Local church sports and lantern service notes
The report covers G Walker presenting the Sports and Ball balance for a church fundraiser, a competition details for The Native Companion prize, a lantern service at Obrait Church with Rev H G Wiltoon and Ida Wynne, plus a Sunday School picnic planned for April 10. It also mentions the Sydney Cup result Realm defeating Proceed and a local sweep won by A W Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obriat Church
McPhail
H. G. Wiltoon
Blockley
Ida Wynne
Peak Hill
Brerwsn
Reully
Realm
Proceed
Florance
Mooltan
Vandium
the Stream
A. W. Taylor
Snaxe v Rabbit in Australian countryside chase
A large brown snake pursued a terror-stricken rabbit near Goolma. The scene featured a farmer and onlookers who killed the snake to protect the resident pest. The rabbit then helped claim ownership of the farmer's land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goolma
Buon
Dr. Danger
Bunny
Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Consumption
An 19th century ad claims Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery stops coughs and heals lungs. It promotes a safe remedy for coughs colds and consumption and urges purchase by Pleasant to take every bottle. It mentions specific locations Peak Hill and Thomen Hand and promotes vigor and lodgment through use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Peak Hill
Penny Concert at Barnett Residence Draws Large Easter Audience
A highly successful penny concert was held at Mr W Barnett's Easter Monday evening. The crowded building enjoyed a long, strong program including a chorus Away Down the Bogan River by a local group. Proceeds of £14s were raised for St Stephens Sunday School. Reverend H Wiltoon thanked helpers and Mrs Barnett for hospitality. After, attendees retired to the hall for social time with young friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Barnett
Bogan
St. Stephens
Wiltoon
Barnett
Italia winery survivor recounts entombment ordeal
A Varischetti of Ventralia details a terrible experience entombed in a ventralia vault. He describes scant light, intense heat, and near despair as he waited for a rescue diver. Signals by the slave valet guided him to hope, with the arrival of help finally arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italia
Varischetti
Ventralia
Rive
Tsay
Easter Services at Narromine and Peak Hill
Easter Sunday services drew large congregations at Narromine and Peak Hill. Choirs rendered Simper's Easter Anthem He is Risen, as Rev Wilteon praised the chair, while Peak Hill displayed white decor and flower wreaths. The bands and workers were praised for their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narromine
Wilteon
Simper
Peak Hill
Norshippera
Careless Use of Rabbit Baits Warns of Route Dangers
A concerned citizen criticizes reckless use of jam and strychnine rabbit baits polluting creeks and water holes. He urges authorities to ban deadly poison on public roads and compel disposal of carcasses to protect stock and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peakill
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G. Walker
R.C. Church
Native Companioo
Native Companion
Melbourne
Publisers
St. Stephen's Church
Rivers
Saya
Buzzvz, K.O
Snaxe v. Rabbit
Australia
Gibson Bros
Boot
J. W. Lebers
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Ney
Mathms
DJ Waugh
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