War News From South Africa Dispatches
Lieut Gen Carrington led 600 New South Wales Bushmen close to Hoare's camp but failed to dislodge the Boers. Bushmen kept the line with stout resistance and artillery fire. Hoare's column holds position while Methuen shells De Wet's convoy. De Wet wrecked three wagons and left ammunition. Ex President Steyn under surveillance in De Wet's camp.
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Carrington
Elands
New South Wales
Hoare
Lord Methuen
Com
de Wet
Steyn
The Row in China Forces Close to Pekin
Allied troops are 16 miles from Pekin as Indian units press forward and Bengal Lancers perform well. Indications rise that Prince Tuan and other officials may have fled Pekin while Kaiser supports a strong Chinese administration. Allies misjudge Chinese strength. British and Japanese commanders coordinate near Shanghai as three German warships head there.
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Pekin
Bengal Lancers
Tuan
Kaiser
Hosaya
Shanghai
Thomas Egan Dies at 83 in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst obituary for Thomas Egan aged 83 a longtime Carcoar district resident who ran the Ganton Hotel and later hosted Lyndhurst railway patrons. He left a large family with seven daughters two sons forty four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Father Doran with a large cortege in Lyndhurst cemetery.
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Thomas Egan
Carcoar
Ie Egan
Stein
Ganton
Railway i Lyndhurst
K.C
Lyndhurst
Doran
Tremor and Wind Shake City on Wednesday Morning
A sharp earthquake shock struck at 9 o clock lasting several seconds. The event was followed by a hurricane of wind, causing damage and alarm across the area as residents recorded the unusual sequence of natural phenomena.
Mining Update Amid Snow Fall in Afternoon
Mining matters are dull though a few report fair yields. A nugget over 202 was found. McVicar and Curtain have recovered substantial gold on Mountain Run. The death of Mr. Noble, father of cricketer M. A. Noble, is noted at Tuena. Lambing begins on Copperhannia station. Prospects for a good season are hoped for.
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McVicar
Curtain
Noble
M. A. Noble
Copperhannia
J. McPhee
Property Sale Report From Blayney District Court
H R M Pigott of Blayney reports the sale of 2540 acres at Kings Plains on account of H Westlake Esq. The purchaser is J Ewen Kay of Blayney, with the sale price set at £700.
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H.R.M. Pigott
Blayney
Kings Plains
H. Westlake Esq
J. Ewen Kay
Jack Smith of Stoke Urged as Local Host
A compact notice promotes Jack Smith of Stoke as a friendly contact for travelers and visitors in Carcoar, inviting them to call on him for a warm welcome, a quiet smoke, or a business chat.
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Jack Smith
Stoke
Woodstock and Carcoar Clash At Iider’s Ground
A football match at the Iider’s ground on Saturday saw the Woodstock home team win 37 to nil. A return motel has been arranged and Woodstock is expected to be in better form.
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Woodstock
Carcoar
Iider
Serious Accident. Naville man crushed under wagon
Yesterday Robert Ridburn of Naville met a serious accident while driving a wagon loaded with three tons of johaff. He pressed the brake, dipped, and fell under the wagon, which paused and crushed a shoulder, broke a leg, and caused other injuries. Dr Hawthorne arrived and found him in a alarming condition.
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Robert Ridburn
Naville
Malace
Collapar
Hawthorne
The Federal Capital in the West article in Sydney Mail
A descriptive Sydney Mail piece argues for placing the Federal Capital in the West. It notes land interest in the Carooar to Garland District and mentions a viewable report on Coombing Park, Coombing Creek in flood, and Mandorama with 46 photos submitted by Mr. Biddulph. The text includes a compositor error and an ice: NA.
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Sydney Mail
Carooar
Garland
Coombing Park
Coombing Creek
Mandorama
Biddulph
Federal Rite Commission
Commonwealth
Tender Teeth Tended by Dr Brothers at Carcoar Visit
Dr FB L Brothers, dentist of Orange, plans a Carcoar visit on Wednesday the 22nd and will stay a week. Widely known here, he will likely be busy treating the maimed wards. Consult at Rectory, Rev Canon Shaddon’s residence. Remedies praise Bannans and Bowe’s Encauvers Extract.
