Intriguing Local Items From Darlinghurst To New South Wales
A woman at Darlinghurst last week gave birth to four babies. A farmer named William Holler died at Wycheproof from drinking spirits of salts in mistake for tea. A tree fall injured William McFarlane at Mullumbimby North Coast. Efforts continue to recover gold from the steamer Elingamite wrecked near the Three Kings. Queensland women may vote by post when absent on polling day. The cost of new ships for major navies is pegged at £30,000,000. A 76 year old woman in Sydney was jailed for six months as a suspected person and longtime pickpocket. Wallaroobie station near Coolamon is run by P H Morton with extensive livestock. It takes eleven processes to make a needle. Historical note on Thomas Blood’s 1671 Royal Crown theft. Politicians call for a strong healthy spirit among youths amid publican closures. Death announced of Archdeacon D Arcy in Wellington. J H Catts announces profit sharing bakery at Forbes. Bega District Hospital raises salaries for nursing staff with notable payups.
Court Arrangements Strain P M Crony McKensey Duties
Local readers complain about court arrangements forcing cases to stand over for months. The prime minister cannot dedicate enough time to periodic visits amid a large district including Condobolin Parkes Forbes Peak Hill Tomingley Eugowra and Bogan Gate. McKensey is praised as a hard worker but the workload exceeds one person.
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P.M
Mr. McKensey
Condobolin
Parkes
Forbes
Peak Hill
Tomingley
Eugowra
Bogan Gate
McKensey
Beng
Marsh V Williams Land Case Upholds Doubling Price
Tut High Court dismisses Marsh appeal. William James Marsh, grazier of Forbes, held a non residential 160 acre conditional purchase under the 1884 Lands Act. Court rules price per acre, deposits and instalments all double. appeal dismissed with costs.
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Tut High Court
William James Marsh
James Leslie Williams
Marsh
Forbes
Crown
Costa
Campey Testimonial Promises Peak Hill Football Boom
A wretina of the Town Football Club will be held at McLeans Hotel to morrow night to plan an early start this season. The miners form a club and juveniles have a subscription list for an outfit. Mr J Campey is to receive an illuminated address from local residents presented by Dr Grieves, Burraga Hospital president.
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McLean's Hotel
Peak Hill
Campey
O. F. Stepuens
Grieves
Burraga
J. Campey
Burraga Hospital
Seven Years After and a Call to Inspect the State Roll
A reflective piece notes the seven year milestone since South Africa altered British military standing and criticizes missed opportunities. It urges state electors to verify their registration and describes a jailbreak case, highlighting Thomas Cant who has escaped custody again and remains at large.
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South Africa
Fnd
England
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Darlinghurst
W. Fogwell
Ron Arnst
William Holler
Wycheproof
Vic
William McFarlane
Mullumbimby
Three Kings
New Zealand
Solomon
Queensland
Nymage Eas
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
United States
Sydney
Polie
Australia
Wallaroobie Station
Coolamon
P. H. Morton
Olon B
Thomas Blood
Blood
Anonge
Sean
Archdeacon D'Arcy
Wellington
J. H. Catts
M.H.R
Carters
Bega District Hospital
Hal
Ger
Hei
Dramatical Russian Company
Mrs. M. Malouf & Son
Fura
James Fay
McDonald & Co
Dalgety Street
Millers Point
Wansea
DR Wauc
Syone
Friend OF Humanity
Thomas Cant
Berrina
Thomas
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