Tomingley News Highlights Local Happenings
Early week rain boosts farmer prospects. Peak Hill and Tomingley tennis teams trade wins. A railway line Narromine to Peak Hill discussed with cost estimates around £3000 per mile. Public meetings urge Works ministry action. Lodge Kippara annual social planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomingley Hall
Potts
Peak Hill
Tomingley
G.H.C
Alderman Jackson
Express Office
J’s.p
Danger
Carruthers
Narromine
Tennis Match Results Between Ingleby Peak Hill Players
The record lists doubles results Dovstrs McAskill and C H Stephens versus Paton and Reilly with 4-26 and 3 vy. Colbran and Paton 6-3. C F Stephens and Harvey versus Paton and Reilly. 686 v Colbran and Paton 6-26. Singles show C H Stephens against R Paton 6. C F Stephens against T Colbran 6-2. J McAskill against 8 Paton 4-8. J Harvey against C Reilly 5-1. Peak Hill leads 51 games to Omingley 41.
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Dovstrs
McAskill
C. H. Stephens
Paton
Reilly
Colbran
C. F. Stephens
Harvey
J. McAskill
Paton ‘i
J. Harvey
C. Reilly
Peak Hill
Omingley
Land Law Critique by Sir Frederick Darley
Sir Frederick Darley denounces New South Wales land laws as disgraceful and labyrinthine after 40 years of debate since 1861. He argues repeated reforms failed to clarify the system, leaving practitioners and settlers alike unable to navigate the Acts governing land selection and ownership.
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Frederick Darley
N.S.W
Lands Department
New South Wales
Diggers Urge Practical Prospecting Guidance
The notice pushes efficient prospecting by stressing method over mysticism. It claims most readers know how to seek leads but misjudge where to look, advocating practical options like hard stock, value goods, and smart notions.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Night Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop coughing and improve sleep for the whole household. It notes availability from Gibson Bros. in Peak Hill and J. W. Lees in Tomingley.
Correction to Mrs. Sanderson’s letter misnaming a Reverend
A correction notes an error in last week’s letter stating Rev Wiltson rather than Rev Oldham should have been named as wishing Mr Yabsley to play in the writer’s absence. The correct reference is Rev Oldham.
Aboriginal millstone found near Dandaloo for museum
On a plains near Dandaloo Mr A Hubbard discovered a well worn millstone used by Aboriginal people to grind grass seed into native flour. The artifact will be sent to the Museum Sydney where it will be examined as an interesting Aboriginal relic.
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A. Hubbard
Dandaloo
Museum
Sydney
Nashe Seeks Molong Pastures Board Seat
Mr W M Nashe of Reedy announces candidacy for the Molong Pastures Protection Board vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Jacob Matthews. Nashe has served on the old Stock Board and Peak Hill seeks direct representation on the board, with hopes he is elected.
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W. M. Nashe
Reedy
Molong
Jaco Matthews
Cornett Brothers Buy Peak Hill Sawmills Plant
Messrs. Cornett Brothers announce the purchase of Mr A G Litchfield's sawmilling plant near Peak Hill. They offer rough and dressed timber on short notice at moderate prices with their own teams to expedite orders. Mr Litchfield remains local agent.
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Messrs
Cornett Bros
A. G. Litchfield
Peak Hill
Corbett
Chronicle Snippets and Local Notices from White River Page
Brief mentions include Chest complaints cure, Peel Hill Show entries closing July 19, axemen wanted, tenders for showground clearing, possible new military inspector general, Labour Bureau payments and farm revenue, RC Church stone-laying donations led by A Wilson, provocative local cartoonist note by The Colonel, and an ad for Sheldon’s cough and consumption remedy sold by Gibson Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
H. Paterson
Home Plaing
Showground
Hoad
Labour Bureau
Treasury
R.C. Church
Wellington
A. Wilson
W. T. Goodge
Spain
Dr. Sheldon
Gibson Bros
Trespass Warning at Show Grounds
Notice warns that any person found trespassing on the Show ground or interfering with the P. A. and H. Association property will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyone
P. A. & H. Association
Unfortunate Clift Family Sees Multiple Health Crises
Three operations were performed at the East Orange home of Mr Geo Clift. Charlie undergoes throat growth surgery, Mabel and William receive tonsillitis treatment. Richard sprains a finger, later set by a doctor. Charlie nearly dies after poisoning incident. family notes seven throat operations in two years.
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Geo. Clift
East Orange
Praper
Charlie Clift
Mabel
William
Richard
Charlie
The Rabbit Disease and Humanitarian View
A correspondent argues against rabbit wasting disease in Australia comparing it to the Black Death. He views trapping as cruel and stresses humane concern for rabbits and other beings affected, urging Christian compassion alongside politics.
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Australia
Europe
Relief For Inflammatory Rheumatism With Pain Balm
The advertisement bills Chamberlain's Pain Balm as prompt relief for inflammatory rheumatism with the promise of a money back guarantee. It notes initial relief after first use and lists Gibson Bros. in Peak Hill and J. W. Lees in Tomingley as sellers.
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Chamberlain
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Tomingley News
School of Life
C., Ke
M. P. Hartas
J. W. Lees Tomingley
Molong P. P. Board
H. N. Gibson
Jos. Jackson
W.J. Dent
Asen
Swain
Cambridge
Caswell St
Sheldon
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