Australian cricket in England and other notes
News in Brief covers Australian cricketers' 27 England matches with 11 wins 3 losses 13 draws. It mentions Parkes lighting referendum, Wellington FC win by 21, Sydney bookies strike, Blayney horse purchases, Master Jack Togan bicycle accident, and local elections Parkes. Also notes school attendance NSW 220000, Queensland dead heat at Mackay, gold imports NSW, George Black retirement gift, and various parliamentary and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Parkes
Wellington
Macquarie
Dubbo
Sydney
Blayney
Jack Togan
Joseph Westcott
Parkes Farmers’ and Graziers’ Association
New South Wales
Cumnock
George Black
Germany
James Ray
Eden George
Willis
Loase
Denkinites
Deakin
Commonwealth
Carruthers
To Dandaloo and Back Wipe Celebrates Marriage
A wedding occurred at Kidgi billi Station 15 miles from Dandaloo on Wednesday August 2 with Rev H G Wiltson Th A presiding. Bride Bridget Mary Edwardston and groom Alfred Beck wed despite long 360 mile travels and poor road conditions from floods. Roads and paddocks were heavily disrupted and Dandaloo homestead appeared neglected as flood debris clogged tracks. Vegetation was lush with grass and trefoil reaching knee height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidgibilli
Dandaloo
H. G. Wiltson
Alfred Beck
Mias Bridget Mary Edwardston
Wiltson
Sheep Lick Mixture For Worm Prevention In Paddocks
Local farmer shares a blend to keep sheep worm free and healthy. A bag of salt a pint and a half of turpentine two pounds sulfur 25 pounds wood ashes and enough water to form a watery mix. Pour into troughs in each paddock for distribution.
Land Maps for Conditional Purchase and Homestead Selection
Department of Lands offers lithographic maps of land in Molony Goulburn Grenfell Lismore and Wagga Wagga districts. Maps show land for conditional purchase and original conditional purchase and homestead selection. Available for public view at the department office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Molony
Goulburn
Grenfell and Lismore
Wagga Wagga
Peak Hill Gold Returns From 1891 to 1897
The Peak Hill field yielded gold totals by year from 1891 to 1897 with figures: 4 1801? 6414 ounces 1892 10 070 ounces 1893 11 085 ounces 1804 12 231 ounces 1895 8 191 ounces 1896 6 118 ounces 1897 3 319 ounces The sequence shows fluctuating output across the seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Government Cheques Exchange Arrangements Change
Banks previously paid all NSW government cheques without deduction, with quarterly direct exchange. A new circular states that only O. B. On Service cheques or wages salaries pension payments will be exempt. All other cheques will incur exchange at ruling rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Banks
Government of
New South Wales
Well Known Chemist Praises Dr Sheldon's New Discovery
A chemist with seventeen years in the trade endorses Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption. Charles A. Finch reports his two boys improved rapidly after using the remedy and commends its efficiency and compounding. The letter from Kuranda Glebe Point Sydney NSW appears as a testimonial for sale by C F Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Sheldon Drug Co
O'Connell-Street
Sydney
N.S. W
Charles A. Finch
Ph. C
M.P.S
Revival of Lucknow Mines by Frank Gardiner Near Orange
Frank Gardiner, described as a man of means, plans to revive the faded mine glories at Lucknow close to Orange. He aims to restart mining activities and restore former prosperity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gardiner
Lucknow
Orange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albury
Bonnington
W. Roach & Co
Produce Merchants
Commission Sagents
Express
John Bakes
Mingelo & Caswell Sts
Sue
W. Lowe &C
Oxford & George Streets
Unshine
Arvester
Australia
America
Africa
Braybrook
Fanswen's
HV. McKay
Ballarat & Braybrook, Vic
Engine Street
Land Maps
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