Lightning fatality shocks Bundarra community
A farmer, Alfred Pearson, 36, was killed by lightning while ploughing at George’s Creek near Bundarra during a violent thunderstorm. His daughter aged 18 watched as he was engulfed in flames, three horses died, and the body was taken to Armidale for interment as the town mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auye
Bundarra
Alfred Pearson
St George'a Creel
Bondarra
Pearson
Messrs
Duncombe
Jas. Murray
Easy
P. B. Little
FP. C. Duncombe
Lim
Peddock
P. Murphy
George's
Armidale
Messrs. Stehr Bros
George's Creek
Arraidale
Eminent Vienna Optician Offers Free Eye Exams
Mr G Basser a noted Vienna optician holds top certificates from major cities and invites the public for examinations with no charge for vision tests. He aims to help children and adults correct eye defects and invites visits this Thursday from 0 pm to 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bomer
Vienna
Forlin
Desden
London
New York
Bitiah ‘Optical Association
Basser
Tor Town
Travelling Stock Law Case Involving Cattle Drive
Police charged A. EL TTA butcher under the Pastures Protection Act for driving four head of cattle from the shire without a travelling plate. The magistrate ruled a technical offense had been committed and imposed a fine of 5 5 and 1 1 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scen
P.M
Mod
J A Barraclough Ltd Visit Announcement
An incomplete notice from J A Barraclough Ltd announces a visit at Gaoree Street Haast. Details are garbled but imply a business event or product demonstration. No clear date or personnel beyond the firm name.
Presentation to Mr G E M Coomber Pupils at Guyra
A Guyra reunion for Mr G E M Coomber included a presentation of an address and a complete collection of Shakespeare works. Representatives from Glen Innes and Armidale attended. Miss Jean Stevenson read the address. Miss Ruby Wharton presented it on behalf of the pupils who passed the Associated Board exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E.M. Coomber
Guyra
Glen Innesland Armidale
W. M. Stevenson
Jean Stevenson
Ruby Wharton
L.A.B
Associated Board
Valda’ Moore
Maggie Burgess
Shakespeare
Coomber
Offensive Language on the Telephone Lapses Highlighted
The postal authorities note that both female and male telephone attendants face frequent offensive language from callers. Regulations impose a five pound penalty on conviction for using such language on the telephone, with recent court action illustrating the maximum fine for abuse directed at a telephonist.
New Railway Proposals From Manning River District
Waters to Wrenn and residents urge a Walwa to Wingham railway 100 miles long via Robin. A deputation led by Price and Green presented seven route sections to the Minister for Works. Mr. Griffith praised the plan and will dispatch an officer to review the route with local committees for a detailed departmental report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Wrenn
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Manning River
New England
Decentralization Commission
Walcis
New North Coat
Walwha
Wingham
Robin
Minister For Works
Price
M.L.A
G. Green
Griffith
Mstter
Clements Tonic in Your House
An advertisement asserts the tonic is widely sold by chemists and stores and recommends it for kidney ailments and related health issues, claiming it is reliable and available everywhere.
Wool market update from Sydney and Brisbane sales
The Sydney wool market reports no sales last week due to Brisbane auctions. Brisk Brisbane activity and favorable outlook for Sydney sales on 25th instill cautious optimism, with prices easing 5 to 10 percent in Brisbane versus July. Directors John Hughes and E Morath join John Bridge & Co. in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menara, Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Sydney
Brisbane
Riveto Treaty
Seaboard
John Bridge& Co., Ltd
John Hughes
M.L.C
E. ©. Morath
John Bridge & Co., Ltd
Hughes
Liberal Party
Morath
Stook & Station
Iteals
T. A. Siren & Co
Narrabri
Messrs. Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crum
E. W. Thomas
the Nobby Outfitter
Marshall Shoe Company
Guonur
Wriesows
Tamworth
Daily Observer
Legislative Assembly
Ak Eleotora
G. Basser
J. A. Barraclough Ltd
M. E. Ferguson
Clements Tonic
Melbourne
Anton Dey
Victoria
Clements
A. 8. Watson
J.P. S.A
Queensland
Schute,bell&co. Ltd
Wool & Produce Brokers
Bridge Street
Harris Street
Pyrmont
Athlone Place
Khair
Bank of W.8
Wale
Roa
J. P. Macnamara & CO
Apa Tereen & Forward NG
Jallangara
Queensland Border
T. Lavis
Lavis
Blatios Ab Besssnabla
Aes
Wingowon
Fagos Las
Simrwir Priasos
Fava Pisos& Gloriouw
Australia
Mason & Hawiwin
Nona
Natramentas
Mr. Castleden
Carrington Walts
Tramway Polkerm
Gold Walts
Tinea Ms
Geo. Castledey
Orvice Guyra
Ercy Fjhompoon
Thompoon
William O'Brien
Peter O'Brien
Dumarseq
Elmgrove
Liangothiin
Dark Bay
Tribe van Sey
Feason
L. Mott
Eison
Glenore
Robert Lord Roberts
Generel Gordon
Gordon
Darling
Shortlewemp
Lord Roberts
Clas
Mulligan
Gienore
Gora
John
Choner's
Healing Clowney
Decire
Prise
Bramble
KR. A
Osculator
India
Misaile
Yattendon
Missile Ion Bay
Brown
Hawkes
Guy Show
Axso
Mod Ace
England
Mean
Budbourn
Akvis
Marcus Dosge
Aren Sad Demoert
Dra Bogs Ales Marano
Maraight Top
al Sen Briony
Jae
Prisa
Lorimer
Prine
Sudbourn
Glen Tones
Prian
Gino Tareas Loch
Shane Anne Buffalk
Avery
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