This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Water Deliveries and Local Incidents Across the District
Brief notes: Mr T Maxwell carts water three miles from the Government Tank. An explosion at the Club House Hotel causes little damage. Dr Richards of Parkes visited Peak Hill. Queensland arrivals last year were 1322 with 2737 departures. Daisy Frazer sprained an ankle from a swing. Farmers drive stock long distances for water. Draught horse sale at Adale on March 10. No significant rainfall in Mudgee and Peak Hill since October. Wheat flows into Bogan Gate railway. Mr R J Baker, editor, visiting Sydney. A N Davey named local agent for Mosers Waugh and Josephson. Town Band performed in front of the Cawbridge Club Hotel with a cake walker incident. A. G. Litchfield improved premises for Williamson & Sons. B Livermore now at Royal Hotel, Mudgee. Wynne family relocated to Mr Matthews farm. Queensland gold yield fell to £2,517,205. Miners dismissed at Huaraki Mine, Calarie. J Waters sold Bogan River property and considers Queensland. Cofonna & Baker to sell drapery on the 10th in Peak Hill. H M Hamilton appointed Judge of District Courts to preside at Lismore, Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin. Tonics advertised as beneficial. A local teacher faces cheeky pupils who roost on the fence.