Railway expansion debated for Narromine to Peak Hill line
Parliament considers a Narromine to Peak Hill railway and a Peak Hill to Parkes segment. The Public Works Committee will review the Narromine to Peak Hill plan next session, with tendering expected and a bill to sanction construction likely within months.
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Peak Hill
Parkes
Public Works Committee
Fternoon
Lee
Pesk Hill
Parkes i
Narromine
T. Jackson
Railway League
J. Lynch
Lynch
Works Committee
Worke
New Year Sports Meet Planned by Dubbo A.A.C.B Lovisty
A daily sports program will be held in Dubbo on New Year’s Day with £60 prize money across athletic and bicycle events. The meeting follows League of Wheelmen and N S W Athletic League rules. Entries for principal events close December 26 with secretaries Monare E Parker and J White.
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Taz Dubbo A.A.C.B. Lovisty
League of Wheelmen
N.S.W. Athletic League
Cipal
Monare
E. Parker
J. White
Reuben Ward and Revena Wan Return Home
Revena Wan arrived in Wellington on Friday morning after liberation last Tuesday. Reuben Ward, shown here to recover from a nightmare experience, hopes to start anew and leave the past behind as time heals. No effort appears to have been made to return Lima to the railway survive.
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Revena Wan
Wellington
Truxs
Loseon
Lima
Teachers Association Meeting at Peak Hill Public School
A westing of the Teachers Association will be held in the Public School Peak Hill tomorrow at 11 o'clock. A strong rally is urged as it will be the final meeting before the Xmas vacation.
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Teachers Association
Peak Hill
Land scandals cost government total and counsel fees
Government reports total expenditure on land scandals investigations at £12,180 with counsel fees £4,348 allocated to Pilcher £2,208 Garland £1,185 and Hanbury Davies £682. Witnesses expenses reached £2,449.
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Pilcher
Garland
Hanbury Davies
Habitual Criminals Alarm Sydney as Sentence Terrifies
A Sydney prisoner labeled habitual criminal is described as having been given Kathleen Mavourneen in a phrase meaning he may never return. The report says the sentence terrified the criminal class and crime in Sydney is reported to be decreasing as a result.
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Wue
Sydney
Kathleen Mavourneen
Hardest Boss Mentioned and Local Club Notes
A fragmentary report cites Mr. Knox on discipline and contrasts with remarks on mistresses. A Civilian Rifle Club meeting at Litchfield's Hotel discusses a Parkes Club challenge and secretaries, with others named. The piece shifts to dusty conditions in Cobar and the ensuing impact on water and reservoirs.
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House of Representatives
Knox
Civilian Rifle Club
Litchfield’s
McLeay
Meare
Schmidt
Davey
Barnett
Litchfield
Yabsley
Escretsty
Parkes Club
C. Murray
Government Paying the Fine in Libel Case
Sydney Ture reveals that 600 to 700 pounds were included in the Estimates to reimburse the Bellinger Hospital President for damages in a libel action by the Matron. Taub attacks government paying the cost, noting locals believe the President or Committee should bear the bill, not taxpayers.
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Sydney Ture
Bellinger Hospital
Taub
Bollinger
New Lease for Weak Lungs and Dr Sheldon’s Discovery
fragmentary notice describes a medicinal product for coughs consumption and influenza. It mentions for sale by Thou Hand, Pos Hill and references a new discovery by Dr Sheldon.
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Dubbo Sports
Reuben Ward
Teachers’ Association
Dusty Cobar
Cobar
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