Forbes Police Court Hears Pepper Theft Charge
In Forbes yesterday Harry Pepper faced formal charges for stealing a horse from an earlier period. He was committed for trial at the next Court of Quarter Sessions with bail set at £49 and two sureties of £20 each. another charge lapsed due to the seriousness of the prior count. Pepper’s transfer and remand to Forbes were noted, with further proceedings in Bathurst. Also in Forbes John Walsh appeared for drunken and disorderly conduct in Templar Street, denying the charge. He clashed with Constable Duncan over warnings and town exit. Multiple witnesses testified about the night’s events, with differing views on Walsh’s sobriety and conduct. The magistrate indicated a potential fine or short imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pepper
Forbes
Pepper
Snez
Bathurst
John Walsh
Forbes Police
Templar Street
Duncan
Walsh
Manning
Lachlan -Street
Pitor
Caid
Shearers
Jemalone
Woodary
Hall
Wiliam Edwards
Bill
Kammell
Ming
P.M
Noel
Cleorge C. Patterson
Michael Casserly
Pigott questions pension payments by cheque and NSW Governor role
In Melbourne, Mr I R M Pigott MP for Calare pressed the Treasurer on paying old age pensions by fortnightly cheque in country districts, but Sir John Forrest opposed due to higher administration costs and risk of mispayments. Pigott also asked about Governor-General occupancy of Government House Sydney while an appeal is heard. Mr Kelly replied NSW Government is not willing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Melbourne
I. R. M. Pigott
Calare
Pigott
John Forrest
Government House
Sydney
New South Wales
Privy Council
Mr Kelly
Day labor costs and delays debated in Parliament
In a House speech Mr R H M Pigott criticizes New South Wales day labor, citing higher costs and longer times than contracted work. He cites examples: Fort Macquarie cost £47,000 vs £17,000 estimate, Tabulum Bridge £15,664 vs £49.8T%, Pyrmont post office £4,609 vs £2,060, Newcastle post office £34,000 vs £19,935, Lyne Park £11,427 vs £7,000, Camden Bridge £10,284 vs £8,238, Millthorpe school £1,600 vs £3,800 and an overall loss of £248,077 or 42 percent. He warns Australia risks debt if day labor spreads nationally. He notes political influence in projects and cites support for contract work from shearers and coal miners unions.
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House of Representatives
R. HH. M. Pigott
Calare
New South Wales
H.M.A
Australa
Fort Macquarie
Tabulum
Clarence River
Pyrmont
Newcastle
Lyne Park
Camden Bridge
Jabor
Millthorpe
Blayney
Mr Page
Mr Pigott
Commonwealth
Australia
Avain
Moreton Bay
Department of Public Instruction
Sydney
Shearers
Coal Miners’ Association
North Sydney election meet ends with jokey support
At the Masonic Hall in North Sydney an Independent Progressive candidate for St Leonards, Pollack, spoke in broken English and boasted of six languages. The lively crowd teased him over pay, a bridge, and past London remarks, but a unanimous vote of confidence closed the meeting.
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Masonic Hall
North Sydney
Pollack
St. Leonards
Mr Pollack
North Sydney Bridge
Griffith
London
Kifith
Labor
New South Wales
Leading jockeys and boxing bouts noted in England and America
The report lists England’s leading winning jockeys with Wootton at 28.42 percent. It covers Packey McFarland defeating Tommy Murphy in a 10 round bout, Dan Dalley stopping Palzer in two rounds, and Melbourne Cup news with Woo McLachlan riding Berasven. It also notes the National Rifle Association decision overruling Alister’s protest for the King's prize and Melbourne Cup betting odds. It closes with an advertisement for C. C. Buckland’s tailoring.
Time confusion and oddities at Bathurst murder trial
Bathurst Circuit Court heard a murder case with shaky memories and conflicting testimonies. A carter witness overstated time, a doctor claimed one root in the house while a policeman said four, and a constable testified only two rooms. A wine tasting exchange ended with confusion over port wine versus local made wine.
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Bathurst Circuit
Bathurst
Carter
Forbes
Commercial stock sale at Homebush district market
Sales of district stock at Homebush on Monday included multiple consignments from W H RB Stitt Wandary Forbes and Evlong Station Forbes. The offerings featured 106 rams 24/11 to 22/1, cattle including 11 steers to £ T/12, 18 cows and heifers to £6/1, and a bull at £8/17, with various prices for sheep calves calves and other cattle.
