German Bushranger Aaron Von Ehrsteinn's Escapes and Robberies
In 1841 a German named Aaron von Ehrstein boards an American whaling vessel at Sydney and later robs travelers, works for Crookwell landowners, and leads a bushranging gang. After a long chase by troopers across the Crookwell River region and mountains, Ehrstein treks south with associates Davis and Smith, robbing jewelry, horses, and gold. In 1862 they ambush a coach near Lambing Flat, seize gold nuggets and cash, are captured after a pursuit, and receive ten years penal servitude. Later Ehrstein reappears under a changed name and resumes work in Albury.
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Sydney
Larbor
Aaron von Ehrstein
Horatio Roberts
Crookwell
Oaks
Mexico
Evans
Bindi
Ehrstein
Lachlan
Mr. Coffey
Fish River
Emerald Gor
Michael Henry Davis
Robert Smith
Trid
Grassy Creek
Mr. Gorham
Mr. Barton
Lambing Fiat Gold Field
Young
Sergt
O'Grady
Ensign Campbell Morris
12Th Regiment
John Malloy
David Billington
Lambing Flat
Henrique Dubois
Davis
Bhrstein
Dubois
No Nudists On The Highways Nothing to Fear From Clothes Rationing
Bathurst Advocate comments on clothing rationing and public panic. It argues most people have nothing to fear, rationing will distribute goods fairly, and a stampede to buy is driven by fear rather than shortage. Citizens should resist panic buying ahead of rationing.
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Turi
Sydney
France
Police Cannot Enlist New Members Amid War Efforts
Premier McKell reiterated that police personnel cannot enlist new members. Despite this, every effort is being made to increase the force to support the vital role of policing during the current period.
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McKell
Drive to Release Forces Amid Manpower Shortage
Spokesmen say aging military personnel and a shortage of younger recruits drive a push to release older troops. Candidates aged 35 and up face limited options, while potential replacements are in short supply. The manpower crisis prompts urgent calls for ongoing drafts and rapid reallocation of personnel.
Two Sons Killed on Active Service
News reached Mr and Mrs A J McNickle of Tours Caragabal that their sons William and Fred were killed on active service. Rev A E Rowe relayed the information from Jim Rees, a close mate, after the McNickles placed an advertisement in the Sydney press seeking news.
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William
Fred
A. J. McNickle
Tours
Caragabal
Rowe
Jim Rees
Saville
McNickle
Sydney
Wark Family Likely Longest Australian Rail Service
A note from the Railway and Tramway Officers Gazette highlights the Wark family's rail career in New South Wales. J H Wark Senior Inspector in Sydney recently retired after 45 years, with his father a long service member, a brother 42 years, and a son four years, totaling 148 years of railway service.
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Wark
N.8.w
J. Wark
Ene
J. A. Wark
Sun
J. H. Wark
Carolage
Sydney
CL. R. Ogden
Dubbo State Election Candidate Attacked by Opponent
At a Dubbo district council meeting the endorsed United Country Party candidate, R Edols of Bakers Swamp, was criticized as a “good man” who would fail in Parliament. The speaker claimed state MPs mainly enforce blackouts, offer patronage, and provide entertainment for a large benefactor's family, arguing descendants remain on land and are wasted.
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United Country Party
Dubbo
Electo
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W. J. Brady
Winchcombe Carson
Winchcombe
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Veagon
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Writs Atu
Newcastle
Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance GO. Ltd
Pitt Street
N.E.W
J. Brady
Carcoar
Coombing Park
A. Eoteery
Our
Bonmy Ridge
J. Fagan
Mandure
Aaron von Ehrsteinn
Albury
Bathurst “Advocate
Auastralia
Releas
Peek Leen
Speers
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Sauls TE
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