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