McCaughey the Sheep King of inland Australia
Sir Samuel McCaughey controls 14 stations and expects about 12500 bales of wool from 800000 sheep this season. He operates 3,000,000 acres across New South Wales and Queensland with freehold and leasehold runs near Hughenden and on the Darling River, aided by artesian bores. His success stems from developing water supply in dry lands and prudent management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McCaughey
Australia
McCaughey
Charles ‘Wilson
Kewell
Wimmera Plaine
Victoria
Coonong Station
Riverina
Coonong
New South Wales
Queensland
Darling River
Dunlop
Toorale
Hughenden
Darling
Charles
Wimmera
Glenorchy
Sir Sam
England
Providence
Death of long‑time Forbes resident Mr Hugh Dewar
The Forbes Times notes the passing of H Dewar at his Templar street home on Sunday afternoon aged beyond the normal span. A Scottish-born pioneer who arrived in Australia in 1853 he later traveled Victoria and New South Wales during gold rush times. He leaves a widow and five children. funeral rites were held at Forbes Cemetery with a Mass at St Lawrence’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Dewar
Forbes Times
Forbes
H. Dewar
Templar-street
Sydney
Mr. Dewar
Bradleburn
Glasgow
Scotland
Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Ballarat
Lambing Flat
Grenfell
Lachlan
H. A. Dewar
Oxford
Rankin-street
Messrs. Donaghey and
Wyndham
Forbes Cemetery
Dean McAuliffe
G. J. Thomson
St. Lawrence's R.C
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Croup Sold Here
Anxious moments for mothers during a child’s croup are eased by Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery described as safe and effective. The ad urges every mother to keep a bottle at home and notes Gibson Bros as the seller.
Open Column Responds To Matthews Frazer Debate
Bob Paton of Peak Hill denounces critics of Rev. C H Matthews and John the Baptist’s socialism. He argues against immigration restrictions, cites Gospel passages, warns of “unbelievers” and praises Matthews as upholding religion and Christianity. Dated January 8, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finlay D. Fraser
C. H. Matthews
Dubbo
Matthews
Ithewa
John the Baptist
Jordan
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Mr. Matthews
Jesus Christ
Frazer
Ireland
J. Frazer
Egypt
Australia
China
Japan
Mr. Frazer
London
Ransome
Bob Paton
Peak Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheep King
M. Malouf
Gibson Bros
J. Jackson
Mungery Station
Messrs
A. C. Baird
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd
C. W. Barnett
District
E. Dann
The
Earness
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