Open Letter Denies Local Land Rumors From Peak Hill
A resident in Chinchilla Queensland replies to circulating state disinformation about dissatisfaction with the country. He denies prickly pear infestation and claims he built on his own land, not a surveyed block, refuting claims about shifting his house. He says the anonymous accuser was in Peak Hill eight months and has no identifiable identity. He vows to reveal the name in a future Express reply to prevent public misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Queensland
A Man s Relations Regulation For Aldermen
The Gazette notes rules barring aldermen or councillors from voting on matters in which they have relations. Regulation 262 defines relations as including father, mother, brother, sister, half relatives, spouse’s siblings, in laws, nephews and nieces, and close ancestors and descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Sovsingermane
Items of Interest and Local News Notes
A scan of notices mentions a son and heir congratulations to Constable W. T. Hill, Forbes races scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday, and a hospital committee monthly meeting on Tuesday. Topics include a court case at Nyngan Creek involving rabbiting profits, post office money orders at sixpence per five pounds, resignations by Aldermen Foulkes and Murray, and a forthcoming Ashford Shire election. Trangie Amateur Turf Club reports about £160 profit and plans grandstand and improvements. Also noted are social observations on snubs, meteor curiosities, and eye care services by C F Stepni xs.
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W. T
Hill
Forbes
Hospital
Nyngan Creek
Foulkes
Murray
Loos
Ashford
Ancevsarul
R. V. Hodson
Bydney
Liberal and Reform Association
Macquarie
Trangie Amateur Turf Club
Dressing for Fly blown Sheep in Spring Dipping
Pro fessor McConnel discusses practical dressings for maggot prone sheep. Simple recipes use olive oil with aerated alcohol or a mercury based mix, notes risk of wool damage with carbolic dips, and favors sulphur dips and dusting as preventive measures. Emphasizes cleanliness, spot washing, and spring timing to reduce fly attacks.
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Warrixo
McConnel
Rcal
Saye
Learn to Advertise as Advice from a Wise Rooster
A duck laments being unappreciated for producing many large eggs while a wise rooster explains the value of promoting one’s deeds. The fawn colored duck complains about public recognition and contrasts herself with a sister who advertises every achievement to the neighborhood.
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Aaid
The Bushranger and the Post Office Scandal Tale
A bizarre tale recalls Hon Daniel Egan, colonial statesman and Sydney Postmaster General, aided by a robber who fled into the bush for stores then returned to his party. A deputation met Egan, who privately admitted the act and promised a new post office as recompense. The incident ended with a grand new local post office.
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Daniel Egan
Sydney
Digestive Tabules Offer Relief for Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement touts Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules as a cure for pimples and blemishes by improving stomach health. It claims they cleanse the body, ease headaches, and restore “ten purities” through a tonic effect, urging readers to try the remedy.
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Sheldon
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Chinchilla
Wonault C.F. Stepnixs
ROYAL
F. J. Graham
AVING
Glasheen & Scourfield
Uaswell Street
Plouan
Tronmongery
Holloware
Galvanised Ware
Colonial Produce, &c
Thos. Hand
Caswell Street
The
Wunderlich Patent Ceiling and Roofing Co., Ltd
Fental
G.P
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