Neighbourhood Notes From Parkes District
Tin sanitary collections show 1904 at £6 4s 2d and 1905 at £9 18s 1d. James Pascoe retires from Grand Hotel. successor J Thomson from Corowa. Rail contract near Trundle to be completed by March 5. Local Land Board sittings set Monday March 5 to March 13. Alderman Bradley dies, greatly mourned. T L Thatcher sells 12 000 acres near Eugowra to R Smith. Easter Monday hospital fundraiser planned. Porter R Field feted at Pascoe’s Hotel with gifts.
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Parkes
James Pascoe
Grand Hotel
J. Thomson
Corowa
Tondera
Bogan Gate
Trundle
Lani
Alderman Bradley
Parl
T. L. Thatcher
Amma
R. Smith
Eugowra
R. Field
Pascoe’s Hotel
Cumnock Preparations and Local News Run
The Show Committee burned grass at the grounds to prevent a fire on show day. Alf Finch, a prominent citizen, heads for South Africa amid rising tensions. George Bruce of Loombah mourns the loss of a ram valued at £200 to poisoned rabbit eating. The Cumnock Friendly Society and Band plan a big sports day soon.
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Dourge
Cumnock
Alf
Finch
South Africa
Geo. Bruce
Loombah
Bruce
Molong News Briefs Touch Local People and Events
Miss Minnie Smith, daughter of L. N. Smith of Borea, is a patient at Nurse Ryan's hospital. Only 29 passengers used Molong excursion train last week, with total aboard rising by 500. Rumor says a longtime farmer plans retirement and estate sale. Molong Half Squadron A. L. H. camps at Orange from April 26 to May 3. Mrs. A. T. Robertson recovering from typhoid. Bush fires this summer cause extensive damage running into thousands of pounds.
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Minnie Smith
L. N. Smith
Borea
Ryan’s Hospital
Molong
Rowan Park
A.L.H
Orange
A.T. Robertson
Robertson
Dangerous cricket mishap and horse incident at Dubbo
In Dubbo a horse belonging to Mr Armstrong, ridden by a man named Jones, bolted and struck the kerb in front of Wilkin's Hotel, causing the animal to be destroyed. During a cricket match K Cadden and Aubrey Field collided while rushing to a catch, injuring both. Field was briefly unconscious but walked home later, and no serious harm was found. Cadden suffered a severe chin wound and several broken teeth.
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Armstrong
Murrumbidgerie
Jones
Wilkin
K. Cadden
Aubrey Field
Ruunning
Field
Cadden
Narromine District News and Upcoming Events
Population details for the Narrowins patrol district list 2491 residents including 9 Chinese and 12 other aliens. A TTC meeting is set for March 26 with prize money of £80. A monster demonstration under the ILCF occurs Easter Monday April 16 at E Nock's ground. The local Gun Club opens March 19. G D Bell awaits news on a bridge tender. a Sydney medical operation is noted. An excursion train Wednesday night was crowded with packed local travellers.
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Narrowins
Bith
A.T.C
E. Nock
Condobolin After Fire Opens Wide Work for Fencers and Timber
The wool-wash finished on Saturday morning and the tradespeople were in town that night for meager celebration. Bush fires have destroyed many miles of boundaries, creating abundant work for able-bodied fencers and timber splitters in this district. The Condobolin Flour Mill is overflowing and extra room at Mrs. Cooney's has been secured by Mr. Turner.
The Queensland Paradise Stands as a Caution on Narromine Land
A well known Narromine landholder toured Chinchilla country dubbed paradise but found prickly pear rampant along the plains. He noted cattle grazing limited by the weed and dense timber as well as high clearing costs. Sheep farming seemed unlikely while dairying was being pursued elsewhere. Rabbits worsened the challenge. He warned against investing based on appearances.
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Narromine
Chinchilla
Old Folks Folly and Safe Relief Claim
A brief notice touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as safe pleasant relief for bowel debility in old folks. It claims no griping and lists sellers Cibaon Brow Peale Hill and J W Leos Tomingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cibaon Brow
Peale Hill
J. W. Leos
Tomingley
Also Mentioned on This Page
DUBBO
Goons
Spring & Summer Wear
I.W. Lees, Gomingtey
Baker
Mr. M. Harras
A. G. F. Bollinger
Watomaker, Jeweller, Optician & Aunsmith, Parkes
Mingelo Hotel
Parkes Road
Mingelo
Main Road
Wm. Norris
Fxoprielor
Dunn’s
Edward Dunn
Peak Hill
E. D. Glasheen
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Caswell Street
Gibson Bros
Queensland Paradise
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