Local Lands Near Peak Hill Move to State Purchase
The Peak Hill community votes to urge government buy up Mungery and Bulgandramina Stations and related lands for closer settlement. Owners received about sixty thousand acres from Willis and Co. The plan aims to resume surrounding properties near Coondobolin and Burrawang basins to house sixty settlers, boosting regional prosperity.
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Mungery
Merriwee
Tachlan River
Sydney
Burrawang
Merriwac
Coondobolin
Bulgandramina
Gensmagie
Wet Sheep at Molong Police Court Case Ends in Wage Payment
At Molong Police Court Major Claude Smith, presiding, withdrew charges against Frederick Woolbank and James Thomas for failing to shear wet sheep. Woolbank and Thomas had claimed wages under the Masters' and Servants' Act totaling £18 13s and £11 24s 6d. The dispute centered on whether the sheep were wet or dry and whether the men refused to shear. Both sides paid their own costs as the case concluded with wages paid into court.
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Molong
E. Marriott
Claude Smith
Frederick Woolbank
Jas. Thomas
Frederick Woollbank
James Thomas
Major Smith
P.M
Wool Prices Record High in London Wool Sales
Last mail reports results from the sixth series of London Wool Sales with high prices for well clipped wools. Tand over Avon Downs clip from Queensland sold at 29d for 35 bales clothing and 27d for 31 bales combing. Bellies fetched 27d. Nearly one million bales sold in the colonial market this season, with few figures matched in seven years.
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London
Avon Downs
Queensland
Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment Promises Quick Back Relief
An old advertisement touts Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment as the permanent remedy for weak backs. It claims rapid relief from pain and muscle tension, with additional products like Travigorants to refresh muscles and restore vigor. It mentions Vibyon Bros as the seller.
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Wilay
Sheldon
Foy Gale
Vibyon Bros
Digestivy Tables Offer Quick Relief After Meals
Promote Dr Sheldons Digestivy Tables for digestion after meals. Claims include nourishing the body and restoring natural stomach tone while recovering. Sold by Gibson Bros.
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Dr. Sheldon
Gibson Bros
Zam-Buk Proves Effective Cure for Eczema in Melbourne Woman
Miss Ts Walker of 116 Cob Ten Stre et South Melbourne reports years of eczema on her hands. After trying remedies with no relief the Zam-Buk embrocation cured the condition in four to five applications. The ad touts Zam-Buk for multiple ailments and as a household remedy from The Zam-Buk Co Sydney.
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Ts Walker
J. Vane
Lessons on the Sapirdays Convent Education Offer
Educational lessons described as available at the Convent on Sapirdays with particulars by application. details imply private tuition or religious instruction from a local institution.
Parkes Dairy Company announces cream collection route changes
The Parkes Dairy Company announces a revised on the road van collection route between Paul Hill and Aledawn with pickups on Wednesdays and Fridays for cream. Details available from Mr Ward or the undersigned J Henry Manager.
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Paul Hill
Aledawn
Wallon Nowarita
Mr. Ward
Commission Case at Dabbo District Court
Monara Smith and Burke, nomiiasion agents of Gilgandra, sue John Murmy for commission on sale of a hotel. Defendant agreed to 24 percent but plaintiffs claim 6 percent. Evidence supports standard hotel commission of 6 percent. JJ Docker awards full amount claimed.
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Dabbo District Court
Gilgandra
Monara, Smith and Burke
Ued
John Murmy
JJ Docker
Yarrabundie Estate Auction Near Yarrabun Trundle
Yarrabundie Estate to be sold Friday March 8 in conjunction with Messrs Bedford and Taylor of Orange and Todd and Lowley of Bogan Gate. About 60 000 acres subdivided into ten farms from 960 to 6850 acres each, wall fenced and well watered. Part leasehold, part freehold and conditionally puta. Terms half cash and eight equal annual instalments at S percent. Full details from the auctioneers.
Parkes Jockey Club Holds Annual Meeting at Tattersall Hotel
Parkes Jockey Club elected H J Balcombe as president with H H Balcombe and H B Pulver as stewards. W J Hutton and S E Close serve on ground committee. Secretary Bollinger reappointed at £60 yearly. Annual races set for March 19 and 20 with a sub-committee to draft the programme.
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Parkes Jockey Club
Tattersall Hotel
H. H. Balcombe
H. J. Balcombe
Glee
TG. Doyle
H. H. Balcomba
H. B. Pulver
W. J. Hutton
E. Close
Bogan Gate Sheep Shearer Charged With False Pretences
In Bogan Gate Police Court McIntyre was charged with obtaining money from John Dunn at Trundle on Christmas Eve by false pretences. Dunn testified the accused claimed a letter about his wife's death to secure a loan, which proved false after a confirming wire denied the letter. McIntyre was committed for trial at Forbes Quarter Sessions on the 12th, along with a second similar charge against P Corby of Trundle.
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Bogan Gate
Mesers Lowing
Marka
Plowman
McIntyre
Chary
Trundle
John Dunn
Dunn
Centyre Cams
Bogan
P. Corby
Cow grows power over church in dairy districts
Archdeacon Hindley lamented to Anglican brethren that Cow demands keep dairymen from church. He urged services near milking yards and churches built beside Cow districts to prevent neglect of parish life. The parson community may soon embrace Australia’s popular adjurgation You Blanky Cuw.
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Hindley
Australia
Local chemist offers free eye strain tests
Headaches from eye strain prompt Copault O FP Sreriuss to offer free eye tests at the local chemist.
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Sreriuss
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Local
Zam-Buk
Joseph Jackson
Peak Hill
A. Stewart & CO
Court Street
Parkes
General Commission
PEAK
R. Hornsby & Son, Lm
Trew
Wolesley
Mutual Mercantile Fire Insurance Cb
the Parkes Dairy Company
J. Henry
F. C. Dawes
Tomingly
W.roach & Co
Produce Merchants
Commission
Imres of
Western Queen Flour Mills
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
J. F. Nicholas
Miners’ Exchange Hotel
Alectown
W. H. Bruce
the People's Tailor
George Street
Austria
Austral
R. J. Parker
Caswell Street
Penk Til
Cambridge Club
Yarrabundie Estate
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