Disputed Will In Peak Hill Contested Over Bleisner Estate
The will of William Bleisner of Peak Hill, died at Parkes in February, bequeathing 728 to Parkes Hospital. Miss Ethel Maud Jackson contests the altered will alleging lack of mental capacity and undue influence. Probate Judge Walker set the matter for contested proceedings with Mr. John Medlyn as plaintiff and Miss Jackson as defendant, costs to both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bleisner
Peak Hill
Bleisner
Parkes
Parkes Hospital
Ethel Maud Jackson
Walker
John Medlyn
Miss Jackson
Alker
Medlyn
Costa
Another Candidate for Ashburnham State Election
Grover H. Brewster confirms to the Express his candidacy for Ashburnham in the coming state election. The veteran journalist once owned newspapers in Queensland and worked for Carcoar Coronto LE and Barner Miner at Broken Hill. He ran last election but stood down for J. L. Trefle who failed to win Upper Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover H. Brewster
the Express
Ashburnham
Brewster
Queensland
Carcoar Coronto LE
Barner
Broken Hill
J. L. Trefle
Upper
Hunter
Brevities from the era span finance to odd crimes
Items note Bank of England ingots from 1696 and Colonial Bugars shares worth millions. Land sales in Perth rise while closer settlement offers flood in. A French Consul’s son and wife die by revolver, and jokes about teetotalers clash with executioners. Officers arrested for brutal ganging with oil and jam follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Colonial Bugar Co
England
Bourke
Perth
J. Bouffler
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Rome
Berry
Devonshire
Messrs
Gibson Bros
L. F. West
Scots Guards
Roosevelt
Australia
Onic
Bega
Ned Kelly
Deeming
Destructive Clarence Street Fire Tears Through Central Sydney
A disastrous blaze on Clarence Street in Sydney destroyed Edwards Dunlop & Co and heavily damaged the Grand Central Hotel and surrounding premises. Fire crews fought from 2 am, with water streams of 3 to 5 tons per minute, leaving extensive ruin. Estimated total damage runs to £150,000 with further losses in Stedman properties and nearby shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Street
Barrack Street
Kent Street
Edwards, Dunlop & Co
Hotel Grand Central
Grand Central
Edwards
Dunlop and Co
Stedman
Edwards Dunlop
Jas. Stedman
Skinner
Luggage Agency
Legg and Co
Grand Central Hotel
Websdale, Sihoosmith and Co
Dunlop
Dickens Art
Cole Bros. and Co
York Street
Ward and Co
Occidental
Aparke, Cowan and Co
Baby Cough Remedy Ad Promises Safe Relief
An old ad claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy has no opium or harmful substances and guarantees prompt relief for infants coughs. It asserts safety and cure, with sales listed at Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J W Leva Tomiingloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Bros
Peak Hill
J. W. Leva
Tomiingloy
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. B. Commins
M. C
Comans
Court ST
Peak Hill Court
Thomas Pearce
Alfred E. McIntosh
McLean’s
Gibson
Herr Percival
Millthorpe
Rose Hill
W. B. Wynne
Stock & General Commission
The
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
R. J. Edwards
Tomingley
London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Coy
Ideal
Puison Distributors
Koeruby
E. D. Glasheen
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Caswell Street
Mingelo Hotel
Parkes Road
Mingelo
Main Road
Wm. Norris
Sydney
Sanunpay
Magiqe
Lua
Tiga
Edward Dunn
Rie
Wcokay
Harvester
Wisin Chaffcutter
Hercules
Crossley
Engine Street
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