Echoes From the Province A Dated Mix of News Notes
The column aggregates local events including fund totals for the Kieran Memorial Fund at 145 pounds, a theft citation at Armidale, and musical discourse by Myalls and Peak Hill Band near McLean's Hall. It notes the Bank of Australasia opening at Wagga for 35500 pounds, a rabbit-poisoning cart in Peak Hill four years ago, and stubble-burn preparations for ploughing. It reports a death of Michael Chapman ex-member for Glebe, a six-month sentence for George Edward Thomas for false pretences, and social dances with Mr Laing and the Town Band. It mentions tender solicitations for a Caswell and Mingelo Streets brick building, codfish die-offs along the Mudgee River, and Peak Hill's representation in Sydney. It highlights promotions and bonuses for constables after the Newtown tragedy and Mr W T Job receiving gifts on departure. It cites rising Commonwealth gold exports to £3,059,000 this year and historical promises by Minister for Works O S Sullivan. It lists Lachlan Gold Mine outputs and a curious anecdote about a man washing his face with a knife. It recounts Mollie Kingsford being slashed by a Japanese man in Chillagoo and a subsequent found body, plus remarks by F and S Association leader Mr Perry about rabbits spreading in coastal districts.
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Wsa
Kieran Memorial
Orange River Colony
Armidale
Myalls and
Peak Hill
McLean
Bank of Australasia
Wagga
Michael Chapman
Glebe
George Edward Thomas
Penrith
Laing
J. Bakes
Caswell
Mingelo
Mudgee
Sydney
Charlton
Newtown
Truskett
Iverach
Commonwealth
Cumnock-Peak Hill
O'Sullivan
Lachlan
A. J. Dunstan
John
Tomingley versus Waratahs cricket match ends in Waratahs win
Waratahs beat Tomingley by 39 runs at Mr Fisher's residence. Dilladerry hosted the match with scores following.
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Tomingley
Waratahs
Dilladerry
Rabbit Extermination Debate Spurs Rabbit Disease Experiment
Mr W M Nasur of Reedy Peak Hill writes to the Datty Terroram urging exploration of disease as a tool against rabbit plagues. He argues current methods fail and supports Dr Danysz experiments to test non lethal diseases, claiming experimentation advances society and may reduce the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Nasur
Benn
Dr. Danysz
Rock Melons Grow On Dry Season Farm Near Peak Hill
Peak Hill Correspondent notes rock melons from Moreo artesian bore irrigation farm averaging 8 to 15lb. A self sown vine produced a 161 lb melon grown by Mr Weeden Bryant near Barraba deen. The melon was unassisted by irrigation and tasted delicious despite the dry season.
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Peak Hill
Weeden Bryant
Barrabadeen
Henarp
Children charged with grass setting committed to institution
The two children charged with maliciously setting free grass in Condobolin district were committed to a Government Institution. The West Australian Government proposes subsidies for mining companies.
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Condobolin
A Paddington Illness Story Promotes Clements Tonic
Mary Ward of 44 Caledonia Street Paddington NSW recounts severe liver pain and nervous distress for a year, then credits Clements Tonic with restoring health. She signs a statutory declaration asserting the account’s truth and asks publication.
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Mary Ward
Caledonia
Paddington
New South Wales
Commonwealth of Australia
Clements Toole
Dead Rabbits and Stock Poison Mystery At Mozone
A Mozone landowner reports loss of sheep cattle and horses and fears stock fed on poisoned rabbit carcasses. He watched them feed on vermin afflicted with arsenic and strychnine amid ample feed and water, suggesting a blame on a baiting device attracting animals to car cages.
Sales fashion notes from David Jones half yearly sale
The writer promotes the Sydney David Jones half yearly sale with fresh goods and genuine bargains. Damask napkins, damask cloth, hem stitched cambric duchesses, pillow cases, and three mat sets are offered at reduced prices. Men’s Panama hats are discounted from 14/6 to 12/6, with genuine foldable Panamas available in sizes 6 to 7 and posted.
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Aupnostoz
Sydney
Messrs
David Jones & Co
David Jones
Can You Blame Her Dyapeptic Husband Leaves Him
A dated ad discusses a marriage strain as a wife contemplates leaving a dyapeptic husband. It claims the husband is overly self-centered and out of touch, with the metaphor of a strong stomach defining his character. The pitch promotes Dr Sheldon Digestive Tabules as a natural remedy. They promise cure, health, and happiness upon use, selling through C F Stephana.
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Lenareie
Clements Borie
Sheldon
Eufferer
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. T. Job
Mollie Kingsford
Miles
Chillagoo
Dubbo
Perry
M.L.A
E Nu Plains
Singleton
Cricket
Tomingley v. Waratahs
J. P. Reill
J. Dowd
Paton
Min
T. Dowd
J. Youman
C Graham
F. Kennedy
Dawes
A. Graham
Edwards
A. Dowd
Morton
Laverack
Graham
H. Dowd
T. Graham
Angus
F. Graham
W. Pene
Angus Dawes
Mies
Mr. Ward
Caledonia-street
Parkington
Ma. W. Gibb
J.P
J. Jackson
Commission
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