Parkes notes death inquiry and local events
magisterial inquiry found James Fahey died from skull fracture due to horse kicks at Kamandra. Parkes Jockey Club races set for May 2 with Town Plate and Parkes Cup. Council vacancy elections discussed with some candidates declining. About 150 passengers rode the cheap excursion train. Parish committee names updated for Burnil and Alectown centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fahey
Kamandra
Parkes Jockey Club
Parkes
F. Foy
B. T. Bradley
Presbyterian Church
Banan Si Ve R. Naveigging
Burnil and
Alectown
Forbes Local Roundup Reports Rain Damaged Paths
The Forbes district suffers from neglected footpaths and roads after heavy rains last week. Farmers plan ploughing as beneficial rain boosts the district. The Forbes District Public School Association eyes a future carnival. changes at local hotels and the hospital seek new medical officers with salaries and private practice rights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District Public School Association
Alr
Sid Wildie
Comusroixl
Peak Hill
Forbes Gun Club
Forbes District Hospital
S.M. Henor
Farmers start ploughing as rain softens ground at Condobolin
In Condobolin the ground has softened after rain and many district farmers are beginning ploughing. Harry Watson, from the town, is tipped to win the Tattersall's sweep at Newmarket. Mr. T. Brown MHR has visited Budgerabong and other bush-fire damaged areas this past week. Local resident voices frustration over fruitless talk and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Watson
Thin Town
Tattersall
Newmarket
T. Brown
M.H.R
Yeoval Church Completes New R O Building and Fencing Tender Open
Welcome rain fell in Yeoval but short of requirements. The new R O Church is completed and neat. Tenders invited for fencing the land. A wedding occurred last week between Hy Mearns and Beatie Edwards. Two more weddings rumored soon. Mining matters noted as quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O
Hy Mearns
Beatie Edwards
Ruiper
Local News Briefs from Molong and District
A local insurer received a 2d refund from the Postal Depart ment for overcharged mail. Plans were announced to build a cooperative flour mill at Manilira. Auctions drew few buyers as several farms and allotments were offered. A district pub owner runs a charity darts tournament for the hospital. Boniface charity motive noted. A petition circulates to resume Copper Hill mining by government. A £63 sports result for Friendly Societies funds is reported. Townsend of Sandy Creek delivered a 44 lb watermelon. A fire destroyed a chaff room at Me W Sharpless’ place in Rac ing though flames were later extinguished. notes worth £25 were reportedly lost in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilira
Boniface
J.B. Wynne
Copper Hill
Townsend
Sandy Creek
W. Sharpless
Sharpless
Narromine Notices and Local Events
Two rabbit trappers earned 21 650 at Mr McKillop's holding in 17 days and received a cheque. The Farmers and Settlers Association criticizes MP Hugh Macdonald for alleged negligence. Races planned at Narromine on 26 March and Oddfellows Sports on 16 April. P J O'Meara is secretary for both. Narromine Show set for 22 May. Millar and Co report private sales. Sutton Lambert's 1280 acre home stead near Narromine sold to W Hensman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Millar and Co
Sutton Lambert
Narromine
W. Hensman
Interesting Case Carrying Firearms on Sunday
At Wyalong Police Court last week William Percy Evans faced a charge of carrying loaded firearms on Sunday February 11. Two youths were found with two guns in a valley near town. the Bench ruled conviction required actual firing or intent to fire, so the police withdrew the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalong
William Percy Evans
The Australian Debt Outlook and Impending Repayments
Rydy correspondent cites Australia’s total debt near £300 million with maturities starting in 1907. He notes £8 million due in 1907 and £2.5 million in 1908, followed by large sums into 1912 and beyond, urging economy as the first government plank for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Rydney
Pain Balm Heals Leg Injury After Ride
An account from Maldon notes R Lotdos injuring a calf during a ride and needing help into a gig. After home treatment with Chambuclan's Pain Balm, the leg warmed but the ailment quickly improved, allowing walking again by the next day. For sale by local merchants Gibson Bros Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lotdos
Incrchant
Maldon
Thadberlain
Chambuclan
Gibson Bros
Hill and
Jim
Lees
Tomingloy
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Forbes
Yeoval
Pearson's
Pearson
The
Pearson Soap Company, Ltd
Henry Street
Leichhardt
Sydney
Pearson’s Sand Soap
John Bakes
Vorner Mingelo & Caswell Sts
Penk Hill
Ofpobita
Baxus Lus
Stook
Australia
America
Africa
H. V. McKay
Braybrook
Fannyn
Favouris
Daris
Ballarat & Braybroue
Vic
Engine Street
W. Roach & Co
Cheap Cash Grocers and Produce Merchants
Caswell Street
General
Molong
Narbomine
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