Masonic Installation and Local News from Parkes District
Odd miscellany reports headaches due to eye strain and free consultation offered by a local chemist. Remains of missing man Mr J J Taylor found half a mile from the site of the swag discovery. many searched for him over two years. Parkes hosts a Masonic installation with Bro A G F Bollinger named Master of Star of the West Lodge. Also notes a pamphlet Guide to Electors by J H Forrest urging high voter turnout in federal and state elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Wyalong
J. J. Taylor
Standon
Taylor
Anvocarx
Parkes
A. G. F. Bollinger
Lodge
Star of the ‘West
Peak Hill
Bro
O. Murray
Bros
E. Dunn
A. G. Litchfield
People’s Reform League
Lance
J.H. Forrest
Canada trip ends with odd harnessing mishap and cold cure
A year ago a young man visited Canada to learn why a first order sent a horse to the over pasture. The tale mentions a narrow handle gap and a thinner implement. August reports confirm Darlinghurst Gaol will house inebriates and Biloela will hold female cases. A residence fire at Eugowra drove the Mortons to escape through a window. Readers are advised to treat colds quickly with Chamberlains Cough Remedy available from local sellers.
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Canada
Andee
Darlinghuret
Biloela
Morton
Eugowra
Quotable Fragments and Local Briefs Echo Week’s Taste
A collage of aphorisms and notes of local interest recounts pennies in circulation, sport gossip about Bill Squires and the Peak Hill Show high jump, Parliament gaming act changes, Eden George’s activism, and Sydney’s reaction to a football result. The item blends varied reflections and early 20th century-sounding civic chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Bros
Bammer
Etry
Ling
Bill Squires
Squires
Eden George
Sydney
The Art of Perjury in Early Colonial India
Magistrate Mr. J. T. Jarbo recounts a Chittagong case where cattle ownership and land rights clashed. He notes extensive testimony and finds the defendant owned no cattle while the plaintiff had no land, illustrating a pattern of false claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T., Jarbo
Bonga
Hawkenbui College
Chittagong
Mr. Jarbo
Indian Beach
Woman's Death in Sydney Inquest Reveals Suffocation
In Sydney a coroner opened an inquiry into a woman's death believed caused by suffocation. The deceased, described as habitual drinker, was found on the floor with a skirt around her face, seemingly clutching it as she fell. Verdict: accidental death amid the troubling link to intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wasengi
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Harold
Mollie Russell
Cleopatrs
Tuxedo
Maud
Noontide
van Claye
Rennlees
Sweet Briar
Honesty
Imp
Aiia
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Ltd
Wool and Produce Brokers
E. Labels
Baker
Spence
A.B. Pettigrews
Massey - Harris
Machines Seymiss
Hicks
Bank of Australasia
Holloware
Colonial Produce, &c
Caswell Street
Os Urey
Nnington
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