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