Striking excerpts from colonial notes and curiosities
A patchwork of frontier incidents fromMilpareinka to Kenthurst: a bullock mishap at Brisbane Exhibition Grounds. a meteoric stone near Mt Brown weighing about 30 pounds. a bush fire toppling a big gum tree at Kenthurst on December 24. a long burning pine tree report. and labor unrest among shearers amid drought pressures. Also noted: a famed dumb man episode, and local beliefs about lightning storms shaping behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milpare Inka
Mt. Brown
Amier
Kenthurst
Lapin
Stray Shots and Anecdotes From a Rural Week
A fragmentary reminiscence column recalls a miner’s fall, a sheep dog in a small outback township, a book agent’s eerie Murdering Gully encounter with a Bible hater, and a neighbor goat thief snared by a carpet snake. The piece ends with a reflection on women voting and a hostile reception to proposals during political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gully
Thatter
Byron Bay Railway League Names Witnesses for Sydney Hearing
At a Byron Bay Railway League meeting Messrs W Ewing Griffiths Gernwell and her were chosen to testify before the Public Works Committee in Sydney on the extension of the Tenterfield Casino railway. Edward Purcell who confessed to three murders in Queensland was discharged for want of evidence. A virulent disease among cattle originated in Rhodesan from cattle imported from Australia. A copy of the GUB will be mailed for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Bay Railway League
Messrs W Ewing
Griffiths
Gernwell
Her
Sydney
Public Works Committee
Tenterfield-Casino
Edward Purcell
Gunnedah
Queensland
Atin
Rhodesan
Australia
Government to Address Reduction of Members Question
In the Assembly on Wednesday Mr Cohen called for action on reducing members. The Premier said the government is still considering the issue and will address it after municipal matters are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samme
Cohen
Womanhood Suffrage Questions Raised in Assembly
Several key suffrage questions were reviewed by the Assembly on Wednesday. Sir John Lee said names of women eligible to vote would be collected as with men. The Premier indicated he would consider allowing women to vote by post and noted prior proposals had faced opposition. Until the roll of eligible women is collected, the government and the electoral boundaries commission cannot proceed with defining districts or voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
D. Fitzpatrick
Norton
Rose
Curious Letter Reports Baby With Cow Head in Okpo Exhibit
A retired government servant writes to a local friend about a baby reportedly born in Okpo with a cow-like head covering. Parents, delighted by the improbable birth, plan to exhibit the child to raise money, claiming a tour and a 300 rupees offer. The mother is reportedly healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maung Heo Pay
Barms
Okpo
Bonnar Seeks Public Patronage For Noted Hotel
J P Bonnar announces he has taken over a well known hotel and trust, inviting patrons to call for comfort and quality service at moderate terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Bonnar
Hinistry
Nin
New England Hotel
Beardy
Armidale
James Attwater
New England
Bu Winem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brisbane Exhibition Grounds
Togo
Aye Nyaki
Einer Sium
Spegeh
Africa
Wet Benson
Phoenix
Boearch
Flo
Thorn
Ani
Armidale Speedwell Cycle Depot
Mahony
Prover Tor
Noatnos
Dewhurst Bros
Reaves Frank
ARM Grand
Hermes
Wale
DEW Huns
Janis C
Royal Exchange Hotel
Beardyst
John Hunt
Beardy Street
M., Wilson
Rusden Btret
R Wilann
Pro- Prietor
Alnent Mionanl Rocpr
Connor Strout
Guyra
State of
New South Walon
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