New Zealand Population Noted Amid Global Briefs
Brevities report New Zealand now has a population of 908,726. Other items include Lithgow Council seeking a loan of 6000, Governor Rawson lamenting sectarian strife and unemployment, a tiger rumor near Mudgee, a steamer Dorset bringing 120 British immigrants to New South Wales, fines for a tobacconist in Orange, and race results at Coonamble with Simner winning the Challthearge Handicap.
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New Zealand
Lithgow Council
Rawson
Hurrow
Northcote
Port Darwin
Ginson Bros
Cumnock
Coonamble
Wexford Ocean
Beerbohm
Europe
Hefel
B. Morris
Memphis
U.s,a
Baya
Parkes
Royal Hall
A Resigned Fatalist at White Cliffs Executed
Peter Speex was hanged at Broken Hill on Tuesday morning for the murder of May Jenaon at White Cliffs. Sudeek offered no written statement, but to Val Shah he declared he was going to heaven, laughed, and thanked the gaol staff and Broken Hill public for a reprieve effort, saying he was glad to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Speex
May Jenaon
White Cliffs
Broken Hill
Sudeek
Val Shah
Parkes Land Board Local Cases and Appraisements
Parkes Land Board dealt with multiple local matters including recommendations on rental per acre for Settlement Lease 477 and preliminary inquiries for Fencing claim under P P Act. It noted withdrawals and various contributions assessed in cases involving J F Nichola, T Calvert against J W Palmer and Citizen’s Life Assurance Co, plus appraisements of Crown Improvements and Cannon Bros Improvement Lease 1244 at £12 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Land Board
Bp.l
E. J. H. Farey
Minnie M. Strahoro
J. F. Nicholaa
Aledtown
P.P
T. Calvert
J. W. Palmer
Citizen's Life Ansurance Co
T. Bridle
Haynes
Cannon Bros
Dublio Divorce Case Denounces Long Prison Term
Hannah Primmer formerly Sunderman seeks dissolution of marriage to George Primmer in the Divorce Court on Tuesday. She alleges he has been imprisoned for three years prior to the petition and remains in prison. They wed in December 1891 at Dubbo. he was a widower with three daughters and a farmer. In January 1897 he faced capital offence trial at Dubbo and was sentenced to death. the case was deferred for affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tusday
Hannah Primmer
Sunderland
George Primmer
Dubbo
Country Trotters Trot to Victory at N W Trotting Club
Covgrey horses dominate a postponed meeting of the N W Trotting Club on Tuesday winning three of four events. Pickwick won the Flying Handicap trotting 232 from scratch. Edith a mare from Cowra won the Trotting Club Handicap a mile in 2 37 from two seconds behind. Forbss’s Top Score won the Pony Handicap in 2434, with Top Score sired by Huon Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huon Chief
Open Column Urges Public Debate On Civic Meeting
A reader urges the Expanse editor to publish more public discussion of a Monday night civic meeting and the aldermen of Peak Hill. The letter complains the nine council members are young and underestimate the cost of £400, arguing public criticism could clarify infantile ideas and spur prosperity for Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Fathers
Worthy Nine
Peak Hill
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales Loan Terms
The Government Savings Bank of New South Wales offers deposits up to £500 with interest and provides mortgage advances at prevailing rates. The Savings Bank Department can lend on freeholds or conditional purchases from £50 to £2,000, with terms including homestead settlements and leases. Applications and full details are available at the bank or Crown Lands Agent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Savings Bank OF
New South Wales
Moore Rtreet
Byoney
T HE Savings Bank Department
Crown Lands
Éwaco
J Mialonare
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Beale
Australia
Hale Manor
Featimoniain
Pinco Iautertury
Annancule
Sydney
Hearne
Ane
Geelong
Victoria
New World of
Schute, Bell , CO
AV. Schute
Moser W.P. Mylecharan
F. D. Bell
Bridge St
Bank N.S
Dublio
The
Expanse
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