Meeting of P A K Association at Wildies Hotel
A Saturday committee meeting at Wildies Hotel presided by J Sn Whitmill discussed progress on Showground improvements, fencing contracts, and printing tender. They allocated funds to trotting events, adjusted events, appointed judges and stewards, and arranged publicity and public holiday gazettals for Peak Hill and Parkes districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. & K. Association
Wildie’s
J. Sn. Whitmill
Messrs. Carmichael, Sr
W. L. Newhigging
McKeown
Jones
Arthur
Williamson
Barnett
Dever
Robertson
Haynes
Stevenson
Hand
Ring
Strahorn
Baker
Lampe
W. G. Haynes
Works Committee
Bramley
Trumphries
J. Farquharson
Mossra, Arthur & Sons
H. Arthur
Eden George
M.L.A
Peak Hill Ani
Parkes
Strange Sight at Sea Near Kaikoura
The Tarawera second officer reports thousands of dead ling and cod floating on a high sea as the steamer passed abeam Kaikoura on May 24. He suspects a submarine eruption caused the phenomenon, noting the fish covered the surface for about four to five miles. Captain Manning of the Mararoa saw nothing while outside the Tarawera’s track.
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Tarawera
Lyttelton
Wellington
Kaikoura
Ile
Manning
Mararoa
Modern Remedy for Coughs and Colds Sold by Gideon Bros
Dr Sheldon claims a new discovery for coughs colds and consumption reaches the root cause and provides a permanent cure. Sold for sale by Gideon Bros with local promotion and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Gideon Bros
Dairying Boosts Peak Hill District with Skim Milk Bowl
A feature on a milk separation bowl praising high capacity and clean operation. The design separates milk into thin layers so cream and skimmed milk stay apart. The bowl uses a single plate set for easy cleaning and self balancing plates reduce run disturbances.
Milk Skim Separator System Aids One Person Operation
An automatic milk supply system uses a milk basin beside a separator with a floor mounted setup. The pump controls speed and skim quality, requiring only one operator and offering adjustable milk output and grind adjustments. Prices start at £11 10s with liberal terms.
Peak Hill Railway Promised Cabinet Consideration
Mr Even Geonar M L A reports to the Sydney editor that a Narromine to Peak Hill railway is under Cabinet review. He notes public meetings planned and states the minister will not reveal cabinet recommendations, calling cabinet secrecy the barrier to disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Even Geonar
M.L.A
the Express
Sydney
Peak Hill
Epew Grouncee
Methodist Services and Missions in Parkes District
Rev J Mortrox of Parkes will conduct morning and evening service at the local Methodist Church next Sunday. Mr F Johnsen will conduct a service at Parkes. Barrett Bros, who just completed a month long Methodist mission in Molong district, will conduct a ten days mission in this circuit and will be at Peak Hill about mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mortrox
Parkes
F. Johnsen
Barrett Bros
Molong
Peak Hill
Grass Growing On Sheep In Victoria Fire Debris
A Crown lands bailiff from Seymour reports four crossbred sheep owned by J Murrell lost near Cathedral Range between Alexandra and Healesville. Recovered last Saturday the fleeces were matted with ash earth and each carried a grass crop an inch to two inches long likely from charcoal debris and seed after Lush fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Victoria
Storey
Crown Lands
Alexandra
Healesville
J. Murrell
Graes
Bush Mystery Remains Found in Mundaroo
Remains of an adult white man were found at Mundaroo on January 26. The body likely dates back at least 25 years, male about 21 or 22, height around five feet six inches with a thick, sturdy build. A £25 government reward is offered for information identifying the deceased and proving the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundaroo
Worms In Sheep Cure Using Benzine Tea Treatment
A Fuency professor reports a method for stomach worms in sheep using a teaspoonful of benzine in linseed tea or milk given for three days, repeated after a week and again after ten days. The cure claims complete success with no deaths among treated flocks.
Repatriation aid for Australiana and mining lease reforms
Five Australiana from New South Wales are accepting government assistance for repatriation from San Francisco. The common bootmen earn £1 a week retaining fee and £2 after an execution. Nyngan Onseaven notes the sale of Blair's Branglebar station to I. B. Wait for £4000. Amended mining regulations gazette empower the Miniter to issue special gold leases with larger areas at reduced rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.b. W
San Francisco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peak Hill District
A. W. Taylor & Co
New Zealand
T. W. Spence
Tjaving Leen
Srileebonee
Frank E.pulsford
Asia
Tate E.W. Millen
O'Connell
Peak Hill Railway
Methodist
Mems
Woods
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