Peak Hill Division leads 1906 mining gains in N S W report
The 1906 Department of Mines annual for N S W highlights Peak Hill Division with 6862 oz valued at £26709, boosted by new vats and a Krom Rolls upgrade at Myalla Peak Hill Gold Mining Company. Ore treated totalled 43,052 tons for 3530 oz valued at £13745, while McPhail mine yielded 1997 oz from 4409 tons. Prospects for 1907 look strong with 250 ft of backs to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Mines
N.8.w
Peak Hill
Myalla
Comet
Carrington
Tene
McPhail
Smith and Party
Sulphide Corporation
Cockle Creek
Crown
Crowhurst and Sons
Tomingley
Bobby Burna
Myalle and
Peak Hill Company
Paddy
Hiepe
Humphreys
Wombin
Ooradgery
W. Mead
Alectown
Bonnington’s Irish Mobs Advertises Cough Cure
An old newspaper ad touts Bonnington's Irish Mobs as a standard family medicine for coughs colds and chest ailments warning against cheap substitutes and urging distinct branding of Bouslington's product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouslngton’s
Verdict of Science on Bile Beans
A leading scientific journal reports Bile Beans are of purely vegetable origin and effective for constipation and liver bile regulation. The claim is supported by laboratory tests and practical trials, noting relief from flatulence and headache without griping. The pamphlet cites global sales and positions Bile Beans as a modern, mild, affordable family remedy available in small and large boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science
Bile Bean Company
Res
Australasia
Convent Saturday Lessons Open for Applications
Notices indicate that lessons are available at the Convent on Saturdays with particulars obtainable on application.
Peak Hill Sheep Show Divides Section Into Three Classes
The Peak Hill Show P A and H Association will split the Sheep Section into three classes: no housing or dressing, grass fed, and housed sheep. Gold medals awarded for grand champion ram and ewe in the yard. Prize money totals £38 17s with special prizes donated by local sponsors George Bruce and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.A. and
H. Association
Essrs
George Bruce
J. R. Strahorn
F. A. Webb
M. Coulston
John Bridge and Co
W. G. Haynes
Sunshine Harvester Co
Arthur and Sone
Williamson and Sona
J. H. Westcott and
Harrison
Jones and Devlin
Dubbo Show Trotting Schedule Cancelled and Substituted
The official Dubbo Show schedule for May 1 and 2 cancels tax trotting events and replaces them with new races including Maiden Trot and Show Handicap Trot. Prizes range from 2 to 20 pounds with speeds targeted around 2min 40sec per mile and faster. A highlight will be Claret the trotting pony attempting to beat a 2min 24.800 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Wire Netting Policy Clarified for Pastures Boards
The Department of Lands replies that when Pastures Protection Boards refuse wire netting security, landowners should lodge simultaneous applications to the Pastures Sec vestiyard for cash wire and to the Government Savings Bank for a loan. Netting approval hinges on loan success. an explanatory memorandum is enclosed. Rossrt McDonalo acting Under Secretary.
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Department of Lands
Sstaay
Dis
Hobarin
O.p
Pastures Sec Vestiyard
Advani Department
Government Savings Bank
Advance Department
Rossrt McDonalo
The Next Election Regulations Issued by Gazette
The Gazette with state election regulations has been issued to returning officers. It outlines that the election will follow federal lines with no check roll required and electors voting out of their division must declare. A candidate elected and later appointed a Minister will not need to seek re election.
Dubbo Show Set For May Day and Local Stock Die Mystery
The Dubbo Show is planned for May 1 and 2. At Trundle horses and other stock have died in a mysterious fashion, blamed variously on rust in crops or indiscriminate rabbit poison. A petition signed by over 500 people seeks to open capers leases on Terramungamine Narromine Mun gery and other Western holdings for closer settlement. A Mudgee rifle shooter boasts long range marksmanship and bullet embedding feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Trundle
Terramungamine
Narromine
Mungery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Mining Report
Aledown
Bonnington
the Parkes Dairy Company
Ward
W. J. Henry
F.C. Dawes
W. Roach & Co
Produce Merchants
Commission
Gibson
A.stewart & CO
Court Street
A. Stewart & Co
Parkes
R. J. Parker
Boot and Shoemaker
Caswell Street
Cambridge Club
Fit
Kase
Elegance Atudizd
Western Queen Flour - Mills
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
J. F. Nicholas
Miners’ Exchange Hotel
J. A. Cousens
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
A. M. Paton
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