Items of Interest from Regional News Briefs
Public Works Committee declines need to build Wellington to Vere Greek railway. Typewriter factories total forty seven exporting £504000 worth. Lightning injures cows at Clunes. typhoid reappears at Forbes. Moura farmer finds dead dog fox in hollow log. Wellington cricketers “Never Sweats” play Euchareena “Possum Chokers.” Elephant holds four hours sleep record. Mrs Barber dies at 19, daughter of A. Thomas. Forbes settlers summoned for seed wheat and fodder advances. Orange M.L.A. vacancy to wait until general elections. Tin of tea given to large family at Molong sports. Newman funeral largest in Orange. Local tennis match Potts vs Webb. Potts wins. Busses sold in Sydney as electricity replaces horse transport. Parkes hopeful Clara will win Ashburnham seat. Balcombe and Hunt only Molong P.P. Board candidates advertising. Drought drives sheep feeding aid in Forbes. Colds prevalent at Peak Hill. National Waifs Magazine April notes Barnardo homes aiding 7500 orphans, 15200 sent to colonies. Wait Saturday Fund and Senatorium for consumptive girls urged. Parkes Mayor gifts lamp to Methodist Church. Forbes Council overdraft £755. Molong district brands cut leather on draught mare. Funeral of Oliver, Land Appeal Court president. Crows damage ewes and lambs near Rylstone. Woods peppermint cure advertised.