Local newspapers reports reflect the community hope that the 1920-21 season would yield a bumper harvest with early reports suggesting this would be the case. Farewells for local identities were being planned and concerns about the approaching bush fire season were being aired. Marrar’s sporting hero Nick Winter was breaking records in Sydney and the local coursing club was preparing for the new season in a way that would be viewed with concern today.

• The first load of new season's wheat was brought into Coolamon by Mr