12 March 1903
Narrango.
(From our Correspondent.)
The building of the local hall has been commenced. Three of our localites are on the job, and the construction being of iron and weather-board, should not take more than a couple of months to complete it. A ready response is being made to the call for extra money needed to finish the building right off. The dimensions are 30ft. by 15ft1
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26 March 1914
NARRANGO TENNIS BALL.
A ball in aid of the funds of the Narrango Tennis Club successfully eventuated in the Narrango Hall on Friday night, 20th instant. There was a good roll up of dancers, and the committee had everything in apple pie order. The floor was good and the music excellent. The dance was kept going till six o'clock and all present seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The club will net about £3 as a result of the dance2
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24 February 1916
FAREWELL AND PRESENTATION.
Narrango public assembled at the Narrango Hall on Wednesday, 16th, to present Mr. Albert King, who has enlisted, with a wristlet watch. The organising was in the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Eames, of Eastwood, and the gathering was in every way representative of the locality. The function was excellent, all details being nicely arranged. The chairman (Mr. W. R. Jones), after the toast of "The King," had been honored, proposed 'Our Guest.' He said, Narrango public deserved every credit for the splendid manner it rallied to any worthy effort. He did not wish to dwell on the former gathering of friends in that hall, but he was pleased and happy to see such a representative assemblage to do honor to one of their lads who was about to shoulder the Empire's burden. Their guest, Mr. Albert King, was a native of Narrango, and known in them all. Like all things human the incidents of life had estranged him from some of them, but his action in enlisting had, to the chairman's mind, redeemed all and blotted out the debit side. The great war was calling with an insistent voice on the manhood of the country; its cry came from far, and their young friend was going forth emulating many brave lads who had gone before, and it was for every eligible young man to consider the situation, which was fraught with extreme peril to their national existence. He trusted Mr. King would have a successful career as a soldier at the front, and hoped he would return to them safe and sound, enriched in mind and broadened in ideas that would assuredly give him a higher and better life. Mr. King, in responding, said he thanked the chairman for his kindly sentiments and his friends for their attendance. He hoped that he would be able to give a good account of himself at the front. He was asked what was the best way to tell a man to go to the front, and he replied. "Step up yourself." He again thanked them. Mr. Eames proposed the "Guest's Mother," and dwelt on the great sacrifice mothers had made in the Empire's cause. He trusted Mrs. King's anxiety would be lessened by the good deeds of her son at the front. Mrs. King briefly replied. "Boys at the Front," was proposed by Mr. M. Sheridan, who said the glorious feats performed by the Australians at Anzac had reflected the highest credit on the Australian soldier. "The Allies," was proposed by Mr. T. Thompson, who said that latest events had given them every confidence in the ability of the Allied nations to deal with the Central Powers. "The Ladies," was proposed by Mr. A. Sheridan. He said in view of all the nicely arranged items that afternoon, any words from him were quite superfluous. Narrango ladies needed no flattery. They were all genuine, and knew how to rise to the occasion. The chairman, on behalf of the Narrango residents, then formally presented Mr. King with a handsome wristlet watch. Mr. King suitably responded. "God Save the King" concluded the function3
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25 April 1918
Narrango Hospital Ball.
The ball in aid of the Rylstone Hospital successfully eventuated in the Narrango Hall on Friday last. Mr. Dave King and a committee had worked the event up, and their efforts were rewarded by a packed hall. Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock and continued till daylight, everyone having a good time. Songs, etc., were interspersed, and the night proved a very pleasant one. About £10 will be netted for the hospital4
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9 August 1934
NARRANGO HALL
ANOTHER dance is to be held at Narrango on Friday night, the proceeds to be devoted to the fund for enlarging the premises. A good night's fun is always assured patrons at this lively country centre5
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14 August 1941
NARRANGO SOLDIER HONORED.
Over 100 people were present at the Narrango Hall on Thursday night last to honor Pte. Tommy Eames. Mr. O. Crossley made presentations on behalf of the Welfare Unit and local residents. The latter was a tobacco pouch with far better stuff than tobacco in it. A great night was spent in dancing, and the ladies supplied a nice supper6
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