Echoes Far and Near Christmas Day Items and Local Notes
A jumble of Sydney and regional items includes a sculling contender Jim Stanbury and gate money, W. N. Willis holiday plans in Sydney, premises purchases near a hotel, Miss Amy Castles hailed as a rising soprano, a fatal shooting near Muswellbrook, vast wheat prospects around Parkes, Peak Hill crops, and railway disputes. Also notes on a new anaesthetic alypin, fire safety advice near railways, a rabbit disease fund, and a murder jury bribery incident with a colorful juror exchange.
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London
Sydney
Towns
Jim Stanbury
Equity Court
W. N. Willis
Grason Bros
Melbourne
Lift
Queensland
H. L. DeLacy
Dubbo
Peak Hill
Parkes
Carrathool
Naw
Felton
Kirkcaldine
Oliver
Parliament House
Opi Tion
Reform
Orange
Gregra
Canowindra
Forbes P.P
Darling Downs Gazerrz
Molong
Gambling Evil to be Targeted by Tau Premier Plan
The Tau Premier indicates a forthcoming bill addressing gambling and lotteries. It may not pass this session, and its effect remains uncertain. The piece argues laws alone rarely curb gambling, noting England's persistence despite anti gambling statutes.
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Tau
Carruthers
England
Rabbit Shot Records Set In Single Shot
Mr. Frank Ward is named as record holder for rabbit shooting in one shot. With M. E. Atkins they killed 27 rabbits in a single shot while at a tank. The feat used Ward’s sporting gun and a Mullerite cartridge No 6 shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ward
M. E. Atkins
Warned on Female Smoking by American Medical Expert
An American medical man warns that cigarette smoking is the most unhealthy form for women. He cites nerve damage, dental decay, bad breath, red eyes, and facial wrinkles, and notes smoking by married women harms their children. He recalls observing Turkish factories and a royal remark about women smoking.
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Turkey
Produce Stakes Open to Mambrino Abdallah Progeny
Mrs. Wairy of Kelso near Bathurst offers 100 pounds for a Produce Stakes open to progeny of mares bred to Mambrino Abdallah in 1906. For two year olds to trot in 1909 with heats on a recognised ground. No entrance fee, sweep of 1 pound for starters, five races planned with about 250 pounds total prize. Harness only, flying starts, four horses per heat, American system trot.
New Remedy Claims Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement promotes a new lease for weak lungs, Dr Sheldon’s discovery claimed to cure coughs colds influenza and consumption. It lists OG F Stephens as seller and markets the remedy for all lung troubles.
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Sheldon
Og, F, Stephens
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T. Lusk
the People’s Tailor
Caswell Street
Crown Lands
INSP
Frank E. Pulsford
E. D. Millen
O'Connell ST
New South Wales
Clifford Love
Gommys
Clifford Love & Compy
Clarence Street
W. Smith
Monumental Mason
Brisbane St
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