Tomingley News Reports Rainfall and Local Notices
Sixty five points of rain fell here on a recent weekend. A Settlers Defence League branch formed after a meeting addressed by Mr. Howard Speight. Rev H G Wilmon conducts service Sunday at 3 pm. Funds for Mr Hi Howard’s poisoned horses grow. list topped £10 108. Railway staffer Usher sought deviation updates. Dubbo Land Board to hear water rights licenses on 12 June. Dick Phillips recovering in Prince Alfred Hospital. Lees Competition opens at Tomingley field next Sunday. Hale now at Peak Hill Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Speight
Settlers’ Defence League
H. G. Wilmon
Tomingley
Hi. Howard
Peak Hill
F. J. Tisha
Usher
Dubbo Land Board
J. D. Mackay
Bogan River
Ishes Gilmour
Mungerie
Wah Bing
W.R
Parish of
Guadong
Dick Phillips
Prince Alfred Hospital
Hale
Peak Hill Hospital
Small Debts Court Summaries Involving Debtor and Purchaser
In a small debts case Baron the P.M. and J McKenney with Benjamin Steeler and Edward Burford faced defendant W J Dent who pleaded not indebted. Plaintiff claimed 5 pounds 12 shillings 6d for rent of a buggy and repairs plus tobacco and wages. Plaintiff said he worked on a fencing contract at 25 shillings a week. Defendant denied hiring or offering to buy the buggy. Plaintiff was non-suited. A W Taylor and Co v G Hardy claimed 8 pounds 15s 8d for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for plaintiff for full amount claimed and 3s costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M
J. McKenney
Benjamin Steeler
Edward Burford
W. J. Dent
A. W. Taylor & Co
Rabbit Skins Market Declines at Prime Sale
Mussus Wincacombe Canson & Co report a weak market for prime rabbit skins with medium lots and summer skins neglected. Highest price hit 10s 3d, total sales 17 tons.
Frightful Tragedy Near Albury Involving Livermore Family
A young man Alfred Livermore killed his wife and infant by fire and gunshot after returning home to Albury. He fled into nearby scrub, where both he and the baby sustained fatal injuries. Police found Livermore dead with a final incoherent note reading I am mad. The couple had been married 15 months and drinking preceded the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Alfred Livermore
Livermore
Aak for Vulcana Sold in Concentrated Stock Food Sale
Akin to a stock concentrate, Vulcana was sold as a concentrated food product for livestock. The Tin-Ginson Buos was listed among items, indicating a trade in specialized cattle feeds.
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Vulcana
McPhail Mems Report Warm Weekend Rain Aids Crops
A fine weekend brought beneficial rain with over 6 points at the town, 65 at Kyalite, and 66 at Tomingley. Farnace crowed with renewed hopes for grass before lambing. Mining quiet. Mr. Nicolls trims staff and returns from Canowindra. Socials at McPhail, including the Rifle Club event, drew praise. music by Tregaskis duo and others. Mrs. Purcell ill. fox poisoning incident noted near Narromine Road. Narromine footballers plan to face Tomingley and McPhail. Prince of Wales birthday marked by small bonfires and crackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyalite
Tomingley
W. J. Nicolls
Nicolls
Canowindra
Birnie
Dubbo
McPhail
Mise Tregaskis
G. Tregaskis
Jack Litchfield
Josephine Paton
H. Stafford
George Purcell
J. F. Carmichael
Narromine Road
Prince of Wales
42Nd Mile
Licensing Court Grants Renewals for Peak Hill and Tomingley Hotels
In a Licensing Court session on Thursday June 6, Beronn the P.M. M. J. Masseaney J. D. MacKay and Dr. Corfe presided. Renewals of licences were granted to Robert McLean Club House Hotel Peak Hill and F J Graham Royal Hotel Tomingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beronn
P.M
M. J. Masseaney
J. D. MacKay
Dr. Corfe
Robert McLean
Club House
Peak Hill
F. J. Graham
Royal Hotel
Tomingley
Boarders Sought at Sisters of St Joseph Convent
Peered to receive a limited number of boarders by the Sisters of St Joseph's Convent. For terms apply to the Superioress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Convent
Peak Hill notices assessment and rate appeal
The Municipal District of Peak Hill announces an assessment of rateable properties with a one shilling in the pound rate. The assessment book is open for inspection at the council chamber. An appeal may be made to the Court of Petty Sessions on July 4 at Peak Hill Court House with seven days notice to the council. Dated June 7, 1907, W. J. Dent, Council Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Council
Peak Hill Court House
W. J. Dent
Crown Lands Sale at Dubbo Auction June 1907
Government advertisements announce a Crown Lands sale in Dubbo on Wednesday in June 1907 at noon. Parcels include Portion 270 Ingelo Parish Narromine 1 rood with lump price and Portion 42 Benelong Parish Gordon 24 acres with upset price £70. Deposit 25 percent, balance in 12 months at 6 percent interest. Further details from Crown Lands Agent or Gazettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Lora
Parish
Ingelo
Narromine
Benelong
Gordon
Crown Leads &Ent
Gazetta No. 63
Islay, S
Howard Subscription List Treasurer's Notice
R. J. Baker is listed as treasurer for the Howard subscription fund with a total of £1050 indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Baker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tomingley News
McPhail Mems
Baker & Spence
Crown Lands Sale
Robert McDonald
Howard
Ridle
Dr. A.J. Corfe
Karl Kopp
J. Milligan
E. J. H. Farey
Mra. Brayne
G. Brayne
K. Brayne
W. T. Job
HK. Dann Geo. Charters F ‘Homs
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Bingle
W. Vestox
SALE
Roache & Matthews L
Is, Pe,ei, &c
Boache & Matthews
Auctitioneers
Parkes
Witinery
A. W. Taylor
A. W. Farey
Boganville
St. Stephen’s Church of England
Masonic Hall
Yabsley
Hon. Seo
Buggies
Sulkies
Baker & Spencer
C. Collier
Peak Hill Jockey Club
Messrs
C. W. Barnett
G. Wildie
BE. BP. Glasheen
A.J. Shaw
W. Brown
BE. Reilly
J. P. Reilly
A. Kable
J. Maker
A. @. Litehield
C. McAtamney
A.C. Bales
Peak Hill Express
W. H. Roache
Wildie
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