Nephew Killed in Action in France
Telegram received by F T Hunt reports Cor poral Frank Hunt, son of Goldie Hunt of New Castle, killed in action in France. He was about years old. Commonwealth Bank ceremony book notes opening of Sydney building, with photos. War Service Committee term ends this month with election to follow after school vacation. secretary John Ion reportedly moving to a new residence in New Mexico School.
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F. T. Hunt
Frank Hunt
Goldie Hunt
Newcastle
France
Tut
Commonwealth Bank
Sydney
Work Service Committee
War Service Committee
New Mexico School
Bathurst group abandons show over ground dispute
The Bathurst AJ H and Po Ass announces it will abandon the show for 1417 due to ground conditions tied to the Defence Departpect occupation.
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Bathurst AJ H
Xmas Bargains At Stoddart And Co Store Purchase
Messrs Stoddart and Co announce they have purchased the entire store of Mrs E J Wilson and offer Xmas bargains in toys fancy goods and post cards. SHORTHAND EXAMINATION results at Stott and Hoare's Business College show Clare Turner 94 percent Bertha Moffat 90 percent Priscilla Chapman 69 percent under Rev Father Gibbons at St Joseph's Convent.
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Xmas Bargains
Messrs Stoddart and Co
E. J. Wilson
Pitman
Wheat purchase by Imperial authorities in Australia
Imperial authorities have bought the entire current and past wheat harvests in Australia along with most of this season's wool clip. The transaction is estimated near £75,000,000 with wheat priced about 5s per bushel. An additional 1s per bushel on last year’s crop and 2s 6d per bushel on delivery of this season’s crop are planned. Wool firms will sell their catalogues to Commonwealth buyers at value rather than syndication.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Dance Brothers Motor Car and Local Hail Claims
A local report notes hail damage claims filed with insurance agents for wheat crops, with several insured farmers, and mentions substantial losses. It also covers Mr W H Roberts of Hall's Creek breaking his wrist when a car handle kicked back in Tamworth, requiring a sling until healing.
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W. H. Roberts
Hall's Creek
Tamworth
Fats From K or Sheep at Homebush Sale
Fat from shorn ewes at Burnside owned by Mr Sam Walker sold Thursday at Homebush via Winchcombe Carson reaching 34s 1d per head. Also announced is a cattle sale at Manilla by Messrs Hall and Veness on Saturday featuring 500 head of fine cattle, with sale starting at 2 3000.
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K_or
Bic
Hall and
Veness
Manilla
Severe weekend storm blows down windmill and trees
A sequence of daily storms drenched fields and damaged property. Saturday started sunny but ended with damp wheat fields. Sunday night brought a severe storm with thunder, lightning, and a powerful wind blowing down the hospital windmill on the riverbank and uprooting trees nearby.
Caledonian Society Honors St Andrews Anniversary
Members of the Manila Caledonian Society met on Thursday night to honor St Andrew’s anniversary. Mr N. Johnstone chaired the meeting. Mr Budd spoke on Wallace, Miss McDonald danced three Highland pieces, Miss Liddy gave pianoforte selections, and songs were rendered by several members. Toasts included The King, The Day We Celebrate St Andrews, The Army and Navy, The Allies, and The President.
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Manila Caledonian Society
St. Andrew the Chief
N. Johnstone
H Budd
Craig
Adie
McLeod
Scott
Rev. C. Anderson
St. Andrews
J. Kelly
A. Mc.Kessai
Army
Navy
Kennedy
Mechanics Institute Soldiers Honor Roll Meeting Proceedings
At a Tuesday night committee meeting, officers and members discussed the honor roll for soldiers, with a plan to unveil it and raise funds for bronze pillar inscriptions. Accounts totaled £14 14s 1d, and treasury showed £24 15s credit. blinds for the women’s room were ordered and two more were to be bought.
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Messrs
Grantham
Stoddart
Kennedy
Roulston
Sutherland
Hartley
Scott
Venesa
Muckwan
Adc
Leod
Mesars Staldart
Library Committee
Laase UF
Mir. G. Brown
Huduat Hull
Johustoe
D. Penitoun
Beun
Lhe
Suwe W
War Council
Wool Clip Advice to Woolgrowers for Sydney Delivery
The advice of John Bridge and Co. to woolgrowers is to get their wool to Sydney promptly so preparatory work for valuation by Government agents can proceed in consultation with the firm prior to payment and shipment. The firm offers storage for 50,000 bales at Pyrmont and a large show floor to ensure government inspectors view every clip under favorable conditions.
