Murder in Meroe Shocks Town Amid River Chase
A town mayor was shot by an armed man in the streets of Meroe causing a public uproar. Constable Carley, a relative of local figure Mrs. Wo MM Tooley, led the arrest after a dramatic pursuit along the river with townsfolk aiding police. A pursuit scene featured a riverbank standoff, a rifle, and a tense exchange before the suspect was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meroe
Carley
MM. Tooley
Bugewra
Narromine
Imreliathe Cwrney
Sumilay
Conmktiebhy
Andrews
Meyer
Lerses
Gilso
Armel
Eiffe
Wilson
Tim
Tly
Amd
Wilken
Ciarran
Jean- Ted
von Ad
Ipale
Dean
Maine
Hell
Fixtures for 1921 22 January to July calendar notes
Historical fixture list detailing multiple clubs and dates across months January to July 1921-22. Entries reference Orange JC Spring Blut Lith Narromine Hove Wellington J.C Cowra Hat lirat TAS and numerous other clubs with days of week and dates such as 22nd 27th 28th January through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young T.C
Hatlirat Tas
Hair and skin remedy claims in old advertisement text
An old sale notice touts Mrs Reaver's extract for grey hair and Dermiax facial powder. It promises hair color restoration within 24 hours and skin improvements, claiming removal of pimples and tan. Agent P. T. Knapton of Forbes advertised Theaver's Face Powder with pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otdertig
Nermax
J Jel Perfect
P. T. Knapton
Forbes
Theaver
Six Days Reliability Trial Motorcycle Contest Report
The six days reliability motorcycle trial began with 25 competitors, starting from Alon tay. Weather disrupted progress as riders faced floods and impassable terrain, with several retirements including a magneto failure near Lithgow and a front forks break. The route ran from Grenfell to Cowra, Young, Temora, Junie, Comlanandra, and back to Sydney, with adjustments to direct routes due to rain and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alon Tay
Sydney
Mathuret A
Lithgow
Cress
Heal
Wellington
Parkes
Tesday
Moorning
Mboml
Welock
Forbes
F Hoberts
Todian
Solo Esole
James Uryant
Tad Clirge
foc# central
Grenfell
Hodgson
Tharney
Cowra
Young
Tempora
Junie
Comlanandra
Arden
Vara
Oulburn
Pleten
Camilen
Tavernor’s Hill
Wihibele
Xmas Boxing Day rifle contest at Forbes Hthfle Club
The Forbes Hthfle Club held a Boxing Day rifle shoot with eight entrants. F Shirvington led with a three handicap and topped the field, while A Miller, G Miller, and To Kelly tied for second or third. Prizes of cake and wine were shared among the top shooters. Scores followed for the 100 yard event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Hthfle Club
F. Shirvington
A. Miller
G. Miller
To Kelly
Fo Urippin
J. Fielder
Heavy Rain Exacts Severe Damage Along River Course
A heavy storm from Wednesday to Saturday brought intense rainfall and strong winds. At Gelurey South Lead Mrs A Smith’s residence saw a tornado-like gust uproot trees and blow down sheds, with debris thrown far. Rainfall topped five inches at Narrabri and Bathurst near 42 inches, disrupting daily life and amplifying flood fears across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelurey
South Lead
A. Smith
Kool
Grogan
Narrabri
Bathurst
Forbes
Boots and underwear sale at local stores
Advertises men's working boots at M Dade's Boot Stores with military boots and cash offers. Austen and Pratley promote cellular underwear sets and singlets at seven pence. Also mentions Sharland's Kola Nip and The Athlete's friend with a note on stimulating but not intoxicating effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Dade
Austen & Pratley's
Sharland
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H. A. Barradones
Walsh
Lindley Walker Co-Operative Wheat Co Limited
Grain 1
Mark Lane
Box
King Street
Linwalker
New Zealand
Loan & Rant Agency Co. Ltd
Bridge Street
Jarvie
The
Rankin Street Motories
Phil Holyer
Forbes Garage
Casey Bros
A. E. Peppercorns
FORD
Venables & Co
Ford Dealers
Colgates Ribbon
Constable
Cowen Ima & Hla
Dathurstr
Lochwlith
Koormwatha
Aid
Conowindra
Mathurst
Maudie
Wesliay
Woodrow
Cowra Plante Thurway
Cowra Pag HA
North Burke P.tlc
Tuesdy
Val
Ore
Tho
Metlearee
North Currie
Cassewdadra
Nyngan J.C
Neri Burke
Thesday
Peak FM
Lady Mac
Mayer
FE Shirvington
Miller
Geene
Kelly
Shirvington
Bevam
Tolinson
Polos
Anglesey
Vis Bink Donic
Boyd Vt
Carrawebbity Cuidal
Piu
Blackheath
Sami
T. Green
Memorial Art Union
Tizens
Orpantser
Blackheeth Nsw
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe-Carson
Australia
John Meagher & CO
John Fell & CO
Brisbane
Newnes and
Gore Bay, N.S.W
Tara
Robinson
Liberal
Newtenland Loan Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd
Grand Produce Salemmen
Albury, Coomamble
Boone and
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