Local & General News Bits from the District
A compilation of small items includes a final reply in a local controversy, a council quip about smoking, a sweep win by Hugh Cochrane and his brother, John Bridge & Co reporting strong wool prices, a large reward for a missing man, and notes on statistics, a Queensland disappearance case, coats of arms insignia, a Montreal school fire tragedy, a hen sitting trick, and other brief items from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Paton
Finley D. Fraser
Henry
Ald. Foulkes
Hugh Cochrane
Albury
Newmarket
John
John Bridge & Co
F. T. Cheeseman
Forbes
Sydney
Messrs
Cheeseman
Peak Hill
Sydney Morning Henna
Mr. Whitby
Breeza
Robert Whitby
Idaville
Merriwa
W. Whitby
Hunter-Street
Newcastle
SxrrLer
Lands Commission
Crick Willis
New South Wales
Hochelga
Montreal
Canada
James
Mias Markwell
Value in Blucher Boots Found at Taylor's Cheap Sale
A reader notes Blucher boots offer more value than overpriced options. Taylor's advertises a good line of Blucher boots at lower prices, suggesting savings for bargain shoppers.
Resolutions are Foolish Tools That Fade Quickly
A reflective remark notes that resolutions tend to wear out fast and be forgotten, suggesting their value fades as time passes. The line hints at human tendency toward fleeting commitments rather than lasting change.
Fire Threatens Grocery Store on Eitchie Street
A lamp ignited curtains and decorations at the grocery shop of Charles Lee Sing on Eitchie Street about 9 on Tuesday night. Mrs Lee Sing reached for an item when flames began. L Reeve led the initial response, with others aiding to extinguish the fire. Damages about 10 with stock insured in Sun Insurance Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Sing
Eitchie Street
Lee Sing
L. Reeve
Stock, &c
Sun Insurance Office
Peak Hill Hospital Elects Officers and Reorganizes Nursing
The newly elected Peak Hill Hospital committee met on a Tuesday evening with H N Gibson presiding. Officers were chosen: President A W Taylor, Vice President H N Gibson, Treasurer A J Shaw, Secretary T Jackson. The medical officer is Dr A J Corfe. The nursing staff will be reorganized with a new matron pay £60 and a probationer puree. Wardeman to be dispensed with. Five patients were admitted last month, four discharged, one died. Tenders will be invited for supplies and standard wines and spirits. all contractors must be paid-up subscribers. Committees were named and accounts passed for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Gibson
T. Jackson
A. J. Corfe
Corfe
Kelly
Messrs. Shaw
Whiting
A. J. Shaw
J. Whiting
R. J. Baker
W. McKeown
M. J. Kerin
E. E. Bridle
Murray
C. F. Stephens
A. N. Davey
C. W. Barnett
W. Cunningham
J. Minogue
Gibson Bros
Charwoman
Lucky Dog Moralizing Dutchman Monologue
A German sounding speaker explains the chores and burdens of daily life as he laments the dog named Lucky Dog. The dialogue reveals frustration with routine tasks and fear of mortality.
Man asserts amnesia on marriage claim in drunken state
A man told witnesses in Sydney that his alcohol impaired memory prevented him from confirming whether he had ever been married. The remark sparked questions about his marital status and legal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Australia
New Zealand
H. L. Anderson
Government Intelligence Department
Queensland
Bourke Banner
Mraiddle
Brisbane
Taylor's
Tion
Taylor’s Bluchers
A. W. Taylor & GO
Chas. F. Stephens
Pharmacist
Caswell Steel
Peak Hill Hospital
Lucky Dog
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