Rifle Clubs urged for New South Wales districts
A letter from the National Rifle Association of New South Wales invites Express readers to note that no Rifle Club exists in the district and outlines government and association incentives. It promises loans of rifles, grants of ammunition, railway passes for competitions, and annual benefits for members to promote club formation and defence.
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the Express
Stu
National Rifle Association of New South Wales
Bells
Akes Nts
Sydney
H. Danin
Cattle Sale At Peak Hill Amid Rainy Weather
Merssns, Quomper and Baker with Mr A H Oldham held a Peak Hill cattle sale on Monday. Cows sold to 6 pounds 58, steers to 4 pounds 11s 6d, heifers to 4 pounds 6s, paddies to 2 pounds 6s. Despite wet weather there was fair buyer attendance.
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Merssns
The Missing Clergyman Report Clears Fate
The steamer Mahono from Vancouver confirms the missing clergyman James landed in Vancouver with a young woman. They travelled as Mr. and Mrs. Lee, establishing their connection beyond doubt.
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Vancouver
James
Lee
Tragedy in Murcia Church as priest shoots then kills self
In the Church of Santo Domingo in Murcia Madrid on May 3, Father Pedro Morales was shot twice in the head by Father Toribo Martinez who then killed himself. Morales, famed preacher, drew devout worshippers. motive unknown, suspected mental break.
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Church of Santo Domingo
Murcia
Madrid
Father Pedro Morales
Toribo Martinez
Father Morales
Martinez
Spain
Colds and Pneumonia Warned by Local Remedy Ad
A regional ad urges early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first cold sign to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It warns against untested cures and notes Gibson Bros. of Peak Hill and J. W. Lees of Tomingley stock the remedy.
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Gibson Bros
Peak Hill
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Tragic Double Suicide Near Nica France Attracts Attention
Two young girls, Cecsarine Tosselli and Lucie Busso, killed themselves on a railway line near Nica France after both fell in love with the same man. They were close friends and left a note saying they preferred death to making the other unhappy.
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Cecsarine Tosselli
Lucie Busso
Nica
France
Lead the Van Dairying Pay in Peak Hill District
An advertisement for a Dynatates large capacity milk separator explains its advantages. It claims easy management low power needs and adjustable speed for sharp skimming. The unit can be floor mounted with a milk basin and pump system and is priced from £11 10s with liberal terms from R. S. Howard & Sons, sole agents for Parkes and Peak Hill Districts.
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Howard & Sons
Parkes
Peak Hill
Tomingley Railway League push Narromine Peak Hill line
At a Tomingley public meeting under the Railway League the resolution urged the Minister to consider building a Narromine to Peak Hill railway via Tomingley. It cites wheat district gains, drought stock fodder transport benefits, and requests league statistics be sent to Peak Hill for Assembly presentation through MLA Eden George.
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Tomingley
Railway League
Narromine
Peak Hill
Parkes
Assembly
Eden George
M.L.A
Peak Hill meeting hears Labor speakers attack socialism
A Peak Hill audience heard Parkes Labor speakers Keast and Russell attack socialism and hurl insults at Reid and Cook. The account notes the balcony venue and poor acoustics, with attendees disappointed that the Labour stance on socialism was not explained and that abuse dominated the meeting.
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George
Peak Hill
Parkes Labor League
Messia
Keast
Russell
Wildie
Labor Party
Kenst
George’ Reid
Joe” Cook
Ir. Keoast
Parkes
Steid
Cook
J. C. Watson
Mr. Keast
Mordialloc Report From Major Craupe Sairu Visit
Major Craupe Sairu returns from a Mordialloc property near Parkes and reports a thriving country. Grasa grows well, livestock are sleek, and rabbits are controlled. About thirty miles of wire netting plus skinners and trappers have reduced the rabbit pest to near elimination. Major’s nephew Mr Cacil South, visiting, has been offered the Manager position.
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Majur Craupe Sairu
Mordialloc
Parkes
Grasa
Cacil South
Oolong Express
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Gent
Gibson
Peak Hill District
Bow
Tomingley Railway League
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