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John Bridge & Co., Ltd
Sydney
Pyrmont
Cattle auction at Homebush sees small turnout
At Homebush auctions last Monday 896 cattle were offered. Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports that despite light supply competition was easier and prices held near late levels. Railways coal strike disrupted truck provision to Illawarra and Southern districts, but hiddings from butchers remained available. Bullocks from Telba Station Gunnedah sold to £22 12s 1d, steers averaged £10 17s and cows £14 1s.
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Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Railway Department
Illawarra
Telba
Gunnedah
Coroners inquiry into unknown drowned man at Wimborne
The coroner's inquiry into the unknown man found drowned in the Manilla River near Wimborne found no evidence identifying the deceased or how the drowning occurred. Medical opinion suggested death by drowning after at least 14 days in water and the body appeared Asiatic. Witnesses described removing the body, noting it resembled a Chinaman, with no signs of foul play or property. No missing-person reports matched the body in Tamworth, Barraba, or surrounding districts.
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Coroer
J. D. Kennedy
Mauilla
Wimborne
Dr Birch
John Alexander Morrison
Lionel J Munson
Sergi Ryan
J. A. Morriseut
Manila
Robert Munson
Lionel Munson
Saige
Ryan
Tamworth
Barraba
Team Aergica Returns to Daily Schedule Monday
Team Aergica resumes daily operations starting Monday after a brief pause. Early morning Main Wall Tegred was part of the schedule reset as leadership confirms new routines.
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Team Aergica
Special Cattle Sale at Tamworth by Garvin & Cousens Ltd
Garvin and Cousens Ltd announce a special cattle sale at Tamworth featuring 1600 head of cattle including bulls and 39 year brand stock. Durhams, crossbred steers, and presents of high quality will be drafted and sold in lots to suit buyers. Good drovers to attend, sale conducted with full conscience.
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Manilla
Home Sweet Home
Garvin & Cousens, Ltd
Wien
UlMers
Garving Cousens
Tamworth
Durham
Stretcs
Clerkness
Containing 729 AURES C p tn C L residence complete
A terse probate entry notes the item containing 729 for AURES with C p tn C L listed as the residence complete. The fragment records a partial property or asset notation without broader context or dates.
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Aures
C.p. Tn C.L
Fragmented description of a subdivided property sale
A dated December 9 entry details a parcel divided into three cultivars and three grass plots with multiple features listed. It notes structures including cottage, kitchen rooms, yard sheds, a water system with a 2000 gallon tank, a 14 pole fence, and a flow wheel. Located in a well known villa district area with gardens and utility setups.
Lincoln Tallis Cross Ewes In Lamb To Jty
Non Lincoln cross ewes four six and years same brown go Lyles will be in lamb to jty shorn Sept Lincoln Tallis Li March to dit a6.
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Lincoln Cross
Incomplete text on wartime treason allegations
Fragmentary notes mention a Mr dustee Eidtuutnees elected and references to a Small Arms Factory. The fragment references reinstate or refuel demands, a Commonwealth headquarters, and alleged treason charges against inhabitants of Cours. The readable material is inconsistent and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
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Dustee
Trenter
Cours
Espion
Australia Accused of Cowardice by The Ge Mass
An old report quotes the Koelnische Zeitung accusing Australia of cowardice for suspending recruitment to Speath America. It suggests Australia’s conscription stance and reduced support for the Mother Country signal internal weakening of the British Empire and implies a disputed voting pattern.
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Australia
GE Mas
Koelnische Volke Zitung
Speath
America
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Stoddart & CO
Manilla Street
Maeni
Rasoe
Stoppart & Co
New
Stoddart & Co’s
Yours Sincerely
Santa Claus
Bolanilla
News and Notes
Dance Brothers Motor Car
Dodge Brothers
Sane
Caledonian Society
Mechanics Institute
Ydne
EYE
Todeer
Haring & Permanant
Ernest Bryce
R.s.m.c
London
Martin Place
Pitt Street
G.P.O
Royal Hotel
Tues
New Motor Service
Maunder& Burling
Barerabe
Ilice
Post Office
Mapilla
Barra
Hall
Halil & Veness
Boetas
Juatrae Titna
Alisy
L.R
Mare
M. Bemts
M.S
JF. Wearnh
W. T. Langworthy
Wenedtook Ami Treigeing
Lincoln Shoes
Ewes
Launte & Foot
EV. Kremer
Menilla
Revision Court
S.C. Wayland
He Searles
Crow Mountain I
Fouma
J. T. Byrnes
Wilshire& Cov
C. Wilshire & Eq
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