Determined search for a rich colonial gold field
The Little Patriot urges prospectors to seek a vast gold region about 109 miles west of Bathurst. Boundaries run from the Mandagory Mountains to the Lachlan River, including Balderodgery and Wargan areas, with strong northern indications noted by pioneer James Tom at Oganahuah.
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Bathurst
Victoria
Ballarat
Mandagory Mountains
Croker's Range
Lachlan River
Lachlan
Mount Cunningham
Mamilira
Wargan
Pye
James ‘Tom
Oganahuah
Condobolin
Phosphorus Poisoning Advice From A Graziers Letter
A grazier reports his sheep survived phosphorus poisoning after exposure to poisoned bait. He describes treating livestock with crude magnesia mixed with water every three to four hours, doubling the dose for large stock, and warns against using oil.
Japanese forces drive Russians from Saghalien Island and seize guns
Japanese troops pushed Russians from Valeo Saghiulien Island toward the south and captured two guns. Russians halted at Orivl, 25 miles south of Tayan, sent a flag of truce claiming lack of medical supplies, and agreed to surrender with 70 officers and 3,200 men after Governor accepted terms and surrendered government property and war supplies intact.
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Valeo
Saghiulien Island
Orivl
Tayan
Railways Annual Report Shows NSW Line Length and Finances
The Railway Commissioners of New South Wales report 33 2803 miles in use and total capital interest of £1 526 948 with earnings of £1 491 869 leaving £85 079 short of interest. On the Orange to Forbes line 95 miles long costing £708 492, last year’s working expenses were £27 386 and earnings £46 614, yielding a net loss of £6 050 after expenses and interest, down from £11 476 the prior year.
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Railway Commissioners of
N.S.W
New South Wales Railways and Tramways
Orange
Forbes
NSW Footballers Defeat Queensland by 24 Points
In a recent match NSW defeated Queensland 24 to 9. Parkes Show Races set for the 18th. Nominations close in TLth inaweena owned by Mr Lea of Larras Lake won the Flying Mandi cap at Canterbury Park last Saturday. Stanbury won £723 and the world sculling title. Carbine was 20 years old last week. racing ages rise with a new season. Narromine tennis players missed Peak Hill match due to wet weather. A Adelaide football match saw an elderly fan expire after an outburst. Towns plans no further racing. Charlie Pratt registered to ride in metropolitan events. Gregory Newland and Gellis, Australian team members, are called failures. Mr Charlie Williamson sold Midstar to the Japs for 180 guineas. The “little brown men” are credited with knowledge. some horse owners know a lot too. H Oxenham earned the most stakes last season with Acrasia, Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup places worth £5382.
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N.S.W
Queensland
Parkes
Tlth
Inaweena
Lea
Larras Lake
Canterbury Park
Stanbury
Carbine
Peak Hill
Adelaide
Towns
Charlie Pratt
A.J.C
Gregory
Newland
Gellis
Charlie Williamson
Molong
Midstar
Lancaster
H. Oxenham
Acrasia
Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment Claims Pain Cure
A vintage patent remedy advertisement touts Dr Sheldon s Magnetic Liniment as a cure for rheumatism. It promises deep penetration to bones easing pain without skin blistering and asserts the medicine will stop Rab its and soothe inflammation.
Bathurst Apple Potential Highlighted by Director of Agriculture
The Bathurst district is praised as potentially the finest apple country, with profits seen in Tasmania and Canada. The piece laments local reluctance to exploit soil and capital, urging government backing to attract brains and investors for apple export and national wealth.
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Bathurst
N.S. W
Seapay Times
Barrowman
New South Wales
Tasmania
Canada
Coming Shows Across Town Listings by City
Parkes August 16 17 Wagga August 23 24 Grenfell August 24 25 Cootamundra August 29 and 0 Wyalong September 6 6 June September 6 7 Young September 6 7 Albury September 12 13 14 Manildra September 15 Cowra September 20 21 Temora September 26 27 For Chronic Chest Complaints Wouls Great Poppurmint Cure 1s 0d.
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Parkes
Wagga
Grenfell
Cootamundra
Wyalong
June
Young
Albury
Manildra
Cowra
Temoru
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Gime
Boot Department
Gibson Brothers
Commonwealth Stores
War News
Railways Annual Report
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