Peak Hill Railway Route Deliberations In 1905
Eden George and J Matthews report to Mr Hixper on a proposed Narromine Peak Hill railway. The Minister for Works may send officers to survey routes and meet Peak Hill delegates to determine the best path. George says he will press Parliament to connect Peak Hill wheat fields to rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. O. Hixper
Tomingley Railway League
Eden George
Jacob Matthews
Narromine
Peak Hill
Sydney
Hinder
Tomin
Eden ‘George
Evey Gzorce
J. Marriews
Peak Hill Mining Boosts Hope With Expanded Plant
The four weeks to June 11 yield gold valued at £1650 from Myalls and Peak Hill sites. The board reports prospects remain encouraging and plans to double the plant in London aims to handle about 5000 tons monthly.
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Daily Telegraph
Myalls
Peak Hill
London
An Inch of Rain Calculations Explained
An acre equals 6 272 640 square inches and an inch depth yields 22 625 gallons. This volume of water weighs 226 255 pounds.
Debating Society Discusses Lands Bill in Peak Hill
The Debating Society met Friday as Minister for Lands Miles introduced a new Bill. The measure, praised by the Premier Jackson as “acne of perfection,” faced opposition calls to delay. The bill passed narrowly, keeping the Jackson Ministry in power. tonight Williams will seek repeal of the Arbitration Act.
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Miles
J. Jackson
Gold on a Sheep’s Teeth Reported in Dubbo Jaw
Mr Brown of Branston Station brought a sheep jaw to Dubbo showing outer teeth plates of gold. Similar cases were noted earlier in Tendon New Zealand and in South Australia. The Dubbo specimen, thicker and mixed with silver, was sent to the Dental Institute for expert opinion.
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Brown
Branston
Dubbo
New Zealand
South Australia
Dental Institute
New Cough Remedy by Dr Sheldon Promises Victory
A science backed cough remedy by Dr Sheldon named New Discovery for coughs in Culda is advertised as absolutely guaranteed and offered for sale by C F Stephena.
Stud Notices Princes Lyon Bedawin Lay Ray
Prince Lyon stands at Isla for 2 pounds 2 shillings. Bedawin the Arab stands at Rayville near Peak Hill with strong Arab bloodlines and racing success. Lay Ray the thoroughbred stands at Tomingley for 33 shillings a paddock with a circulating pedigree card and early applications advised.
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Prince Lyon
J. BR. Straween
Princes Lyon
Isla
Bedawin
Rayville
Peak Hill
Messrs. Dawes and Elliott
Mudgee
Lay Ray
J. L. Edwards
Tomingley
Wellington
Gudal
Edwards
A Unique Letter Fortowine Echoes a Squatter Complaint
A letter to the Advances to Settlers Board complains about delayed loan consideration during the festive season. The author, Joseph Jobson, mocks officials for their wealth and calls for relief when crossing a border, wishing them water and season’s greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortowine
Joseph Jobson
Government rejects terms for rabbit disease plan at conference
At the Pastures Protection Conference Mr. Ashton Minister for Lands said the Government would not concede terms sought by Dr. Danzys for a rabbit extermination disease. The decision followed advice from the Board of Health and its bacteriologist who noted a defect in the offer. Experiments would be conducted under their observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Danzys
Board of Health
Indigestion Relief Reported By Misa Hay
A NSW woman from Monteferestreet Wellington recounts five years of indigestion and flatulence. After doctors failed to help she used Bile Beans, noting marked improvement after one box and complete cure after nine. The ad touts Bile Beans as a universal remedy for biliousness headaches and numerous digestive and skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jessie Hay
Monteferestreat
Wellington
N.S.W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peak Hill Railway
Peak Hill Mining
Ankee
Dirk
Bright
Stud Notices
Saddlery
Fred
Dawes
F.C. D
Alfred E. McIntosh
Parkes
McLean’s
Lancers? Murrat Life
Orricx
Turse
Srrenda
Virarny
Goon
F. P. Carr
Australian Mutu Provident Societ
Sale Street
Orange
Jomeny & Sons
J. Jones
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