisbury, father of Mrs. Stribling, whose venerable presence was much appreciated by the guests. Their present pastor (Rev. Henry Coombs, of Kapunda Baptist circuit) and his wife were also present. 

The wedding breakfast was spread in the barn, which had been beautifully decorated. About eighty friends sat down—a number which would have been even larger had it not been Adelaide Show day. Many letters and telegrams of congratulation were received. The Rev. T. Douding proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. D. G. Stribling responded. The Rev. H. Coombs proposed the health of the relations of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. George Stribling replied in a few humorous words. The health of the visitors was proposed by Mr. Horace Nock, and replied to by Mrs. Tuck. Mr. Keyworth replied on behalf of friends from a distance, and said he was glad that he had lived to see the day. Mr. Kiddle also spoke. Mr. C. Farrow took the happy couple for a ride in his motor car. Mr. and Mrs. Stribling were the recipients of many beautiful presents. 

Mr. D. G. Stribling is well-known as a member of the firm of Stribling Bros. He is an active member of the Agricultural Bureau, and is treasurer of the Tarlee Baptist Church, and superintendent of the Sunday-school in which Mrs. Stribling is a teacher.

1908 'SILVER WEDDING AT TARLEE.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 9 October, p. 1. (Kapunda Herald Illustrated Supplement), http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132366672

Tarlee Kapunda Road 1907

TARLEE KAPUNDA ROAD. 

This view of the Clare road is known as the Kapunda-Tarlee portion. The photograph was taken from the foot of the hill known as Bond's which is west and east boundary respectively of the district councils of Kapunda and Gilbert. The view is looking east.

1907 'TARLEE-KAPUNDA ROAD.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 7 June, p. 2. (Kapunda Herald Illustrated Supplement.), http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108440353