Railway to Peak Hill From Parkes Favored Line
Hannay Bowarren argues for extending the railway from Parkes to Peak Hill rather than Narromine. He cites shorter distance to Sydney, lower carriage costs, and more residents to serve, with 6700 people beyond Parkes versus 4500 beyond Narromine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannay Bowarren
Parkes
Langus
Hill
Narromine
Peak Hill
North End
Paak Bill
Bydney
Ita Neaport
Narromas
Worved
Parke
Actin
Roment
The Laziest Man in Lurgan Despite Fame
A local tale tells of James Thompson, lauded as the Jugient man alive, who slept from 1877 until his mother’s illness prompted care. After a spell in the infirmary and workhouse, he regained activity but was found asleep again in a basket when offered a job, baffling villagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Lurgan Guardians
James Thompson
Turgan
Suspicious Death of Peak Hill Woman Identified
A Peak Hill resident named Kate Brodie, about 24, was found dead at her Riley Street lodgings on Sunday. Police say death was by poison after a troubled illness and a tea instance. her body moved to Circular Quay Morgue for examination. her father Mr S Brodie of Peak Hill was notified.
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Wl Nne
Kate Brodis
Riley Atreat
City
Baturda
Ashe
Wallerarang
Brodie
Sc. Brodie
Circular Quay
Peak Hill
Byilney
Sydney and Wellington Selections Highlight Notable Events
A mixed Sydney and regional report covers a fatal lightning strike near Wharpar ila Victoria, horse sales at Sydney show, and details from Wellington, Randwick, and Dimboola. It notes a stabbing victim at Bodangers now recovering, an emergent Battlers Defence League, and maritime and emigration updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wharparila
Victoris
Rugh Mackay
Sydney Wales
Kenley
Edon George
M.L.A
Wellington
Entrias
Wirth Bros
A. Molonsy
Lyn ‘Sports
M. Maroing
R. G. Dulhunty
Dubbo
Ollie
Trangie
Nevertire
Narromingham Gilgandra
Randwick
Karamba
Aurionlum
Rongon
Robert Swain
Bodangers
W. McLaughlan
Battlers’ Defence League
Banon
A.J.O
Victoria
Nale
Dimboola
Joseph Gumpatee
Adelaide
Eli Smith
Nome
Washington
Dr. Barnado
England
Canada
Nullomanon
Nor Laverell
Herbert Herd
Japan
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Opticiins
George At
Bydney
Spectacles Satyric Ad Offers Eye Tear Service
A vintage advertisement promotes consultation with O.F. Srepuzxa to tear out eyes and replace them with spectacles described as neat, comfortable, and satisfactory. The odd euphemism appears as a sensational sales pitch from an eye care purveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.F. Srepuzxa
Hepatitis Coxe in Camperdown and medical testimonials
A damaged, OCR like excerpt discusses Hepatitis Coxe in Camperdown and includes a long testimonial by Thomas Edgar Fisher praising Clement’s Tonic and noting health improvements after adverse illness. It references Fisher’s statutory declaration, locations in New South Wales, and a drowning or injury incident involving John Reid. The text mixes health claims, place names, and personal accounts with promotional language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edgar Fisher
Parramatte Road
Camperdown
New Holls Wales
Commonwealth of Austead Wolamuly
An Australian Store Opens For All Life's Needs
A vivid catalog describes a general store offering poultry supplies for mothers and partners, clothing and footwear for babies, old men, and fashion, plus hats, neckties, tobacco, paper, and tailor-made clothes. It emphasizes a wide range of goods for daily life and comfort.
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Laziest
Govifanable Line & Ladler
T. E. Fisher
Bydney Rupertec
Parramatta- Compeetown
Gympie
Bacyhorough
Warwick
Queensland
Fisher
Bow
Clements
Apvicus
Tuave
Clement
Aubweribed Abd
Noe Hwndred
Alfred T. Levy
Aperdoma
Thie Dyusendine
John Reid
Thomas Reid
Goonoo
Bonnington
H. Stafford
Euchio Street
Roseville
Tomingley
Reeder
Mingelo Hotel
Parkes Road
Mingelo
Wm. Norris
Elo
H. H. Howard
Royal Mail
Booxing Orvives
Peak Bill
Wildie's
McPhail
J. McGaw's
Crowburet’s
Fitch's
Anthony Hordern
Gissy
Johnny
Anthony Hordern & Sons
New Palace Emporium
Brickfield Hill
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