Editorial Notes on Boer Welcome And South Africa Outlook
The piece critiques British reactions to Boer Generals' arrival from Southampton, arguing over-enthusiastic welcomes hinder peace. It warns Parliament faces a complex South African question amid hostility from Fischer and delegates, and notes Botha and De Wet’s tense remarks. The author cautions against reviving Boer obstinacy and urges careful, amicable settlement.
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Times
London
Southampton
Itill
Fischer
Mra. Steyn
South Africa
Citinona
Botha
de Wet
South Africa Faces Renewed Unrest After War
Analyzing postwar tensions in South Africa, the piece notes shifting Boer Briton relations from camaraderie to discord. It cites Capetown Loyalists seeking constitution suspension, a recalcitrant Boer faction predicting renewed conflict, and Roita's claim of allegiance without binding private action.
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Gilbert
Benon
Strawe
Capetown
Roita
Transvaal
Brisk Local Notes and Rail Survey Updates
Brief notices from Peak Hill and surrounds cover a child’s death, ongoing railway survey work Molong to Peak Hill, hospital stays, Fala Day programs, harbor development, cricket resumption and club praise, rainfall totals across towns, a trial hole near the Bogan River, cheap excursion trains, beef prices in Wellington, and multiple weather rainfall readings. A western jockeys conference and council road grant are also noted.
Echoes of Peak Hill News and Sports Update
A local note recalls True eloquence. Penn may gain if enforced. Arthur Haynes of Home Plains suffers a head wound after his horses shied near Peak Hill. John Gibson wins the Rifle Competition with the highest score. seven shooters tie on 21 points in a shoot off. Tennis club visitors beat Molhail. rain lowers Peak Hill’s weather tally, with monthly totals listed for January to August and rainfall across nearby towns.
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Arthur Haynes
Home Plains
Peak Hill
Inwt
Jescary
Narra Mine
Dubbo
Coonamble
Browarrina
Gulargambono
Tomingley
Walgett
Arren
Dandaloo
Current Jottings on Drought and Women's Franchise
The piece mocks a Prime Minister’s drought remarks and notes the new Woman's Franchise Bill becoming law. It warns of political shifts as wives influence voting, predicting upheaval in households and electioneering dynamics, ending with a male lament about bitterness.
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Usband
Pat
McPhail Buffaloes Social Receives High Praise
The McPhail Buffaloes held a social on Wednesday the 20th, with about six Hill brethren attending. Lonege Kin e No. 2 members conducted the event with credit, and rmott as MC. Music and refreshments pleased all, and visitors praised the center and McPhail Brethren.
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McPhail Buffaloes
K Hill
McPhail
Gibson Bros Enamel Water-Resistant Stock Advised
Readers are advised to inspect Gibson Bros stock of enamel water resistant products for quality and durability. The notice urges checking stock for suitability and value before purchase.
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Gibson Bros
Municipal Council debate on works and relief fund plans
The council discussed the Government Paddock works and employment for about 40 applicants, with 20 put to work and praised the completion of the project. They considered funding road repairs at Peak Hill, sought a £500 government grant, and planned on rate collection amid economic strain.
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Tly
Matthews
A. Gracie
Jackson & Jackson
Anerson & Hunter
Inyard
Penk Hill
Bullock Creek
P. J. Clara
MTA
Resame
Health Department
Prem ‘Faire Lea
Gs Kembla Disaster Fund
A. Gracin
Ald
Ring
T. Hond
H. Kennedy
Swain
Geacle
Trustees Meet Over Common Dam Works Decision
A Common Trustees meeting discussed reading minutes, receiving cleaning tenders for the Common Dam, and due to rain the work was postponed. It was moved and carried to assign fence removal at the dam to Trustee Kennedy with cost not to exceed £1. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £213 8d, and accounts were approved for payment.
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Oie
Davey
Swain
Kennedy
Police Court Remands Teenager on Shooting Charge
In Police Court before Mr Jacob Matthews J P Christopher Smith a lad about 15 faced an alleged shooting at Masdows with intent to cause bodily harm. On police application he was remanded until September 4 next.
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Jacob Matthews
J.P
Christopher Smith
Masdows
Foxes bonus offer in Carcoar District attracts funds
In the Carcoar District pastors are offering a bonus of £6 per fox while local neighbors report a week of activity. A disaster relief concert raised £376 for local causes, with £1008 185 4d reportedly collected on behalf of the event, though details are unclear.
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Carcoar
Tone
Newcastle
Behend
Bai
Castles
Anarchists Arrested Amid Boer's Aid Allegations
Telegraphs report 23 anarchists detained over suspected support for the Boer cause as authorities probe funds and their alleged distribution. A related incident involves a son accused of attempting to derail a train while King of Italy is en route on a royal visit.
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Italy
Knieer
Tinderry inquest points to murder at Rankin scene
A second inquest into the death at Rankin Tinderry Station near Goulburn suggests murder. The report notes a violent dispute among shearers at Wingades station and gunfire as a byproduct of a rejected postal rate change.
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Tinderry
Rankin
Peak Hill Club Meeting Honors Freeman and Potts
A large crowd gathered at Stafford's Club House Hotel on Monday to elect a chair and review the Peak Hill Cricket Club season. Freeman and Potts were highlighted for top bowling and batting, with Freeman taking ten wickets for 32 runs and a high score of 104 against McPhail. The club praised Freeman's sustained effort and Potts's growing leadership as expectations rise for future cricket.
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Stafford
Club House
TL. N. Gibson
Campoy
Freeman
Potts
Rane
McPhail
Wno
Iman
Penton Place
Pos
Siewes
Totta
Jackson
H. N. Gibeon
J Suchen Hoo
Fe J. Freeman
W. Yom Ee
Gibaon
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T. D. Oxley and Co
H. N
Gibson
An. J. J. Mohr
Joist C
Crozier
The
Peak Hill P. A. & A. Association
A. Miles
Sear Tomingley
Messrs
H. W. Gibson & Co
John Strahorn
Esa
Mungery
Wousenold Furniture &c
Trmingsley
W.otmon & CO
Sydney
H. Stafford Club House
Thos. Hand
Caswell Street
le Barnes
Mornig
W. Phillips
Bon
Express
Molong
Tianta
Pealill Hospital
J. McAaskill
Real Post Office
Bogan
Dubbe
Narrowine
Wodaceday
Wellington
Wee Waa
Narrabri
Emmaville
Glen Tones
Inverell
Worialda
Parkes
Narramino
Condobelia
Forbes
Carrington
Anderson and Hunter's
All Western
Cloha
Orange
Western Clubs’ Association
Verirder Pheip
Penn
Woods
John Gibson
Wade
TI. Kennedy
Pook Hill Sporting Rifle Club
A Toam
Molhail
Guianorren
New South
R.A
Auronte
T. Hand
Ald. Ring
Ald. Swain
W. B. Wynne
Det
Wrez
Ee & Sat Aes
Wietly
South
Arica
Ride
John Bee
Pathe Ee Shearers
Wingades Station
Cricket
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