Yorr Bronchial Coughs Boosted by Great Peppermint Cure
Disjointed notes report a public testimonial for Sub-Inspector Mossis leaving Dubbo, upcoming Dandaloo Club sports with £10 prizes, a Crown Land sale at Peak Hill, and various local items including school closure at Ooradgery and remarks on rail freight, rabbits, farming experiments, and a punchline about a judge’s nuisance summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossis
Dubbo
Dandaloo Athletic Club
Sheffield
Peak Hill
Govenssrey Gazurre
Ooradgery
Department of Public Instruction
Nyngan
Cobar
Parkes Examiner
London
Bowditch
Dingo” Richardson
Epsom
Metropolitan
Caulfield
Melbourne Co
Narrabri
Four Legged Champion Ben Wins Odd Race
In a reminiscence from the Express era, a quirky old digging days contest offered a prize for anything with four legs and hair. Johnson trained a bullock named Ben, rode him on moonlit nights, and despite spur and spatter, Ben triggered a wild retake as horses bolted. The crowd erupted as Ben won the prize, provoking protests from horse owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Johnson
Ben
Oxp Dave
Freries
Plough Share Quality From McKay Works Highlighted
An article extols the durability of plough shares from H V McKay at Sunshine Harvester Works. The Braybrook forged steel shares feature a socket on the blade for rigidity and hardened points, offering months of wear. Lighter wrought steel shares with a ground side wedge and cast iron options are also produced to compete with foreign makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McKay
Sunshine ” Harvester
Australia
McKay
Braybrook
Parkes Hermit Recounts Dandaloo Police Era and Outback Patrols
In a Parkes reminiscence, a Sydney commercial traveller served as Sergeant of Police at Dandaloo from 1876 to 1881. He chased gaol-breakers across a vast district including Cobar Nyngan and Tomingley, once riding 1181 miles with little food for three days. Life in the old days was lively, money plentiful, and men keen on divarshun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandaloo
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Full Refund Then Cure
Special recommendation emphasizes guaranteed relief or money back from chemists or storekeepers who sell Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Claims to cure coughs and avoid poisons, with endorsement from local sellers in Peak Hill and Tomningley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Chainterlain
Chamberlain
Giteon Bron
J. W. Lees
Tomningley
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Ouse
Coomber & Baker
Commission
Caswell Street
Matamney
Mcphail
Carrington
John Bakes
Mingelo & Caswell Sts
Mfc
Baste
Litchfield
Fred. Metters & Co
George Street
Sydney
Optician & Gunsmith
Parkes
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