Narromine Notes on Rail Apathy and Local Show Judges
The Narromine F and 8 Association reports 91 financial members and notes apathy toward a Narromine to Peak Hill rail extension via Tomingley. E J Douglas, former Narromine News proprietor, received silverplate at a Saturday Court House Hotel gathering. Show judges named for horses cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. and 8
E. J. Douglas
Narromine
F. and
Peak Hill
Tomingley
T. R. Millar
J. J. Sullivan
T. Baird
P. J. Kelly
Molong Show and Races Affected by Rain Spells
Last week's rain disrupted Molong Show and races with locals noting bad luck and prayers. Community prizes totaled £70 for next year’s show with Major Smith contributing twenty guineas and B J Lee ten. A Molong public donation reached about £0 2s 6d. Rev J Alldis urged rabbits be spared from disease amid church concerns and parish debates.
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Molong
Major Smith
B. J. Lee
J. Alldis
Divine Providence
Bunny
Parkes Notices and Local Happenings Preview
Mr E J Grinsted buys Rowleys shop Forbes. Forbes Picnic Races nominate Captor Joy Wonga Bluebell Hamas Prudence. Excursion train to Sydney leaves Parkes next Saturday. Golf champions urged to resume play. Sand ballast work continues Brolgan to Bogan Gate. 25 men for four weeks. Parkes hopes for telephone exchange. Hotel visit on Sunday allowed for sulky inquiry. Parkes Jockey Club to hold £200 prize list and £100 copper cup. question of profitability remains.
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E. J. Grinsted
Rowley
Forbes
Captor
Joy
Wonga
Bluebell
Hamas
Prudence
Sydney
Parkes
Brolgan
Bogan Gate
Obley District Sees Promising Winter and Church Construction
Splendid rains fall in Obley district with good winter prospects. A new R.C. Church will begin construction soon. A cricket match and ball are planned for Easter Monday. Races are set for May 21. Ploughing resumes as farmers prepare large stents under crop for the year.
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R.C
Peak Hill Railway plans amid Narromine apathy debate
At a Saturday meeting of the local F and S Association members voiced concern over town apathy toward a Narromine to Peak Hill railway via Tomingley. Debates touched on routes, potential links to Victoria, and Narromine's claim as junction versus Dubbo while Dubbo supporters vow to press the case.
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Narromine News
F. and 8
Narromine
Peak Hill
Tomingley
Dubbo
Wam- Pangalang
Victoria
Harden
Gunnedah
Gilgandra
Peak Hill Railway League
New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs and Consumption
Dr. Sheldon offers a new remedy claimed to cure coughs colds and consumption. The advertisement touts its effectiveness where others fail and notes it is for sale by Gibson Bros.
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Dr. Sheldon
Gibson Broa
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Parkees
OBLEY
Gomingtey
Spring & Summer Wear
I.W. Lees, Gomingtley
FAR
Fred. Metters & Co
George Street
UNION
Baker
H. Schmidt
Mr. M. Harras
A. G. F. Bollinger
Optician & Qunsmith, Parkes
Litchfield, Builder
Peak Hill Railway
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