Early Forbes Gold Rush Tales From Forbes Oldtimers
Edward Taylor recounts Forbes early days with German Harry and Yellow Dick as first prospectors. Tales cover Strickland and Yellow Dick's nugget, clashes over false reports, the rich Red Streak Lead find by local men, and the Wowlngrugong to Forbes river crossing era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Taylor
Waouilbine
Forbes
Taylor
Avery
Harry
Mr. Taylor
Aman
Yellow Dick
Pearce Strickland
Billabong Creek
Strickland
J. J. Flannery
Australia Hotel
G. Dunn
Tattersalle Hotel
Mr. Strickland
Turon
Bogeblgal
Rankin
Messrs. Anderson & Foreman
Anne
Fenn
Wowlngragone
Pers
Messrs. PF. Rath & Co
Forbes Field
Celal
Harry Brott
Pindhill
Messrs
Ieymood & Song
Phil Mylecharanc
Johnnie Minghan
Scrammy Jack
Wowlngrugong
Hubert Davis
Davis
Wlacksmith
Bushrangers Active and Wild Scotchman At Wowingragong
The report recalls Alan McPherson and bushranger Keller known as The Wild Scotchman. They approached Wowingragong as the river ran high, not yet identified as bushrangers. The Wild Scotchman's fate ended when he drowned while crossing the river. He lodged briefly at the Wowingtagong Hotel before Charlie Goola tied horses and saddled in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan M'Pherson
Keller
Wowingragong
Queensland
Ben Hall
Wowingtagong
Charlie Goolagong
Wild Scotchman Bushranging Tale Near Bundaburra
An elderly witness recalls a string of bushranger raids across New South Wales and Queensland. The story centers on The Wild Scotchman stealing horses near Bundaburra and the pursuit by Charlie Goolagong Dennis Green and Cranky Pourne. Police, including Sir Frederick Pottinger, chase the gang after a confrontation at Croaker's Reef. The tale weaves in Binda and Dinda raids, the capture of the Old Man Bushranger, and later events at Ash Station and Dog and Duck stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Green
Wowlngragong
Charlie
Uundaburra
Josiah Strickland
Charlie Goolagong
Denis Green
Mr. Green
Green
Frederick Pottinger
Croaker's Reef
Lili
Ie Lorke
Seotchman
Stockman'’S
Garbingal
Frederick Pottingerton
Sydney
Sir Frederick
Hartley
Sir Fredericks
Queensland
Binda
Lachlan
Dinda
Morris
Monte Battye
Arthur Battye
Forbes
Ginda
Billy Dargin
Tinpot Station
Wheoga Station
Trowbader
Mask
Broughton
Yass
John Broughton
Bank of New South Wales
Troubader
Hush-ranger
Troubador
Martin
Ash Station
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Police captured suspects after a chase ending at a pub the Dog and Duck. The reeling man attempted escape but was halted by handcuffs as officers celebrated the arrest. Further material promised for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Wil
Tainty
Raejog
Forbes
The Secret Of A Good Complexion
A home treatment promises quick complexion rejuvenation using mercolized wax applied at night to shed dead skin. It claims to remove blemishes like freckles blotches and pimples, smooth the skin and reduce perceived age without harming healthy tissue.
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Lessey’s
Hank of Australia Ltd
Orang Motor Firm of Repute
Lesley’s Auto Sale Rooms
Elizabeth Street
Robinson
Murdoch
Ai Real Coufort
Patterna
Murdoch's
Park St., Ltd
Murdochs
Jin Park Street
Limied
Yellow Dick’s' Luce
Wild Scotchman
Mr. II
Mme. St. Claire
É&C
Opticians
Albion
Pam. Basser
Falk
Clarones Street
A. C. C. Lane
Stockman & CO. Ltd
King Street
Alexandria Daily
A. Withers
Iilu
James Hardie & Coy. Ltd
Asbestos House
York & Wynyard Sts
N.S.W
Lugue
Goldsbrough
MORT
Scil
Wool & Produce Brokers
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency
Telegraphia
Jarvie
Bridge &St., Sydney
A! Albury, Coomamele, Goons and
Mua
Bread
Life
Smaston
Hearne
Tha
Thadh
Melthar
Royal Navy
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