Tomingley notes and local anecdotes in brief
The item compiles assorted notes from Tomingley and Narrabri areas. It mentions five teens fined at Tomingley Court for trespass after hours, then shifts to a mix of local humor about an Absent-Minded Beggar and a cow-owner honored for patience. It includes police critique in Brisbane, rabbit trapping news, political remarks by T Brown, and a Victorian premier’s bio linking Penrith to Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Thomas Bent
Victoria
Penrith
New South Wales
Melbourne
England
Bent
Brighton
Sir Thomas
Lees
George Higinbotham
Policeman Leaves Town Amid Regretful Reflections
A local constable departs with a playful tone described as pacing a bleak beat in a stripeless coat. The report notes his memories of Mudgee and past attempts at promotion through keyholes while encountering citizens at night. It hints at what might have changed if he had avoided duty in the peaceful town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Mudgee
Peak Hill 1898 Local News Highlights and Fire Loss
Peak Hill records show Tattersall and Moore general store and Boles produce store burning on 26 December. The town reports a municipal debit balance of £67 6s 10d, with rainfall totals from 1892 to 1897 and various local events. Ada Foley’s sister dies at Mount Victoria while J Matthews served as mayor in 1898. Myalls Mine resumes, cyanide plant added, and local civic matters include bank branch establishment and election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill Times
Messrs. Tattersall & Moore
Boles
McPhail
Ada Foley
Aoe Foley
Hill and Water
Randwick
Sydney
Mount Victoria
J. Matthews
Eee
McPhail School
Myalls United
J. O'Shannasesy
Ashburnham
O'S
Myalls
J. E. Kelly
Dandaloo
F. Carr
Carrington
Peak Hill
Williame
Carr
A. Mead
Mr. Mead
Queensland
W. Campbell
Dubbo
W. Hutchins
Hutchins
Campbell
Molong
George Day
M.L.C
Travers Jones
M.L.A
G.M. Co
Cameron
Alectown
R. F. Talbot
J.P
Bydney
Trmes
Wahsing
Tomingley
Condobolin
McPhail Progress Committee
Mesars
Pain Balm Relief for Sciatica and Rheumatism
Claims rapid relief from sciatica and acute rheumatism using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment eases pain and aids sleep, said to be worth its cost. Available from J. W. Lees in Tomingley Paul A. W. Taylor and Co. Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lees
Tomingley Paul A. W. Taylor and Co
Peak Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tomingley Revenue
Art Tomingley Court
J. McKensey
Otel
Gulgong
Dick White
Post Office
Narrabri
T. Brown
Brown
Eden George
Mr. Brown
A. W. Taylor & Co
Tooth’s Ale
Highland Club
McLean’s Club House
C. Collier
Summer Street
Orange
Collier
N.S. W
Baker , Spence, Peak Hill
Thos. Lusk
People’s Tailor
Mingelo Street
United Empire
HIS Majesty's
Privy Council
King's Counsel
the Bulletin
Tattersall's Golden
Uby Fou
G.B.O
Bell, Estey, Mason and Hamlin
Queen Vvictoria
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