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FB. L. Brother
Orange
Carcoar
Bathurst Railway Offers Cheap Country Excursion
Bathurst to Sydney rail service announces a cheap excursion train for country residents visiting the metropolis. The special leaving Carcoar at 6 25 p m on Tuesday 4 September offers first class and second class return tickets at reduced per mile rates with minimums. Local station masters provide full fare details and return train options.
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Railway Department
Sydney
Jd Petymile
Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Ad Announces Large Bonus
Local Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Company advertises nearly 25 years in district and a record bonus of 9 104 pounds this year. Highlights liberal policy scope including farm and property coverages with lightning gas explosion. Local agent Max J W Fox promotes district business. Melbourne dentist C Richards to visit Carcoar and Sydney offering same day artificial teeth and home service without extra charge.
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Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Elsima Ta Bhava
Can Sangal Bonne
C. Richards
Melbourne Dental Manufacturing Company
Victoria
Carcoar
Smith's Stoke Hotel
Richards
Snyney
Davis’ Hotel
District Road Work Contracts Awarded in Beyers District
Tenders opened at Beyers Court House for district road contracts. Lowest bids listed for contracts 1 through 12 with bidders including R Sharp J Morgan G Boxhall T Cullen J D Ryan E Graham AW Heglitt and Atkion. Bid amounts range from £33 0s to £144 10s.
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P. J. Chaffins
Road Super
Beyers Court House
Sharp
J. Morgan
G. Boxhall
T. C. Cullen
T.C. Cullen
J.D. Ryan
Lowest
E. Graham
AW. Heglitt
Atkion
Telegraph Office Declines Mandurana Burnt Yards Link
Official correspondence from the Department in Sydney dated August notes the cost of a Mandurana Burnt Yards telephonic link would be about L200 and annual maintenance L100, but Burnt Yards postal revenue is only L18 and telephony may not be viable. mining activity at Borst Varda is dwindling and workers are leaving for Gallimont, reducing prospects for revival.
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Waddell
G.P.O
Sydney
Mandurana
Burnt Yards
Borst Varda
Gallimont
Wonderful Cure Proclaimed by Twelve-Year Sufferer
A Melbourne reader recites a testimonial claiming a 12 year bleeding polypus sufferer was cured after using Vitadallo. The letter from M Beckman, dated March 28, 1900, credits initial failures in Ballarat and Melbourne and cites “over a hundred doctors” before relief. The ad lists Dost Vitadallo components and Australasia sole distributor Patwen with prices and purchasable through grocers or chemists.
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Fant
Medthienne
Pacwen
Melboorur
Dav
Ballarat
Melbourne
Enedias
M, Beckman
Alogether
Lange
A. Patwen
Australasia
Tacia
Ceylon
Sydney
W. Warser
Launceston
Tasmania
Bola
Teatimoniala
Sensational Gold Find Near Bora Gully Mining Drive
Reports from German's Gully near Bora Gully describe a sensational gold discovery at Robinson and Rice's Mine six miles west of Gudagai. The new drive shows coral-like quartz with gold pockets, estimated ore values around 12 to 20 pounds per ton in places, while other shafts in the district yield various riches.
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Robinson and Rice
Guodagai
Almaat
Feewin
Ieyoolus
Hobineon
Frawin
Beliovert Estine
Aggreme Vic
Daily Telegraph
Poultry Notes for August on Barn Fowls and Hatching
The article outlines classifying barn door fowls into heavy and light types for proper feeding, notes that August is key for starting the main chick crop, and discusses artificial incubation and the use of turkeys as sitters to boost hatchability under wet weather and wind conditions. It advises selecting strong eggs, avoiding stale ones, and using incubators when broodies are scarce.
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Twtce
Mburg
Cochin
Also Mentioned on This Page
China
Trunkey
the Careoar Chronicle
Federal Capital
O'Donnall Bereet
Bannan & Sons
C. Sannan & Bowe
Kocauvert
Italy
Medaja
Ametirdiom
Bathurst
Patldtsg
Yoursalves
O'Connel Street
Mercantile Mutual
H. Lamsros
T. Waddell
M.P
Wereer
Vitadatio
Bora
Torketh
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