Senior Constable Leonard Dies After Poison Mix Up
Perth officer Leonard of Bathurst district rode home on duty and drank from the wrong bottle a galvanic battery solution thinking it wine. He took mustard, was vomited, rushed to Bathurst then hospital where the poison proved fatal after hours of suffering. He served 22 years with postings at Condobolin Orange Perth and leaves a widow and ten children.
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Leonard
Perth
Bathurst
George's Plains
Brook Moore
So'clock
Condobolin
Orange
Sunshine harvesters transform Australian grain farming
The article notes the shift from traditional scythes to advanced stripper harvesters led by the Sunshine machine. It highlights dramatic gains in Australian grain output, labor independence at harvest, and record yields such as 202 bags of wheat in a day and 50 acres per 24 hours, with ongoing rivalry among users.
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Hugh Victor McKay
Australia
Card throughput at Sydney General Post Office before Christmas
On Sunday before Christmas, 600 cards passed through the General Post Office in Sydney. The brief item notes a spike in mail volume during the holiday period and records local postal activity.
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General Post Office
Sydney
Simpler Laws Advocated By Wyat For Plain Reading
A letter urges simplified legislation in Australia advocating plain English. The writer argues spades be described plainly, rejects florid opening phrases in Acts, and says insufficient or amendable laws can be reworded to be easily understood. Exchange cites demand for concise, readable statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyat
Australia
Guide to Tasmania as premier health resort and beauty
The Tasmanian Government issued A Guide to Tasmania detailing the island as a premier health resort and rich in beauty. The 112 page booklet includes extensive illustrations and offers a comprehensive account of Tasmanian scenery, spots of interest, and info for readers and students.
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Tasmania
Commonwealth
Discovery for Lung Trouble Promises Safe Cure
Dr Sheldon announces new remedy for coughs colds and consumption claiming lung disease cure. Easy to take pleasant tasting small dose offered by Gibson Bros with guaranteed bottle.
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Sheldon
Gibson Bros
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Tows & Country Journal
Delacy
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Delacy’s
Stephens’ Pharmacy
Caswell St
R. J. Edwards
Commission
Tomingley
A Ee
London and
Lancashire
Hicks Ideal
Roersby
Sharple’s
Noyes Bros
J. H. Bates
Forbes
The
City and Guilds of London
Spence
General Commission
Pharhi
James Bell & CO
Wheat Buyers
SUN Fire Insurance Office
C. Collier's
Poultry & Eggs
Kye
W.T. Sherringham
Norwich Farm
Cummock
W. T. Herringham
E. D. Glasheen
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Caswell Street
Peak II
F. B. Commins
M. C. Comans
Soliuvitor, &c
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Alfred E. McIntosh
Parkes
McClean
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KR. Gibson
W. B. Wynne
Stock & General Commission
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
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Pearce & Williams
Crofton Pearce
Willian Auctioneers
Jas Bell & Co
Bogan Cate
N.S.W
Miners’ Rights
E. J. H. Williams
John McKenzie
Thos
Bellwood
Crowhurst & Sons
Jos
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H. G. Wiltoon
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M. Schmidt
D. J. Hogan
Daly
Frank Adams
Chas
Bingham
Frances Foster
Murray
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T. D. Oxley D. McDonald
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