Council Meeting Tackles Rates Reductions and Road Repairs
The Monday council session considered rate assessments with invited speakers from the Executrix estate and local companies seeking reductions. Recommendations favored some rate cuts while upholding the Myalls Peak Hill Co increase due to a new manager’s residence. Roads and grants were discussed including a proposed £50 farming grant and road works toward Mingelo and the Showground with show committee cost sharing debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Oxley
W. & Trogaskis
A. E. Potts
Public Battery Syndicate
C. J. Morris
Myalls-Peak Hill G.M. Co
Myalls-Peak Hill Co
Department of Lands
Bulgandramine
Mungory
Genanagie
Ring
Forbes
McIntosh
Parkes
C. Stines
Showground
Ald
Ald. Davey
al. Hand
Glnwheen
Davey
Ald. Bakes
Come and Try On Our We Won't Press You to Buy
A playful retail promo promises a no pressure try on experience. The copy emphasizes ease and comfort for shoppers exploring products without immediate purchase pressure.
Why We Should Dispense Your Prescriptions
A pharmacy stresses its large prescription business as proof of superior service. It claims an adequate stock of prescription drugs and dispensing by experienced pharmacists using scientific methods. The piece argues physicians favor such pharmacies, with public favor following.
Local Government Deliberations On Rates and Appointments
The council debated rating the Show round and whether the Municipal Association has authority. Questions were raised about gazetting Crown lands west of the township and responses to road survey and weather report inquiries. The Mayor promised a reply at the next meeting and noted no replies on several items including Dr Corfe’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor
Als
Bakes
Ald
Glasheen
Coradgery Road
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Bydney
Ald. Davey
Dr. Corfe
Various News Snippets From Australian Papers
A collage of brief items notes figures like Mr A G Litchfield selling a sawmill to Mesara Corbett Brothers, libel action in Broken Hill, and Durnan’s possible visit to Australia. Mentions bishop Camidge’s return, post cards’ insult, a Narromine Peak Hill railway cost concern, and Union Bank staff changes. Also references Pelaw Main strike, arbitration talks, and a McMaster v McPhillamy verdict for £375.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Rani Lsh
A. G. Litchfield
Mesara Corbett Brothers
Camidge
Bathurst
England
London
Australia
Broken Hill
Saxon
Josep Norton
Blackleg
Durnan
America
K. MacKay
Burrowa
Union Bank
Trundle
Writosa
Peak Hill
New Methodist Movement
Union For the Social Service
McMaster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preent
Jackson
Gibson
Glashean
Hand
Karl Kopp
H. Lambert
Lambert
Brayne
Ald. Hand
C. Ald
A. E. McIntosh
Taylor's
A. W. Taylor & 60
Commonwealth
F. Stephens
Caswell Street
Clement Wragge
Wee Waa
Sydney
Neil Hives
Dubbo
John Batty
Kuhinoor
Captain’s Plat
Cobar
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