Railway from Narromine to Peak Hill urged for study
In the Legislative Assembly Minister for Public Works moves to refer the Narromine to Peak Hill railway proposal to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works. The Railway Commissioners report a 35 mile 73 chain line with modest losses but potential regional development and increased settlement, recommending westward alignment and a dual construction approach to aid land settlement and employment.
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Hansan
Legislative Assembly
C. A.lee
Public Works
Standing Committee On Public Works
Canavons
Narromine
Peakill
Railway Commissioners
Kia
Public Works Committee
G. A. Jones
Gwydir
Peak Hill
C. A. Lee
J. O'Sullivan
Belmore
Public Works Debate Over Large Expenditure Proposals
Members clash over government plans to spend between six and seven million pounds on public works. Critics urge caution and retrenchment while defending new lines from Peak Hill to the western system. The debate mentions north coast regions and a future cross-country link from Werris Creek toward Dubbo.
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Mr. Ashton
Mr. O'Sullivan
North West
Central West
Ashton
O'Sullivan
McFarlane
the Clarence
Sa ‘Amat
Public Works Committee
Peak Hill
Werris Creek
Wellington
Dubbo
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Embezzlement Accusation Linked to Molong Postmaster
John Orme, postmaster at Obley, committed for trial to the Orange Sessions on February ith for allegedly embezzling £50 from postal funds. Henry Williams, postal inspector, cited deficiencies of £28 in money orders, £21 in Savings Bank, and 4s 4d in duty stamps found on September 7. Orme admitted defalcations, claiming insufficient salary and pressures to help others.
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Molong
John Orme
Orange Sessions
Henry Williams
Obley
Savings Bank
Orme
Bowel Complaints in Children Warned About Summer Risk
Summer months bring bowel disorders in children and demand careful attention. Give Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first looseness. one bottle today may save a life. Sold by A W Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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A. W. Taylor & Co
Peak Hill
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
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MRS
Allport
Oconnell St
O. F. Stephens
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