Forbes first racing meeting and theatre life in old Forbes days
Dan Mayne recalls the Forbes three day race meeting with prize money totals of 75, 50, and 100 pounds, miner support, and visitors like Toby Ryan and Sam Holmes. The story covers theatre life, crowd scenes, and police actions including Sir Frederick Pottinger’s pursuit of bushrangers Gardiner and Saunderson, plus hotel and theatre details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkesbury Henan
Lachlan
Dan Mayne
Forbes
Forbes Field
Sydney
Toby Ryan
Sam Holmes
England
Traveller
Standard
Ned Holloway
Bill Chapman
Walter Church
Holmes
Dan
Ryan
Saya
Tean Russel
Granite
Thomas Ivory
Mayne
Frederick Pottinger
Frederick
Pottinger
Gardiner
Mr. Mayne
Cohen
Fitzpatrick
Sir Frederick
Premier Faces Land Scandals in Balmain Speech
The Premier defended himself against land scandal charges in a Balmain address, saying accusers avoided the oath and blaming previous governments led by Lyne, Lee, and Waddell. He dissolved his solicitor partnership after a power of attorney issue involving Willis. He urged judgment by fair standards, not assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmain
Willis
Sims
Waddell
William Lyne
John Lee
Labor Party
Crick
Non-Paying Railways in State Report for 1906 Losses
The state railways show 29 non paying lines at 31 December 1906, including four new branches. Excluding new lines, total loss was 253 953 pounds, with interest on capital 457 689 pounds, led by the Goulburn to Cooma line at 38 346 pounds and other routes such as Armidale to Jennings and Devondrille to Blayney with significant deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
Cooma
Armidale
Jennings
Devondrille
Blayney
Wallerawang
Mudgee
Lismore
Murwillumbah
Nyngan
Bourke
Narrandera
Jerilderie
Junee
Hay
Kiama
Nowra
Tamworth
Magnetic Liniment Promises Pain Relief for Alheumatium
Advertisement for Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment claiming deep pain relief for Alheumatium. It soothes bones, penetrates skin without blistering, and promises rapid relief. Sold by Thos Hand in Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Thos
Hand
Peak Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albion
Albion Hotel
Wit
James Butchard
Constable
Joey Gougenheim
Australia
H. G. Quomber
Standard Theatre
Edmund Holloway
Forbee
Sir Frederick Moee
Brown
Saunderson
Bathuratell
Queensland
H. Stafford
Euchie Street
Roseville Poultry Farm
Tomingley
C.D
Narromine
Dubbo
Mingelo Hotel
Parkes Road
Mingelo
Fpais
Ore
Main Road
Wm. Norris
H. H. Howard
Royal Mail
Wildie’s
McPhail
J. McGaw
Fitch's
Anthony
WU BY
Anthony Hordern & Sons
W Palace Emporium
Srickfield Hill
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