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Homebush
W. H. RB
Stitt
Wandary
Forbes
D. H. M'Kenzie
Parkes
Ave
LeyTes
Evlong
Mesers Ryrie Aros
Bogan Gate
Streichland
James Rawsthorne
J. Elliott
Greve Hill
Bathurst fat stock market report of cattle sheep and porkers
Clements and McCarthy report brisk demand at Bathurst with buyers present for about 120 cattle. Best bullocks reached 87 shillings, light weights to 1 11 1 2, cows and heifers to 6 pounds 6 pence, vealers to 1 1/2. Sheep saw best merino wethers to 10 shillings, crossbreds to 18. Several lots passed in. convienment wethers at 15 4, shorn drafts also noted. Pigs at 1 pound 15 shillings. forward stores at 1 pound 5 shillings.
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Clements and McCarthy
Bathurst Fat Stock Sales Report Strong Demand for Quality Stock
Bathurst fat stock sale opened with strong competition for good quality heifers and steers. Prices reached 26 shillings per 100 pounds for top heifers, 25 for steers, with an overall market advance of 10 pence per head on the week’s high rates. heavy cattle lagged. Agents and consignors posted varied results across bullocks, steers, cows, and heifers, while fat sheep held firm with muttons and lambs at mixed prices and strong demand for rams and ewes.
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Taylor
Gordon
Crakker
Maglis
Shumack
Burcher
Gorman
Wool price record from Australian Wool Market
Mesars Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports a Brisbane telegram stating Harrowgate scoured wool at 270 per lb and 70 bales of Greavy wool sold under the Prover Warra brand. Three weeks of Galey and Enis sold as well.
Elm Park Estate Sold to Sydney Buyer in NSW
Riverina property Elm Park near Albury changes hands as G Lutdhaw's 2000 acre freehold estate sells to Sydney’s Mr John Snow. Hal Searight and partners report the sale in cooperation with Goldsbrough Mort Co and Brooke & Co Forbes. The property famed for wheat and stud breeding, one of the district’s most improved, is praised by the brokers.
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Hal & Searight
Sydney
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Ltd
W. E. Moore, Brooke & Co
Forbes
G. Lutdhaw
Elm Park
Albury
John Snow
Victoria
Alm Park
Snowie
Hain & Searight
Reve Day Inauguration Draws Huge Sydney Crowd
Reve Day opened with a carnival and chariot race at the Sydney showground. Hugh Ward led charitable efforts, drawing about fifteen thousand spectators and raising over £4000. Highlights included a Homaneha rot race with Dr Ailehrist and army servicemen contestants, and a cricket match between Quintin Opera Doy members and the Royal Comic Opera Company.
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Sydney
Hugh Ward
Forc
Sydney Showground
Ailehrist
Haywood
Earp
Army Bervice Corps
Hichrist
Eedacore
Quintin Opera Doy
Royal Comic Opera Company
Jirobaly
Bath
Unscrambled Notes from a Local Market Report at Homebush
Generally values Wereenelor in the lamch section at Homebush Monday. But for prime freighters the demand was eborg and rates elderm. Local sales included stickers from Me J Strickland Bareenong Forbes to ih. Winch comity Carson Limited were the selling agents.
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Homebush
Eborg
Me J
Strickland
Bareenong
Forbes
Winch Comity
Carson, Limited
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Forbes Police Court
Musketoom
England
Maher
Wootton
Whalley
Wheatley
Donoghue
W. Huxley
E. Huxley
Packey M'Farland
Tommy Murphy
New York
Murphy
Dan Dalley
al. Palzer
Pllwsburg
Dalley
Palzer
Woo McLachlan
Bera Sevon
Lerngon
Malister
Edwards
National Rifle Association Counc
Ecouncil
M Alister
Edwarde
Morrish
West Australia
Harpist
Uncle Sam
Sea Prince
Cagou
Ulva's Isle
Porlnatus
Berragoon
Hallowmas
Marculfus
Reudinor
Aurifer
Waesti
C. C. Buckland
Parkes Turkey Club
Toruly
Lady Rice
Hedera
Mazanet
Nymba Dees
Commercial News
District Stock Sales
Riverina
E. Nicod
B. P. White
B. P. White & Co
Forbes Pony Races
Fj.c
Pony Club
Associated Racing Club
Evgowra
Chas. Manning
Forbes Hotel
Eugowra
M.J.C
St. Luke's Anglian
Liverpool
W. J. Noble
Davcy Irvine
Ecominets
Macquarie
Royal Society of St. George
Sir George Rell
Lady Reid
Sir George
St. Anderw's Cathedral
Bank of Australia
Bui
Sidney and
Canterre Victoria
Quegnelarnd
Eirisnans
Townville
South Australia
Adelide
Western Australia
Pesh
Tasmania
Ilebart
Egypt House
Lew Hrong Street
Forestin
al Credit and
Ioiler
United Wimgshins
Sted Toraiern
Iitirien
Savings Bank
Papua
J. Harris
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