Gold Find Rumors Stir Local Prospecting near Mineral Hill
Reports from Wyalong Star describe a claimed payable alluvial gold deposit about 40 miles from Condobolin near Mineral Hill, sparking local trips and speculation. The piece notes harsh drought, difficult terrain, and uncertainty over payable pay streaks, with potential for future prospecting if rains renew water for sluicing. An advertisement touts Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills with testimonials from Mrs Anlezark of Narromine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis J. Aulezirk
Dean
Anlezark
Ford
Doan
Down
Feature McCl Cllan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Absurd risk urged against gi dough siphonage and deceit
Fragmentary texts warn against a scheme to drain funds via deceit. Mentions Chamberlain and Kennedy with unclear roles while urging action to stop misdirection and preserve resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Remy
Cough Kennedy
Paper Shortage Warned At Southern Press Conference
At a Wagga gathering of southern district pressmen Mr T M Shakespeare of the N S T M Country Press Association warned of a paper shortage. He said over five hundred English papers had suspended publication and Australia depended on Canadian supplies that faced a big rise. He noted many had six months or more of stock and prices had jumped up to 100 and even 200 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagga
T. M. Shakespeare
N.S
Country Press Association
England
Australia
Curate Tests Class On Burning Bush Question
A village school scene ends with a grocer's child answering why Gieves took off his shoes before the burning bush with a practical remark about warming his feet. The curate’s exam proves challenging for the third class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gieves
Casual Advertising Rates Set by NSW Country Press
The NSW Country Press Association announces a fixed minimum rate of 4s per inch for casual advertisements starting January 1 1919. The decision reflects wage board increases, higher paper duties, war-related material costs, and other production expenses. Secretary T M Shakespeare notes the rate applies to all casual ads from that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaeet
T. M. Shakespeare
N.S.W Country Mess Association
Sydney
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Fred Miller
F. Miller
West Milby
Mineral Hill
Wyalong Sran
Condobslin
Cone
New South Wales
Bette
W.G. Hearne & CO. Ltd
Geelong
Victoria
Ws.w
Wellington
Peak Hill
H. Pears
Sunol
Hurere
Mick Simmons
Brice Liste
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