Wedding at Holy Trinity Narromine
A wedding at Holy Trinity Church was held on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev KE HH Sea officiating. Groom Daniel Kelly of Farrowdale and bride Rose Tall of Blayney exchanged vows in a well attended ceremony.
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Holy Trinity Church
Daniel Kelly
Farrowdale
Narromine
Rose Tall
Blayney
Narramine
J. Leahy
Willoughby
Narromine School of Arts
Commercial Travellers Concert Co
School of Arts
Parkes Suburb Auction of Auburn Vale Land and Hall Needs
Mr K V Penry buys Auburn Vale two miles from Parkes once owned by J McLean and seeks tenders to clear 800 acres. If Parkes gains electric lighting, a public hall is desired. On Sept 28 portions 27 and 28 in Gillenbine parish will be offered at £1 per acre for acu or ACL and for original conditional purchase respectively.
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K. V Penry
Parkes
Auburn Vale
J. McLean
Parish
Gillenbine
Show Races at Parkes Jockey Club Meet
Friday’s Parkes Jockey Club show races concluded with outcomes in four events. Hurdle Race results: Dan Fitz first, Slip Rail second, Viral Stakus fourth. The Rebel won, Yarra mann runner-up. Weller Handicap top finishers Velocity first, TMamlet second, Clarrie first. Landicap winners Lemire and Mass Simmer followed by She Rebel third. Farewell Handicap saw Dunure first, Barney second, Nogie third.
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Parkes Jockey Club
Dan Fitz
Slip Rail
Viral Stakus
Rebel
Yarramann
Weller Trandicap
Velocity
Tmamlet
Clarrie
Landicap
Lemire
Mass Simmer
She Rebel
L'Rot
Hurunui
Dunure
Barney
Nogie
Strange forest monster sighting near Buchareena
In Molong on Saturday last locals report a four foot tall hairy creature resembling a gorilla seen near Buchareena during the week. Julu Horton spotted it while poisoning and, after fetching a mate, they found no trace when returning. A search party is planned to probe the gully for the monster.
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Cousins
Molong
Julu Horton
Fred. Horton
Great Peppermint Cure Claims Cough Relief
A lighthearted ad claims Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds never fails. The snippet then shifts to salaries and facts about officials including Frank Farnell earning £500 a year as Fisheries Commission chairman and ex Premier G I Reid resuming practice in Sydney. It notes Admiral Togo and a Russian admiral’s high pay, and a bizarre pedigree note about the Japanese emperor. A gold nugget found at Dunolly weighs about 29 ounces and realises £120.
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Woods
Frank Farnell
Fisheries Commission
G. I. Reid
Sydney
Togo
Japan
Nebuchadneszar
Dunoll
Why Washing Day Harms Women and Sunlight Soap as Remedy
The piece argues women suffer health hazards from traditional washing with steam heat and boiling water. It promotes Sunlight Soap as a safer alternative that allows washing in lukewarm water with less rubbing, reducing fatigue and danger while whitening whites, brightening colors, and softening flannels.
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Boards of Health
A Good Cure in Balmain for Nervous Weakness
A Sydney reporter relays John Edwards of Balmain details a long illness after bronchitis. He credits Clement’s Tonic with restoring appetite, sleep, and energy after a few bottles, claiming complete recovery and urging others to try the remedy.
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Sydney
John Edwards
Lancer-street
Holmain
Clements
Clements Tower
Lawson-street
Balmain
Remarkable Cross Bred Lamb Heads North NSW
Parkes Land District gazetted lease details set at 7 550 acres in Mickimil and Fitzroy parishes with upset rent of £81 9 2 per block. Nyngan Observer notes J H Thomas of Kookeagoon showed a two headed lamb with four eyes. Mr T M Slattery remains in New Zealand awaiting debt payment, predicting quick earnings upon return.
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Parkes
Burra Burra
Mickimil
Fitzroy
County
Kennedy
J. H. Thomas
Kookeagoon
Forbes Show Prize Gifts Reported
The Forbes Show promised 200 pounds as next year’s special prizes but four donors contributed smaller amounts. Edels gave 50 guineas, N A Gatenby 20 guineas, and four others 10 guineas each totaling 115 pounds from six donors, a list seen as less impressive than Peak Hill.
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Parkes
Messrs. Edels
N. A. Gatenby
Peak Hill
Government Gazette notices criticized for lack of local publicity
Mr Edwin Richards MLA told the Lands Commission that government advertising crowds out local news and that the gazette notices are too intricate for the public to understand, noting few people read the Gazette.
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Lands Commission
Edwin Richards
M.L.A
Government Gazette
Rabbits and Foxes Debate at Pastures Protection Board
At the last board meeting Mr. Jacob Matthews of Peak Hill moved for a £1 bonus per fox scalp. He argued he would prefer 10,000 rabbits to one fox as foxes were killing his sheep and requiring nightly yarding of flocks. The board settled on a 10s bonus.
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Pastures Protection Board
Jacob Matthews
Peak Hill
Matthews
John Haynes Duten Ta Yes Sees Limelight After Silence
John Haynes Duten Ta Yes emerges from obscurity as a man of public interest again. He fears fading but now is thrust into the limelight and awaits the halo expected to encircle his head as he returns to prominence in journalism and politics.
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Duten Taynes
John
King Edward Rumored Derby Bets Stir London Papers
London papers report King Edward won close to £00000 on the Derby, backing Lord Rosebery's horse. The King reportedly bets heavily on horse racing, using third parties to place wagers, a practice known to conceal his identity from bookmakers.
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His
London
King Edward
Lord Rosebery
Persimnon
Smoking Linked to Lunacy in Port Melbourne Hearing
A Port Melbourne Court heard a lunacy charge against a young man. Dr Casenden testified the man was an excessive cigarette smoker and theorized mental instability was activated. An order for detention in a lunatic asylum was made.
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Port Melbourne Court
Casenden
Chance of the Year Eight Year Art Union offers prizes
The Eight Year Art Union offers £1500 in prizes including £500 top prize for a shilling ticket. Other prizes include £100 values and smaller awards. My M. DP. Tartns acts as local agent for ticket disposal.
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Art Union
Biesides
My. M. DP
Tartns
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Dirr
Sunlight Soap
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Waugh
Mr. J. Edwards
Moh
Geo. M. Marsh
J.P
Mrs. Bartlett
Jacksons
T. M. Slattery
New Zealand
the Government Gazette
John Haynes
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