Grasshoppers and Ringharkers Spark Local Inquiry
In Wingham Chronicle notes, talk of grasshoppers named by locals. A Crown lease at Nowenage sparked inspector questions after reports of unusually large grasshoppers and alleged ringhorking with an axe. Authorities investigated, finding giant grasshoppers with leaves and stems, while villagers recalled past incursions and absurd tales of the grasshoppers’ growth and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Wiltex
Wineham
Latie
Hele
Wil
Thoma Lauele
Nowenage
Dutiea
Nowenfloene
Rataln
Fitey
Laurie Aratty
Hal Lanele
Anik
Prisoners at Urgentine Camp Amid Allied Bombing
A report from a German camp in Urgentine Germany describes a mass horror as eight internees, seized from a ship in March, witness a deadly burning. The German and Austrian authorities respond with denial while the Netherlands government presses for clarity, and Senator Joe comments on the incident and potential investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hefeave
Mate Ot Sinton Haare
Urgentine
Germany
pUtiout Evden
Anteide
Spuk
Touth
Netherlands
Verman
Joe
Lady's long ride to Toowoomba tests endurance
Mrs Casey of Barmeduian embarked on a remarkable horseback journey to Toowoomba covering about sixty miles per day and averaging a solid pace. She rode astride along the Queensland border through Forbes and Ingtewond, reaching her destination after several days of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Casey
Barmeduian
Hume-street South
Horneback
Aislance
Mra Casey
Forbes
Queensland
Texas
Ingtewond
Levlurn
Aire Casey
Pusey
Rankin Street Livery Stables Change Overview
The notice announces Banty Wirte taking over Rankin Street Livery Stables in Aman Halal, with Andy Moreen listed as a key participant. Details indicate a transfer of business and fair handling of existing customers, reflecting a rebranding or ownership change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banty Wirtie
Ebay Ie
Elvory Stables
Rankin-atyoot Iit
Amiian Halal
Karely
Andy Moreen
Gut Heer
Nia Shiaro
Stypurt
Atelet
Dany Wir
Pepetetir
Frate & Co District Reps Advertise Insurance
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association offers workmen's compensation and accident insurance. Terms on application. Insure with Frate and Co district representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frate & CO
City Mutual Fire Insurance Company Financial Position 1908
The report shows the City Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited with head office at Pittard Street Sydney and temporary premises at Hunter Street. Alderman Thomas Hughes, board member Homer Keuk as manager, notes December 1908 figures with a reserve fund balance carried forward and total security around £339,633 including subscribed capital of £262,500 and paid-up capital.
Fire insurance policy details from ED WEAVER & CO
A large fire insurance notice lists ED WEAVER & CO as underwriters with a cover amount around 210,000,000. It mentions coverage for dwellings, furniture, stock in trade, stores, crops, and personal accident, with workmen's compensation and live stock insurance at low rates. Places such as Homesteads and Woolsheds are referenced, along with growing crops and insured law and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bara
Nuystark
Lawast
Local Agents Top Lin with Farm Implements and Insurance
Edward Weaver and Co lead local agents listing Valgety and Co Woot Whowt and Machinery Nicholson and Mulrow Farm implements Wolselry Sheep Shearing St Chines Sunule Chiat Cullone Victoria Insurance 10 Td.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Top Lin
Valgety & CO
Woot
Whowt
Nicholson & Mulrow
Wolselry
Sunule
Chiat
Cullone Victoria Insurance
Gar for Hire Up-todaly Lae for Hir
Hood reliable driver offers transportation services with emphasis on punctuality and safety. Available for hire for local journeys and short trips, with flexible scheduling and discreet service.
Fortnightly Stock Sales Held at Forbes Municipal Yards
The notice thanks sellers and buyers for support in last year’s fortnightly stock sales and announces continued auctions at Forbes Municipal Yards every second Saturday. Conductions by Mouth Brooke & Co and Keane Co, with Austioneers in conjunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueretotore
Forbes Municipal Yards
MOUTH
Brooke & CO
KEANE @ CO
The People s Butchery announces business to resume
The People s Butchery Wolannan announces continued operation of Black and Ashyored, Rowe in street. Tyelvine Tho aims to secure continuance by July 6 for Primo Beet sid Mutou bond. Meat delivered any war at View town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolannan Nexs
Hayine Lahon
Businos
Rowe
Tyelvine
Wiewtown
Parkes Auctioneers Promote Stock and Trust Services
Walter J. Kelly and Co auctioneers offer stock station and financial agency services with Dalgety and Co. Liberal advances on wool and stock. District agents in Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill invite applications for stock lists and trust money lending at current low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Kelly
Parkes
Suez
Forbes
Dalgety & Co
Smiling through snippets of a chaotic humor page
A long, disjointed collage of jokes, banter, and wartime gags from a Sydney daily, featuring quips about dogs, the Jewish Battalion band, cheeky exchanges, and a running thread of humorous misreadings. It blends domestic scenes, courtroom wit, and local color with inconsistent punctuation and fragments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rankin Street Livery Stables
Nwich
London
Accident Insurance Association
the City Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,ltd
Pittatredt
Sydney
Hunterst
Thomas Hughes
Charusan
Board of Advio Homert
Yeyce
Pustle
Weaver & CO
Scottish Union and National Insurange Coy
Pitt Street
Edward Weaver & CO
G. Hugo & Low
GAR
Lavidanatreet
Appuaito
Cars For Hire
Phil Holyer
J, Girdham
Templar Street
Mie Piccanels Ciol
Bala
Lear
Wien
Pata
Youn Moxy Ky Hoots
Nate
Rat Geuls
Feud Tan
Eit Ley Labs
Fone
Sh1ane
Harris
Boot Palace
Rankin Street
Prosite Post Office
Gars For Hire
Boyd & Clark
James Dunn Stock
Property & General Commission
Metropolitan
WN. Hebeshard
Vandenberg Hotel
Noyes
Olb Woetts
Mlyoaths
Carsen Ltd
Kaywrianre
the People's Butchery
J. F. Lankan
Hugo & Son
Albion Hotel
Commercial and
Ham
Uap Vt
Howes Oths
Besto Ivery Department
B, V, Croft
Weaxly
The
P.F.A
Dan the Pastoral Finance Association, Limited
Phillip Street
Stony
Elaine
Jno
Jas. Maguire
Rankin Street Motor & Cycle Works
Arbie Tor
MK & HL Pveligs Ani Motors
Deer Joy Studebaker Ans
North Pole
Pram Tynus
Sepaina
Studewarker
Ature
Wmonte
A. Turner, Lou Laneyrie
George Washington Brownhill
Forbes Adverste
Lachlan Bt
Tarbes
Trump
Royal Fusiliers
Eita
Josh Aay
Mr Munn
Holland
Afamma
Tack
Jack
Mp Tippel
Milian
Mr Tinpel
Allien
Wieture du de
VOC Ric
Jo Yan
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