Auction notes and historic local memories in Tenterfield
The report describes an auction week with buyers in the field, noting strong Continental demand for fine merino sorts but weaker interest in broader-haired and unattractive lots. It also recounts an interview with Drake-born C. Baker, a long-time local, recalling Tenterfield’s early days and a fierce intertribal clash near Queen’s Park involving Tabuiam and New England peoples with many casualties and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ous Son and Badgery, Ltd
Ries
Fréim
Mr. C. Baker
Drake
Penterfield Town
Tenterfield
Stewart Alex. Donaldson
Tenterfield Station
Tenterfield Town
Queen’s Park
Tabuiam
New England
Prohibition's Mixed Message Cited From U K Chronicle
The Newcastle Chronicle cites a shift toward less drunkenness after prohibition and notes American glass factories closing due to booze and low production. It contrasts lighter liquor and higher prices with persistent drinking, and mentions a Liverpool boy, George Reding, who fell from a window after sleeping in a cinema but escaped serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Eng
America
Kansas
Butterfly tattoos draw crowds at city studio
The article notes growing interest in decorative arm and shoulder tattoos featuring butterfly and flower patterns. Women arrive by motor car seeking pretty designs, with some showing bare skin during operations. A theatre comedian recently displayed a large butterfly on his shoulder, causing audience roars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreas
Bosape
Mrs. No
Sydney
Bank clerk's fall, solidarity call ends in help
Sydney story recalls a bank clerk who embezzled funds after betting losses in Lachlan town. A friend organized a town fund raising £560 to cover the debt, averting disaster as the clerk resigned and later prospered in Sydney. Other notes include former Constable Morey’s Berlin encounter and a digger tale of postwar gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bank Dak
Lachlan
Ee Oag Coe
Higency
Berlin
5. G. Morey
Melbourne
Esperance
Morey
Letoout
Peronce
For the Season at Mountain View Stallion Medla Returns
Medla by Medlow Bath from Sally May races at Mountain View for the season ending December 30. Sire Emulator (imp.) from Juanita (imp.). Sally May by Forrester. Medlow Bath produced Royal Medal and other performers. Terms: £4 4s per mare with reduction for multiple mares. No responsibility. Mares must be removed and paid for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gra
Drew
Edinburgh
Dumfries
Kelso
Prince of Oo
Lady Cameron
Cameron Yet
Tneadnought
Lance Jock
Chanip
Blossom
Pakahia
Gunnedah
Narrabri
Rindi
Pakehin
Killara
Mountain View
New Mexico
Medla
Medlow Bath
Sally May
Emulator
Juanita
Forrester
Royal Medal
Medlow Bill Tarula
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Reding
Liverpongt
Clerk
Hans Uian
St. Samon
Durham Court
Chas. Baldwin
Pakeria
Ben Mekeon
Schute Bell
SCP
Ee “Syoney
Elwaye
Adie’s
Christ
J.T. Robertson
A&e. Coupland
General Carters
Klein and Sons
Maitland
Yorkshire Life and Fire Assurance
Court House Hotel
E. Mahen
Redfern and
Wagga Wagga
Court House
Heaes
Service
Culwulla Chambers
Castlereagh Street
Macquarie Street
John D. Kennedy
Re ‘J Nee Rootor
Optician
Manilla
H. R. Osborn
Wantilla Street
A. O. Veness Aedion
And
General Commission
Jacek
Pifer & Co., Ltd
Tamworth, Manilla
Quirindi
Erayons
Fox Comieges
Pts Lik
W. Blair, & CO. Wool, Hide and Skin Merchants
Manilia
Norwich Union Insurance CO
Lindley Walker
Co-Operative Wheat Co., Ltd
Mark Lane
Breadstofes
Tang Street
P.O
Linwalker
Science
Pitt, Son and Badgery, Limited
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Limited
Basser and Company Consulting
Crookes
Manilla Royal Hotel
Basper & Co
Country Press Chambers
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