Items of Interest from the era mix
A garbled column lists diverse notes from politics science and society. It mentions J F Archibald death, a Viennese giant woman, Egyptian ploughs older than 5000 years, typhoid counts in Sydney, and a wireless torpedo from Japan. Also references Dowie wealth, land lands for 160 acres, Melba phonograph royalties, and Doncaster Handicap figures.
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Tominoley
England
New Zealand
J. F. Archibald
Burtsky
Vienna
Japan
Sydney
Dowie
Spanty
New York
George Watson
M. P
Irs
Mitchell
West Australia
Madame Melba
Methodist Conference
Victoria
Tasmania
Poseidon
Herr Wirndorf
Royal Forrest Ranger
Dresden
Baxony
Bodangora
Wellington
Chural
Melbourne
Mulwala
Corowa
William Shanahan
Talbragar
Anya
William Douglas
Coates Creek
Molong
Lithgow
Postal
Open Letter From Local Politician Declines Candidacy
A reader from Orange dated March 14 declines running for Labor Party selection in the upcoming state elections due to business constraints. He offers to support the candidature of another candidate if his services are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Cane Et Hob
Orouch
Orange
Inaccurate Council Report Sparks Alderman Dispute
Reader letters reveal Alderman W. P. Foulkes challenging a newspaper for alleged errors. The exchange centers on reports of removal of an aligning post and calls to summon a ratepayer, with Foulkes noting a recent summons and verdict against him for rates due to the Council.
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Hierself
Bakes
W. P. Foulkes
Reading
Alderman Foulkes
We Council
Leases and timber royalty after conversion under act
Standing counsel’s opinion notes that conditions on a lease convert to a new form under section 19 of the old act. The royalty payment clause remains, with unperformed lease conditions carried over. The writer asserts a continuous condition attaching to the converted lease and notes the lessee’s obligation. Signed HL Davess.
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HL Davess
Sad Ending of a Youth Found Dead in the Bush
The youth Thomson missing between Richmond and Dinora was found three miles from Essex Downs. He had just left school in New South Wales and wandered after a failed meeting with a coach party. His death, likely from exposure and hunger, ends with mourning for his parents.
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Tue Hughendon
Dinora Vie Lenlyon
Mining Accident at Nymages Copper Mine Claims Two
Two workers named Williame and Droxford were seriously injured at the Nymages Copper Mine on the Srd inst while deepening the main shaft. The explosion occurred after they likely struck an unexploded shot in a hole bored years earlier, highlighting the need for ensuring all shots are detonated before boring resumes.
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Nymages
Srd
Williame
Droxford
Williners Shopfront Sells Life Business Amid Goods
A whimsically described shopfront shows Evi aiming to carry on the Business of Life. The store sells Boots Fat Bacon Tea Foffee Tobacco and Tissue Paper alongside tailored clothes in a bustling, fashionable setting.
Sheep for Sale from Forbes Area March 1907 Auction
A lengthy sale list from Forbes area offers hundreds of ewes and mixed breeds. Items include 100 ewes aged 3 and 4 years, 250 ewes 2 tooth to full mouth, 200 aged ewes to lamb in May, 500 mixed weaners, 40 wethers, 150 full mouthed ewes, 400 mixed vexon stock, 800 ewes dro May and June, and 130 in lamb rams. Prices range from 6d to 13s 6d. Descriptions note breeding lines Hogan bred Milong Station Warrengong and Warrengoon, lambing dates, and overall condition. Sighted near Forbes with multiple lots offered for inspection.
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Thosa
Wanganella
Warrengong
All Handy to Peak Hill Cattle for Sale
Twenty three head in two groups: 12 cows with 3 year olds and 15 mixed young cattle aged 8 to 18 months. Prices: cows £6 and mixed young cattle £3. Some springing. fair condition. For definite offer apply Baker and Spence Peak Hill agents.
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Peak Hill
Baker & Spence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Labor
G.P
Anthony Hordern & Sons
New Palace
Emporium
Aissy
Johnny
Anthony Hordern & Sors
Brickfield Hill
Forbes
Per Bons
Prue
Pal
Looong
Chamberlain
Ay W
Taylor & Co
Peake Hill
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