Fire at Waterford Estate Blazes Through Paddocks
A bush fire on Saturday near Peak Hill at Thomas Rice Waterford Estate destroyed hay stacks and grass, damaged fencing, and threatened homesteads. About 30 firefighters battled the blaze after rice paddocks and wheat stores were affected, with the Bogan River helping to contain it. Stock remained safe as the fire moved to Hillview and Bulgandra mine station before being subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rice
Waterford
Peak Hill
Rice
Baylor
Bogan
Sun Office
Accession Day Reflections on King Edward VII's Reign
The five year mark since Edward VII's accession highlights peace and prosperity, with Anglophobia halted by British ministerial resolve. Notable events include the Pretoria peace in 1902, renewed Anglo Japanese alliance, and shifting parliamentary fortunes, while Australia’s federation formed just before the throne’s 1901 ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murpay
Edward VII
England
Victoria
South Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Birmingham
Pretoria
Japan
Russia
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Federation of Australia
Commonwealth
Mine Development Advances at Myalls and Peak Hill Mines
Mining reports for four weeks to 30 December 1960 show 327 ounces from ore treated at a cost of 6s 4d per ton. The next month is expected to cost 5s 8d per ton with further reductions to follow. Half the miners work on development at the Proprietary mine, while 60 hands are at the Proprietary Mine and 30 at McPhail. An east crosscut at Myalls No 8 level reports 3 ft of stone with fair dish prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Morris
Myalls-Peak Hill Gold Mines, Ltd
London
Sydney
Myalls
McPhail
Local Land Changes Prompt Wide Area Property Purchases
Mussrn W Anrtor and Sons of Curra station buy Croft’s The Plains at Trundle 3000 acres and Close’s Benambra estate adjoining 6120 acres. J Donnelly of Balderodgery buys John Klein’s New Wyregal property. S Matthews acquires a farm from Thomas Sanderson who bought Mingelo property from James Barber junior. James Grimmett leaves for Queensland selling Blenheim Kadina to William T Job Molong. Numerous inquiries and more changes expected in district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussrn W. Anrtor and Sons
Curra Station
Croft
Trundle
Close
Benambra
J. Donnelly
Balderodgery
John Klein
New Wyregal
8. Matthews
Thomas Sanderson
Mingelo
James Barber
Jas. Grimmett
Queensland
Blenheim
Kadina
William T. Job
Molong
Peculiar Prosecution Over Contaminated Lime Juice Cordial
At Tamworth police court on Monday the Board of Fealth prosecuted a local merchant for selling lime juice cordial with high salicylic acid. The defendant pleaded guilty, claiming ignorance of quality from English manufacturers. He was fined £2 6s with costs and £5 28s 5d expenses, and admitted keeping 11 cases for sale. The bench ordered forfeiture and destruction of the limejuice. Costs and expenses for the prosecution were 6s and £5 28s 5d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Board of Fealth
England
Minixe District Mines Edge Toward Deeper Copper Lodes
From Dandaloo District Orange Plains report miners push shafts at several firms including Fishpool and Sons Mount Royal and Kin Edward VII Copper Mine Co. with three shifts at Bogan River shaft. Lodes remain unproved but gossan and copper stains mark promising formations across multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minixe
Fishpool and Sons
Mount Royal
Bogan River
Kin Edward VII Copper Mine Co
Gossan
Lind
Dight
Stoddart
King Edward VII Fifth Anniversary Accession Observed
Monday marked the fifth anniversary of King Edward VII's accession to the English throne with celebrations and public observances across the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
England
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F. Stephens
Caswell Street
Mining News
Dandaloo District
Orange Plains
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