Phantom Chinaman Celestial Bushranger in Aussie Tale
A fragmented wartime style recount describes a feared bushranger known as the Phantom Chinaman or Celestial, said to have terrorized a region near Mudgee. The tale centers on his capture attempt, clashes with police, and eventual execution after a dramatic pursuit. It mentions Donald von from Brusigee and local names like Rees Sisters and Conetaree WAT, with details of raids, confrontations, and a hanging at Mudgeer gal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald von
Iniawe Pole
Pehimamian
Tang
Caoaubara
Puta
Fred
Determined values and loans listed in protection case notes
The document lists determined values, loans, and property assessments across multiple entries. Names such as Fahey, McGrath, and Corcoran appear with various sums in pounds, including 900, 8000, 1100, and 968. The notes reference Boorowa and related localities, with forms of valuation like UV and LCV and terms such as “Determined values.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recat
Beorgee
Uae
Ley
Wolvetiov
MAN
Ian
Boarown
Frank Warren
Bouroon
CY An
Deventin
Merryville Pty
Lotty
AR Bay
Bylo Abe
Boorowa
Vahies
McGrath
Roornwa
Aioe
le V
Eesun
RAY
Gia
McGrathy
Woorowi
He Eton
JP McGrath
Hontown
Part
Buinar Eit
Edo
Manin
Bouroivn
Yos Fe
FHS
ALA
Axe
le Favre
Moor
T.stereward
Boor
E.R. Horne
Booriyn
ULC
Versina
Corcoran Bray
Brora
Geen
Xaluw
Gama
Crovivan
EY Ae
Ards
LAL Pehe
Moeear
Church Services Across Denominations This Week
Community churches list upcoming services across Anglican Catholic Methodist and Presbyterian parishes. Details include dates in late May and June, times and locations for St John’s Swadey Reid’s Fin and other churches, with invitations from Rev Fr Johnston and Hilton Thomas. Local ads promote Rusaby's Wool for Paton Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere
New Wheat Scheme Aims To Help Small Farmers
A proposed wheat pooling plan would pay farmers 4d per bushel on up to 3000 bushels, with payment determined by farm size to protect small growers. The scheme, discussed by Mr Scully of the Federation for Commerce, targets equitable distribution and would adjust if crop receipts exceed guarantees, amid a season with large yields and a total wheat board intake of 158 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biaisier For Commerce
Scully
Scuily
Sine
Australian Wheat Board
Plums in May Report from Brookwell Gazette
Report notes an unusual May fruit crop with plums ripening out of season in Laggan district. Mrs Sidvers sent a large branch showing fully formed fruit as Nature appears to misalign with typical seasonal patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nang
Brookwell Gazette
Sidvers
Laggan
Fragmented OCR text about wartime signals and codes
The garbled excerpt references various coded terms and names like Patna E7080 TRAPS and Victor, with scattered mentions of locations, totals, and combat-related phrases. The fragment appears to be a damaged OCR pass containing military terms, uncertain names, and no coherent event or narrative.
Modie Canteen for London Read in Silent Aid
Fragmentary text mentions London and provision issues with names partially legible. Reads like a brief wartime or relief note referencing individuals and aid efforts, but key details are obscured.
Ground limestone and salt lure sheep to lick lick
Farmers mix ground limestone with salt to attract sheep. The unusual feed approach aims to improve mineral intake and health by encouraging licking behavior. The report notes risks and local trials, mentioning barley and hay as comparators and referencing practical farm use.
New Petrol Tickets Rate Change Sparks Public Demand
Report of a new petrol ticketing scheme and ticket availability across stations prompting public concern. Authorities outline purchase methods and timetable, with details on where tickets can be obtained and expected eligibility.
Phases of the Moon and May Moon Chart at J J Cummins
An OCR fragment shows a May moon phases display at the J J Cummins Furniture Store on Padman Street Moorows. It mentions designs, prices, and promotions for cabinets and furniture as a local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Prises
Omalnade
J.J. Cummins
Padrman Street
Moorows
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Cummins
J._J. CUMMINS
Abel
Buorowa
WRW ZEALAND LOAN @ MERCANTILE AGENCY Co., LTD
Woll, Grain, Skin & General Produce Brokers
Australian Motorists Petrol Company, Limited
AMP. Petrols, Olle and
Keruone
Vangar, Gedye & Malloch Ltd
Lister
Janewart
J.j-Dullivan Pty, Ltd
Australian Fertilizers Limited
T&g Mutual Fire Assurance
Ssclety, Limited
Alliance Ansurance Company, Limited
Farmers Grasford, Co-operative Grain, Insurance and ‘Agency Co
Lad
Phantom Chinaman
Celestial Bushranger
YOUNG
Te Waa
Church OF England
Catholic Church
Mets
Sweday
Busroya
Amy Murriaga
E. Sheehan
Method Church
Ellows
Kangiara
Sonndon
Fr. Johnston
Presbyterian Church
Bootowa
Hilton Thomas
Rusaby's
Boarana
Cor Patan & Baldwin'y Xi
Ayn
Burt
Couper
Mourne
Alten
Patna
London
Aden
Shonghia
Thayer
Fisk
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris
Lan.o.leen
Breville
Mutual Manufactures Insurance Company
Standard Stock Service Company
Tom Crawford
Marsden Bieset
Agert
Bakerynning & Greig
Elena
Drewent
Allan
Patterson Bros
MEAD
Main Street Young
Ryan Marsden Street
C. J. Stuart
Undertaker
Orowa
Frederick Arnold
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