Young Man Found Dead in Stock Yard Near Parkes
James Fahey son of M. Fahey of Bindogundra was found dead in a stock yard on his father's farm near Bindogundra, about miles from Parkes, on Thursday morning. The death is believed to be caused by a horse kick. In athletic news Barker of New South Wales and Wheatley of Victoria are set to face the world’s best at the Olympic Games in Athens. America plans over 60 representatives with Oxford Cambridge and others from Britain and Europe also sending competitors.
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James Fahey
M. Fahey
Bindogundra
Parkes
Athens
Barker
New South Wales
Wheatley
Victoria
America
Oxford
Cambridge
Great Britain
Europe
Election Dilemma Sparks Curious Draw for Mayor
A distant town faces a tied mayoral race after two aldermen each win two votes and the mayor declines to vote. With no casting vote, officials contemplate drawing names from a hat, raising questions about legality of the procedure.
Public Safety Gear Questioned Over Limited Firepower
A Sydney public safety item flaw prompts scrutiny as police equipment reportedly lacks sufficient hazardous force at range. Critics allege state issued gear paired with weak ammunition renders weapons ineffective beyond short distance, undermining protection and deterrence.
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Sydney
Trustees Registration Under Friendly Societies Act
The article notes under the Friendly Societies Act each branch lodge must register trustees. As of end 1905, 121 branches active, about 20 percent of 1132, had no registered trustees. It warns that prosecutions will follow if branches neglect obligations as the new law operates.
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Friendly Societies
Instinct of Horses Returns Home After 360 Mile Trek
From Condobolin a mob of nine horses dispatched from Binda Station trekked back to their origin over about 360 miles in six weeks. The article notes obstacles like gates and fences and reports the animals arrived in good condition. It mentions Lacunaxper, Bobs the buckjumper, and local rider Lachlan boy Charlie attempting rides with varying outcomes.
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Condobolin
Binda
Cuantri Quierey
Martin
Bobs
Charlie
Lachlan Boy
B. Brewer
Sydney
Croupy Children Warned and Remedy Offered
Croup symptoms begin with hoarseness and best results come from a remedy named Chigalirkins Cough Remedy. Early use may avert attacks and it is claimed to help with colds and whooping coughs. Sold by Gilson Bros Peak Hill and Jd W Lees Lomingley.
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Gilson Bros
Peak Hill J
W. Lees
Lomingley
Crown Lands Sale at Dubbo on March Fourteenth
Crown Lands Agent at Dubbo will offer Suburban Lot Portion 96 La dr 3p county Narromine on March 14. It sits on the Peak Hill Dubbo main road north-west of Penman’s Lot 95 and north-east of West’s Lot 97 within Peak Hill suburban lands. Upset price is £73 including crown improvements.
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Crown Lands
Dubbo
Narromine
Rish Minelo
Peak Hill
G. W. Penman
D. W. West
Tomingley Goldfield
Stating the Case and a Dog Stealing Mutton
A butcher reports a dog stealing a leg of mutton and seeks liability guidance. The barrister initially says the owner is liable, then reveals the dog owner was the butcher himself. The butcher pays £1 6s to counsel, later learns he need not have paid, and receives 6s 8d in costs.
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Costa
Questions on legal rights and remedies in rural cases
A reader asks about claiming for damaged cattle and the amount owed for a fence. Advice covers claiming actual damage and pursuing a sue for the amount if the neighbor refuses to pay, plus notes on administering small sums in New South Wales without a solicitor.
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Letteron Askes
N.8.w
Eden Photo Studios Portraits Prove Bargain in Sydney
Photography buyers urged to visit Eden Photo Studios in George Street Sydney for high class portraits at low prices. Artist Proofs offered at 20s per stone while other houses charge up to 4 guineas. Cabinets sold at 7s 6d per dozen. Send a portrait for enlargement if unable to visit.
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Sydney
Eden Photo Studios
Eden Photo
Studios
George-street
Western District Council meeting joke over phrase IT ob jective zero
Amusement erupted at a Western District Council gathering when a member used the expression IT objective zero and questioned the chairman Mr A Wurfel about its meaning. Mr Patten later apologized for uttering the phrase as the council members shared the humorous moment.
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Friendly Societies’ Act
R. R. McLean
Litchfield
D. Domeny & Son
Avas
Braves
Ihfield
Ouy
Coomber & Baker
General Commission
W. B. Wynne
Stock & General Commission
The
London & Lancashire Fire Insurances Co
Thomas Pearce
R. Giddon
Alfred FE. McIntosh
McLean's Commercial
Crown Land Sale
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