Old Man Kangaroo Inspires Sympathy Amid Chase
Illustrated London News writer Henry G. Lamond portrays an old man kangaroo pursued by mounted men and dogs in Queensland. The tale shows the creature defending his harem with strength and courage, drawing sympathy for the intelligent animal and criticism of the hunt as sport. In Parkes, Goobang Shire Council learns £3000 will be provided for unemployed relief work from Bathurst estimates totaling about £5000.
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Illustrated London News
Henry G. Lamond
Queensland
Brindle
Earer
Goobang
Parkes
Bathurst
Tomato trade abuses and phantom agents alleged in fraud case
The passage outlines alleged schemes in tomato trading where consignments are swapped for green or overripe fruit, sold back at higher prices, and firms claim no redress as ownership transfers. It also describes a rings of unregistered agents, debts hidden by new buyers, and disappearing principals A, B, and C after taking over debts.
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Fim
Hedrees
Daily Guardian fined for May article on alice insurance frauds
The Daily Guardian owners were fined £200 after a May article alleging alice insurance frauds and prejudicing a fair trial for Figbert Hogue and Arthur James Rovhe. The notice also names Voltaire Moles as editor publisher and cites illness during publication. Woods’ payment for influenza is noted.
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Daily Guardian
Figbert Hogue
Arthur James
Ballina Controversy Over Fruit Hawkers Sparks Council Debate
A Ballina shop owner condemns Queensland fruit hawkers selling from lorries in the main street claiming harm to local businesses and rents. He urges a stronger council stance as residents fear empty shops and a retreat to a rustic village. The text notes police protection for volunteers and a Trades Hall dispute in a broader political scene.
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Trades Hall
Ballina
Bescon
Queensland
Adu
Ballinaderr
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