Council to force rate payment as debt debtors barred
The Peak Hill Express reports the local Council will deny summons to ratepayers who miss arrears and push for tougher enforcement as government subsidies shrink. The paper notes its growth, voter support, and calls for local handling of handicaps and elections. It also outlines electoral boundary changes placing Peak Hill country in the Darling Electorate.
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Express
Cowneil
Theiatrict
Sydney
Peak Bill Express
Ahread
New South Wales
Dubbo
Darling
Mangindi
Queensland
Barwon
Walgett
Cantleraugh
Coonaharalwan
Coonambla
Giheadra Ciatriots
Touds
Public meeting sought to revive local F and S Association
Tomorrow afternoon a public meeting of farmers and getters will aim to resuscitate the local F and S Association on a lively, lasting basis. Paaklt district needs such an organization, and open discussion should lead to authority to act, preventing past cycles of apathy and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paak Lt
Auction At Mr Gibson’s Draught Horses Sale
On Saturday 24 March Mr H N Gibson will auction Mr Bist Matthews’s draught horses and farming gear. Full particulars appear in the legal notices. Also notes tax boundaries under the Luca Government Act, and progress on the Great Eastern lode mine remains slow with stone shipments planned. Dubbo Show set for May 9 10 and 11. prize schedule available from secretary Mr Fred Waston. Postage rant ends with criticism of the P M G and calls postal reform.
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H. N. Gibson
Bist Matthews
Peak Hill
Orbang Bhira
T, Frazee
Party
Great Eastern
Dubbo
Fred Waston
Narromine Fire Reward Offered for Information
Government to pay 25 pounds for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who set fire to premises at Maybrook near Narromine. Additional rewards of 29 pounds from Mr. Jeffery and City Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Limited. Governor may extend pardon to a non-culpable accomplice who provides details. Reward valid for three months.
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Jeffery
City Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Limited
Maybrook
Narromine
Foxery figures in Parkes District Court case
W Jonoa and John Boles’ ferry operation involved a female fox in a curious scheme amid a Fox Destruction League at Aledowo. In Parkes District Court Pearoa and Williams sued John Henderson for 227 pounds commission on property sale near Alestown to William Elliott. The defendant denied causation, but Acting Judge Hamilton ruled against him and awarded the plaintiffs damages of 20 guineas.
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The
Fox Post
W. Jonoa
John Boles’ Farry
Aledowo
Reynard
Parkes District Court
Pearoa and
Williams
John Henderson
Alestown
William Bliott
Hamilton
Poisoned cattle and sheep losses prompt local inquiry
A livestock keeper reports a milking cow poisoned by cyanide at the Bobby Burne mine area. A fence failed to contain the toxic solution and another cow is missing. An offer of £1 is posted for recovery. Local buyers show interest in sheep and cattle. inquiries await owner details.
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T. Frazen
Bobby Burne
Mvasas
Cooman and
Baker
E. Sharkey
Allen Bros
Forbes
Jones
T. Rice
Farmers seek land start as mass migration hints arise
A letter to Allax claims over 200 South Australia farmers intend to move to New South Wales as soon as possible. They seek terms to begin farming with limited government assistance likely unavailable.
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N.E.W
South Australia
New South Wales
Auction of large Peak Hill estate and adjoining block
Mn Toux Borrerur offers 1280 acres five miles from Peak Hill at auction on 14 April by Masur Coombar and Baler. An adjoining 1980 acre block may also be bought. Auctioneers confidently recommend the property and will supply full particulars on request.
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Toux Borrerur
Peak Hill
Masur, Coombar and
Baler
Divorced Man Samuel Rumsby Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
In Kunnaville New England district Samuel Rumsby reportedly died by suicide after a failed divorce case. He allegedly shot himself through the hand with a rifle while reportedly seeking proceedings for divorce that his wife contested. Local officials have not released further details.
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Samuel Rumsby
Kunnaville
New England
Rumsby
Sydney
Public Service Board Scandal Alleged Over Age Rules
A crave public scandal is reported linking the Public Service Board to ignored age regulations. The piece states 236 men aged 60 to 82 draw salaries totaling 77,711 pounds annually.
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Public Service Board
A Bowler's Luck on Melbourne Greens
A bowler won a trophy without playing a single game as byes and forfeits shaped the rounds to the final. The finalist, who had won a prize the day before, was barred by a season rule from winning two prizes, letting the other man take the prize without playing.
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Tay
Melbourne
Bully Yarn Highlights a Fateful Chain of Events at Devil's Hole
An old fellow at Devil's Hole, ready to throw his money away, burned his humpy and belongings, buried himself in a grave, then survived to discover his credit burned. In a rage he sought a pub but found no credit, wandered to Glow Tinea and applied for the Old Age Pension.
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Devil's Hole
Police Inquiry at Court House Ends in Possible Officer Removals
Sub-Inspector Kenny opened an inquiry at the Court House into complaints by Sergeant Brayne and Constable McBaron. The inquiry extended to Wednesday afternoon with numerous witnesses. The local camp faces trouble and the outcome, not to be public, may result in the removal of one or both officers. Parkes Jockey Club races announced for May 3 and 3. Principal events include the Town Plate of Osova and the Parkes Cup valued at £109 with donations. Entries close April 23.
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Kenny
Mu A. G
Boauxon
Socratary
Parkes Jockey Club
Osova
Goat Nuisance Spurs Narromine Mayor Nuisance Abatement
Narromine residents face a goat nuisance as the mayor plans drastic abatement measures. A week ago eight mob were caught in the park and not released by 6 p.m. were given their quistus.
Peak Hill Escapes Darling Electorate Boundaries
The article notes Peak Hill remains in the Odnoblad electorate rather than the Darling. It argues the town’s interests differ from the districts backing Mr. W. Spence and laments its isolation at about 30 miles from a railway.
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Peak Hill
Darling
Odnoblad
Chia
W. Spence
St Patrick Day Sporta and Wheel Race Nominates
Monday's Sporta notes a Saint Patrick's Day event with a wheel race handicap pending by the League of Wheelmen. Nominations come from Parkes Forbes Dubbo Wellington Nyngan and Sydney. Sheffield entries close Saturday. Peak Hill declares a public holiday. Mrs McAtamney of Carrington Motel controls ground booths and refreshments run by local women.
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Parkes
Forbes
Dubbo
Wellington
Nyngan
Sydnay
League of Wheelmen
Sheffield
Peak Hill
McAtamney
Carrington Motel
F. Pratt
Woodatock
BH. Carpenter
Woordatock
James McNamara
Ben Hill
Jock McNamara
Paul Hill
A. Carrett
Tj, Keenan
Bandatoo
C.J. Ketan
Dandaloo
P. B. Quinlas
Sydney
Local Notices and Statistics from Parramatta and NSW
A young girl died by suicide in Parramatta on Wednesday. NSW cancer deaths totaled 2646 over the past four years. The Lachlan Goldfield at Forbes reported lifting 28 jots and 104 tons of concentrates for smelters. The Methodiat Conference fixed the third Sunday in October as Decision Day and Young People's Sunday. Landholders urged to inspect Matthews patent pollard and jam distributor for sale at £1. locally invented and functional.
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Parramatta
N.S.W
Lachlan Goldfield
Forbes
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