Unknown Man's Death at Wandary Shearers Hut
An inquest at Forbes Court House heard that an unknown man, aged 35 to 40, shot himself at Wandary station's shearers hut after being seen there earlier in the day. Dr M'Donnell and Sgt Ennis testified a 22 calibre revolver caused fatal wounds, with misfired cartridges present. The hat bore the label Trent and the name Jack White. fingerprints and a photograph were taken to aid identification. The coroner returned a verdict of death by gunshot.
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Wandary
Forbes Court House
T. M. Dunn
Arthur Ruge
Wandary Station
Forbes
Mr. Stitt
Ennis
Thomas M'Low
M'Bonnell
Wandary Shearing Shed
Bergent Ennis
Sergeant Ennis
Dr. M'Donnell
Sergeant Ennals
M'Donnell
Jack White
England
Woodrow and Sons
Trent
Forbes Hospital
Forbes Court Matters
Arthur Forster was charged with furious riding at Forbes Court after riding a grey horse through Rankin and Templar Streets without a bit in the mouth. He failed to appear, was stopped near the Australia Hotel, and fined £2 with costs or a month’s hard labour. constable notes describe a crowd and the incident occurring on a Saturday after noon.
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Forbes Court
Australia Hotel
Constable Ryan
Condobolin Notes On Local School Additions And News
Public School additions started by Mr Powell relieve congestion after temporary hall use. Mrs P J Mooney’s daughter recovering well after operation in Orange. Watson infant dies, mother improving. L Thompson hospitalized with throat trouble now diagnosed. Rain gives nearly two inches, wheat risk noted, farmers hopeful for brighter times. Local sport dull, cricket lack of team. Jim Cooney back from war hopes full health soon.
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Public School
Powell
Oddfellows’ Hall
P. J. Mooney
Avondale
Orange
L. Thompson
Wright Heatons
Thompson
Condo
Boya
Jim Cooney
Jim
Milk Standards Cases Highlight 1915 Pure Foods Probe
Health Department inspector Horan charged Jones Switch with selling milk below standard on November 27 at Forbes. Horne reported 28.1 percent milk fat deficiency. other cases for Smith and Haynes showed 26.5 and 15.9 percent deficiencies. Some samples were up to standard. prior convictions noted, fines imposed, and no adulteration proven in some instances. Six other samples met standard.
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Horne
Defendant
Smith
Mr. Horne
P.M
Edward C. Haynes
Robert Horne
Pure Foods Ant
Haynes
PML
Shire President and Mayor May Seek Re election
Reports suggest the current Shire President and Mayor are favored for re election as they have served with acumen and tact, addressing residents' wants. Next week’s meeting of Shire and Young may reveal final outcomes, with more details promised if access to the inner circle is gained.
Piet price line of Austra tony offered by Buck land
Ambiguous ad fragment promotes a special line of fabrics and guaranteed serges from C. O. Buck land and mentions a dye guarantee and price considerations. The text is garbled but signals a sales pitch for textiles with emphasis on serges and a guaranteed dye. No clear dates or organizations beyond Buck land are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perpriau
ALL Hardware Stores
Liber Co. Ltd
Syd Melhournt
Briah
Murdoch
C. O. Buckland
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Wunderlich
Criting People Show
Pitt Street
Bou
G.P
Sydoer
Park Street, Ltd
Sydney T
UM Cooney
Spirits
Sangvita
O.T. Ltd
Sydney
Melbourne
London
Teomo Separatug
Titman Hveted Ory
Como Separator Company
Wenkworth
Avanos
Johnson and Combe
Australia
Hearne
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