Early exploits of bushrangers recalled by Orange woman
An 90 year old Orange woman, granddaughter of an early carriage driver, recalls Ben Hall and his gang’s 1860s visits to Bathurst and Orange. She describes sightings, raids on Pedrotie’s and De Clowtt’s, a ransom capture at Keighley homestead, and police redirections. Her family history ties to Robert Kenner and George Bonner. The tale blends local memory with colonial violence and frontier life.
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Orange
Thomas Edwards
Blue Mountains
Bathurst
Ben Hall Perh
Pedrotie
de Clowtt
Pasha
Ridghley
Edwards
Robert Kenner
Australia
Bathuret
Sydney Town
Robert Bene
Edward
George Bonner
Kine Sohow
Parramatte
Ile
Varra
Chery
Melbourne
Wenty
Edwards Herei
Markiet
Transport of fertilisers ban eased temporarily
In response to farmer appeals the Railways Department lifted temporarily the ban on transporting fertilisers by rail, amid coal strike disruptions. About 400 tons of fertiliser move daily to districts in urgent need. Farmers warned that sowing wheat without fertiliser would lower yields and many would skip sowing if fertiliser remains unavailable.
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Hartigan
W. Cambridge
Railway Department
Cambridge
Brosmer
German ships sunk off Norway coast in convoy raid
London reports British forces sank several German vessels off the Norwegian coast. The troopship Rio de Janeiro, 9000 tons, carrying infantry cavalry and airmen with tanks and horses, was torpedoed after a forced attempt to escape. Two British submarines sped the crew to safety as Poseidon and Krete also fell to Allied action.
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London
Nor Weplan
Rio de Janeiro
Stetting
Bergen
Arendal
Skager Rak
Sandefjord
Norweetin
Wiecoe
Feseldon
Germany
Ubeio
Bathurst Show Sees Low Attendance Threats of Blackout
The National Advocate warns Bathurst public that a failure to support the Turf Club may trigger a blackout at the Showground. Attendances on Friday and Saturday were disappointing with fewer than expected spectators, estimated around a hundred on the course, risking further declines if support does not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Charmoian Face Powder Promises Chic Parlor Appeal
An ad touts Charmoian face powder as chic luxury from Paris, claiming it enhances beauty, preserves color, and keeps younger users looking attractive. The copy emphasizes elegance, long wear, and popularity among the younger set.
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Paris
Face powder sold widely by chemists and stores
A fragment notes face powder marketed by chemists, drapers, and stores, implying broad availability and distribution across shopping venues. The text reflects trade language and generic product placement without specific brands or dates.
German invasion expands to Norway and Denmark
JONDON Tuesday report states German forces invaded Norway and Denmark in the early morning. Norway declared war on Germany and Britain and France pledged immediate aid to Norway, with naval and military measures under way. The Danish cabinet reportedly acknowledged German protection under protest as Jutland was occupied without incident.
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Jondon
Norway
Denmark
Germany
Britain
France
London
Paris
Sut Lure
Copenhagen
Norweygian
Oslo
Hamar
Storehammer
Great Hamar
Lown
Hedenmarken
Cele
Ole
Profesor Koh
Ial
Koht
Boy Falls From Lorry at Parkes Coursing Meet
Eight year old Kevin Olliver son of Mr and Mrs Olliver of Lynch Street was pushed from a motor lorry at the Parkes Coursing meeting Friday night and suffered head injuries. He was rushed to Sydney on Saturday afternoon by ambulance and admitted to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for an urgent operation. condition reported as serious but improving.
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Parkes
Kevin Olliver
H. Olliver
Lynch Street
Sydney
J. B. Elsecmore
Pew Suich
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Mr D J Bono to tal t Forbes on April 17
Mr D J Bono FSO London will talt Forbes on Wednesday April 17 appointments, if desired, can be made at Knapton's Pharmacy Consulting Rooms Vandenberg Hotel.
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D. J. Bono
FSO
London
Forbes
Knapton's
Pharomcy
Vandenberg Hotel
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Vanderfield & Reid. Ltd
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Taylor
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe Mouse
Bridge St
Ben Hall
Keighley Homestead
Mr. Keighley
Intern Torn
Coun
Mors
Sorvangan
Sark
Norvak
Amie
J. C. Watson
Frederick Stewart
Australian Motorists Petrol Co. Ltd
Westealin BO Oetane Petrol
Errols
Uni Econo
AMP
Tam Ubie
Chic
Ao Ate Sunian
Chemats
Fisk
Radiolat Era Austra
Lia
Radiola
Hawke Bros
Forbes Dealers
Rankin Street
Denmark and
Madame D. Lesleigh
Ika Church Street
Parramatta
Vandenberg
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Regd
Jack Dooley
Gunn
Powell
L. J. Johnson
Basil J. Clifton
Neptune Motor Spirit
Fhane 60
J. Sullivan & Son
Mederate Bates
Dowling Street
Ferber
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