Town Talk items mix with bush fire and politics in Peak Hill
McPhail report notes a call for a regular Express correspondent. Bush fires devastate thousands of acres, damaging fences and grassland. local auctions, rabbit trapping records, and property moves are reported. Nominations open for three aldermen. P. A. and H. Association committee candidates listed. weather and rainfall worries dominate stockowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
McPhail
Asocial
C. Gibson
New Wyroegal
Peak Hill
Moses Woods
Axwell
J. Donnelly
Aperty
A. ‘J. Millgate
Sunnyside
J. Bouffler
Dog Madness Across Oceans Compels Caution
Hydrophobia, or dog madness, is described as a serious malady common in England and parts of the old world but until now unknown in Australia. The text notes a West Australia case suggesting the disease has reached Australia, warning of potential spread if it takes hold. It adds that dry weather could aggravate hydrophobia once introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
West Australia
Old Moore's Forecast for 1906 Predicts Prophesied Disasters
The 1906 forecast warns of railway and shipping disasters in January and a "large floating city" in February. March foresees income tax cuts and a bicycle tax while April predicts the removal of professional beggars and a senior statesman’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Scotland
Turkey
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Patrick’s Day
Pearce
Williama (Parkes
Weeden Bryant
Barrabadeen
Messrs
Domeny & Son
Canwell Street
J. Boles
Turnrock
Jim Freeman
Club House
Waterford Outlon
Messrs. Coomber and Baker
W. Melville
Mingelo
Mr. Eden George
M.L.A
Tomingley
Mr. George
Taylor’s
Williams
Post and Telegraph
Postmaster Campey
Bistera
Taytox
Ss Ud
P. A. & H. Association
W. Rathbone
Post and Telegraph Office
William
Africa
Willis
Joseph Carruthers
Cobar
Messrs. H. Arthur
E. E. Bridle
T. Bridle
C. W. Barnett
A. N. Davey
J. F. Carmichael
J. L. Edwards
H N. Gibson
James Hand
A. Haynes
J. Jackson
J. Jelbart
D. Jones
E. L. Jones
W. A. Lampe
J. W. Lees
Dr. MacCarthy
W. McKeown
J. Matthews
R. Newbigging
W. L. Newbigging
Newtleging
W. M. Nashe
T. Ring
J. P.illy
A. Robertson
G. Stanford
Old Moore
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!