Items of Interest From a Distant Archive
A mosaic of notes covers diverse topics from 80 municipal resignations in southern France to Sydney rainfall and local misdeeds. It reports on horse stealing revival, rabbit poison fears, AMP Society premiums, a small aged gathering at Queanbeyan, a grave-digger’s death after illness, famine in China, scald injuries in Caronbalgie, and agricultural boosts in Forbes. It mentions a Bodangora stabbing sentence, India’s heathen forces, mobs of emus in Tumut, a child’s death from mice, dog fences, a German prince scandal, a Kiaora survivor, labor bureau outreach, clergy ballot emphasis, Bega dairies, an electoral recount in Grawler, lead prices, the Eugowra gold escort robbery anniversary, and Canowindra’s bullet-pest streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Wandsworth
Thomas Ward
Ward
China
W. Pymont
Caronbalgie
Forbes
Saya
Gisson’s
C. William McLaughlin
Bodangora
Wellington
Fitchett
India
Tumut
Bundella Creek
Gunnedah
Collarendahri
Frederick Henry
Brunswick
Mokau
N.Z
Labor Bureau
Dawes Point
Sydney
Barlow
Derby entries set a record in sporting mems
The article notes a record AJC Derby entries and a billiards match where T Reece made a high break. It mentions Peak Racecourse registration under the Gaming and Betting Act 1906, local rifle club plans, and scuffles with rival teams. It also covers Wellington beating Narromine, the Jeweller stallion's destruction, Dignum arrest, Warren rifle scores, and a near-fatal jockey accident at Singleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Reece
McPhail
T. Davey
Aledown
Peak Hill
Rocroy
W. Langley
Dubbo
Forbes
E. Bailey
Wellington
Narromine
Jeweller
Dignum
Broken Hill
Warren
Robison
J. L. Fulmer
W. H. Shelawell
Melbourne Cricket Ground
N.8.w. Cricket Association
Herbert Dorrington
Singleton
Dorrington
Stock List Highlights Livestock at Peak Hill and Parkes
A stock sale listing 800 wethers and 600 ewes near Peak Hill plus 900 mixed weaners near Parkes and 1000 wethers near Forbea. Cattle include 110 steers and 50 heifers with cows and calves. Horses feature three draught horses and prize winners. Apply Baker & Spence, Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Parkes
Young Superior
Baker & Spence
Stock & Station Agents
Peak Hill
Man Shot Dead While Hunting Near Burrawong
At Mittagong a married man Edward Hilton, about 40, was shot dead while shooting near Burrawong. Police investigated the incident as a fatal shooting in the countryside.
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Mittagong
Edward Hilton
Burrawong
Double Voting Charged in Adelong Election Court
Robert M. Prowse faced Adelong Police Court for voting twice at the Commonwealth elections for Senator in December. He pleaded guilty and was fined £2 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelong
Robert M. Prowse
Costa
Railway Smash at Werris Creek Halts Mail Train
A serious wreck occurred at Werris Creek on the outward bound Moree mail. The leading engine diverted onto wrong points and struck the carriage shed then two passenger cars. A corridor car toppled on its side while a sleeping car telescoped the rear end. Several passengers injured.
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Werris Creek
Fire Rips Redfern Shops on Abercrombie Street
A disastrous fire erupted Tuesday morning in Abercrombie Street Redfern. It began at premises occupied by William Grave news agent and quickly burnt out those premises. The blaze spread to two neighboring shops badly damaging them while three other shops suffered only slight damage.
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Abercrombie Street
Redfern
William Grave
Newsagent
Aloops
Amalgamation Creates World’s Largest Shipyard Firm
Brown and Company of Clyde Bank and Sheffield merges with Harlande and Wolfe of Belfast to form the world’s largest shipbuilding concern with annual wages around £2,350,000. Tenders call for a Parkes to Balderodgery road contract while Lithgow mining troubles loom and public schools in Mudgee close due to whooping cough. Warren’s population nears one thousand as Guyra racecourse resumes. a Bathurst hotel guest is robbed of £10 in notes, six sovereigns, and a rail pass worth £80. Alectown hosts a Service of Song with Peak Hill Methodist Choir. James S. Smith, 82, dies after an apoplectic fire incident in Parkes. Edna Barnes, 12, dies after a horse fall at Gunning.
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Parkes
Balderodgery
Lithgow
Mudgee
Warren
Guyra
Bathurst
Bourke
Coffes Bupper
Alectown
Peak Hill
James 8. Smith
Edna Barnes
Gunningbland
Rifle Club Captain Endorses President Speech After Match
Mr E Barzzy captain of the Rifle Club backs the President's remarks on Saturday encouraging all to learn rifle sighting for defence. He notes success in shooting and reflects on five matches against McPhail, vowing to win next time despite the defeat.
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E. Barzzy
McPhail
Missionary Debate Sparks India Work Extension
At the Methodist Conference a controversy over mission work in India ended with the amendment to enter India affairs. Rev Dr Fitchett argued India is the political puzzle and the British should Christianise it. the motion passed amid applause as the heathen forces and great war were depicted.
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Methodist Conference
India
Dr. Brown
South Seas
Fitchett
Australia
Great Britain
Sound Sense on Rail Travel and Rural Poverty
Gosarp argues about rail costs from Sydney to Warren with fare figures for first class sleeper and second class travel. He criticizes NSW population distribution and rail rates, calling for cheaper transport for land workers while warning of economic strain and high taxes.
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Gosarp
Warren
Sydney
Byney
New South Wales
Newcastle
Goulburn
Women in European Industry by Nation
The record notes Germany employs 5,500,000 women in industrial pursuits while England uses 4,000,000 and France 3,750,000, highlighting large female labor involvement across European economies.
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Germany
England
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teama
A.M.P. Society
Bega Farmore
Croft
Grawler
Eugowra
Canowindra
Forbea
Hebden Rama
Australasia
Dalgety
General News
Schute, Bell & CO
Fr. Schute
Bridge St
Wales
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