Items of Interest at Blayney 120 years ago and world notes
Intense excitement marked Blayney election day while noting the first arrival in Botany Bay a century and a half ago and the first Sydney theatre opening. Reports cover tax, tariffs, land plans, police forage tenders, adulterated milk fines, dairy payments, rabbit control, and railway yard tenders. Mentions include Molong trials, Bathurst labor politics, a shipwreck with a famed actor, and inventor Glidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayney
Firat
Botany Bay
Sydney
Dubbo Land Board
J. O. L. Fitzpatrick
Molong
Albury
Molong Dairy Co
Trundle
Bogan Gate
Bulbodney
P. A. Aller
Bathurst Political Labor League
W. W. Young
Charles Bath
Crick
Willi
London
Australia
Bay of Biscay
W. Brooke
Eden George
Forbes
Wellington
Pittsburg
1.S
Walthamstow
England
Crawford
Calais
Burrangong
Geo. Burgess
Joseph F. Glidden
Illinois
U.S.A
Ballarat
Zam-Buk praised for burns and sores in New Zealand ad
A Wellington reader touts Zam-Buk as a superior balm after a boil fat burn. The testimonial claims rapid relief and cites extended use for cuts sores and various ailments. The Zam-Buk Co. Sydney advertises 3s for households and promotes the product for joint pain sore backs and skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
S. Balcome
Holloway Road
Mitcheltown
Wellington
N.Z
Zam-Bok Co
Pittstreet
Sydney
Education on Wood Carving Netting and Hammock Making
In the article an educational segment outlines techniques in wood carving netting and hammock making. It mentions crafting skills, tools, and potential practical uses, illustrating a hands on approach for readers interested in traditional crafts.
Parkes Dairy Company announces new milk collection run
The Parkes Dairy Company begins a van service on Tuesdays and Fridays to collect cream in large quantities from Peak Hill to Aledowa. Charges and collection terms are advised by W. J. Henry, managing agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Aledowa
Hull
Charges &Co
Andar
Anthrax Death of Local Resident Jon Parvox
Jon Parvox, 62, longtime resident, died at Cobtamundis hospital from anthrax poisoning. He had been employed to skin and destroy cattle that had recently died of a mysterious illness. Government analyst findings on cattle mortality are not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Parvox
Cobtamundis Hospital
Engineer Appointed for Amaroo and Bors Shires
Mr. A. Gracie of Forbes is appointed engineer for the Amaroo and Bors Shires at a salary of £460 yearly. An experienced officer, he declined offers from Jomalong and Goobang Shires, securing services for Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gracie
Forbes
Amaroo
Bors
Gracie
Jomalong
Goobang
Remarkable death of drover P Doynztiy in Euros Victoria
An elderly drover named P Doynztiy was found dead in a street channel at Euros Victoria. He appeared intoxicated and fell into a bricked drain, his body swept by a trickle of water that gradually dammed and suffocated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Doynztiy
Euros
Victoria
Local Boxing Day Whippet Match In Boulder WA
A novel Boxing Day cover match at Boulder WA featured a £40 side bet. A local owner backed his whippet to concede Arthur B Postle 30 yards in 100, with Postle winning by four yards. Postle is in good form after recent 120 yards handicap win and timing for 100 yards in 9 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
W.A
Arthur B. Postle
Postle
Political Banquet at Molong Honors Labour Party After Election
A banquet at the Freemason's Hotel Molong was hosted by Mr A Francia for workers in socialist interests following the Culare election. The mayor J McGroder presided as speakers lamented organizational issues and argued the venue favored the Labour Party despite the defeat of Mr J O Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemason's
Molong
A Francia
Sei
J. OL. Fitzpatrick
J. McGroder
Durin
Labour Party
Powers of Municipalities and Public Works Circular
The Department of Public Works sent a circular to municipal councils outlining the new duties under the Government Act starting January 1. Peak Hill Council postponed discussion due to no copies of the Act being available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Peak Hill
Parkes Jockey Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Parkes Jockey Club met last week with Mr. H. H. Balcombe presiding. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted showing a debt free year after repaying loans of £270 and prize money of £300. Sixteen members stood for nine positions on the new committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Jockey Club
H. H. Balcombe
Crown Land Sale At Dubbo Lands Office Auction
At Dubbo Lands Office that week several lots were sold at auction within Peak Hill and surrounding areas. Listings include A. E. Potts 5 acres 2 roods 14 perches bid at £658 and other parcels near Dubbo road and Geurie railway station. Executorships and bids noted with upset prices and per acre rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Peak Hill
A. E. Potts
Burroway
Harvey
Geurie
P. F. Madden
Rabbits Export Surge Across Country Declines
The report notes more than 11 million pairs of rabbits were exported from eight regions last year, signaling a substantial international trade shift. Strong demand boosted shipments while domestic production faced volatility.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zam-Buk
H. Stafford
Euchie Street
the Parkes Dairy Company
W. J. Henry
F.C. Dawes
Tomingley
W. Roach & Co
Produce Merchants
Commission
Parkes
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
D. F. Nicholas
Miners’ Exchange Hotel
Alectown
Joseph Jackson
Peak Gill
A. Stewart & CO
Court Street
Are
A. Stewart & Co., Parkes
Roach & Matthews
General Commission Agents
R. Hornsby & Son, Lr
Wolesley
City Mutual Mercintile Fire Insurance
W. Ff, Bruce
Tyler
Caine
Australi
Australis
R. J. Parker
Caswell Street
Peak Till
Cambridge Club
MR. A. Gracie
Powers OF Municipalities
Crown Land Sale
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